控制工程基础属于工程控制论的一个分支，同时也属于经典控制理论领域，重点关注的是现代控制领域内的基础理论和方法。本书重点介绍了经典控制理论领域里的基本原理和方法。尤其强调了机械系统的动态特性和控制理论。同时，对物理系统动态响应的分析和理解也是本书的重点内容。全书主要介绍拉氏变换、机械平移系统的动态特性分析、电气系统的动态特性分析、控制系统基础、控制系统的时域分析法、控制系统的频域分析法、控制系统的稳定性分析和控制系统的误差分析与计算等内容。

Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 System and System Analysis
1.2 Modeling the System
1.4 Principle of Automatic Control Systems
1.4.1 Control and Control Systems
1.4.2 How Does an Automatic Control System Work？
1.5 Structure of Control Systems
1.5.1 Schematic Diagram for a Typical Automatic Control System
1.5.2 Terminologies
1.6 Characteristics of Control Systems
1.6.3 Dynamic Properties
1.7 Classification of Control Systems （to Broadest Sense）
1.7.1 Open Loop Control System
1.7.2 Closed Loop Control System
1.8 Application of Control Theory in Mechanical Engineering Systems
1.9 Brief History of Automatic Control
1.10 Organization of Book
Chapter 2 Laplace Transform Solution
2.1 Definition
2.2 Laplace Transforms of Common Functions
2.2.2 Ramp Function
2.2.3 Pulse Function
2.2.4 Exponential Function
2.2.5 Trigonometric Function
2.2.6 Power Function
2.3 Laplace Transform Properties
2.3.1 Multiplication by a Constant
2.3.4 Integral Theorem
2.3.5 Initiai Value Theorem
2.3.6 Final Value Theorem
2.3.7 Shifting Theorem in Time Domain （Delay Theorem）
2.3.8 Shifting Theorem in Complex Domain
2.3.9 Partial Fraction Method
2.4 Laplace Transform Inversion
2.4.2 Repeated Poles
2.4.3 Complex Poles
2.5 Drill Problems
Cbapter 3 Formulation and Dynamic Behavior ofTranslational Mechanical Systems
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Concepts of Mathematical Models
3.1.2 Types or Mathematical Models
3.2 Variables
3.3 Element Laws
3.4 Interconnection Laws
3.4.1 D'Alembert's Law
3.4.2 The Law ofReaction Forces
3.5 Obtaining the System Model
3.5.1 Free—Body Diagrams
3.5.2 Parallel Combinations
3.5.3 Series Combinations
Chapter 4 Formulation and Dynamic Behavior of Electrical Systems
4.1 Element Laws
4.2 Interconnection Laws
4.2.1 Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
4.2.2 Kirchhoffs Current Law
4.2.3 The Nodal Method of Electrical Network Analysis
4.3 Analogue relationships among different systems
4.4 Examples
4.5 Drill Problems
Chapter 5 Fundamentals of Control Systems
5.1 Representation of Control Systems
5.2 The Transfer Function
5.2.1 Definition of the Transfer Function
5.2.2 Properties of the Transfer Function
5.2.3 The Rational Polynomial Form of a Transfer Function
5.2.4 Transfer Function of Elements in Series Connection
5.2.5 Transfer Function of Elements in Parallel Connection
5.2.6 Remarks
5.3 The Transfer Function for Typical Links
5.3.1 Proportion Link
5.3.2 Integral Link
5.3.3 Inertial Link
5.3.4 Differential Link
5.3.5 Oscillation Link
5.4 Function Block Diagrams
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Summing Point and Tie Point
5.4.3 Terminologies
5.4.4 Simplification of the Function Block Diagram
5.5 Plot the Function Block Diagrams
5.6 Signal Flow Diagrams
5.6.1 Introduction to Signal Flow Diagrams
5.6.2 Draw the Signal Flow Diagram
5.6.3 Mason's Gain Formula
5.7 Drill Problems
Chapter 6 Time Response Analysis of Control Systems
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Time Response from Transfer Function
6.2.1 Response of First—Order System
6.2.2 Response of Second—Order System
6.2.3 Approximate Analysis of High—Order System
6.3 Performance Specifications in Time Domain
6.3.1 Performance Specifications of First—Order System
6.3.2 Performance Specifications of Second—Order System
6.4 Drill Pfoblems
Chapter 7 Frequency Response Analysis of Control Systems
7.1 Concepts
7.2 Graphical Descriptions： Nyquist Diagram and Bode Diagram
7.2.1 Simple Rules for Plotting Nyquist Diagram
7.2.2 The Nyquist Diagrams for Typical Links
7.2.3 Simple Rules for Plotting Bode Diagrams
7.2.4 The Bode Diagiams for Typical Links
7.3 The Open Loop Bode Diagram of Control System
7.4 Minimum Phase Systems
7.5 Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.1 The Explanation for Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.2 Some Tips for Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.3 Nyquist Stability Criterion for Minimum Phase System
7.5.4 Stability Margin
7.6 Drill Problems
Chapter 8 Stability Analysis of Control Systems
8.1 Stability
8.2 Conditions for the System Stability
8.3 Routh—Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.1 The Preconditions for Routh—Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.2 Full Condition for Routh—Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.3 Spe Cases for Routh—Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.4 Drill Problems
Chapter 9 Error Analysis and Calculation of Control Systems
9.1 Terminologies
9.1.1 Deviation
9.1.2 Steady—State Deviation
9.1.3 Desired Output Value
9.1.4 Error
9.1.5 Steady—State Error
9.2 Static Error Coefficients
9.2.1 Two Impact Factors of the Steady—State Error
9.2.2 The Static Error Coefficients and the Steady—State Error
9.3 Steady—State Error Calculation
9.3.1 Steady—State Deviation Calculation
9.3.2 Steady—State Error Calculation
9.4 Methods for Reducing Steady—State Error
9.4.1 Increase Open Loop Gain
9.4.2 Increasing System Types
9.4.3 Feed Forward Control
9.4.4 Compound Control
9.5 Drill Problems
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