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. 3 credit hours.

 
   
   
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

IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.

 
Textbook  

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

 
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Computer and Internet Requirements  

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Instructor  

Dr. Larry Silverberg, Professor
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
North Carolina State University
4219 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/homepages/silverberg/indexhome.html