14-Week Training Course
Solid Mechanics & Vibrations
Learn about the analysis of material behavior, structural response, and dynamic system performance, enabling participants to understand and solve engineering problems involving static and vibrational loading.
Course Overview
This solid mechanics and vibrations training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the behavior of materials and structures under static and dynamic loading conditions. Participants will learn fundamental concepts including stress, strain, deformation, material properties, and structural response to applied forces. The course also covers the principles of free and forced vibrations, natural frequencies, damping, resonance, and dynamic system modeling. Through practical examples and engineering case studies, learners will develop the skills needed to analyze and predict the performance of mechanical and structural systems. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to apply solid mechanics and vibration analysis techniques to the design, evaluation, and optimization of engineering components and structures.
Syllabus
Week 1: Center of Gravity
Week 2: Moment of Inertia
Week 3: Moments and Couples
Week 4: Free-Body Diagrams
Week 5: Static Equilibrium
Week 6: Structural Analysis
Week 7: Exam 1
Week 8: Vibration Excitation and Response
Week 9: Natural Frequencies and Vibration Models
Week 10: Resonance
Week 11: Vibration Measurement and Testing
Week 12: Vibration Control
Week 13: Course Review
Week 14: Exam 2
Instructor
Nicholas Clements, PhD