Physics of Vibrations Course
Master vibration physics for real structures like steel footbridges. Gain skills in SDOF modeling, damping assessment, resonance prediction, comfort verification, and practical mitigation strategies such as dampers, mass tuning, and stiffening to ensure reliable design and clear communication of dynamic assessments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with tools to analyze and manage vibrations in slender structures, emphasizing damping, serviceability, and comfort. Cover SDOF models, free/forced responses, resonance, acceleration checks, and mitigation techniques including added damping, mass tuning, stiffening, cost analysis, and stakeholder reporting.
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Develop skills
- Vibration modeling: Build accurate SDOF models for steel pedestrian footbridges.
- Damping evaluation: Estimate, measure, and interpret damping in real structures.
- Serviceability checks: Convert responses to acceleration and verify comfort criteria.
- Resonance analysis: Predict forced vibration, resonance, and beat effects from traffic.
- Retrofit design: Select and size dampers, mass tuning, and stiffening to cut vibrations.
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