The book presents the methodology applicable to the modeling and analysis of a variety of dynamic systems, regardless of their physical origin. It includes detailed modeling of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems. Models are developed in the form of state-variable equations, input-output differential equations, transfer functions, and block diagrams. The Laplace-transform is used for analytical solutions. Computer solutions are based on MATLAB and Simulink.

Preface.
Introduction.

Translational Mechanical Systems.

Standard Forms for System Models.

Block Diagrams and Computer Simulation.

Rotational Mechanical Systems.

Electrical Systems.

Solving for the Response of Linear Models.

Transform Solutions.

Developing a Linear Model.

Electromechanical Systems.

Thermal Systems.

Fluid Systems.

Block Diagrams of Feedback Systems.

Feedback System Modeling, Analysis, and Design Tools.

Feedback Design with MATLAB.

Appendix A: Units.
Appendix B: Matrices.
Appendix C: Complex Numbers.
Appendix D: Classical Solution of Differential Equations.
Appendix E: Laplace Transforms.
Appendix F: Selected Reading.
Appendix G: Answers to Selected Problems.

References.
Index.