Dr.
Ravi C. Penmetsa
Room: 227 Russ Engineering Center
Phone: 775-5089
E-mail:
pravi@cs.wright.edu
Web Page:
http://www.wright.edu/~ravi.penmetsa
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Office
Hours:
Distributed in Class
Location:
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ROX
Prerequisites:
ME 460/660: Engineering Vibration or Equivalent
OR prior approval by Instructor
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Course Objective
Course Resources
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Textbook |
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Meirovitch, L., Principles and Techniques
of Vibrations, Prentice Hall. |
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Optional
Readings |
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Inman,
D.J., Engineering Vibration, Prentice Hall,
1996.
Craig, Roy R., Structural Dynamics: an Introduction
to Computer Methods, Wiley, 1981.
Shames, I.H. and Dym, C.L., Energy and Finite
Element Methods in Structural Mechanics, McGraw-Hill,
1985.
Weaver, W., Timoshenko, S., and Young, D.H.,
Vibration Problems in Engineering, Wiley,
1990.
Goldstein, H., Classical Mechanics, Addison-Wesley
Press, 1950. |
Course Structure
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Homework |
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Homework problems will be assigned at the
end of each lecture to test students understanding
of the material covered. Homework solutions
will be collected a week from the day the
questions were distributed. Each homework
is worth 30 points. Your final homework
score is your average total score of all
the homework’s. Please see me should
you experience any trouble with your homework.
This class is a cooperative effort between
you and me. You are also encouraged to do
additional problems out of the text for
practice on your own.
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Exams
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There
will be one mid-term and a final exam graded
on a straight, scale (>90 = A, >80 =
B, >70 = C, >60 = D, <59 = F). Tests
will be graded and returned as soon as possible.
Solutions will be discussed during the lecture
following the exam if time permits. All grading
discrepancies must be brought up in writing
no later than one week after the exam is returned.
A simple note describing your contentions
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Attendance and Class Participation
Attending all classes is essential.
If for some unavoidable reason you must miss a
class, please let your instructor know in advance
in writing so that your absence will not be unexplained.
Students are expected to complete their assignments
on time and come to class prepared to discuss
the material. This material is not simple, be
sure to raise questions when you do not understand
a concept. It is very important not to fall behind
in this course.
Grading
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25% |
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35%
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35%
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Attendance
and Class Participation
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5% |
NOTE: NO MAKE UP
EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO ADJUST THE GRADING SCALE IF HE BELIEVES
THAT THE EXAM OR ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY
DIFFICULT OR EASY.
Course Contents
Important Dates
Academic Dishonesty
The university policy on academic
dishonesty can be found in the student handbook.
Make sure you read it, particularly the sections
regarding suggestions for student prevention of
academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty will
be prosecuted in accordance with university guidelines.
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