Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE488INTRODUCTION TO VIBRATING SYSTEMS3+0+03415.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Identifying mathematical modeling and derivation of equations of motions for vibration behavior of structural systems Ø Evaluating the characteristics of vibratory systems Ø Describing the modeling of discrete systems including single- and multi-degree of freedom systems Ø Analyzing the properties of natural frequencies and mode shapes, and perform modeling through modal analysis
Course Content This course, briefly, consist of 1) fundamentals of vibration, 2) free vibration of single degree of freedom systems, 3) harmonically excited vibration, 3) vibration under forces, 4) vibration for two degree of freedom systems, 5) vibration for multi-degree of freedom systems, 6) determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes for structural systems, and 7) numerical integration methods in vibration analysis.
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( MATH205 ) and ( MATH203 )
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. BURAK UZAL burak.uzal@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Cihan Çiftçi cihan.ciftci@agu.edutr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
Course Notes Food and beverages are not permitted in the class. · Cell phones must be turned off during class. · Please, bring the required course materials. · No request to increase grades. · Be in the class on time (being late for class is an extreme annoyance to the entire class). · Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend at least %70 of the classes · Class attendance is strongly recommended and will count toward your participation grade. Regular class time will include informal assessment activities for which points will be assigned. Participation

in these activities will help you prepare for exams, quizzes and homework and also provide me with feedback on your progress. · For a detailed description of AGU attendance policy, please refer to the website at https://goo.gl/HbPM2y section 25. · When contacting the instructor, please use the Canvas email feature. Include in the subject line the class and section number. If this information is not included, your email may not be answered. Any announcements or warnings will be send to your AGU e-mail. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every student to read his/her AGU e-mails and CANVAS emails regularly. AGU webmail can be accessed through https://mail.agu.edu.tr · You are responsible for knowing the University policies on cheating and plagiarism. Not giving credit to a person for their intellectual work and passing it off as your own is stealing. For a detailed description of AGU policies, please refer to the website at https://goo.gl/FjLhzH

Course Category
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %20
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 2 % 50
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 5 % 15
Uygulama Çalışmaları (Laboratuar,Sanal Mahkeme,Stüdyo Çalışmaları vb.) 1 % 30
Diğer (Staj vb.) 1 % 5
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 3 42
Kısa Sınav 5 3 15
Kişisel Çalışma 2 17 34
Final Sınavı 1 22 22
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 113

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 identify governing equations of the dynamic motions for structural systems
2 evaluate the dynamic characteristics of vibratory structural systems
3 describe the mathematical modeling of discrete single- and multi-degree of freedom systems
4 evaluate the properties of natural frequencies and mode shapes within modal analysis

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamentals of vibration
2 Free vibration of single degree of freedom system
3 Free vibration of single degree of freedom system
4 Harmonically excited vibration
5 Harmonically excited vibration
6 Vibration under forces
7 Vibration for two degree of freedom systems
8 Vibration for two degree of freedom systems
9 Vibration for multi-degree of freedom systems
10 Determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes for structural systems
11 Determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes for structural systems
12 Numerical integration methods in vibration analysis
13 Numerical integration methods in vibration analysis
14 Numerical integration methods in vibration analysis

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 5 4 5 5 1 4 5 4
C1 3 3 2 3 3 3 5 3
C2 5 5 4 5 5 1 4 5 4
C3 5 5 4 5 5 1 4 5 4
C4 5 5 4 5 5 1 4 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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