ME375
COURSE PROJECT
2021-2022
2
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. 7
th
2022
Deliverable 1
Report
A report (10 to 15 pages)
describing your work based on
the project requirements
mentioned above.
May 10
th
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
