Dynamics and Control

Code

MMME2014

School

Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Full year China

Summary

An intermediate module covering the subjects of rigid body dynamics, vibrations and feedback control. 
In the area of dynamics: Rigid body kinematics and dynamics in planar motion, planar mechanisms, velocity and acceleration diagrams. 
In the area of structural vibration: Free and forced vibration of damped single degree of freedom structures, vibration isolation, free vibration of multi-degree of freedom structures, experimental modal analysis, shaft whirl and beam vibration. 
In the area of control: Representation and analysis of simple control systems, PID control, stability of feedback systems. 
 

Prerequisites: Basic mechanics from A-level Physics or equivalent. Dynamics of Mechanical Systems (MMME1054) or its equivalent module is a prerequisite.

Target Students

Level 2 students in mechanical engineering and any other students who fulfill the prerequisites.

Classes

• One 1-hour seminar each week for 23 weeks
• Two 1-hour-30-minute practicums each week for 2 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 23 weeks

Assessment

• 25% Coursework 1: Dynamics case study
• 25% Coursework 2: Laboratory reporting
• 50% Exam 1 (3-hour): 3 hours

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 
• LO1 -Understand fundamental concepts of rigid body dynamics, vibration and control as they apply to Engineering systems. 
• LO2 -Select and apply quantitative analysis to complex problems, drawing conclusions and making qualified recommendations. 
• LO3 -Conduct laboratory investigations of rigid body dynamics, vibration and control phenomena with an appreciation of the impact of experimental uncertainty and produce a formal written communication of the findings. 

Conveners

• Dr Dunant Halim