Introduction to Dynamics and Control in Mechanical Engineering Systems

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.