A Practical Approach to Dynamical Systems for Engineers takes the abstract mathematical concepts behind dynamical systems and applies them to real-world systems all around us, such as a car traveling down the road, the ripples caused by throwing a pebble into a pond, or a clock pendulum swinging back and forth. Topics covered include: Modeling systems using differential equations, transfer functions, and state-space representation; Hamiltonian systems; Stability and equilibrium; Nonlinear system characteristics with examples including chaos, bifurcation, and limit cycles MATLAB is used extensively to show how the analysis methods are applied to the examples. It is assumed readers will have an understanding of calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra, and an interest in mechanical and electrical dynamical systems. Uses applications in engineering to show the application of dynamical system analytical methodsProvides examples that include dynamics of automobiles, aircraft, and human balance, among others, with an emphasis on physical engineering systemsMATLAB and Simulink are used throughout to apply the analysis methods and illustrate the ideasOffers in-depth discussions of every abstract concept, described in an intuitive manner, and illustrated using practical examples, bridging the gap between theory and practiceIntended for practicing engineers who need to understand the background theory and how to apply it INDICE: Introduction: What is a Dynamical System?System ModelingHamiltonian SystemsCharacteristics of Dynamical SystemsCharacteristics of Nonlinear Systems
- ISBN: 978-0-08-100202-5
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 15/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés