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thermolfluid mechanics where alternative solutions are
available from physical measurements or analytical solutions.
Objectives will cover modelling accuracy, degree of difficulty,
computing time, economic effectiveness in comparison with
alternative solutions and relative accuracy of experimental
data.
The program includes: introduction to available numerical
packages for thermolfluid modelling. Demonstrate. Select an
energy system problem (heat transfer or boundary layer)
amenable to solution by a Runge-Kutta technique. Write a
suitable numerical model, code and compare to alternative
solution. Select an energy system problem suitable for
solution with one of the standard packages (e.g. MSCIPAL,
NASTRAN, FIDAP, INFERNO). Write a report covering both
tasks and addressing the above objectives.
References
Anderson, W.J. MSC NASTRAN Interactive Training Pmgtam. New
York: Wiley. 1983
Fletcher, C.A.J. Computational Techniques for fluid Dynamics, MIS. 1
& 2. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1988
MacKenzie, H.J. and Perry, J.H. 'The Numerical Modelling of the
Interaction of Burner Jets in Brown Coal Fired Boilers'. Final Report
NERDDP project No. 8515002. Swinburne Mechanical Engineering
Report MEl88102. (1988)
MM540 Mechanics and Machine Systems
Assessment: assignment, laboratory and
computer simulation
Subject aims and description
A subject in the fifth year of the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechanical). Four twenty-six hour units are
offered: MM54OA Mechanics of Solids, MM540B Vibration
and Modal Analysis, MM540C Control Engineering and
MM5400 Machine Systems and Simulation. Students must
take two of the four alternatives offered.
The subjects within this group aim to present more
advanced topics in both the theoretical and applied aspects
of the area of study.
MM540A Mechanics of Solids
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims and description
The syllabus covers advanced topics in the analysis and
design of machine components and structures.
Variation of 3D stresslstrain, tensor and matrix notation,
eigen valves, eigen vectors; static and dynamic analysis. Nonlinear
analysis: plasticity, creep, fracture, thermal effects.
Numerical methods: finite element methods, formulation and
problem solution. Computer solutions and packages. Finite
difference techniques in solid mechanics.
Textbooks
logan, D. A First Course in Finite Element Method. Boston, Mass.:
PWS Kent, 1985
Tirnoshenko, 5. and Goodier, J.N. Theory of Elasticify 3rd ed, New
York: McGraw Hill, 1970
References
Benham, P.P. and Crawford, R.J. Mechanics of Engineering Materials.
Harlow, England: Longman Scientific & Technical. 1987
Brown, J. Introductory Solid Mechanics. London: Wiley, 1973
Reddy, J.N. An Introduction to the Finite Element Method. New York:
McGraw Hill. 1984
MM540B Vibration and Modal Analysis
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims and description
The syllabus includes advanced topics in the theoretical and
experimental analysis of vibration in machines and structures.
Random vibration; statistical modelling analysis and
measurement. Spectral analysis, analogue and digital
methods, filtering, band width, averaging time and error
analysis. Response of linear systems to random forcing.
Modal analysis; experimental evaluation of modal data,
system identification and modification to meet design
specification. Finite element methods, applications packages.
References
Meirovitch, L. Elements of Vibration Analysis. New York: McGraw Hill,
1975
Newland. D.E. An Introduction to Random \/ibrations and Spectral
Analysis. 2nd ed, Harbv: Longmans, 1984
Thornson. WT. Theory of Vibration With Applications. 3rd ed,
London: Unwin Hyman, 1988
MM54OC Control Engineering
No. of ~OUPS per week: two hours
Subject aims and description
The syllabus includes advanced topics in the analysis and
design of engineering control systems.
Topics will be offered from the following list:
Design and compensation of control systems. Non-linear
system analysis by describing functions. Application of statespace
methods. Stochastic control processes. Optimal and
adaptive control systems.
Textbook
Dransfield. P Systems and Control, Part 1 & 2. Monash University,
1988
References
Ogata, K. Modern Control Engineering. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:
Prentice Hall International, 1970
Palm, W.J. (Ill). Modeling Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems.
New York: Wiley, 1983
Palm, W.J. (Ill). Control Systems Engineering. New York: Wiley. 1986
MM540D Machine Systems and Simulation
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims and description
The syllabus includes advanced application in the analysis,
synthesis and design of machines and mechanisms.
Topics are selected from the following list.
Synthesis of mechanisms and linkages. Mechanism
simulation, single and multi degree of freedom applications.
Kinematics and kinetics of spatial mechanisms, robotic
manipulators. Lubrication and wear of machines, rollers,
bearings, gears and cams elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication of
heavily loaded surfaces. Computer simulation; analogue and
digital dynamic simulation of mechanisms, machines and
engineering systems.
References
Cameron, A. Basic Lubrication Theory 3rd ed, Chichester: E.
Horwood, New York: Halstead Press, 1981
Doughty, 5. Mechanics of Machines. New York: Wiley, 1988
Dowson, D. and Higginson, G.R. Elasto-hydmdynamic Lubrications. 5.1.
2nd ed, Oxford: PPrgarnon Press, 1977
Fu, K.S., Gonzalez. R.C. and Lee, C.S.G. Robotics Control, Sensing,
Vision and Intelligence. New York: McGraw Hill, 1987
Groover, M.P.. et al. Robotics: Technology, Programming and
Applications. New York: McGraw Hill, 1986
Mabie, H.H. and Reinholtz, C.F. Mechanisms and Dynamics of
Machinery. 4th ed, New York: Wiley, 1987
Paul. 8. Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery Englewood
Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. 1979