System Dynamics: An Introduction for Mechanical Engineers

by Karl A. Seeler

Overview

This unique textbook takes the student from the initial steps in modeling a dynamic system through development of the mathematical models needed for feedback control. The generously-illustrated, student-friendly text focuses on fundamental theoretical development rather than the application of commercial software. Practical details of machine design are included to motivate the non-mathematically inclined student.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461491521
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	08/26/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Professor Karl Seeler is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College. His research interests mechanical properties of polymer, microcellular polymers, structural stability, machine safety, and systems dynamics. He holds a PhD from MIT.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Differential Equations, Input Functions, Complex Exponentials, and Transfer Functions.- Introduction to the Linear Graph Method, Step Responses, and Superposition.- Mechanical Systems.- Fluid, Electrical, and Thermal Systems.- Power Transmission, Transformation and Conversion.- Vector-Matrix Algebra and the State-Space Representation of Dynamic Systems.- Finite Difference Methods and MATLAB.- Transfer Functions, Block Diagrams and the s-plane.- Frequency Response.- AC Circuits and Motors.