MEEN 3340

Engineering Analysis
Fall 2016

Catalog Physical and mathematical aspects of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and
Data: electrical systems are introduced. Analysis techniques for modeling the dynamic
performance of lumped mass systems are presented and applied. Both formal
analytical and extensive computer methods are utilized for the determination of model
response.

Instructor Dr. Chun-Wei Yao, Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office: room 1620 Cherry Engineering Building
Tel: 4098807008
Email: cyao@lamar.edu

Textbook: Katsuhiko Ogata, System Dynamics, 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2002

References: 1. William J. Palm III, System Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 2005

2. Charles M. Close, Dean H. Frederick, and Jonathan C. Newell, Modeling and
Analysis of Dynamic Systems, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2002
3. E. B. Magrab, An Engineer’s Guide to Matlab, 3rd ed, Prentice Hall, New Jersey,
2011

Class Hours: TR 2:20 pm - 3:40 pm

2603 Cherry Engineering Building

Office Hours TR 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm, Any other time by appointment

Topics 1. Introduction to system dynamics

2. Review of Laplace transformation
3. Mathematical modeling of mechanical systems
4. Mathematical modeling of electrical systems
5. Mathematical modeling of thermal and fluid systems
6. Transfer function approach to modeling dynamic systems
7. Transient and steady-state response analyses
8. MATLAB/SIMULINK basics
9. MATLAB/SIMULINK applications in the System Dynamics

Grading Attendance 10 %
Policy Homework 20%
Quizzes 10 %
Exams 60 %

Regular attendance to the lectures is required.

There will be one or more homework assignments for each chapter covered during the
lecture. One week will be given to complete each homework assignment. Each
homework solution must be turned in on each scheduled due date. As there is a strong
correlation between doing the homework and doing well on the exams, it is truly the
student’s benefit to work on all the problems.

Academic During exams, collaboration is never authorized. For homework, collaboration is

Integrity expected to remain within assigned groups. Please refer to the sections related to
academic integrity in student handbook of Lamar University.
Tentative Course Outline

Class Contents
1 Syllabus, Ch 1: Intro
2 Ch 2: Complex numbers, Laplace transform
3 Ch 2: Inverse Laplace, Partial fraction expansions, O.D.E
4 Ch 2: O.D.Es
5 Matlab Lab 1 - Basics
6 Ch 2 HW due, Quiz 1
7 Ch 3.2: Mechanical Elements, Moment of Inertia, examples
8 Ch 3.3 Modelling: Newton 2nd Law, M-K system, Mass-spring-damper system
9 Ch 3.3: Modelling – Energy method, Examples
10 Ch3: Examples
11 EXAM 1, Ch 3 HW due
12 Ch 4: Transfer Function
13 Ch 4: Transfer function, Matlab in transfer function, Examples – 3 types of problems
14 Ch 4: T.F., Matlab, 2 DOF problems
15 Ch 4: Examples
16 Matlab Lab 2: Matlab application in sys dyn.
17 Ch 4: HW due. Quiz
18 Ch 6: Electrical System – 3 elements
19 Ch 6: Impedance method
20 Ch 6: Op-Amp
21 Ch 6: Examples
22 Ch 6: HW due, Quiz
23 Matlab Lab 3: Matlab and Simulink
24 Matlab and Simulink, EXAM 2
25 Ch 7: Hydraulic sys
26 Ch 7: Modeling of hydraulic sys
27 Ch 7. Examples
28 Review
29 Review, Final starts (See Final Exam Schedule)

Notes:

1. The course outline is subjected to change.

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students will have

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

(j) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
(k) some knowledge of calculus-based physics
(l) an ability to apply advanced mathematics through differential equations

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Academic Continuation Policy

In the event of a campus closure due to hurricane or other disaster courses will continue after a four day
lapse to allow time for evacuation. This course will be conducted via email and blackboard. Students must
begin checking their Lamar email address and blackboard for where instructions and course materials and
required student work will be sent and received by the instructor.