Control System Design

Department of Mechanical Engineering

The University of Akron

Course number 4600:441-001

Mr. Daniel C. Deckler

Fall, 2002

C-211, phone 684-8761

Office Hours:

Monday: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Thursday: None
or by appointment.

Text:

Modern Control Engineering, fourth edition, K. Ogata, Prentice-Hall, 2002.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn basic control terminology and control system representations.

2. To develop control analysis methods such as root locus, frequency response, and state-space.

3. To learn how to design lead, lag, and lag-lead compensators using methods such as root locus, frequency response, and state-space methods.

4. To learn how to analyze and design PID control systems.

Course Requirements:

Prequisites - 4600:340


Homework Evaluations 0-20%
Midterm Exam, October 16, 2002 10-30%
Project, Due December 13, 2002 10-20%
Final Exam, December 13, 2002 10-60%
(10:00 - 11:55 a.m., Comprehensive)
Total 100%

Grading Scale:

A............ 93-100 B-........... 80-83 D+.......... 68-70
A-........... 90-93 C+.......... 78-80 D............ 63-68
B+.......... 88-90 C............ 73-78 D-........... 60-63
B............ 83-88 C-........... 70-73 F............ 00-60

Topics:

Chapter 1. - Introduction to Control Systems

Chapter 2. - The Laplace Transform

Chapter 3. - Mathematical Modeling of Dynamic Systems (Sections 3-1 through 3-6)

Chapter 5. - Transient and Steady-State Response Analyses

Chapter 6. - Root-Locus Analysis

Chapter 7. - Control System Design by the Root-Locus Method

Chapter 8. - Frequency-Response Analysis

Chapter 9. - Control System Design by the Frequency Response

Chapter 10. - PID Controls and Two-Degree-of-Freedom Control Systems
Chapter 11. - Analysis of Control Systems in State Space (time permitting)

Chapter 12. - Design of Control Systems in State Space (time permitting)

Policies:
Exams:
Make-up tests will be given only if the student has a valid reason for missing the test, and if the student notifies the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the test. If a student misses a test and does not have a valid excuse, the student will receive a zero for that test.
Exams will consist of 4 to 8 problems. Exams may also consist of essay, multiple choice, true/false, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Homework:
Homework assignments will be given at the end of every class period and will be due one week after it has been assigned. Late homework will not be accepted. Homework should be neat and only the front of the paper should be used.

Project:
The project will be assigned with approximately 7 to 8 weeks left in the semester. This project must be the original work of each student. The student will be required to submit a typed paper that shows the analysis that was performed, discusses any assumptions made in the analysis, and discusses any conclusions drawn from the analysis. The specifics of the problem and report will be given when the project is assigned.

Withdrawals:
NO withdrawals will allowed after NOVEMBER 15, 2002. Listed below are some important dates:

September 1 - 100% refund period ends.

September 8 - 70% refund period ends.

September 9 - Last day to withdraw without a WD appearing on record.

September 15 - 50% refund period ends.

September 22 - 30% refund period ends.

September 29 - 20% refund period ends.

October 19 - Last day to withdraw without instructor's signature.

November 15 - Last day to withdraw from Fall, 2002 classes.

Course Registration:
Students whose names do not appear on the University’s official class list by September 9, 2002 (for all classes that meet for the first time during the week of August 26 - August 31) will not be permitted to participate (attend class, take exams, or receive credit). Therefore, students should make sure to have all financial arrangements taken care of prior to September 9.

A. D. A. Special Accommodations
In accordance with University policy, students with a documented disability for which accommodations may be required should contact the Office of Accessibility (972-7928) in room 125 of the Student & Administrative Services Building. They will assist in providing the necessary accommodations.