ME211 Control System Engineering

Dr Syed Irtiza Ali Shah

Modelling in
Frequency Domain
REF: TEXTBOOK CHAPTER 2 (TCH2)

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Where we are
Last time
◦ Solution of differential eqns
Now
◦ Transfer function
◦ System response
◦ Translational mechanical systems

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Transfer Function
Defined as Laplace transform
of output divided by input.
Simply

From this we can write the

output as

Reading Assignment
Skill Assessment Exercises 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

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 Translational Mechanical Systems
Standard components of a mechanical system are spring, mass (both
are energy storage elements like inductor and capacitor) and damper
(which dissipates energy like resistor). These are modelled as

fv is damping coefficient.
Many books use b or c

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Transfer function: One Eqn of Motion
Mechanical System

ΣF=ma => f(t) – fvv – kx = Ma

=>

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Summary
Transfer Function
System Response
Translational mechanical systems

Next Time:
◦ Translational mechanical systems: 2DOF
◦ Rotational mechanical systems

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