Physics of Vibrations Course
This course equips you with essential knowledge in vibration physics for slender structures such as steel pedestrian footbridges. Delve into single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) modelling, damping evaluation, resonance analysis, acceleration-based comfort verification, and effective mitigation strategies like added damping, tuned mass systems, and stiffening. Transform intricate dynamic responses into straightforward, dependable design choices and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, ensuring serviceability and safety in real-world applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to analyse and manage vibrations in slender structures like steel footbridges, covering SDOF models, damping assessment, resonance effects, serviceability checks for comfort, and mitigation techniques including dampers, mass tuning, stiffening, cost analysis, and stakeholder reporting.
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Develop skills
- Vibration modelling: Develop precise SDOF models for steel footbridges.
- Damping assessment: Evaluate, quantify, and analyse damping in actual structures.
- Serviceability verification: Transform responses into accelerations and check comfort standards.
- Resonance evaluation: Forecast forced vibrations, resonance, and traffic-induced beats.
- Retrofit solutions: Design and dimension dampers, tuned masses, and stiffeners to reduce vibrations.
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