| Unit name | Behaviour of Dynamic Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG30006 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tom Hill |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
MENG20004 or equivalent |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This course focuses on methods to analyse and control the behaviour of dynamic systems. This includes the vibration behaviour of bars and beams, in which the mass and stiffness are continuously distributed, rather than concentrated in discrete elements. The course covers analytical methods to determine natural frequencies, mode shapes and stresses in vibrating systems, and provides an introduction to numerical methods for solving more complex systems. It also delivers a broad range of methods for students to analyse and evaluate the stability and performance of feedback controlled closed-loop systems, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to master controller design. Systems modelling and identification from experimental data are also covered.
Aims: The aim of this course is to examine and explain the vibrational behaviour of bars and beams, in which the mass and stiffness are continuously distributed, and to provide students with the ability to analyse, evaluate and create closed-loop feedback controllers using different techniques. Algebraic, numerical and experimental techniques will be explored.
Upon successful completion of the unit students will be able to:
The unit will be delivered via a blend of asynchronous materials and synchronous sessions. Learning material including videos, notes and narrated lectures will be made available online.
The unit will be assessed using a single examination. Feedback will be provided to students during the year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MENG30006).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
