Table of Contents

Introduction to Mechatronics and System Modeling. Bond Graphs: What Are They? Drawing Bond Graphs for Simple Systems: Electrical and Mechanical. Drawing Bond Graphs for Hydraulic and Electronic Components and Systems. Deriving System Equations from Bond Graphs. Solution of Model Equations and Their Interpretation. Numerical Solution Fundamentals. Transducers: Sensor Models. Modeling Transducers: Actuators. Modeling Vehicle Systems. Control System Modeling. Other Applications.

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University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan, USA