| Name |
LANGTHJEM, Mikael Andersen
Ph.D. (Technical University of Denmark),
Dr.Eng. (University of Osaka Prefecture)
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Department of Mechanical Systems Engeneering, Faculty of Engineering, Yamagata
University |
| Specialization |
Acoustics and Vibrations, Flow-Induced Sound, Dynamic Stability |
| Class Outline |
The five lectures are all related to the mechanics of waves. They deal
with some mechanical problems particularly relevant to Japan. These problems
have emerged because of Japans special geographic features: A densely populated
country of islands, situated right in the Pacific Ring of Fire. |
| Message to Students |
Any of the five lectures starts with a description of the general background
of the subject. This is followed by more technical analyses of particular
issues. The lectures do however not make use of advanced mathematics and
can be followed by first-year engineering students. Although it is stated
that the lectures deal with "problems particularly relevant to Japan",
they are of general significance, and hopefully useful for anyone interested
in mechanics and mathematical models. |
| Theme |
1.Earthquakes, tsunamis, and wave mechanics, lectureI
2.Earthquakes, tsunamis, and wave mechanics, lectureII
3.A problem from shipbuilding: Mechanics of the bulbous bow
4.Noise problems related to high-speed trains (Shinkansen)
5.Noise problems in machinery and self-sustained flow oscillations |
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