1 Fundamentals -- 1 Basic Forms of Model Representation -- 2 Bond Graph Modelling Overview -- 3 Object-oriented Approach to Modelling -- 4 Object Oriented Modelling in a Visual Environment -- 5 Generation of the Model Equations and Their Solution -- 2 Applications -- 6 Mechanical Systems -- 7 Electrical Systems -- 8 Control Systems -- 9 Multibody Dynamics -- 10 Continuous Systems -- References.

Bondgraphs are a well-established technique for modeling of complex engineering systems. The subject of this book is an integrated modeling and simulation of mechatronics systems in a visual computer environment. The modeling is based on system top-down and bottom-up approach. The mathematical mo- dels are generated in a form of differential-algebraic equa- tions and solved using numerical and symbolic algebra me- thods. The integrated approach developed is applied to me- chanical, electrical and control systems, multibody dyna- mics, and continuous systems. The book contains a powerful computer simulation package on the accompanying CD-ROM.