EME171 Analysis, Simulation, and Design of Mechatronic Systems

Learning outcomes of the course

1. Model and analyze dynamic systems,
2. Define objectives for the performance of dynamic systems,
3. Design computer simulations for dynamic systems, and
4. Communicate effectively the results of modeling studies orally and in writing.

System simulation (labs)

General steps for building the simulation of system:

• Translate ordinary differential equations (ODEs) into a Matlab function;
• Evaluates the equations at any given point in time;
• Numerically integrate ordinary differential equations with Matlab’s ode45;
• Create complete and legible plots of the resulting input, state, and output trajectories;

  Lab Topics:

• Lab1: Introduction to Simulation (Quarter car system)
• Lab2: Two DoF Quarter Car Model
• Lab3: Motocross Pitch-Heave Model
• Lab4: Vibration Shaker Table
• Lab5: The Drowning of Sacramento