Explore

Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

Approx. 6 hours to complete

Save Course

Go to Course

Course Summary

This course covers the fundamentals of waves and vibrations, including oscillations, wave propagation, and resonance. Students will learn how waves and vibrations are used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and music.

Key Learning Points

Understand the physics behind waves and vibrations
Learn how waves and vibrations are used in different industries
Apply your knowledge to real-world problems

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $76,000 - $105,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $76,000 - $105,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹360,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $76,000 - $105,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹360,000 - ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- USA: $30,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹200,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €15,000 - €60,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of wave and vibration behavior
Apply wave and vibration principles to solve real-world problems
Gain a deeper appreciation for the role of waves and vibrations in various fields

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of calculus and physics
Familiarity with differential equations

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

Similar Courses

Engineering Mechanics
Introduction to Acoustics
Physics of Musical Sound

Related Education Paths

Notable People in This Field

Albert Einstein
Nikola Tesla
Marie Curie

Related Books

Description

See our course teaser on http://goo.gl/SU25sF

Waves are everywhere. On water of course, but also in the air as you hear a plane, and under your feet during an earthquake certainly. Vibrations, too, are everywhere In your bike as you go over a bump, in you guitar as you play, and of course in your smartphone. You can guess that there is something in common behind all this. This is exactly the purpose of this course ! So if you want to understand better waves and vibrations, and the relation between them and to use that knowledge in your field, this MOOC is for you. We are going to consider any possible domains of applications such as civil engineering, aerospace engineering, plant biomechanics, and many others ! This is why we called the course “fundamentals of waves and vibrations”. There are so many phenomena and so many models that we need to work with you on the basic mechanisms . We look forward to see you in the course, and work together ! See also our related course on the couplings between fluids and solids at www.coursera.org/learn/fluid-solid-interaction, with the course teaser on http://goo.gl/YKSMnD

Outline

SIMPLE WAVES
Teaser
1.0 Welcome to the course
1.1 About waves and vibrations
1.2 Continuous solid systems
1.3 Continuous fluid systems
1.4 Non-dispersive waves
1.5 Sound and tsunamis
1.6 Research topics: Aeroacoustics

COMPLEX WAVES
2.1 Dispersive waves
2.2 Beams and ship waves
2.3 Guided waves
2.4 Seismic waves
2.5 Lab session : wave flume
2.6 Research topic: ship wakes

MODES
3.1 Reflections
3.2 Modes
3.3 Mode orthogonality
3.4 Modal superposition
3.5 Lab session: waves and modes
3.6 Research topic : shocks in bars

MORE MODES
4.1 Beam modes
4.2 Sloshing modes
4.3 Acoustic modes
4.4 Modes of structures
4.5 Lab session: moving a building
4.6 Research topic: new loudspeakers

OSCILLATORS
5.1 The oscillator equation
5.2 The general solution
5.3 A free oscillator
5.4 A forced oscillator
5.5 A damped free oscillator
5.6 A damped forced oscillator
5.7 Random excitations
5.8 Research topic: vibrations in plants

DYNAMICS USING MODES
6.1 Dynamics using modes
6.2 Modal truncation
6.3 Beam dynamics
6.4 Lab session : frequencies and dampings
6.5 Research topic : fluid-structure interaction
6.6 Final video

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the fundamentals of waves and vibrations in this course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructor. Many users found the course to be a great introduction to the topic.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging content

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured and informative lectures
Great introduction to the topic
Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
Easy to follow quizzes and assignments

Cons from User Reviews

Limited depth in some topics
Lack of interaction with other students
Some technical issues with videos
Not enough practical applications
No certificate for auditing students

Recommended for you

Writing stronger melodies - lessons from nature

Music Composition - Songwriting Techniques : Writing Music : Writing Melodies : How To Compose Music : Write Songs   We'll approach this topic by looking at nature....

Save Course

Learn Piano #6 - Jazz Cocktail Sound 7b9 in Piano Bar Music

Learn Music Harmony on how to alter a tone in V7 piano chords to play cool jazzy music. Learn Piano Runs & Piano Fills....

Save Course

System Dynamics and Controls

Mathematical Modeling of Systems and More What is System Dynamics and Controls about? This course provides a great introduction to controls and mathematical modeling of mechanical systems....

Save Course