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MECH 412. System Dynamics and Control.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description

Modelling of physical linear time-invariant systems using transfer functions. Transient and steady-state response specifications. State space representation of systems. Frequency-response characterization. Stability. Feedback control systems. PID controller design. Root locus and frequency response design methods. Lead, lag and PID compensators.
  • (3-2-4)
  • Prerequisites: MECH 309, MECH 315. Pre-/Co-requisite: MECH 331

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