ME 3113: Measurements and Instrumentation Summer 2015

Instructor Mohammad Shahin Lab

Instructor

Jay Welch

Email YBL128@my.utsa.edu E-mail Jaywelch61@gmail.com

Class time

and location

MW 4:00-5:55pm BB 3.02.28

Text:

Holman, J. P., Experimental Methods for Engineers, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill

Description:

Fundamentals of measurement systems, descriptive statistics, probability, error, error propagation, confidence intervals,

hypothesis testing, correlation, linear regression, data acquisition.

Goals:

1- This course builds the foundation for preparing students to work professionally in the area of measurements and

instrumentation.

2- This course enables the graduates of the BS in Mechanical Engineering to:

a- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

b- Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

c- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

d- Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

e- Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics to model, analyze, design, and realize

physical systems, components or processes; and prepare students to work professionally in both thermal and

mechanical systems areas.

f- Understand the engineering professional and ethical responsibility through the incorporation of the ethical

principles of professionalism in course activities by honest data reporting and report preparation.

g- Apply knowledge in math, science, and engineering to solve measurement problems using statistics theory,

circuit analysis, and solids. Develop the theoretical bases for strain, temperature, accelerometer, and

inductance instruments

h- Design and conduct experiments to apply electric components, strain gages, thermistors, thermocouples,

accelerometers and mechanical measuring instruments

i- Develop techniques and skills to use modern engineering tools by using computers to record and analyze data

j- Design an instrument to meet desired needs with realistic constraints

Requirements:

EE 2213 - Electric Circuits and Electronics (requires a grade of C- or better)

EGR 2513 - Dynamics (requires a grade of C- or better)

PHY 1911 - Engineering Physics 1 Lab (requires a grade of C- or better)

PHY 1931 - Engineering Physics 2 Lab (requires a grade of C- or better)

ME 3813 - Mechanics of Solids (requires a grade of C- or better)

Evaluation:

Student Outcomes will be evaluated through the analysis of the evaluation results of the grades on exams and the grades

from lab reports and evaluations.

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Course Schedule (Does not include the lab section):

Week Topic Required Reading

1 No class will be held during the last week of May Get the textbook!

2 Syllabus Review and Introduction

Measurements/ Dynamic Systems

Uncertainty Analysis

Error Analysis

NA

2.1-2.7

3.13.4

3.13.4

3 Research methods

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

Sampling

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Statistical Analysis

NA

NA

NA

3.1-3.4; 3.6-3.7

3.8; 3.9; 3.113.14

3.10; 3.15; 3.163.18

3.10-3.15; 3.163.18

4 Report writing and Citations

Statistical Analysis

Current, Voltage & Resistance Measurements

15.115.10

NA

4.14.6; 4.134.15

5 Signal Conditioning

Force, Torque, & Strain Measurements

4.74.12

10.110.11

6 Midterm review and exam All covered topics

7 Transducers

DAQ Concepts

A/D Conversion

4.184.31

NA

NA

8 Transducers

Motion & Vibration Measurements

Temperature

4.184.31

11.111.5

8.18.10

9 Temperature and Transducers

Overflow

NA

NA

10 Final exam review and exam All covered topics after midterm

*No homework will be assigned, however, you will be responsible for solving selected problems that will be assigned during

class. The solution for these selected problems will be provided to you when the problems are assigned.

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Course Breakout:

1- 50% Lab reports and evaluations (Jay Welch will provide his own course plan)

2- 30% Course midterm exam (To be determined later)

3- 20% Course final exam (Final: Fri, Aug 07, 01:30 pm - 04:00 pm)

4- 10% Extra points for attendance and participation

Grading Criteria:

- A+ 100; 85 A 99; 79 A- 84;

- 71 B+ 78; 65 B 70; 60 B- 64;

- 56 C+ 59; 53 C 55; 50 C- 52;

- 40 D 49; F < 40

The Roadrunner Creed:

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a community of scholars, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect,

collaboration, and innovation are fostered. As a Roadrunner,

1- I will:

2- Uphold the highest standards of academic and personal integrity by practicing and expecting fair and ethical

conduct;

3- Respect and accept individual differences, recognizing the inherent dignity of each person;

4- Contribute to campus life and the larger community through my active engagement; and

5- Support the fearless exploration of dreams and ideas in the advancement of ingenuity, creativity, and discovery.

6- Guided by these principles now and forever, I am a Roadrunner!