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Assignments are noted on the ES204 calendar. Labs employ Working Model and Maple and as such your laptop is a key component of the lab experience.
set	lab assignment	pdf
L-01	(Re-) Introduction to Working Model - The falling meterstick This lab introduces/re-introduces Working Model. The goal is to create a simulation of a meterstick which leans against a wall and the floor, both of which have various static and kinetic coefficients of friction, as it rests at different angles with respect to the horizontal. Note: This lab file is required for lab 04 - make sure you have a copy of it before leaving class!	pdf
L-02a	MechSys Final Four - The swinging pendulum As we are beginning to see, mechanical systems are a somewhat non-intuitive endeavor - our gut feelings may lead us astray. This lab will investigate a swinging pendulum with an attached, movable weight. We will begin by guessing the placement of the weight for the fastest angular velocity (competing for valuable cash and prizes!), then model the system with working model, and then develop a closed form solution using the principles of mechanical systems.	pdf
L-02b	MechSys Final Four - The swinging pendulum part deux Use the precisely instrumented hardware in the Controls lab to measure the precise time of swing for a small scale pendulum with moveable weight. See how well your experimental result matches the theoretical found in homework set 5. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!  The Excel spreadsheet for recording your data can be downloaded by clicking on the link to the right.	pdf xls
L-03a	WM Bodies in GPM - Crrrane Technique (a la Karate Kid) When using an overhead crane to move a load, it might be wise to design the crane such that it reaches its intended destination with minimal residual swing. We will build the Working Model that will help you discover the secret of killing the swing!	coversheet WM lab Excel file for WM HW problem
L-03b	Experimental vs Numerical vs Exact - Crrane Technique part deux Using the Controls lab hardware, determine where to place the moveable weight such that swing is minimized when the overhead crane comes to a stop. See how well your Working model prediction matches the actual performance of the hardware.	Exp. Lab Excel file for Exp. Data
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Prof. Brad Burchett Last modified: 13 Nov 06