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Laplace transforms, block diagrams, dynamic response, steady-state error analysis, stability, root locus plot, frequency response analysis.
Goals of the Course: 1. Create understanding and ability to interpret and solve problems using classical control methods for continuous time systems2. Introduce the use of modern computer design tools such as MATLAB and demonstrate how they can be applied to real industry problems3. The classical treatment of single input, single output (SISO) systems as well as basic control design methods 4. Concepts of stability and steady state performance, and the methods for analyzing them.5. Knowledge of the impact of pole locations on performance and the metrics that quantify these locations.6. Lay a theoretical and mathematical foundation for the analysis of advanced control systems
EMTH210 or MATH264 or EMTH264 or EMTH204
Timetable will be available February 2009
For further information see Mechanical Engineering Head of Department
Dorf, Richard C. , Bishop, Robert H; Modern control systems ; 9th ed; Prentice Hall, 2001.
Franklin, Gene F. , Powell, J. David, Emami-Naeini, Abbas; Feedback control of dynamic systems ; 4th ed; Prentice Hall PTR, 2002.
Oppenheim, Alan V. , Willsky, Alan S., Nawab, Syed Hamid; Signals & systems ; 2nd ed; Prentice Hall, 1997.
Palm, William J; Modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems ; 2nd ed; Wiley, 1998.
Smith, Ralph J. , Dorf, Richard C; Circuits, devices, and systems : a first course in electrical engineering ; 5th ed.; Wiley, 1992.
Stefani, Raymond T. , Hostetter, G. H; Design of feedback control systems ; 3rd ed.; Saunders College Pub/Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Pub, 1994.
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Domestic fee $562.00
International fee $2,830.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mechanical Engineering .