LCS 4b - Mathematical modeling of translational mechanical systems

Mathematical modeling of mechanical systems with translational displacement is explained with the help of a relatively simple example. The approach to obtain free body diagram for situations when both the ends of spring/damper are moving is explained.

Course Title: Linear Control Systems
Course Link: LCS 1a - Introduction to control systems

Modeling and control of mechanical systems
Mechanical system dynamics
Mechanical translational systems
Free body diagram
Force balance equations
spring-mass-damper systems