Overview

This unit commences with the modelling of various dynamic engineering systems, followed by the analysis of their transient and steady-state responses. More sophisticated analytical methods such as root locus and frequency response will be explored and will build the foundation for controller design in the future. Modelling via state-space methods … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Bijan Shirinzadeh

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Bijan Shirinzadeh

Contact details

Professor Chris Davies – Head, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Value the significance and relevance of systems and associated control in engineering

2.

Formulate linear dynamic mathematical models of various systems (mechanical, electrical, fluid, hydraulic and pneumatic) as well as graphical models (such as block diagrams and signal flow graphs) using time-domain, frequency-domain and state-space techniques together with the unified concept of resistance, capacitance and inertia/inductance

3.

Calculate the response of systems as a function of time using classical differential equation solution, Laplace transforms and state-space method

4.

Analyse the stability and dynamic performance of a system using root locus and Bode plot methods, and calculate system parameters to achieve the desired dynamic response

5.

Recognise the effects of non-linearity in systems and accept the limitations of the use of linear models as approximations

6.

Formulate solutions using computer-based techniques (such as Matlab)

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

Assignments
Laboratory and practical works
Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: From 2020 you are required to have a Casio FX-82AU (any version) scientific calculator OR Texas Instruments 30XB scientific calculator - $50. More information

Availability in areas of study

Aerospace Engineering