SUMMARY
Matlab and Mathematica are confirmed to be capable of calculating creep and stress relaxation in spring-damper models. Users can leverage symbolic software to derive the inverse Laplace transform of the components' constitutive equations. The discussion highlights the necessity of transforming components into impedances for effective analysis, particularly in models without a free extremity. This approach allows for the combination of springs and dampers to determine displacement as a function of load.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of constitutive equations in mechanical systems
- Familiarity with Laplace transforms and inverse Laplace transforms
- Knowledge of impedance in spring-damper models
- Experience with Matlab and Mathematica software
NEXT STEPS
- Research how to implement inverse Laplace transforms in Matlab
- Explore the use of Mathematica for symbolic computation in mechanical systems
- Study the principles of impedance in mechanical systems
- Investigate advanced modeling techniques for constrained spring-damper systems
USEFUL FOR
Mechanical engineers, researchers in dynamics, and anyone involved in modeling and analyzing spring-damper systems will benefit from this discussion.