MAE 524 Principles of Mechatronic Control
 

 

Principles of mechatronic control beginning with single and two-degree of freedom systems. Linear feedback, non-linear feedback, tracking, modal control, systems concepts, linear feed forward, filtering, estimation, optimal control, sensitivity analyses, digital control.

  
       

Prerequisite
  

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering field or consent of instructor.
Course Objectives
  

To develop the principles behind motion control of mechatronic systems; both theoretical and applied.

     
Course Outline
  

Single Degree of Freedom Systems
Nonlinear Systems
Numerical Integration
Free Vibration
Forced Vibration
Performance and Cost
Linear Feedback
Nonlinear Feedback
No Feedback (Tracking)
Systems Concepts

Two Degree of Freedom Systems
Modal Analysis and Modal Design
Full-dimensional Linear Feedback
Non-full-dimensional Linear Feedback
Linear Feed forward

Linear System Analyses
Solving Linear Algebraic Equations
Linear Feedback Estimation
Linear Filtering Theory
Linear Optimal Control
Linear Sensitivity Analysis Methods
Linear Digital Systems
   
Course Requirements
 

Homework: 20% of grade

Tests: 3, each 20% of grade

Software Requirements: MATLAB

Final Examination: 20% of grade
   
Computer and Internet Requirements
  

NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.

PCs must have an Intel-compatible 800 MHz processor, 256MB RAM, 8GB hard drive with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. RealOne Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.

Mac users must have a G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256MB RAM, 10GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be Mac OS X "Panther" 10.3 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above.

For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
   
Textbook
  

None. Class Notes are provided at Professor's home page.
     
Instructor
  

Dr. Larry Silverberg, Professor
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
North Carolina State University
1408 Broughton Hall
Campus Box 7910
Raleigh, NC 27695-7910

Phone: (919) 515-5665
Fax: (919) 515-7968
E-mail: lmsilver@eos.ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/faculty/silverberg/silver.html
     
Registration
  

All students must register through the Engineering Online registration site at http://www.ncsu.edu/project/engonline/index.php. You do not have to be admitted to a degree program to enroll in an online course. However, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related area from an accredited institution. Full-time, employed individuals are limited to enrollment in two graduate courses for each semester. On-campus degree seeking students must have approval from their Director of Graduate Programs to register for an Engineering Online course.

Tuition and Fees per credit hour:

Residents of NC
Non-Residents of NC
Undergraduate Tuition / cr hr Fees / cr hr Tuition / cr hr Fees / cr hr
$108
$17
$216
$17
Graduate Tuition / cr hr Fees / cr hr Tuition / cr hr Fees / cr hr
$167
$22
$645
$22