Mechanical Engineering

311. Dynamic Systems. Vibration of simple systems, including the vibration of single degree of freedom mass-spring-dampers, seismic vibration, and the vibration of continuous and multidegree of freedom systems.  Analysis of basic control schemes, root locus diagrams, Bode diagrams, and simple controllers.   Three lectures(3 credits).

Prerequisites: MATH 203 and ENGS 220

 

Course Objectives:

 

The student will be able to:

  • Model a variety of dynamic systems, such as electrical, suspension, and hydraulic systems

  • Use Laplace domain calculations to analyze the dynamics of LTI (linear time invariant) systems

  • Use root locus and Bode diagrams to optimize a system’s performance

  • Use a system simulation software package to analyze, design, and optimize simple controllers.

  • Produce a report that documents the design of a control system

Course Syllabus:

 

Textbook:  

Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Dynamic Systems, by W.J. Palm, 2nd Edition (Wiley)

 

Topics:  

  1. Basic Mathematics

  2. Modeling

  3. System Response

  4. Vibration

  5. Control

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

 

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

 

Prepared by: Graham Walker    Date: March, 2002