MECE 4372 Controls and Vibrations Laboratory
Fall 2006
Instructor: Professor
G. Song
Email: gsong@uh.edu, Tel: x34525
Office Hour:
Office Location: Room N235,
2003-2006
Catalogue Data:
MECE 4372: Mechanics-Controls-Vibration
Laboratory, Cr. 3(1 1/2-3). Prerequisites:
MECE 3360 and MECE 3338.
Experimental methods to study dynamic response of structures and process
systems. Course includes design of
control systems and modification of laboratory hardware.
Textbook: Students to bring
the textbooks used in MECE 3338 and MECE 3360 to the laboratory.
Prerequisites
by Topic:
MatLab programming,
Topics: (each class is 80 minutes lecture, 160
minutes laboratory per week)
The topics include, but not limited to:
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Brief Review of System Dynamics and Vibrations
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Introduction to Frequency Domain Analysis
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Transfer Functions and Frequency Response, Measuring
Bode Plots, model systems
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Feedback Control Systems.
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Proportional (P) Control Circuit Design and
Construction.
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PID Control, Design and Construction.
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Midterm Examination.
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Labs-to-go Project (Data acquisition and
analysis using a Laptop USB based system)
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Semester Project – PD Control System Design, Construction,
and Evaluation Based upon Measured Physical System Parameters, Root Locus
techniques, system stability, frequency/time domain responses, report writing.
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Final Examination (university scheduled time).
Objectives1
:
Objective
1 Apply principles of engineering
physics and mathematics to the control of dynamic systems (Objectives A, B)
Objective
2 Integrate knowledge from lecture
courses in physics, mechanics, and dynamics in understanding the behaviour and
control of practical dynamic systems (Objective B, E).
Objective
3 Work in a group and interact with
others to elucidate complex phenomena and thereby advance individual
understanding.
Performance Criteria2
:
Objective
1. Demonstrate capability to collect
and reduce raw data to final results using principles of engineering science
(Criteria a, b, e, g, k).
Objective 2.
2.1 Interpret experimental results in terms
of all relevant scientific bases without using over simplifications (Criteria
a, b, d, e, g, k).
2.2
Develop and demonstrate capability to make estimates
of experimental outcomes prior to conducting experiments (Criteria a, b, c, e,
g, k).
Objective 3.
Plan, propose and execute a series
of experiments without prior instructions being given (Criteria a, b, c, d, e,
g, k).
Evaluation:
1. Laboratory preparation, conducting
experiments, written laboratory reports.
2. Homework assignments/Exams
3. Final grade =
Lab Notes 5%
Final Project
Report 12.5%
Labs-to-go
Project Report 10%
Regular Lab
Reports 37.5%
Midterm Exam 17.5%
Final Exam 17.5%
TA
Information:
Mr. Yezeng Cheng
Office Location:
Engr.
Office Hours:
Tel: x35750
Email: chengyz@gmail.com
Originally prepared by Dr. S.
Kleis and modified by Dr. G. Song.
1 Upper case letters in brackets refer to goals of the Dept. of Mech. Engineering
2 Lower case letters in brackets refer to ABET outcomes/assessments under Criterion 3.
Mechanical Engineering Department Objectives for the Undergraduate Curriculum
A) A knowledge of basic mathematics and the natural-engineering- and systems-sciences, as well as the basic skills of learning and critical thinking,
B) a desire for intellectual discovery and exploration of the unknown,
C) an awareness of and interest in the breadth of human intellectual achievement and cultural experience, including the accomplishments of the engineering profession,
D) an appreciation of the ethical, democratic, economic and other value systems, and the formation of such values, and
E) the ability to perform the integration of knowledge in the practice of engineering.
Criterion 3: Program Outcomes and Assessment
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data
c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) an ability to communicate effectively
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice