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This training provides the ability to predict and control motion with
mathematical and
computational skills
that took humankind thousands of years to develop.
These foundational analytical and modern computational skills include
trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, complex variables, Laplace transforms,
Taylor series, linear algebra, eigenanalysis, computers, and visualization.
This training demonstrates real physical systems, modern numerical and symbolic computational tools (MATLABŪ and MotionGenesis), and interactive, visually-appealing Working Model simulations that provide conceptual insight into dynamic systems and controls. Physical demonstrations and computer simulations include system identification, time constants, period, coulomb/viscous friction, mass, stiffness, damping, natural frequency, damping ratio, decay ratio, overshoot, settling time, rise time, pole location, harmonic forcing, resonance, steady-state/transient/step response, stability, feedback-control gains, control effort, Bode plots, root locus, and modes. Outcome: Ability to model real systems, size physical constants (motor constants, springs, dampers, mass, resistors, capacitors, inductors), linearize and perform stability analysis, design control systems (PID, state-space, feed-forward, on/off), and low/high-pass filters, design for performance, and interpret results. |
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This book has trained many upper-level undergraduate and masters students, e.g., at Stanford, John Hopkins, University of Florida, and York College, and is preferable for basic professional training in dynamic systems for mechanical, aerospace, and bio-engineers.
Training for professional skills.
Engineers are motivated to learn when they solve interesting relevant problems and acquire professional skills.
The interactive guided problems lead engineers
step-by-step
through a complicated procedure so they
synthesize
the problem-solving
process
and ultimately arrive at a physically significant and satisfying result.
The guidance reduces frustration, promotes confidence, and
provides a positive learning experience.
Instructors information.
Instructors can choose
interactive instruction
where portions of examples and proofs are left blank for in-class discussion, or
completed instruction
in which examples and proofs are completed.
The problems in this textbook come from a wide range of engineering
including mechanical, aerospace, bioengineering, and controls.
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