3 ECTS credits
80 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4016344ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
Registration for Mechatronics 2 is allowed if one has successfully accomplished or is registered for 30 ECTS of (semi)common courses of the Master in Electromechanical Engineering, MECO track (Dutch program idem).
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Applied Mechanics
External partners
Université libre de Bruxelles
Educational team
Christophe Collette (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
12 contact hours Lecture
24 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

The valid fiche can be found at the following link : MECA-H524. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.

Dynamics and control of flexible structures. Electromechanical systems modeling.

Teaching methods : oral theory and exercises lessons.

Additional info

Slides available on : http://scmero.ulb.ac.be (Teaching)

References, bibliography and recommended reading : Vibration Control of Active Structures, A. Preumont, 3rd edition, Springer

Prerequisites (courses) : Structural dynamics

Prerequisites (other) : Automatic control

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.

Knowledge oriented competences

Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.

Knowledge oriented competences

Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.

Scientific competences

Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).

Scientific competences

Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.

Scientific competences

Can work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting.

Scientific competences

Can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

Method of assessment : Written exam of theory (50%) + Project (50%)

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics-Construction (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Robotics and Mechanical Construction