System Dynamics: Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Mechatronic Systems

Book Details

• Author: Dean C. Karnopp

• Publisher: Wiley

• Language: English

• Edition: 5

• ISBN: 9780470889084

• Pages: 656

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches

About The Book

System Dynamics, Fifth Edition by Dean C. Karnopp is an essential guide for engineers involved in dynamic systems design. This extensively revised and expanded edition introduces new material on controlling mechatronic systems and revises key content on modeling and computer simulation techniques for various physical systems.

The book continues to be the definitive resource for understanding the bond graph approach, a powerful tool for modeling the flow of energy and information in complex systems. Covering topics from the basics of bond graph models for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to more advanced simulations, it provides clear, step-by-step guidance for readers of all levels.

Key highlights of this edition include:

• New material on control systems design and the use of mathematical models in system dynamics.

• Updated chapters on automatic control, observers, parameter studies, and concept testing.

• A focus on electromechanical transducers and mechanical systems in plane motion.

• Inclusion of formulas for hydraulic compliances and acoustic system modeling.

• Extensive coverage of state-of-the-art simulation tools, such as MATLAB and bond graph software.

With numerous figures, practical examples, and applications, this book is an invaluable resource for engineers working in automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. It’s also ideal for anyone seeking to understand the latest methods in physical system modeling using bond graphs.