ABSTRACT

This book covers the key elements of physical systems modeling, sensors and actuators, signals and systems, computers and logic systems, and software and data acquisition. It describes mathematical models of the mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystems that comprise many mechatronic systems.

part |2 pages

SECTION I: Overview of Mechatronics

chapter 1|12 pages

What Is Mechatronics?

chapter 2|16 pages

Mechatronic Design Approach

chapter 6|10 pages

Mechatronics Engineering Curriculum Design

part |2 pages

SECTION II: Physical System Modeling

chapter 7|20 pages

Modeling Electromechanical Systems

chapter 8|18 pages

Structures and Materials

chapter 10|14 pages

Fluid Power Systems

chapter 11|36 pages

Electrical Engineering

chapter 12|32 pages

Engineering Thermodynamics

chapter 13|6 pages

Numerical Simulation

chapter 14|18 pages

Modeling and Simulation for MEMS

part |2 pages

SECTION III: Mechatronic Sensors and Actuators

chapter 17|20 pages

Introduction to Sensors and Actuators

chapter 18|18 pages

Fundamentals of Time and Frequency

chapter 19|14 pages

Sensor and Actuator Characteristics

chapter 20|152 pages

Sensors

chapter 21|134 pages

Actuators