Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2021
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MECH 412 901 (CRN: 31148)
VIBRATIONS
Long Title: VIBRATIONS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Balaji, Nidish
Meeting: 9:30AM - 11:15AM TWR (28-JUN-2021 - 13-AUG-2021)
Part of Term: Summer Block B2 (7 Wk)
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must not belong to one of the following Cohort(s):
Fall 2021 UG New First Time
Fall 2021 New UG Transfer
Prerequisites: MECH 343
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 5-JUL-2025 12:47PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 412 if student has credit for MECH 502.