Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

  • 4.5
Approx. 6 hours to complete

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

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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

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Notable People in This Field

  • Albert Einstein
  • Nikola Tesla
  • Marie Curie

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Description

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

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
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Approx. 6 hours to complete
Emmanuel de Langre, Olivier Doaré, Jean François Semblat
École Polytechnique
Coursera

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Emmanuel de Langre

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