MECH ENG 3111 - Acoustics and Vibrations

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

Acoustics and vibrations are one of the core pillars of the mechanical engineering discipline, with applications that range from civil structures, architectural and environmental systems, and all forms of mechanical systems including transport vehicles and aircraft. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of acoustics, including characterisation and quantification of sound sources, exposure to noise, and noise control, mitigation, and psychoacoustics. Vibration systems are covered in detail from lumped parameter models through to continuous and multi-degree of freedom systems. Design of vibration control devices, such as vibration isolators and vibration absorbers, is also considered. A strong emphasis is placed on frequency response characteristics for both acoustics and vibration applications, including practical exposure to spectral analysis and its application to predictive maintenance using machine condition monitoring.

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Course Details

Course Code	MECH ENG 3111
Course	Acoustics and Vibrations
Coordinating Unit	School of Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hrs per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MECH ENG 1007, MECH ENG 2019
Incompatible	MECH ENG 3028, MECH ENG 7047
Assessment	Quizzes, assessments, labs, exams

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Anthony Zander

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Acoustics assignment	Summative	Week 6	12%
Vibrations quizzes	Formative	Weeks 6, 9	5%
Vibrations assignments	Summative	Weeks 8, 10	10%
Vibrating beam prac	Summative	14 days after session	5%
Signal processing quizzes	Formative	Week 11	4%
Signal processing assignment	Summative	Week 12	4%
Exam	Summative		60%

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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