Structural dynamics

Education facts

Code: 4MT315

Structural dynamics is an area with a wide range of applications spanning from aerospace, vehicle and machine to buildings. Within this area structures’ dynamic behavior is studied; this includes performance, comfort, life and vibrations. The omnipresent strive of weigh reduction enhance the need for knowledge within structural dynamics to clear the designs regarding loads and dynamic behavior. Within Structural Dynamics more often than not finite element models, setting out from knowledge within Solid Mechanics, are used. To validate that a model sufficiently represents a real structure, vibrational tests are used; for that theory from Signal Analysis. Tuning of the model can be required due to discrepancies between test data and analytical data; this is an optimization problem. Structural Dynamics is an increasingly important area within product development.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (180 credits) in which Algebra and analysis corresponding to 22.5 credits and Solid Mechanics or Structural Mechanics, 7.5 credits are included. In addition, the following course are also required Finite Element Method, 7.5 credits, or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Structural dynamics

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  VÄXJÖ

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %