Area: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to linear systems as applied to mechanical components. Unit impulse, convolution and harmonic steady state response of spring-mass systems. Laplace transforms of elementary functions, derivatives, inverse transforms, partial fractions. Introduction to Fourier series, Dirichlet conditions, Fourier series representation of periodic functions, functions with arbitrary period, complex exponential form. Discrete Fourier analysis. Fourier transforms and the sampling theorem. Dynamic modelling of linear systems using state equations. Introduction to MATLAB numerical software. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an introductory understanding of linear systems concepts as applicable to Mechanical Engineering dynamic systems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | O'Neil, P.V., Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Wadsworth Publishing Co., 3rd Edition (1993). Newland, D.E., An introduction to random vibrations and spectral analysis. Longman, 2nd Edition, (1984) Rao, S.S., Mechanical Vibrations. Addison - Wesley, 2nd Edition, (1990). |
Unit Texts: | Hung V. Vu and Ramin S. Esfandiari, 1998. Dynamic Studems: Modelling and Analysis. McGraw-Hill. NY. Palm WJ. 2001. Introduction to Matlab 6 for Engineers. McGraw-Hill, Boston. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | One two hour written examination 60%, Computer Based Assessment 20%, Analytical Tests 20%. |
Field of Education: | 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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