NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 振動力學概論(3225)
(Eng.) Introduction to Vibrations
Offering Dept Department of Bio-industrial Mechatronics Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Hsu Wei-Lun
Department Department of Bio-industrial Mechatronics Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course builds upon the fundamentals of dynamics and continues the study of vibration engineering. The course covers essential concepts of vibrations, including the derivation of equations of motion and natural frequencies, single-degree-of-freedom systems, and the fundamentals application of vibration theory to vibration isolation and control design.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Students will be able to derive equations of motion for vibrating systems, analyze natural frequencies,able to design basic vibration isolation systems using theoretical principles.
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction and basic concept of vibration
Week 2 Fundamental vibration measurement
Week 3 Governing equations
SDOF systems: Free Response-I
Week 4 SDOF systems: Free Response-II
Week 5 SDOF systems: Free Response-III
Week 6 SDOF systems: Harmonic Excitation-I
Week 7 SDOF systems: Harmonic Excitation-II
Week 8 SDOF systems: Harmonic Excitation-III
Week 9 SDOF systems: Harmonic Excitation-IV
Week 10 Midterm exam
Week 11 Vibration isolation system
Week 12 SDOF systems: Periodic Excitation I
Week 13 SDOF systems: Periodic Excitation II
Week 14 SDOF systems: Transient Excitation
Week 15 Physical model / Experimental model
Week 16 Practical Model Presentation or Final exam
self-directed
learning
   01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.

Evaluation
Midterm exam (30%)
Practical Model Presentation or Final exam (30%)
Quiz (30%)
Attendance (10%)
Textbook & other References
Mechanical Vibrations author: S. S. Rao sixth edition in SI units
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Lecture slides and supplementary materials are available on iLearning.
Office Hours
Tue 16:00-17:00
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