Università Roma Tre

Contents:
• Synthesis of the mechanism
• Finite elements method
• Elements of the theory of the vibrations
o Single degree of freedom
o Multi degree of freedom
o Continuos models: beams, plates and shells
• Critical speeds
• Hydrodynamic lubrication
• Dynamic analysis of the manipulator
• Transient in mechanical systems

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• W. Soedel, “Vibrations of shells and plates” – Dekker Mechanical Engineering
• J. P. Den Hartog, “Mechanical Vibrations “– Dover
• W. J. Palm III, “Mechanical Vibration” - Eiley