MEGSA presents:
Matlab in Mechanical Engineering, Simulink
Alireza Setayeshgar Setayesh@[Link]
Simulink Overview
Simulink is the environment for the multi domain simulation of modelbased design for dynamic and embedded systems Helps you design, build and simulate models of Aerospace and Defense Control Automotive Communications Electronics and Signal Processing Medical Instrumentation
Introduction
Getting started with Simulink
Model-based design Introduction of Library browser Library Browser: Blocks of continuous Discrete in time Hybrid
Use keyword search to find required model block See the documentation on how to use it
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Example 1, Build a simple model
Build a sine wave and amplify it by a factor Drag a sine wave from source library Drag a gain block from math operations library Move the block and see the aligning guidelines To visualize, use scope from sinks library
To connect, you can simply drag a line between inputs and outputs
Or alternatively, select first block, hold CTRL, click on the second block
Save the model as simple_model.mdl
Brief Introduction of Toolbar
Example 1, Continue
Lets run it with default parameters value Now change the parameters Scope Parameters Gain parameter Change the sine wave form to a vector Making copies
Introduction
Problem 1: Solve a simple model
Build a Simulink model that solves the differential equation
x 3sin 2t
With Initial condition
x ( 0 ) 1.
Analytical Solution
x(t ) 1 3 cos2t 2 2
Modeling
Problem 1 Solution, Follow below
Input is the forcing function
3 sin 2t
Output is the solution of the differential equation
x(t )
x ( 0 ) 1
3sin(2t) (input)
1 s
x(t) (output)
integrator
Modeling
Problem 1 Solution, Continue
Apply in Simulink: Find sine wave, integrator and scope from Simulink library Browser Connect blocks with signals Set the parameters of sine wave and Integrator as required.
Sine wave: Amplitude: 3, Freq: 2 Integrator: initial condition: -1
Double click on scope to view simulation results Run the simulation by clicking on the RUN Button
x(t ) 1 3 cos2t 2 2
Modeling
Handling of Blocks and lines
Actions Copying a block from a library Duplicating blocks in a model Keystokes or Mouse Actions Drag the block to the model window with the left button on the mouse OR use select the COPY and PASTE from EDIT menu. Hold down the CTRL key and select the block with the left mouse drag the block to a new location.
Display block's parameters Double click on the block Flip a block Rotate a block (clockwise 90 deg @ each keystroke) Changing blocks' names Disconnecting a block Drawing a diagonal line CTRL-I CTRL-R Click on block's label and position the cursor to desired place. hold down the SHIFT key and drag the block to a new location hold down the SHIFT key while dragging the mouse with the left button
Dividing a line
move the cursor to the line to where you want to create the vertex and use the left button on the mouse to drag the line while holding down the SHIFT key
Some hints, try on problem 1
Saving Data
You can set the parameters to variables and set them in MATLAB workspace From Workspace, To workspace From File and To File Logging data, right click on signal and check the log signal data
Try these on problem 1
Saving Data
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Using Subsystems
Used to hide details and simplify the appearance In view, Model Browser option To make subsystem select some graphs and right click create subsystem Masking also helps to create parameters to change the subsystems Right click on subsystem Mask subsystem Appearance, Ports, Parameters, can be set
Try these on problem 1
Subsystems
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Incorporating Matlab algorithm to simulink
User-Defined function Embedded Matlab functions Writing your own code in Matlab Editor Embedded Matlab function library
Try these on problem 1
Coding in Simulink
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Using Solvers
Using Play, pause, setting the simulation time Simulink Engine takes care of numerical caluclations Default solver is accurate and fast relatively Change the solver in configuration parameters Variable-step Vs. fix-step
Try these on problem 1
Using solvers
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Problem 2:
2nd-order mass-spring-damper system
m cx kx f (t ) x
zero ICs input f(t) is a step with magnitude 3 parameters: m = 1, c = 2, k = 4
Modeling
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Problem 2: Solution: Follow the instructions
First, solve for the term with highest-order derivative Make the left-hand side of this equation the output of a summing block
m f (t ) cx kx x
m x
Drag a sum block, and set its signs to +-- for f (t ) , cx and kx respectively.
Modeling
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Problem 2 Solution, Continue
Add a gain (multiplier) block to eliminate the coefficient and produce the highest-derivative alone and set it to 1/4.
m x
1 m
summing block Add integrators to obtain the desired output variable
m x
summing block
Add a scope
1 m
1 s
1 s
Modeling
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Problem 2 Solution, Continue
Drag new Gain Blocks, Flip them by CTRL +R, set their values for k and C and connect them like figure below:
f(t) input
+ -
m 1 x m
1 s
c
x x
k
1 s
x(t) output
c x
kx
Put the Step Function and Scope for Input and Output.
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Need more Problems?
Check out these cool Problems: Hydraulic Example: [Link] [Link] Thermal Example: [Link] [Link] A Foucault Pendulum Example: [Link] ucts/demos/shipping/simulink/sldemo_foucault.html More? [Link]
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Other Libraries
Simscape modeling and simulating multidomain physical systems, such as those with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components Serve as platform for SimHydraulics, SimDriveline, SimMechanics, SimElectronics & SimPowerSystems. Simmechanics Based on Simscape, platform product for the Simulink Physical Modeling family Simulation of rigid body machines and their motions Some good examples Http://[Link]/help/toolbox/physmod/mech/exampl [Link]
Other libraries
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References
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