Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

M.Tech. Design Engineering

Summary
Course Title Dynamics and Vibrations
Course No(s) DE ZG611
Credit Units 5
Credit Model 4+1 lab
Instructor –In-charge SAMEER GUPTA (Dynamics) & G.R. SABAREESH (Vibrations)
Version No.
Date 12 July 2022

Objective of course:
The course covers advanced topics in dynamics and vibrations. The course aims at preparing
students to tackle complex and frontier technological problems in dynamics and vibrations. The
analysis of increasingly complex system has been instrumental in the development of advanced
concepts like Lagrange and variation calculus, which forms the core of Part A (dynamics).
Advanced topics like Non-linear system analysis is included in Part B

Course Structure

Session# Topics References

Introduction & Relative motion:
1-2 Basics of dynamics, Finite rotations (planar & 3-D) of vectors, T1 & T2,
non-inertial (rotating) reference frames, rate of change of a Lecture
vector (transport theorem), relative velocity & acceleration.
Rigid body kinematics:
This module extends the concepts covered in module# 1 to
2-3 T1 & T2,
rigid bodies for both planar & 3-D. Additionally this also covers:
Lecture
Rotation matrix, Euler angle sequences, principal axis & angle
of rotation, kinematic differential equation.
Rigid body kinetics:
Moment of Inertia matrix, Linear & angular momentum,
4-5 Newton-Euler equations, Work-energy principle. Gyroscopic T1 & T2,
motion (analyzing motion of a spinning top), Stability. Lecture

Analytical mechanics:
Generalized coordinates, constraints, degrees of freedom,
6-7 T1, T2 & R1,
Principal of virtual work, generalized force, Hamilton’s
Lecture
principle, Lagrange’s equations of motion, determining
constraint forces by using Lagrange’s multipliers.
 Introduction to the concept of Vibration- Steady -Review of
8 T3
Basics, Equivalent spring and mass elements
Single DOF Vibrations-Review of Single DOF free damped
and undamped Vibrations & forced Vibrations, Structural
9-10 T3, R2, R3
Damping

11-12 Extension to Multi DOF, Problems in Multi-DOF T3, R2, R3

Vibration control - reduction, Vibration isolation, Vibration

13 absorbers - Understanding vibration control, Methods for
R3
Isolation of Vibration, Methods for Absorbing vibration

General Discussion of Continuous Systems-Vibrating String,

14 T3, R2
Longitudinal vibration of rods, torsional vibration of rods

Introduction to Nonlinear systems and Self-excited

15 T3, R3
Vibrations, Random vibrations

Transient Vibrations Vibration Analysis-

16 Machinery Vibration Analysis, Techniques and Methods T3, R3

Text Book(s)

T1 Haim Baruh, "Analytical Dynamics", McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1999.

T2 Jerry Ginsberg, “Engineering Dynamics", Cambridge University Press, 2008.

T3 Leonard Meirovith, "Elements of Vibration analysis", McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1986.

Reference Book(s) & other resources

R1 Patrick Hamill, “A Student’s Guide to Lagrangians and Hamiltonians”, Cambridge

University Press, 2014.
R2 William T. Thomson, "Vibration Theory and application", CBS Publications, 3rd
Ed., 1988
R3 Singiresu S. Rao,.” Mechanical Vibrations” , Pearson Education, New Delhi,,Low
price edition.
 Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to

LO1 Apply principles of dynamics to formulate equations of motion of complex

mechanical systems.

LO2 Perform vibration analysis to solve linear and non- linear systems

LO3 Comprehend techniques and methods of experimental vibration analysis

Experiential Learning Components:

Lab: Onramp, Virtual lab (ANSYS)

Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
Type (Open
Name
book,
Evaluation (Quiz, Lab, Project, Mid- Day, Date, Session,
Closed Weight Duration
Component term exam, End semester Time
book,
exam, etc.)
Online, etc.)
2 assignments (one
before mid-semester Online 10% To be announced
EC - 1 exam and one after)
Virtual lab assignment Online 16% To be announced
Lab quiz Online 4% To be announced
Saturday, 24/09/2022
EC - 2 Mid-Semester Test Open book 30% 2 hours
(AN)
Saturday, 26/11/2022
EC - 3 Comprehensive Exam Open book 40% 2 hours
(AN)

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Open Book): Topics in contact sessions: 1 to 8

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics

Important links and information:

Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the
latest announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on
the Elearn portal.

Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists of a Quiz/Assignment/Project along with Onramp course, virtual lab and
remote lab. Performing the remote lab experiments accessing the on-site lab at Hyderabad
campus is mandatory. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely manner.

2. For closed book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.

3. For open book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or
bound) is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators
is permitted in all exams. Laptops/mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any
material is not allowed.

4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies,
the student should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be
made available on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at
selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.

It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study
schedule as given in the course handout, attend online lectures, and take all prescribed
evaluation components such as Assignment, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam
according to the evaluation scheme provided in the handout.

DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION: Simulation Lab

1. Scope of the lab
To support the theory learned in vibration and dynamics course with modelling and
simulation to understand the implementation of various vibration and dynamics and to instill
confidence in students to approach the real-world problems.

2. Objectives of Lab
Developing skill set to analyze the vibration and dynamics related problems with the
simulation aid to help during design.

3. Learning Outcome of the lab

 How to solve vibrations and dynamics related problems in ANSYS
 How to design the component against vibration and dynamics

4. List of simulation experiments: Software Tool used: ANSYS

Tut. Tut. Name Solving Quiz Assignment

No. Time Marks Marks
1. To obtain linear and non-linear response
of a simple pendulum system 2 hours

2. To determine normal mode and position

of node. 2 hours

3. To determine Eigen values and Eigen

vectors of a railway coaches. 2 hours

4. Modal analysis for rotor systems

2 hours
5. Vibratory response of pump support 4 Marks 16 Marks
frame 2 hours

6. Mode shape and vibration of a crane

support system 2 hours

7. To find the behaviour of the system.

[chatter] 2 hours

8. Designing a tuned mass damper for

controlling chatter 2 hours

Total Marks 20

5. Evaluation Scheme
 Evaluation Name Type Weight Duration
Component

EC - 1 Tutorial + Quiz (4) Online 8% 2 hrs (for 8 quizzes)

EC - 2 Assignment (12) Online 12% 2 hrs

Note: After completion of every practice tutorial problem, take a snapshot and include the same
in the final assignment PPT lastly. Quiz questions will be based on the practice tutorial problems
and results.

Instruction Schedule

Lab Class Instructions Online TBA 2 Hrs

work Delivery

Evaluation Scheme
Evaluation Type
Name Marks Dates Lab Exam Date Duration
Component

Quiz based
Online 04
on virtual lab

Assignment Regular                     
TBA
based on TBA
EC - I virtual lab (12
for
Online 16
assignment Makeup                     
and 4 for TBA
TBA
practice
screenshots)

Instructor-in-Charge