MECH ENG 4080 - Modern Control Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 4080 Course Modern Control Systems Coordinating Unit Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Incompatible MECH ENG 3028, MECH ENG 4123 Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2019, MECH ENG 3111 Assessment Quizzes, assessments, reports, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Rini Akmeliawati
Associate Professor Rini AkmeliawatiCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On succesful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Construct state space models of dynamic systems. 2 Explain basic control concepts such as controllability, observability, poles and zeros, stability 3 Design full-state control systems 4 Design optimal control systems 5 Design and build a state estimator 6 Design digital controllers 7 Simulate state space systems in MATLAB/Simulink 8 Have had experience with designing real control systems
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 B B C C C B C C C B B B B C B A University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Notes available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
- Dorf and Bishop “Modern Control Systems”
- Franklin, Powell and Emami-Naeini “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems”
- Nise “Control Systems Engineering”
- Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis, "Digital Signal Processing – A Practical Approach"
- B. P. Lathi, "Linear Systems and Signals," Oxford University Press.
- Franklin G. F., Powell J. D., Workman M., "Digital Control of Dynamic Systems"
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online lectures supported by computer lab-based tutorials and laboratory experiments.
All lectures will be delivered online. These online lectures will be complemented by learning activities including computer lab-based tutorials, quizzes, assignments and a face-to-face laboratory experiment. Lecturers will also be available weekly at designated times for consulting in person or via Zoom.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As per university recommendations, it is expected that students spend 48 hours/week during teaching periods and that a 3-unit course has a minimum workload of 156 hours regardless of the length of the course. Additional time may need to be spent acquiring assumed knowledge, working on assessments during non-teaching periods, and preparing for and attending the final examination.Learning Activities Summary
Introduction to State Space Modelling (1 lecture)
Lagrangian Mechanics (1 lecture)
Linearisation of Non-linear Differential Equation (1 lecture)
Construction of State Space Models (1 lecture)
Modelling Multiple DOF Systems (1 lecture)
Conversion between SS to TF and back again: Control canonical, observer canonical, Jordan form (1 lecture)
Solution to state equations, poles, zeros and stability (1 lecture)
Controllability and Observability (1 lecture)
Feedback Control & Pole Placement (1 lecture)
Observers (Estimators) (1 lecture)
Optimal Control (LQR) (1 lecture) (1 lecture)
Optimal Observers (Kalman-Bucy Filters, LQG) (1 lecture)
Reduced Order Observers (1 lecture)
Compensators (1 lecture)
Reference Input & Command Tracking (1 lecture)
Digital Control: Sampling & Quantization (1 lecture)
Digital Control Design by Emulation (1 lecture)
Summary (1 lecture)
Computer lab-based tutorials using MATLAB/SIMULINK and Quanser QuaRC (12 tutorials)
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due (week)* Weighting Learning Outcome Assignments x 2 Formative & Summative TBD 20% Webinar Quizzes Summative TBD 8% Lab Quizzes Summative TBD 8% Mini Project Formative & Summative TBD 14% Exam / Test Summative Exam period 50%
** See Assessment Related Requirements.
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
The coursework comprises weekly workshops, online webinars, computer-lab-based experiments, quizzes, a mini project, and assignments. The computer lab-based experiments are designed to provide instruction in MATLAB and Simulink while simultaneously developing the understanding of the students’ control knowledge through simulation.Assessment Related Requirements
Note that the laboratory experiment is compulsory.Assessment Detail
The assessment comprises 16 webinar quizzes each worth 0.5 mark (8% in total), 16 CARM Lab quizzes each worth 0.5 mark (8% in total), one Mini Project (14%), and two assignments submitted electronically worth 20%. The exam comprises 50% of the overall mark.Submission
All quizzes, assignments and practical reports must be submitted electronically via MyUni as per instructions for each assessment. Late reports will be penalised 10% per day. All quizzes, tutorials and assignments are submitted online using Mobius/MyUni. Late submissions are not possible as Mobius/MyUni automatically prevents submission after the due time on the due date, unless an extension has been granted and implemented in Mobius/MyUni by the Course Coordinator.
Extensions for assignments will only be given in exceptional circumstances and a case for this with supporting documentation can
be made in writing via email to the Course Coordinator. The Course Coordinator must receive a completed Application for Assessment Extension form (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/?dsn=policy.document;field=data;id=7446;m=view) prior to the Assessment Deadline when a student is seeking an extension. There are only three grounds for which an extension can be granted: Medical Circumstances, Compassionate Circumstances and/or Extenuating Circumstances. Course Coordinators cannot grant extensions based on balancing student workloads.
There will be no opportunities for re-submission of work of unacceptable standard.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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