Dr. Gary M. Bone

Design of digital control systems with particular emphasis on mechanical engineering applications, sampling characteristics, z transforms, and z transfer functions. Root Locus in the z plane, frequency response, transient response. State space analysis, Eigen values, Eigen vectors, controllability, observability (SISO). State space design, pole assignment, state feedback, output feedback, modal control. Introduction to adaptive control, self tuning regulations, model reference adaptive systems.

TERM 2

A major mechanical project including quantitative design analysis, optimization, validation and/or testing to be completed under the supervision or co-supervision of a faculty member holding an appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Lectures, one capstone project

Pre-requisite(s): Registration in Level IV Mechanical Engineering; or Level V Mechanical Engineering and Management or Mechanical Engineering and Society

TERM 1 & TERM 2

Integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and computer control. Sensors, actuators (including pneumatic and hydraulic), modelling using building block and state space methods, model-based control, programming of PLCs with practical demonstrations.
Three lectures

Pre-requisite(s): IBEHS 4A03, MECHENG 4R03, MECHTRON 3DX4, ELECENG 3CL4 or SFWRENG 3DX4 and registration in any Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering program

TERM 2