MAVE3620 Dynamic structures and applications Emneplan

Understanding the fundamental principles of dynamics and control that can be employed in a variety of contemporary applications is an essential skill for the modern engineer. The course provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations across a broad range of modern dynamic systems, and the methods used in their applications.

The students will learn the principles of the electro-mechanical systems design, acquire a theoretical background for the study of the dynamics and control of robotic systems, with practical application of control loop in robotics, based on case studies and critical analysis. Embedded systems and their applications will also be discussed. When designing a dynamic structure, several advanced techniques will be considered. Therefore, this course offers the students a unique source of practical information on Mechatronics, State Machine and Sequence Diagrams, Programming and software engineering in mechatronics, Case studies of using Arduino hardware and software in dynamic structures, along with guidance on using analogue and digital signals for various applications.

Dynamic structures and applications course will also cover advances in assistive technology: from wheelchairs to exoskeletons, as well as sensors and actuators used for monitoring various parameters of the dynamic systems. Fundamental principles and case studies of systems and sensors for earthquake, or extreme dynamic loading monitoring, will be used.

The elective course is initiated provided that the number of students who choose this course is sufficient.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

This course, together with Mathematics 1000, will give the students an understanding of mathematical concepts, problems and solution methods with the focus on application, particularly in engineering subjects.

After completing this course, the student will achieve the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

Students can:

• understand the underlying principles of dynamics and control
• critically assess the feasibility of a dynamic system for a specific application
• apply the methods of analysis and design of systems for motion control
• explain the most commonly used components for such systems
• demonstrate understanding of the principles of mechatronics and dynamic structures monitoring
• demonstrate the knowledge of modern sensors and actuators used for monitoring of dynamic parameters

Skills

Students can:

• Apply the knowledge on dynamic structures’ behaviour to propose an efficient control method for a given application
• Propose a design of a robotic system to perform a specified task, commenting on critical aspects of the design and system performance
• Assess the type and range of parameters that needs to be measured for a safe operation of a dynamic structure.

General competence

Students can:

• Suggest methods for assessing structural integrity of a dynamic structure subjected to a short-term or a long-term loading, considering materials and purpose of the system.
• communicate about course related topics with others from the field.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain fundamental biochemical processes at the cellular level and consider them in the context of physiological processes in the body's organs
• explain the anatomical structure of the musculoskeletal system
• explain the structure of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
• explain the physiological processes in the respiratory and circulatory systems
• describe the anatomy and physiology of the sensory and reproductive systems
• explain physiological processes of the kidneys, the urinary tract, and the digestive and nervous systems
• explain the body's movements, axes, planes and directions
• describe axes, planes and directions in medical images

Skills

The student can

• apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes
• identify different organs and structures in medical images
• palpate different bones and joints

The course is taught through joint lectures and exercises. In the exercise sessions, the students work on assignments, both individually and in groups, under the supervision of a lecturer.

Students will be able to evaluate their own and others' professional work, and formulate assessments of these in such a way that the assessment provides advice on further study work. Exercise in this takes place in the hourly planned part of the work sessions. Students will therefore conduct weekly assessments of assignments based on weekly assignments. Information on how the weekly assessments will be conducted will be given in the lectures.

None.

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

All printed and written aids.

Calculator.

Grade scale A-F.