39.1 TEXTBOOKS
39.1.1 Slotine and Li
Citation: Slotine, J. E., Li, W., "Applied Nonlinear Control", Prentice Hall, 1991.
Topics/Chapters:
Fundamentals of Lyapunov theory
Advanced stability theory
Describing function analysis
Control of Multi-input physical systems
Comments: Directed to mechanical undergraduate students.
39.1.2 VandeVegte
Citation: VandeVegte, John, "Feedback Control Systems", Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 1990.
Topics/Chapters:
Linearized dynamic models
Transfer function models of physical systems
Modeling of feedback systems and controllers
Transient performance and the s-plane
The perfoarmance and dynamic compensation of feedback systems
Frequency response analysis
Frequency response design
Digital control system analysis and design
Introduction to state space design
Multivariable systems in the frequency domain
Nonlinear control systems
App: Vectors matrices and determinants
App: Computer aids for analysis and design
Comments: Directed to mechanical undergraduate students. Chapters cover a range of topics systems including motors, pneumatics, fluids, thermo, etc. Chapters 1-8 use classical design techniques. Chapters 9-10 present z-transform methods for controller analysis, some design issues are presented.
39.1.3 Others
Close, C., Frederick, D., and Newell, J., "Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems", 3rd ed.
- delays LaPlace until ch 7
- some problems have answers, not solutions
- Matlab / Scilab early on
Eronini "System Dynamics and Control"
- delays the use of LaPlace - uses state variables first
- uses Matlab with examples
- network examples in Matlab/Mathcad
- chapter at end on computer based control
- answers to selected problems
Ogata, K., "System Dynamics"
- some Matlab examples in boxes
- example problems with solutions
- numerical methods near end
Palm, W., "System Dynamics"
- LaPlace approach very terse
Zak ""
- not suitable for an introductory course
