Introduction to Dynamics and Control in Mechanical Engineering Systems (Wiley-ASME Press Series)

An introductory textbook covering dynamics and controls of engineering systems, with particular focus on mechanical engineering systems

• Presents and illustrates the process of translating systems in the physical world to mathematical models in the conceptual world during the derivations of equations of motion
• Includes problems and solutions
• Contains a separate chapter for operating principles of sensors or transducers and their equations of motion
• Covers graphical methods for control system analysis and design
• Presents modern control system analysis as a foundation for a second or graduate course in control engineering
• Includes applications of MATLAB® for numerical solutions to various questions in system dynamics in order to verify exact solutions and enhance understanding as well as interpretation of solutions