Course Information
MECH 380 - Automatic Control Engineering
Instructor
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Instructor |
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Office Location & Hours |
EOW 519 (Offie hour: Subject to Change) |
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Contact Information Telephone |
Phone: 250-853-3178 E-mail: yshi@uvic.ca |
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Web Site |
http://www.me.uvic.ca/~mech435 |
Teaching/Lab Assistants
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Bingxian Mu |
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Nima Harsamizadeh Tehrani |
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Basem Badr |
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Sahand Behboodi Kalhori |
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Xi Zheng |
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Lecture Time Schedule and Location
Lectures: Monday and Thursday, 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM at ELL167.
Lecture hours will be devoted to delivering,
reviewing, and discussing the course materials. It is the responsibility of
the student to attend lectures and observe the progress of the course.
Students should note that: Lecture dates, the assignment, mid-term exams and
final exam scheduling provided in this course outline are tentative, and
that notice regarding any changes will be given during lectures in advance
of a change.
Official Calendar Descriptions
Modeling dynamic systems (linear systems and feedback control). Transfer
function based analysis and design (transfer functions, root-locus,
stability, transient responses). Frequency characteristics design methods
(frequency responses, stability, gain and phase margins, system
compensation). State-space design methods (state transition matrix, state
feedback and shaping dynamic responses; linear observers).
Learning Outcome
This course is directed towards those who seek to grasp the fundamentals of feedback control theory. The concepts of Laplace Transforms, their applications to obtaining transfer functions of physical systems and the s-domain analysis are key to the understanding of the course material. An understanding of the stability analysis is critical to the design and analysis of control systems. Both time and frequency domains are considered in detail so that the student can appreciate both design perspectives and learn the classical feedback control strategies. Practical control examples are discussed wherever appropriate.
Sequence of Topics
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TOPIC |
TIME IN WEEKS |
CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED |
Sections in Textbook |
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Linear System Models |
2 |
Mathematical models of physical systems, transfer functions representation |
2.4-2.8 |
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Time Response and Stability |
2 |
First and second order system responses, BIBO stability, Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion |
4,6 |
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Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs |
1 |
Block diagrams of systems, block diagram reduction, signal flow graphs of systems, Mason's formula |
5 |
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Feedback Control System Characteristics |
2 |
Transient response, system specifications and performance analysis, and steady-state analysis |
7 |
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Dynamic Compensation |
1 |
Feedback compensation, lead-lag compensation |
11 |
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Root Locus Analysis and Design |
1 |
The root locus method, rules for root locus plotting and construction of root locus, root locus design |
8,9 |
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Frequency Response Analysis and Design |
2 |
Frequency response, Bode plots and Nyquist diagrams, stability criterion, gain and phase margins, compensator design in the frequency domain |
10 |
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State-Space Model |
1 |
State-space representation of systems |
12 |
Evaluation
The marks will have the following weights:
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Midterm Exam (1) |
Final Exam |
Assignments |
Lab |
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25% |
50% |
15% |
10% |
Assignments
- Weekly assignments are to be given and are due the following week by 4:00 PM; please drop your assignments in the MECH 380 Assignment Box.
- Please note that late assignments will not be accepted unless a legitimate reason (illness, religious conviction, etc.) exists and is discussed with the instructor.
- Solutions to the assignments will be prepared by the instructor, but your assignments will be marked by TAs. Solutions will be available on the course web-site.
Labs
There are three labs. The lab schedule is to be finalized soon.
- All labs are conducted in ELW B232 during the scheduled period by lab TAs.
- The lab TAs are responsible for marking the lab reports.
- One lab report will be prepared per group, per laboratory.
- The lab reports will be due exactly one week after the completion of the scheduled lab session and will be submitted into the MECH 380 drop box.
- Lab reports should be neat and clear. They should be stapled or contained in a standard lab book.
Tutorial
The tutorial will provide students with a chance to review relevant problems
with the instructor or teaching assistants, and ask questions regarding the
class material. Although the tutorials are not compulsory, students are
encouraged to attend the tutorial.
Time and Place: Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:20 PM at ECS 125
Getting Help
Students are welcome to drop by my office (EOW 519) anytime for help. Alternatively, you can telephone or e-mail me to make an appointment.
Scheduled office hours: TBD
Test and Exam
There are a midterm test and a final exam:
- In the test and exam, you can bring a two-sided formula sheet (8 by 11 in); but no books, class notes, or other materials are allowed.
- In the test and exam, only silent calculators are permitted.
- The midterm test will be conducted on TBD, during the lecture period, namely, from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM in the lecture classroom.
- The final exam is scheduled by the Registrar's Office.
Textbook
- Norman S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, Sixth Edition, Wiley Inc.
Plagiarism and Such
The University of Victoria is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students should avoid any behavior which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offense. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.