Course detail

Dynamics of Instruments

FSI-RDNAcad. year: 2007/2008

Importance of measuring, development of measuring methods and connected design of measuring instruments is huge. Requirements for precision and reliability of measuring devices are constantly rising and new requirements appear, mainly regarding size and weight minimization and/or resistance against influence of surrounding environment. Classical standard measuring instruments used various types of mechanisms. Today we deal mostly with measuring and control systems and with systems of automatic control. Those are the topics we will discuss during the course.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ctirad Kratochvíl, DrSc.

Department

Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics (ÚMTMB)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students obtain knowledge related to design and simulation modelling instruments in these fields:
- dynamic system theory
- classification of dynamic system behaviour
- mathematical models of components of model
- linear dynamic systems and their analysis
- nonlinear and stochastic systems

Prerequisites

Vector algebra. Matrix algebra. Mathematics in the range of previous study.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is evaluated on the base of active participation in exercises and the result of semester project.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will be made familiar with the design of instruments. Classical approach is discussed as well as modern one, where computer control appears more important.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The attendance is checked in exercises. Students are supposed to prepare semester project.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Kratochvíl, Kotek, Heriban: Mechanika přístrojů, VUT Brno 1991
Dynamic Simulation of Electric Machinery Using Matlab Simulink, Prentice Hall, 1998
Stejskal, V. a kol.: Mechanics Using Matlab, Leonardo Pilot project No. CZ/98/1/82500/PI/I.1.1.b/FPI, 2001

Recommended reading

Kratochvíl, C., Slavík, J.: Mechanika těles-dynamika, PC-DIR, skriptum VUT Brno, 1997
Valášek M. a kol.: Mechatronika, Vydavatelství ČVUT Praha, 1995
Kratochvíl, Kotek, Heriban: Mechanika přístrojů, VUT Brno 1991

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B3904-00 , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Robert Grepl, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- Intruduction into design of instruments
- Basic terms.
- Structural analysis of instruments.
- Instrumental and control systems.
- Forces and moments in instruments.
- Modelling of instruments.
- Equations of motion.
- Mathematical models of components of instruments.
- Mathematical models of components of instruments.
- Solution of mathematical models on computer.
- Dynamic analysis of selected groups of instruments.
- Protection of instruments from vibrations.
- Mechatronics and instruments design

Computer-assisted exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Švejda

Syllabus

1. Modelling of dynamics of instruments
2.-3. Semestrer project assignment
4.-12. Work on semestral project, tutorial
13. Presentation of semester project, evaluation