System Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations: An Introduction

A comprehensive treatment of "linear systems analysis" applied to dynamic systems as an approach to interdisciplinary system design beyond the related area of electrical engineering. The text gives an interpretation of mechanical vibrations based on the theory of dynamic systems, aiming to bridge the gap between existing theoretical methods in different engineering disciplines and to enable advanced students or professionals to model dynamic and vibrating systems with reference to communication and control processes. Emphasizing the theory it presents a balanced coverage of analytical principles and applications to vibrations with regard to mechatronic problems. 1 Theory of Dynamic Systems.- 2 System Representation by Diagrams (Model System).- 3 System Representation by Equations (Mathematical Model).- 4 Transform Analysis Methods of Vibratory Systems (Frequency-response Characteristics).- 5 The Flow of Power and Energy in Systems (Energy Transactions).- Appendix A.- Time-history Curves (Displacement Response and Force Excitation).- Appendix B.- Frequency Response Plots (Normalized Dynamic Compliance and related Characteristics).- Appendix C.- Frequency Response Plots of Power (Normalized Complex Power).- References.