Dynamics for Engineers (eBook)

Modelling and analysis of dynamical systems is a widespread
practice as it is important for engineers to know how a given
physical or engineering system will behave under specific
circumstances.

This text provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction
to the methods and techniques used for translating physical
problems into mathematical language, focusing on both linear and
nonlinear systems. Highly practical in its approach, with solved
examples, summaries, and sets of problems for each chapter,
Dynamics for Engineers covers all aspects of the modelling
and analysis of dynamical systems.

Key features:

* Introduces the Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and Bond
Graph methodologies, and illustrates how these can be effectively
used for obtaining differential equations for a wide variety of
mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.

* Develops a geometric understanding of the dynamics of physical
systems by introducing the state space, and the character of the
vector field around equilibrium points.

* Sets out features of the dynamics of nonlinear systems, such as
like limit cycles, high-period orbits, and chaotic orbits.

* Establishes methodologies for formulating discrete-time models,
and for developing dynamics in discrete state space.

Senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical,
mechanical, civil, aeronautical and allied branches of engineering
will find this book a valuable resource, as will lecturers in
system modelling, analysis, control and design. This text will also
be useful for students and engineers in the field of
mechatronics.