ME375

COURSE PROJECT

2021-2022

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Course Project Guidelines

System Modeling and Analysis

ME 375

25%

Semester: Spring 22

Contents

I. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

II. Learning Outcomes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

III. Project Summary (Scenario) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

IV. Deliverables & Project Management ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6

V. Plagiarism ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7

VI. Marking Scheme ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

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I. Introduction

This project is intended to demonstrate students’ ability to analyse vibration and control systems based

on specified requirements applying the knowledge they learned from the class. In addition to applying

technical knowledge in a ‘real world’ project, this would demonstrate the students’ ability to conduct

group research, teamwork, technical data interpretation, report writing and project management skills.

Accordingly, students are required to formulate groups of 3 members.

II. Learning Outcomes

The project covers the learning outcomes described in the course syllabus (Refer to the syllabus for more

details) and concentrate mainly in the application of the following experiences:

 Develop an understanding of dynamic behavior of a structure (1)

 Foster effective mathematical and graphical communication skills (3)

 Function on teams (5)

III. Project Summary (Scenario)

You are asked to study and analyze the Airbus A320 wing shown in figure 1 and figure 2. Your objective is

to develop a first-order spring-mass system which consists of a spring and a mass element that model the

left wing of the A320 aircraft.

Apply the System Modeling and Analysis knowledge to simplify the real mechanical system to make an

idealized model (develop the kinetic diagram of the wing), interconnected elements in the mechanical

model, apply physical laws such as Newton’s laws and the conservation of energy, evaluate the natural

frequency of the wing in 2 configurations.

To succeed your mission you should complete the dynamic analysis as mentioned in Deliverable 1.

Consider/Assume:

 The Airbus A320 is equipped with a 2 tons weight CFM56-5B Jet Engine.

 The wing as a rectangular profile.

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Figure 1: Airbus A320

Figure 2: Airbus A320 Main Dimensions.

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Deliverable 1:

1. Describe the problem without addressing any possible solutions – Problem definition.

2. Conduct research to complete properly any missing data or dimension and draw the

sketch of the A320 wing with dimensions.

3. Create a simplified kinetic diagram of the wing indicating different stiffness expression

and mass value.

4. Consider two studies to define the mass value:

a. The fuel tank is full,

b. The fuel tank is almost empty.

Useful link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy3HnP6nf0c

5. Conduct research and gather information to determine the materials used.

6. Show the properties of the selected material in a table.

7. Consider the wings as fixed at the fuselage and apply required System Modeling and

Analysis:

a. Write the equation of motion,

b. Find the Laplace domain equation with inserting the given parameters,

c. Calculate the natural frequency of the system,

d. Assume the Initial Conditions,

e. Find time domain using inverse Laplace transform.

8. Explain how individual members have contributed using a Gantt chart.

Deliverable 2:

1. A PowerPoint presentation of the Deliverable 1 – each member to reflect their own

contribution and how they have collaborated with team members.

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IV. Deliverables & Project Management

Deliverables Deadline Method of Delivery Grade

Allocated

Groups of 3 students should be

formed with one team leader

and names submitted to the

instructor.

Apr. 7th

2022

Deliverable 1

Report

A report (10 to 15 pages)

describing your work based on

the project requirements

mentioned above.

May 10th

2020

(midnight)

Upload the final report

(typed in a word

document / only

equations can be

handwritten) on Moodle

on the specified link

15%

Deliverable 2

Presentation

Power Point slides and a short

presentation describing your

work in 5 minutes max.

Week 14 Upload the Power-Point

presentation on Moodle

and individual in class

discussion during W14

(lecture time)

10%

Total 25%

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V. Plagiarism

 Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right

to ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, oral

examination or discussion, or any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the

authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply the academic misconduct rules as

mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook which may include awarding the work a zero grade.

 You will also be held responsible if someone else copies your work – unless you can demonstrate

that you have taken reasonable precautions against copying.

 For a detailed description of academic misconduct please refer to the undergraduate AUM

Student Handbook.

VI. Marking Scheme

Deliverables 90-100% 80-90% 60-80%

D1 Outstanding study and a full design report which includes all elements

Satisfactorily written report includes all elements

Poorly written report includes some of the elements

D2 Excellent presentation, answered all questions

Satisfactory presentation , answered most questions

Weak presentation, answered few/no questions