Autore	Burns Roland
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2001
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (465 p.)
Disciplina	629.8 629.8 21
Soggetto topico	Automatic control Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Mechanical Engineering - General
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-281-03494-0 9786611034948 0-08-049878-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Front Cover; Advanced Control Engineering; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface and acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Introduction to Control Engineering; 1.1 Historical review; 1.2 Control system fundamentals; 1.3 Examples of control systems; 1.4 Summary; Chapter 2. System Modelling; 2.1 Mathematical models; 2.2 Simple mathematical model of a motor vehicle; 2.3 More complex mathematical models; 2.4 Mathematical models of mechanical systems; 2.5 Mathematical models of electrical systems; 2.6 Mathematical models of thermal systems; 2.7 Mathematical models of fluid systems; 2.8 Further problems Chapter 3. Time Domain Analysis3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Laplace transforms; 3.3 Transfer functions; 3.4 Common time domain input functions; 3.5 Time domain response of first-order systems; 3.6 Time domain response of second-order systems; 3.7 Step response analysis and performance specification; 3.8 Response of higher-order systems; 3.9 Further problems; Chapter 4. Closed-Loop Control Systems; 4.1 Closed-loop transfer function; 4.2 Block diagram reduction; 4.3 Systems with multiple inputs; 4.4 Transfer functions for system elements; 4.5 Controllers for closed-loop systems 4.6 Case study examples4.7 Further problems; Chapter 5. Classical Design in the s-Plane; 5.1 Stability of dynamic systems; 5.2 The Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion; 5.3 Root-locus analysis; 5.4 Design in the s-plane; 5.5 Further problems; Chapter 6. Classical Design in the Frequency Domain; 6.1 Frequency domain analysis; 6.2 The complex frequency approach; 6.3 The Bode diagram; 6.4 Stability in the frequency domain; 6.5 Relationship between open-loop and closed-loop frequency response; 6.6 Compensator design in the frequency domain 6.7 Relationship between frequency response and time response for closed-loop systems6.8 Further problems; Chapter 7. Digital Control System Design; 7.1 Microprocessor control; 7.2 Shannon's sampling theorem; 7.3 Ideal sampling; 7.4 The z-transform; 7.5 Digital control systems; 7.6 Stability in the z-plane; 7.7 Digital compensator design; 7.8 Further problems; Chapter 8. State-Space Methods for Control System Design; 8.1 The state-space-approach; 8.2 Solution of the state vector differential equation; 8.3 Discrete-time solution of the state vector differential equation 8.4 Control of multivariable systems8.5 Further problems; Chapter 9. Optimal and Robust Control System Design; 9.1 Review of optimal control; 9.2 The Linear Quadratic Regulator; 9.3 The linear quadratic tracking problem; 9.4 The Kalman filter; 9.5 Linear Quadratic Gaussian control system design; 9.6 Robust control; 9.7 H2- and H8- optimal control; 9.8 Robust stability and robust performance; 9.9 Multivariable robust control; 9.10 Further problems; Chapter 10. Intelligent Control System Design; 10.1 Intelligent control systems; 10.2 Fuzzy logic control systems 10.3 Neural network control systems
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910457073603321

Pubbl/distr/stampa	Amsterdam : Elsevier Science
Descrizione fisica	v. : ill.
Disciplina	615.19
Soggetto topico	Farmacologia - Periodici
ISSN	0169-409X
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Periodico
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Note periodicità	Pubbl. 7 voll. di 3 fasc. l'anno
Record Nr.	UNISA-990001073470203316

Pubbl/distr/stampa	[Amsterdam?], : Elsevier Science
Soggetto topico	Drugs - Administration Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage Médicaments - Administration
Soggetto genere / forma	Periodical
ISSN	1872-8294
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Periodico
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Record Nr.	UNISA-996208785303316

Autore	Harrison H
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 1997
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (315 p.)
Disciplina	620.1/04 21 620.104
Altri autori (Persone)	NettletonT
Soggetto topico	Dynamics Dynamics. Mechanics, Applied Mechanics, Applied Civil & Environmental Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Civil Engineering
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-281-04706-6 9786611047061 0-08-052335-8
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Front Cover; Advanced Engineering Dynamics; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Newtonian Mechanics; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Fundamentals; 1.3 Space and time; 1.4 Mass; 1.5 Force; 1.6 Work and power; 1.7 Kinematics of a point; 1.8 Kinetics of a particle; 1.9 Impulse; 1.10 Kinetic energy; 1.11 Potential energy; 1.12 Coriolis's theorem; 1.13 Newton's laws for a group of particles; 1.14 Conservation of momentum; 1.15 Energy for a group of particles; 1.16 The principle of virtual work; 1.17 D' Alembert's principle; Chapter 2. Lagrange's Equations; 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Generalized co-ordinates2.3 Proof of Lagrange's equations; 2.4 The dissipation function; 2.5 Kinetic energy; 2.6 Conservation laws; 2.7 Hamilton's equations; 2.8 Rotating frame of reference and velocity-dependent potentials; 2.9 Moving co-ordinates; 2.10 Non-holonomic systems; 2.11 Lagrange's equations for impulsive forces; Chapter 3. Hamilton's Principle; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Derivation of Hamilton's principle; 3.3 Application of Hamilton's principle; 3.4 Lagrange's equations derived from Hamilton's principle; 3.5 Illustrative example; Chapter 4. Rigid Body Motion in Three Dimensions 4.1 Introduction4.2 Rotation; 4.3 Angular velocity; 4.4 Kinetics of a rigid body; 4.5 Moment of inertia; 4.6 Euler's equation for rigid body motion; 4.7 Kinetic energy of a rigid body; 4.8 Torque-free motion of a rigid body; 4.9 Stability of torque-free motion; 4.10 Euler's angles; 4.11 The symmetrical body; 4.12 Forced precession; 4.13 Epilogue; Chapter 5. Dynamics of Vehicles; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Gravitational potential; 5.3 The two-body problem; 5.4 The central force problem; 5.5 Satellite motion; 5.6 Effects of oblateness; 5.7 Rocket in free space; 5.8 Non-spherical satellite 5.9 Spinning satellite5.10 De-spinning of satellites; 5.11 Stability of aircraft; 5.12 Stability of a road vehicle; Chapter 6. Impact and One-Dimensional Wave Propagation; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The one-dimensional wave; 6.3 Longitudinal waves in an elastic prismatic bar; 6.4 Reflection and transmission at a boundary; 6.5 Momentum and energy in a pulse; 6.6 Impact of two bars; 6.7 Constant force applied to a long bar; 6.8 The effect of local deformation on pulse shape; 6.9 Prediction of pulse shape during impact of two bars; 6.10 Impact of a rigid mass on an elastic bar; 6.11 Dispersive waves 6.12 Waves in a uniform beam6.13 Waves in periodic structures; 6.14 Waves in a helical spring; Chapter 7. Waves in a Three-Dimensional Elastic Solid; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Strain; 7.3 Stress; 7.4 Elastic constants; 7.5 Equations of motion; 7.6 Wave equation for an elastic solid; 7.7 Plane strain; 7.8 Reflection at a plane surface; 7.9 Surface waves (Rayleigh waves); 7.10 Conclusion; Chapter 8. Robot Arm Dynamics; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Typical arrangements; 8.3 Kinematics of robot arms; 8.4 Kinetics of a robot arm; Chapter 9. Relativity; 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The foundations of the special theory of relativity
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910455949403321

Autore	Choudhry Moorad
Edizione	[2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2015
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (268 p.)
Disciplina	332.63234
Altri autori (Persone)	LizzioMichele
Soggetto topico	Bond market Bonds -- Prices -- Econometric models Bonds -- Valuation -- Econometric models Interest rates -- Mathematical models
ISBN	0-08-099941-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Front Cover; Advanced Fixed Income Analysis; Copyright; Chapter 1: Asset-Swap Spreads and Relative Value Analysis; Bibliography; Chapter 2: The Dynamics of Asset Prices; 2.2.2. Stochastic Calculus; 2.3.3. Uncertainty of Interest Rates; Selected Bibliography and References; Chapter 3: Interest-Rate Models I; Selected Bibliography and References; Chapter 4: Interest-Rate Models II; 4.2.1. The Single-Factor HJM Model; 4.3. Multi-Factor Term Structure Models; Selected Bibliography and References; References on Estimation Methods; Chapter 5: Fitting the Term Structure Selected Bibliography and ReferencesChapter 6: Advanced Analytics for Index-Linked Bonds; 6.4.3.4. Indexation Lag; Bibliography; Chapter 7: Analysing the Long-Bond Yield; References; Chapter 8: The Default Risk of Corporate Bonds; 8.1. Corporate Bond Default Spread Risk; 8.1.1. Spread Risk; 8.1.1.1. Benchmark Spread; References; Chapter 9: Convertible Securities: Analysis and Valuation; 9.3.3. Special Market Model Features; 9.3.3.1. Justifying the Conversion Premium at Issue; Selected Bibliography and References; Chapter 10: Floating-Rate Notes; 10.4. Other Features of Floating-Rate Notes 10.4.1. DurationBibliography; Chapter 11: Bonds with Embedded Options; 11.1.2. Effective Duration and Convexity; 11.2.3. Valuing Callable Bonds; Bibliography
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910583473903321