English

Dynamics of physical systems

xx, 904 p. 23 cm · Includes bibliographical references and index · pt. I. Equations of motion for physical systems. Equations of motion for simple physical systems: mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical ; Equations of motion for simple heat-conduction and fluid systems ; Analogies ; Equations of motion for mechanical systems in two and three dimensions -- pt. II. Dynamic response of elementary systems. First-order systems ; Undamped second-order systems: free vibrations ; Damped second-order systems ; Forced oscillations of elementary systems ; Natural motions of nonlinear systems and time-varying systems -- pt. III. Natural behavior of compound systems. Dynamic stability ; Coupled modes of natural motion: two degrees of freedom ; Coupled modes of natural motion: many degrees of freedom -- pt. IV. Total response of compound systems. e[superscript st] and transfer functions ; Forced oscillations of compound systems ; Response to periodic functions: Fourier analysis ; The Laplace transform method ; From Laplace transform to time response by partial fraction expansion ; Complete system analysis: some case studies -- pt. V. Fundamentals of control-system analysis. Feedback cont

Sign in with your free account to read, download EPUBs or listen.