Provided here are links to some animations that will be used during the course of the semester. Please feel free to review and study these animations and discussions at any time during the semester.
Chapter I
Determining the # of DOFs
Generalized coordinates
Influence coefficients
Linearization of EOMs
Chapter II
Beating: Six-DOF model
Beating: Two-DOF model
Damped SDOF response
Systems with rigid body modes
Modes of a three-DOF system
Modes of a two-DOF string model
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Convolution integral: interpretation
Convolution integral: interpreting resonance
Convolution integral: response to a step input
Modal responses: harmonic excitation
SDOF harmonic response
SDOF periodic response
SDOF total response
Chapter V
Shock response of multi-DOF system
Vibration isolation
Vibration absorption