SUBJECT: M&S-321: Modelling and Simulation (New Course)

CREDIT HOURS: 2-1

CONTACT HOURS: 2 Hours per Week (Theory) and 3 hours Lab

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems by RL Woods and KL Lawrence
2. Introduction to Physical System Dynamics by RC Rosenberg and D Karnopp
3. Introduction to Physical System Modeling by PE Wellstead
4. Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers, 3rd Edition By William J. Palm III, University of
Rhode Island
REFERENCE BOOKS: Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and
Scientists, 3rd EditionBy Steven C. Chapra
Modeling and Simulation of Systems Using MATLAB and Simulink Latest Edition, by
Devendra K. Chaturvedi
PREREQUISITE: None
MODE OF TEACHING: Lectures and practical

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Modeling and simulation make a particular part of the world easier
to define, visualize and understand. Both require the identification of relevant aspects of a situation
in the real world and then the use of different types of models for different objectives and the
definition of the most suitable model parameters. This course teaches engineers to simulate models
for a wide range of applications using MATLAB – a high-level programming language and an
environment for numerical computation and visualization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The aim of this course is to introduce students the modeling of
mechanical (translational and rotational) systems, electrical system, electro-mechanical system,
fluid system, thermal system and other interdisciplinary system, with conventional modeling
techniques including Lagrangian Formulation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency by being
able to:
1. Learning of fundamentals of Modelling and Simulation
2. Analyse methods for solving formal problems
3. Implement mathematical modelling of complex systems in MATLAB
 4. Evaluate simulations using Simulink
5. Implement modelling and simulation in different fields of engineering and their
applications

PRACTICAL APPLICATION:
Modeling and simulation (M&S) has been described as one of the key enabling technologies of
the 21st century. Modeling and simulation is a dynamic field that is utilized in engineering, science,
health science, business, education, and many other disciplines. Due to its dynamic nature, the
modeling and simulation (M & S) field has tremendous potential for creating student interest in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Content includes, but is
not limited to geospatial technologies (i.e. GPS, GIS, remote sensing), gaming, medical and
scientific imaging, animation, engineering drawing, transportation, distribution, warehousing, and
architectural drawing.

TOPICS COVERED:

S.No Topic Week/Lecture

1 Fundamentals of Modelling and Simulation 1
2 Modeling of mechanical systems (springs, dampers, mass, 2-3
translational and rotational systems, geared systems)
3 Modeling of electrical systems (capacitor, inductor, resistors, and 4-6
analog electronic devices),
4 Modeling of hydraulic and pneumatic systems 7
5 Modeling of Mechatronics systems (Electro-mechanical, fluid – 8-10
mechanical and Electro-hydraulic systems)
6 System dynamic response analysis (frequency response), 11-12
7 Modelling of Electrical and Mechanical Systems Using Lagrangian 13-14
Formulation
8 State space analysis 15-16

COURSE TARGETS
S.No Outcomes Level of PLO
Learning
1 Knowledge of fundamentals of Modelling and C2 1
Simulation
2 Analyses of complex Systems C4 2
 3Implement mathematical models of systems in C5 5
MATLAB
4 Evaluate simulations using Simulink C5 5
5 Implement modelling and simulation in the different C4 3
fields of engineering and their application
GRADING SYSTEM:
Theory:
1. Sessional 30%
2. Quizzes 10%
3. Assignments 10%
4. Final 40%
5. Project 10%

Lab:
1. Lab Work 60%
2. Lab Final 30%
3. Projects 10%

List of Experiments

1 Introduction to MATLAB
2 Solving Differential Equations (ODEs)
3 Introduction to SIMULINK
4 Transfer Functions
5 State-space Models
6 Systems’ responses under impulse, step, ramp and periodic inputs and disturbance signals
7 Implementation of Models of Mechanical Systems using SIMULINK
8 Implementation of Models of Electrical Systems using SIMULINK
9 Implementation of Models of Hydraulic Systems using SIMULINK
10 Graph Theory Approach Model
11 Introduction to Simscape
12 Implementation of Models of Mechanical Systems using Simscape
13 Implementation of Models of Electrical Systems using Simscape
14 Implementation of Models of Electromechanical System using Simscape
15 Introduction to SimHydraulics
16 Introduction to SimMechanics