Introduction to the “high-frequency” response of engineering structures. Free vibrational energy as a response variable. Statistical estimates of the maximum and mean response. Fuzzy structure attachments. The potential flow model and its failure for strong coupling and non-resonant motion. Asymptotic methods for modal density and vibration conductivity. SEA formulations for basic structures. The approximate solution to some “impossible” problems including: acoustic fatigue of space rockets, damage to colliding houses, vibro-acoustic transmission in multi-storey buildings and ships. Introduction to current areas of research and to complementary formulations such as the Wave Intensity Method, the Smooth Energy Method, the Power Injection Method, Transient SEA, the exact power balance formulation, hybrid SEA-FEM formulations. Introduction to commercial software and a computer exercise.
SD2170 Energy Methods 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2023
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Course syllabus SD2170 (Spring 2022–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Students graduating from the course shall be able to:
- explain and communicate the implications of uncertainty and complexity on the predictability of vibro-acoustic response.
- formulate the law of vibrational energy conservation in SEA form for some common structural and acoustic systems.
- explain and communicate the capability of the potential flow model for energy.
- explain and communicate the limitations of the potential flow model.
- take a decision on whether to use a commercial software for a particular problem
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic courses in mathematics, mechanics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1; 6 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Add-on studies
SD2165 Acoustical Measurements
SD2150 Experimental Structure Dynamics
SD2155 Flow Acoustics
SD2160 Sound and Vibration, Project Course
SD2175 Numerical Methods for Acoustics and Vibration
SD2180 Non-Linear Acoustics
SD2185 Ultrasonics
SD2190 Vehicle Acoustics and Vibration