Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018
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MECH 412 001 (CRN: 20089)
VIBRATIONS
Long Title: VIBRATIONS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Spanos, Pol
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: MECH 343
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 69
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 80
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 72
Enrollment data as of: 24-MAR-2025 4:48AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
26-APR-2018
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
Description: Analysis of discrete and continuous linear vibrating systems, with emphasis on multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Includes approximate methods. Coverage of statistics (e.g. Gaussian and other distributions; and power spectra) as a foundation for random vibrations analysis. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program. Cross-list: MECH 502. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 412 if student has credit for MECH 502.