EEE342
Homework 1/Lab 1
Dynamic Models
Due: In lab class, Feb 26 (Sec: 2), Feb 28 (Sec: 3)
FPE refers to the textbook: Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems 7th edition by
Franklin, Powell and Emami.
Mandatory Instructions:
1) Include page numbers.
2) Lab only students: submit problems 1 and 2. Ignore the rest.
Review: Signals and Systems
1) Consider the system G(t). Assume the Laplace transform of G(t) is given by G(s).
Assume u(t) is the input to G(t) and y(t) is the output.
u(t) G(t) y(t)
From signals and systems (EEE221) we know, y(t) = G(t) * u(t) where * denotes the
convolution integral.
We also know, convolution in the time (t) domain is multiplication in the s domain.
Hence, y(s) = G(s)u(s)
Answer the following Laplace Transforms:
a) If u(t) is an impulse input, what is u(s) ?
b) If u(t) is a step input, what is u(s) ?
c) If u(t) is a ramp input, what is u(s) ?
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2) Consider the system, 𝐺 (𝑠) = = #! (#'&)
%(#)
Using Matlab, plot y(t) when,
a) U(s) is an impulse
b) U(s) is a step [Hint: Use Matlab command “step”]
c) U(s) is a ramp
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3) FPE Problem 2.1 (c). Also, find the transfer function x1(s)/F(s).
Reading: Chapter 2.1.1 of FPE
4) FPE Problem 2.5
5) a) FPE Problem 2.15 (b)
b) FPE Problem 2.15 (c)
Reading: Chapter 2.2 of FPE.
6) Write the equations of motion of a pendulum consisting of a thin 2 kg stick of
length l suspended from a pivot. How long should the rod be in order for the period
to be exactly 2 sec ? (Here I = 1/3 m*l2)
Reading: Example 2.5 of FPE.
7) [Extra credit problem, optional]
The figure below shows an electrical motor driving a load that has one dominant
vibration mode. This is a typical problem in electromechanical position control such
as computer-disk-head control. The motor has an electrical constant Ke, a torque
constant Kt, an armature inductance La, and a resistance Ra. The rotor has inertia J1
and a viscous friction B. The load has inertia J2. The two inertias are connected by a
shaft with a spring constant K and an equivalent viscous damping b.
a) Write the equations of motion.
b) Compute the transfer function from the motor voltage to position θ2.
Reading: Example 2.14 of FPE.
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