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Engineering Design and Simulation

Offered By: MathWorks via edX

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Course Description

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Skills in software modeling and simulation are essential to any engineer's toolkit and enable participation in the design and evaluation of modern complex systems. Advancements in this area have led to the development of digital twins, enabling engineers to test and refine their designs without the need for physical prototypes. Industries as far ranging as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy production, and electronics all require these skills to create the next generation of technology. Whether building a smart consumer device or a safety-critical system, these skills allow design teams to test a wide range of environments and conditions.This four-course program takes you from the basics of engineering design and simulation to the design of a complete system-level quadcopter model. At first, you will use Simulink and Simscape to run simulations and modify the behavior of the systems represented. Then you will be guided through the process of designing a quadcopter model. You'll model the individual components, taking the opportunity to ensure each subsystem is meeting the specifications. Lastly, you'll combine the mechanical and electrical subsystems to create a comprehensive quadcopter system model while verifying the results for accuracy and reliability. Special course projects are included throughout the program to challenge your modeling and simulation skills with real-world engineering problems so you can easily apply the skills learned to different scenarios.By the end of this program, you will possess the essential engineering design and simulation techniques to evaluate complex engineering systems and have a working model of a quadcopter.No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.Engineering design and simulation skills continue to be important in many professional roles. Completing this program can be the first step towards acquiring the necessary skills to keep up with the constantly changing job market. Whether you are a recent engineering graduate looking to set yourself apart or a seasoned industry professional seeking new simulation skills, this program will provide a valuable starting point.The four courses should be completed in order: 
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Simulating a Quadcopter's Flight
  • Simulating a Quadcopter's Electromechanics
  • Assembling and Testing a Quadcopter

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Introduction to Engineering DesignGain a comprehensive overview of the engineering design workflow through the power of modeling and simulation.

Course 2: Simulating a Quadcopter's FlightGain the skills to model the mechanical subsystems, analyze flight dynamics, and refine a quadcopter simulation.

Course 3: Simulating a Quadcopter's ElectromechanicsLearn how to integrate multiple physical domains and optimize system performance of a quadcopter.

Course 4: Assembling and Testing a QuadcopterLearn the crucial skills of system-level integration, comprehensive testing, and collaboration to design and evaluate quadcopter systems effectively.



Courses

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    1 week, 5-7 hours a week, 5-7 hours a week

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    Welcome to Introduction to Engineering Design, the first course in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program. This course will give you a comprehensive overview of the engineering design workflow through the power of modeling and simulation, using the example of a quadcopter.

    In this first course, you will navigate and run existing models. Building on this foundation, you will inspect simulation results to observe the system's behavior changes. Whether you are an engineer modeling every day, or part of a larger design team who wants to experiment and understand more about the tools in use, you will find these skills valuable.

    An essential aspect of the course is mastering the interpretation of simulation results. You will learn to effectively analyze and draw meaningful conclusions from the simulation outputs, enhancing your engineering design capabilities.

    By the end of this course, you will know how to navigate Simulink, run simulations, and analyze results while gaining the ability to break down complex systems into subsystems and interpret simulation outputs for effective engineering design.

    No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.

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    Welcome to Modeling the Quadcopter Airframe, the second course in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program. In this course, you will gain the skills to model the mechanical subsystems, analyze flight dynamics, and refine your designs using simulations.

    Building upon the foundation established in the first course of the program, this course focuses on breaking down the complex quadcopter system into smaller, more manageable subsystems. You will learn the mechanical part of the quadcopter, known as the airframe subsystem, and simulate its flight behavior. You will model free-body diagrams and mathematical equations into block diagrams through a step-by-step approach, enabling a detailed analysis of the quadcopter’s flight dynamics. To accurately represent the physical system and model the mathematical equations involved in the quadcopter’s motion, you will utilize Simulink and Simscape, powerful tools used in industry for modeling physical systems.

    To reinforce your learning, you will have the chance to practice your skills with an additional project. You will model the car's suspension system and analyze the effects of changing passenger loads on the ride quality under various road conditions. This practical application will further enhance your modeling and analysis skills.

    By the end of this course, you will balance the upward thrust of the propellers against the downward force of gravity to see your quadcopter take flight.

    No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.

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    Welcome to Modeling the Quadcopter Electromechanical System, the third course in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program. This course introduces the electrical part of the system to model the battery and the transfer of electrical energy to power the mechanical components powering the flight of the quadcopter.

    Building upon the foundations established in the first two courses of the program, this course takes you further in refining the quadcopter system model. You will model the quadcopter’s electromechanical components, which include the battery, motor, and propeller. By simulating the behavior of these components, we will determine if they are sufficient to lift the quadcopter off the ground. You will construct multidomain models, which combine multiple engineering disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical. Prebuilt blocks containing essential physics will be introduced to simplify the modeling process. This approach provides engineers with the right level of detail to evaluate a design without spending time to derive every aspect from scratch.

    To further explore the system’s behavior, you will run a parameter sweep, characterizing the performance of the electromechanical system under various conditions. This analysis will provide critical insights into optimizing the quadcopter’s design.

    The course project focuses on modeling and simulating the dynamics of a hydraulic braking system. Using an incremental modeling approach, you will start with a starter model and gradually add more functionality while varying the applied brake pressure. This practical project will deepen your understanding of complex system behavior and enhance your modeling and simulation skills.

    By the end of this course, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to model and simulate the electromechanical system of the quadcopter. You will understand how to visualize the behavior of complex models through measurements and simulations, enabling you to make informed design decisions.

    No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.

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    1 week, 5-7 hours a week, 5-7 hours a week

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    Welcome to Integration and Testing of Quadcopter Systems, the final course in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program. This course is focused on integrating all the quadcopter subsystems into a cohesive system-level model and conducting thorough testing to ensure optimal performance.

    Building upon the airframe and electromechanical models developed in earlier courses, you will merge these subsystems into a system-level model. This integration process will enable you to simulate the quadcopter's flight virtually and gain valuable insights into its behavior. Through the creation of interactive tests, you can observe firsthand how the quadcopter behaves under different conditions. This iterative approach will aid in refining the design and achieving optimal performance. Additionally, scenario-based tests will be conducted to thoroughly evaluate the quadcopter's design. Advances in engineering design and simulation have led to the development of concepts like virtual prototyping and digital twins, allowing engineers to test and refine their designs without needing physical prototypes. Simulating various scenarios will ensure that the quadcopter functions as intended in real-world situations.

    Just as we build up a system by combining smaller components into a larger, more complex one, we can also combine work divided among an engineering team. For instance, you can group the airframe blocks into a single subsystem, enhancing integration and organization.

    In the course project, you will combine a go-kart model with a brake subsystem to comprehensively test designs under different track conditions. This practical application will strengthen your skills in integrating subsystems and evaluating system performance.

    By the end of this course, you will learn the crucial skills of system-level integration, comprehensive testing, and organization. You'll gain the confidence to design and evaluate quadcopter systems effectively, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

    No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.


Taught by

Brian Neiswander, Nikola Trica, Ali Nejad, Sam Turton, Teresa Hubscher-Younger and Tianyi Zhu

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