ENGME506-22A (HAM)

Mechanical and Mechatronics Systems Analysis

30 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Harish Devaraj

Harish Devaraj
4292
F.G.06C
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harish.devaraj@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper is an essential component of the Master of Engineering Practice degree and covers fundamentals required for the advanced Mechanical and Mechatronics papers that follow in the next semester of the programme. The covered fundamentals are control, mechanics of materials and design process.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through tutorials and laboratories. The students are required to attend three laboratory sessions and the sessions place and time will be advised in the first two weeks of the semester. The covered laboratory sessions are combined bending and torsion, motor controller and thick cylinder, and each laboratory requires a laboratory report submission. Additional lecture notes and assignments will be uploaded on Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Calculate stresses based on the applied load and force and apply Mohr's circle to determine stress distribution of the systems
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  • Construct CAD parts, assembly and drawings of engineering systems
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  • Determine stress concentration and perform stress analysis of mechanical systems
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  • Create block diagrams of mechanical systems
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  • Develop engineering design report that covers design process and outcomes
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  • Apply control and stability analysis to mechanical systems
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Assessment

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There are 3 assignments, 3 laboratory reports, 1 CAD assessment, 1 project design report (group) and 1 test. The exact deadline for the assessments will be mentioned in Moodle.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assignment 2
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assignment 3
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. CAD Assessment
10
  • In Class: In Tutorial
5. Laboratory report 1
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Laboratory report 2
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Laboratory report 3
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Design report
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Test
40
  • In Class: In Tutorial
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Modern Control Systems

Richard C. Dorf and Richard H. Bishop

Thirteenth edition

Modern Control Engineering

Katsuhiko Ogata

(4th or later edition)

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Other Resources

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Handouts for all lecture topics will be available on Moodle.
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Online Support

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A Moodle site will operate for this paper. Students are expected to use Moodle; for example announcements made there are expected to be read. No printed notes will be given out by the lecturer; all documentation will be placed on Moodle.
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Workload

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Contact hours: Tutorials: 24; Laboratories: 6

Non-contact hours: Assignments: 45; Laboratory reports: 45; Design report: 60; Preparation for tests: 120

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: Departmental approval required

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