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The question
A damped oscillation with no external forces can be modeled by the equation:
\frac{d^2x}{dt^2}+2\frac{dx}{dt}+2x=0
Where x mm is amplitude of the oscillation at time seconds. The initial amplitude of the...
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Thank you for the reply Bobby.
I will certainly look into obtaining some real world data. The real reason i was looking into this type of shock absorber is to possibly implement into a forearm crutch because it is quite compact and linear to absorb some impact of the cructh hitting the ground...
Hi i am currently studying a bicycle seat post suspension unit. It is one of the lower end of the range models which consists of a spring and a rubber dampener. Basic outline in cad below.
http://imageshack.us/a/img407/1720/drawing1layout1.th.jpg
I would like to know the calculations behind...