2.718 Spring 2004
Samir Nayfeh
Rm 3-461A, 3-2407
nayfeh@mit.edu
In this course, we examine machines as dynamic systems. We are more
interested in the underlying physics than in handbook data. The course
is organized around the following topics:
| 1 |
a review of solid mechanics |
| 2 |
contact mechanics and rolling |
| 3 |
friction and wear |
| 4 |
lubrication |
| 5 |
drive kinematics |
| 6 |
signals and dynamic systems |
| 7 |
feedback and its limitations |
| 8 |
vibration: modal concepts and testing |
| 9 |
vibration: approximation and design |
| 10 |
vibration: damping augmentation |
Various machine elements are introduced early on and discussed throughout.
There is no text book for the course. I will give handouts and suggest
readings on each topic.
Grades are based on two quizzes, to be held in class on March 17 and May 3.
The course notes will contain exercises, which you should work out in order
to learn the material.
We will arrange a time to hold recitations. There is no official TA for the
course, but I have enlisted some volunteers.
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