Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Control Systems 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Examples of Control Systems 1-3 Closed-Loop Control versus Open-Loop Control 1-4 Outline of the Book
Chapter 2 The Laplace Transform 2-1 Introduction 2-2 Review of Complex Variables and Complex Functions 2-3 Laplace Transformation 2-4 Laplace Transform Theorems 2-5 Inverse Laplace Transformation 2-6 Partial-Fraction Expansion with MATLAB 2-7 Solving Linear,Time-Invariant, Differential Equations Example Problems and Solutions Problems
Chapter 3 Mathematical Modeling of Dynamic Systems 3-1 Introduction 3-2 Transfer Function and Impulse-Response Function 3-3 Automatic Control Systems 3-4 Modeling in State Space 3-5 State-Space Representation of Dynamic Systems 3-6 Transformation of Mathematical Models with MATLAB 3-7 Mechanical Systems 3-8 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3-9 Signal Flow Graphs 3-10 Linearization of Nonlinear Mathematical Models Example Problems and Solutions Problems
Chapter 4 Mathematical Modeling of Fluid Systems and Thermal Systems 4-1 Introduction 4-2 Liquid-Level Systems 4-3 Pneumatic Systems 4-4 Hydraulic Systems 4-5 Thermal Systems Example Problems and Solutions Problems
Chapter 5 Transient and Steady-State Response Analyses 5-1 Introduction 5-2 First-Order Systems 5-3 Second-Order Systems 5-4 Higher-Order Systems 5-5 Transient-Response Analysis with MATLAB 5-6 An Example Problem Solveclwith MATLAB 5-7 Routh's Stability Criterion 5-8 Effects of Integral and Derivative Control Actions on System Performance 5-9 Steady-State Errors in Unity-Feedback Control Systems Example Problems and Solutions Problems
Chapter 6 Root-Locus Analysis Chapter 7 Control Systems Design by the Root-Locus Method Chapter 8 Frequency-Response Analysis Chapter 9 Control Systems Design by Frequency Response Chapter 10 PID Controls and Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Control Systems Chapter 11 Analysis of Control Systems in State Space Chapter 12 Design of Control Systems in State Space References Index