ME EN 335
Dynamic System Modeling and Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Formulating mathematical models for mechanical, electrical, fluid, and combined systems; numerical solution of motion equations; first- and second-order systems, frequency response, and transfer functions.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
pre- or concurrent enrollment in MATH 303 OR MATH 334
Title
Basic Fluid Systems
Learning Outcome
3. Students should have a knowledge of fundamental systems concepts required to develop lumped element models for basic fluid systems, including inertance, capacitance, resistance, and pumps.
Title
Electrical Systems
Learning Outcome
2. Students should have a knowledge of fundamental systems concepts required to develop lumped element models for basic electrical systems, including inductance, capacitance, resistance, power sources and amplifiers.
Title
Multi-domain Modeling
Learning Outcome
4. Students should have a knowledge of fundamental concepts of multi-domain modeling of electromechanical and fluid/mechanical systems and be able to develop lumped element models of these mixed systems.
Title
Mechanical Systems
Learning Outcome
1. Students should have a knowledge of fundamental systems concepts required to develop lumped element models for basic mechanical systems, including inertia, compliance, dissipation, and power sources, and obtain equations of motion for linear motion and fixed-axis rotation.
Title
Simulation Software
Learning Outcome
5. Students should know how to place equations of motion into state variable form, and to develop a simulation for basic non-linear and linear systems using MATLAB or some other simulation software.
Title
Transfer Functions and Poles
Learning Outcome
6. Students should know how to manipulate a system of linear differential equations to obtain transfer functions and poles (eigenvalues).
Title
Interpret Poles
Learning Outcome
7. Students should understand first and second-order systems and know how to interpret poles (eigenvalues) to define natural frequencies, damping ratios, time constants, and the natural response, step response, and impulse response of a system.
Title
Frequency Response
Learning Outcome
8. Students should understand the concept of frequency response. They should understand the relationship between transfer functions and frequency response, and should be able to obtain frequency response plots for their system models using MATLAB.
Title
Real World Application
Learning Outcome
9. Students should use the BYU ME method to 1) transform a real-world dynamic system into an engineering problem and 2) develop and analyze a lumped-element model to solve the engineering problem.
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
10. Students should write an effective methods section for a technical report in the IMRaD format and use figures to clearly communicate results.
