Mechanical Waves, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Mechanical Waves 7.5 credits

Mekaniska vågor

Second cycle, M7006T

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2020 Sp 1 - Present

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Education level

Second cycle

Grade scale

G U 3 4 5

Subject

Engineering Mechanics

Subject group (SCB)

Engineering Physics

Entry requirements

Continuum mechanics or a higher course in solid mechanics/mechanical vibrations and fluid mechanics. Exampel F0030T/M0011T, F0031T. F7016T is rekomended.

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Selection

The selection is based on 20-285 credits

Course Aim

The student shall learn to understand mechanisms and characteristics of wave propagation in solids, structural elements and fluids and apply analytical and experimental methods to wave phenomena.

Contents

The course treats basic theoretical concepts like linear, non-linear and inhomogeneous systems, dispersive and non-dispersive waves, shock waves, modal waves and wave-guides. Areas of application are wave propagation in beams, rods and plates; seismic, acoustic and gas-dynamic waves as well as water waves, internal waves and hydrodynamic stability. Mathematical background; (10%) Partial differential equations, Fourier methods, transform methods, asymptotic methods. Analysis of mechanical systems; (60%) Mechanical structures and systems like rods, beams, plates, solid bodies, liquids, and gases are analysed with respect to wave propagation. Concepts like propagation, dispersion, phase velocity and group velocity are clarified. Reflection and transmission at boundaries are analysed. Project work; (30%) One of the analysed wave propagation situations is studied experimentally. The study is planned and performed by the students (under supervision) using available experimental equipment. An extensive theoretical study can be done as an alternative.

Realization

Lectures are given as introduction to the different areas an supervision is provided for assignments and project work.

Examination

Grades are given based on written and oral presentation of assignments and project work. A written exam is not given.

Examiner

Jörgen Kajberg

Transition terms

The course M7006T is equal to MTM131

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2007 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

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Course offered by

Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period	Title
0001	Required assignments and project work	G U 3 4 5	7.50	Mandatory	S07

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

Syllabus established

The syllabus was established by the Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering 2007-02-28, and remains valid from autumn 2007.

Last revised

by Niklas Lehto 08 Nov 2019

Published:7 November 2013

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