System Dynamics (4th Edition)

Description

This text presents the basic theory and practice of system dynamics. It introduces the modeling of dynamic systems and response analysis of these systems, with an introduction to the analysis and design of control systems. Specific chapter topics include The Laplace Transform, mechanical systems, transfer-function approach to modeling dynamic systems, state-space approach to modeling dynamic systems, electrical systems and electro-mechanical systems, fluid systems and thermal systems, time domain analyses of dynamic systems, frequency domain analyses of dynamic systems, time domain analyses of control systems, and frequency domain analyses and design of control systems. For mechanical and aerospace engineers.

Target Audience

For junior-level courses in System Dynamics, offered in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering departments.

This text presents students with the basic theory and practice of system dynamics. It introduces the modeling of dynamic systems and response analysis of these systems, with an introduction to the analysis and design of control systems.

Table of Contents

1.  Introduction to System Dynamics
2. The Laplace Transform
3. Mechanical Systems
4. Transfer-Function Approach to Modeling Dynamic Systems
5. State-Space Approach to Modeling Dynamic Systems
6. Electrical Systems and Electromechanical Systems
7. Fluid Systems and Thermal Systems
8. Time-Domain Analyses of Dynamic Systems
9. Frequency-Domain Analyses of Dynamic Systems
10. Frequency-Domain Analyses and the Design of Control Systems
11. Time-Domain Analyses of Control Systems
12. Appendix A. Systems of Units
13. Appendix B. Conversion Tables
14. Appendix C. Vector-Matrix Algebra
15. Appendix D. Introduction to MATLAB