ME 383Q #18695 Department of Mechanical Engineering
Modeling of Physical Systems The University of Texas at Austin
ME 383Q Main Syllabus: Fall 2006 (18695) Semester Schedule
Instructor:
Dr. Raul G. Longoria Class: TTh 11:00-12:30P, ETC 2.102
Office: ETC 5.136 Phone: 471-0530
Office Hrs: TTH 1-2p; and by appt. E-mail: r.longoria@mail.utexas.edu
Course Description - This course reviews principles used to understand and model physical systems and introduces methods for building mathematical models of engineering systems. An energetic approach based on bond graph techniques, invented in 1959 by Henry M. Paytner, is introduced and used to study mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromechanical, fluid, and thermodynamic systems. It is expected that course particpants have had past exposure to these topics, which will be only briefly reviewed. This is a graduate level course, so it is assumed that certain methods of analysis can be reviewed and applied independently. Some topics in analytical and numerical techniques for assessing system performance and for prediction, particularly nonlinear simulation, will be introduced and will form an integral part of this course.
Prerequisites - It is expected that you have had an undergraduate course in system dynamics, and have had courses in mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and electrical circuit theory. You should expect to make use of the Engineering library to find information useful in completing homework and projects.

Textbook - J.J. Beaman and H.M. Paynter, Modeling of Physical Systems, Notes from a book in progress (to be made available via BlackBoard).
Additional References -
Brown, F.T., Engineering System Dynamics, Marcel-Dekker, 2001.
D. Karnopp, D. Margolis & R. Rosenberg, System Dynamics: A Unified Approach, Wiley-Interscience, 2nd or 3rd edition.
Ogata, K., System Dynamics, Prentice-Hall, New York (any of 3 editions).
Close, C.M., D.K. Frederick, and J.C. Newell, Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, John Wiley and Sons, 2002 (3rd edition).

Tentative Course Contents
Part 1
-Fundamental Modeling and Analysis of Engineering Systems: Review of basic principles required for engineering system modeling, Bond graph methods, multiport modeling, causality and equation derivation constitutive and modulation structure in bond graphs
Part 2 -System analysis and nonlinear simulation
Part 3-Advanced Topics in Physical System Modeling: Advanced multiport modeling for physical systems, Thermodynamic systems, Basic mechanisms and rigid body dynamics modeling using bond graph models, Magnetic and electromechanical system modeling, distributed-parameter systems


Grading - Homework (35%), Term Project (15%), Quizzes (30%), Final Exam (20%)

Academic Dishonesty - All incidents of academic dishonesty will be treated in strict accordance with University policy. This pertains to any assignments where you are instructed to work individually (e.g., take-home exams).

Services for Students - The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4241 TDD.
Send comments to: Prof R.G. Longoria, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
at r.longoria@mail.utexas.edu
Last updated August 30, 2006