Faculty of Engineering and IT.

Al Azhar University – Gaza.

Mechatronics Engineering Department.

Mid-Term Exam
Student No.: Course Title: Mechatronics Design (1)
Student Name: Course Code: ITME 5310
Examiner: Dr. Ahmed Issa
NOTES: ANSWER ALL THREE QUESTIONS.

Q#1 [15 m’ks]

A The figure below shows a classical electromechanical system.

A-1 What are the limits of electromechanical systems design (two limits)? [2]
A-2 What advantages are achieved by developing mechatronic systems
instead of electromechanical systems (two advantages)? [2]
B-1 What is the main difference between theoretical modelling and
experimental modelling? [3]
B-2 What is the main problem that engineers face with theoretical modelling of
mechatronics solutions? [3]

C-1 Define real-time simulation? [3]

C-2 Which of the diagrams below represent hardware-in-the-loop simulation? [2]
(Blocks that have a bold boundary are real components).

(1) (2) (3)

Q#2 [15 m’ks]

A What goals of mechatronics design do the following design features
realise?
A-1 Vision-assisted parking systems in automobiles. [2]
A-2 Auto-focusing lens assemblies in cameras. [2]

B-1 What are the engineering fields that intersect to produce mechatronics
engineering? [3]
B-2 Using the engineering fields, named in part B-1, define “Mechatronics”? [2]
B-3 List two disadvantages of mechatronics solutions development? [2]
B-4 Give practical examples of the disadvantages named in part B-3? [4]

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Q#3 [20 m’ks]
A Explain the design of timing belts and write three advantages of them? [6]
(use a drawing to support your answer).

B Explain the construction, working idea and advantages of Silent Chain? [6]
(use a drawing to support your answer)

C Use a drawing or your own words to explain the following parameters of a [8]
gear: Circular pitch, addendum, dedendum, backlash?

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