| Unit name | Dynamics and Control |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG20004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Conn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit introduces students to the basic methods of Automatic Control engineering, i.e. for continuous-time single-input/single-output linear systems, and to the methods of modelling associated plant dynamics, basic vibration phenomena, such as how vibration is caused, how it is measured, and what its consequences are. The single degree of freedom mass-spring-damper system is analysed, both in free vibration and with various forms of excitation. The importance of resonance and force transmission is stressed. Students should gain an understanding of natural frequencies and how these relate to free and forced vibration, together with vibration transmission. They will also learn about multi-degree of freedom systems in free and forced vibration and how to apply numerical methods of solution.
Aims:
To introduce students to the basic methodologies of modelling dynamic systems and controlling them. The methodology of using Laplace transforms to derive transfer functions is applied to learn how to design controllers for single-input-single-output dynamic systems.
Single degree of freedom mass-spring-damper systems are analysed, both in free vibration and with various forms of excitation. The importance of resonance and force transmission is stressed.
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Learning material including videos, notes and narrated lectures will be made available to the students online. These will include live online sessions led by teaching staff. Where possible, face to face activities may take place.
The unit will be assessed using a single summative examination. Feedback will be provided to students via formative assessment elements during the year.
