Required for Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
MAE106: Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Spring Quarter 2015
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MAE106 Mechanical Systems Laboratory Units: 4
Experiments in linear systems, including op-amp circuits, vibrations, and control systems.
Introduction to digital sampling concepts. Emphasis on demonstrating that mathematical
models are useful tools for analysis and design of electro-mechanical systems.
Prerequisites: MAE60 or EECS 70A
Course Overlap: MAE170 covers control theory related to this course
Cross Listed Course(s): none
Restrictions: none; (Design Units: 2)
Lecture Location: EH1200, MWF 3:00-3:50
Lab Location: EG2101 & 2102
System Dynamics, William J. Palm III, McGraw Hill, 2009, ISBN 9780073529271 (Any
edition is OK)
Course Web Site: http://www.eng.uci.edu/~dreinken/MAE106/mae106home.htm
Dr. Jaime E. Duarte
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Office: EG3151, [email protected]
Office Hours: Wednesday 4-5 PM or by appointment
TA’s: (Office hours to be announced)
Justin Rowe
[email protected]
Brendan Smith
[email protected]
Joan Aguilar
[email protected]
Sumner Norman
[email protected]
This course covers theory and experiments on motor control systems, electrical filters,
amplifiers, structural resonance and vibration. These topics are important for building robots,
mechatronic devices, and structures. These systems will be described by linear, ordinary,
differential equations. Key goals of the class are to use these equations to predict, understand,
and control the behavior of machines, and to design, build, and test a robotic device as a final
project.
Electric Circuits (MAE 60) or
Network Theory and Operational Amplifiers (EECS72)
Week 1
M: 3/30
W: 4/1
F: 4/3
Lab 1
Week 2
M: 4/6
W: 4/8
F: 4/10
Lab 2
Week 3
M: 4/13
W: 4/15
F: 4/17
Lab 3
Week 4
M: 4/20
W: 4/22
Welcome
Lecture 1 cont
Lecture 1 cont
In-Lab
Overview of the course
Circuit Analysis
Circuit Analysis
Laboratory Tools
Lecture 2
Lecture 3
Special Lecture
In-Lab
DC Brushed Motors
Time and Frequency Domains 1 (Overview)
3D Printing
Electrical filters and first-order systems
Lecture 4
Lecture 5
Special Lecture
In-Lab
Time and Frequency Domains 2 (Low-pass filter)
Introduction to control theory
Computer control of a motor
Control of a motor
Review
Midterm
Theory (Weeks 1-3) + Labs (1-3)
Theory (Weeks 1-3) + Labs (1-3)
F: 4/24
Lab 4
Week 5
M: 4/27
W: 4/29
F: 5/1
Lab 5
Week 6
M: 5/4
W: 5/6
F: 5/8
Lab 6
Week 7
5 /11
5/13
5/15
Lab 7
Week 8
5/18
5/20
5/22
Lab
Week 9
5/25
5/27
5/29
Lab
Week 10
6/1
6/3
6/5
Lab
Computer
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Laboratory
Projects:
Special Lecture
In-Lab
Biorobotics
Computer control of a motor
Lecture 5
Lecture 6
Lecture 7
In-Lab
Proportional feedback control
Integral feedback control
Second order systems: Time and frequency domain
P-type velocity control of a motor
Lecture 7
Lecture 8
Lecture 8
In-Lab
Vibration
PD motor control
PD motor control
Vibration – Lightly damped second order systems
Lecture 9
Lecture 9
Lecture 9
In-Lab
PD motor control
Systems with two modes of vibration
Systems with two modes of vibration
Feedback II – P and PD motor position control
Review
Midterm
Special Lecture
In-Lab
Theory (Weeks 4-7) + Labs (4-7)
Theory (Weeks 4-7) + Labs (4-7)
Work on final project
Memorial Day – No lecture
Optional Lecture Help on final project
Optional Lecture Help on final project
In-Lab
Work on final project
No lecture
No lecture
No lecture
Final project – Round 1 competition
For laboratory write-ups and data acquisition.
Laboratory Location: Engineering Gateway 2101 & 2102
Laboratory times: See eee.uci.edu
Laboratory Exercises: Handouts that describe the experiments are available on the course
website. You can also ask the TA for help when you are confused. Be creative, explore, and
have fun in the lab. This is your opportunity to build things that move and see how they work.
Pre-lab assignments: You will have to answer a few questions pertaining to the lab to be performed.
Lab Practical Exams: You will have to demonstrate working experiments in lab to get credit
for the lab.
Lab Write-Up: Each student will be required to turn in a brief write-up for the lab. The
write-up must be typed. You must use a computer-graphing program (e.g. Matlab, Microsoft
Excel, Python) for all graphs. Include your name and laboratory time in the write-up. Zero
credit if you don’t do this!
You must always wear pants and closed toe shoes while in the lab. You will not be allowed to enter
the lab otherwise.
Final Project
Design
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Description:
There will be a final project competition involving the design and head-to-head testing of a
robotic device. The final project first round tournament will take place in your lab section,
and the final tournament for the lab champions will take place on the last scheduled day of
lecture. There will also be a write-up due on that day.
This course requires solution of design problems related to control and vibration, as well as
design and construction of a robotic device for the final project.
Grading
Criteria:
Final project
Midterms (2)
Lab practical exams (drop lowest 2 grades)
Post-lab write-ups (drop lowest grade)
Pre-lab assignments (drop lowest grade)
Homework (drop lowest grade)
TOTAL
35%
30%
15%
10%
5%
5%
100%
Midterms: There will be two midterm exams that will cover material from the lecture as well
as the labs exercises. Bring 1 Scantron Form F-288 from UCI Bookstore or ZotNGo.
Practical exams: Grading for Lab practical exams will be on a 0 to 3 scale.
Pre-lab assignments, post-lab write ups, and homework assignments are ALL due during
the first 10 minutes of your lab section. No late assignments will be graded without a valid
reason. These assignments will also be graded on a 0 to 3 scale.
No make ups without notification in advance and a valid reason.
Make up labs will need to be scheduled in advance.
Score on plagiarized assignment = 0 first time; fail course second time
Estimated ABET Category Content:
Engineering Science:
2
credits or
50%
Engineering Design:
2
credits or
50%
3/29/2015
Prepared by: Dr. Jaime E. Duarte
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