Course Title: Vehicle Noise and Vibration

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Vehicle Noise and Vibration

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MIET1192	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015
MIET1192	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Prof Mohammad Fard

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6044

Course Coordinator Email: mohammad.fard@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: BE, 251.03.23

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course:

• MIET1076 Mechanical Vibrations or a similar level vibration or dynamics courses.

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.

Course Description

Noise and vibration of motor vehicles is gaining increasing importance in the automotive industry involving both vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. While noise pollution legislation is driving down vehicle exterior noise, customers are becoming more discerning regarding noise and vibration inside the vehicle. In fact, noise and vibration levels are now considered as important quality parameters in vehicle design. This course aims to develop your appreciation for the sources and mechanisms of noise and vibration generation and transmission in motor vehicles. In addition, it aims to introduce you to design principles and palliative treatments to help meet noise and vibration targets.
In general, the course aims to introduce you to the noise and vibration of motor vehicles and the application of noise and vibration control principles to the design of quality automotive vehicles. You will develop an understanding of structure borne and airborne noise transmission and the physical mechanisms involved. More specifically, upon completion of this course you will be able to describe and identify the main sources of noise and vibration in vehicles, such as the engine, transmission, tyre/road interface and intake and exhaust systems. You will describe these sources individually and their respective contributions to overall interior/exterior design of the vehicle, resulting in better understanding of the role of trim, isolating mounts and structural/acoustic design in the reduction of noise and vibrations in the passenger compartment. You will use contemporary computational and experimental techniques to achieve these outcomes.

If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

See the WAM information web page for more information.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:

BH074 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)

BH084 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

• Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
• In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
• Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
• Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
• Application of established engineering methods for solving complex engineering problems.
• Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
• Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
• Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
• Ethical conduct and professional accountability
• Professional use and management of information.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Analyse the sources of noise and vibration in vehicles to understand their impact on vehicle design and passenger comfort.
CLO2 Apply engineering design principles and techniques to mitigate noise and vibration in vehicle systems
CLO3 Implement computational and experimental techniques to model, simulate, and interpret NVH phenomena in automotive systems
CLO4 Design integrated noise and vibration control strategies using structural dynamics, acoustics and machine learning
CLO5 Communicate complex noise and vibration concepts and solutions effectively to technical audiences

Overview of Learning Activities

The course will provide you with the opportunity to learn through the following main learning activities:

a) The topics will help you to learn the theoretical concepts and methods of noise vibration analysis.
b) Tutorials, which aim to enable you to reflect on theory and apply main concepts through problem solving involving real-world and industry problems.
c) Assignments will give you a chance to apply theory to a realistic problem.
d) Laboratory Experiments and Computer Simulations, which will allow you to relate theory to practice through active experimentation about noise/vibration and components in a range of laboratory settings using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Overview of Learning Resources

A range of learning materials and resources will be available to students through the Online Learning System (Canvas).
Assignments, Virtual Laboratory, Projects, Guides for the Laboratory experiments, course notes and slides, Examples of relevant computer programs, etc. will be generally provided.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Assignments, 30% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, and CLO5
Assessment Task 2: Project, 50%, CLO1, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 3: Final Test, 20% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.