Equivalent Electrical Model for Spring-Damper Circuit: Seeking Advice

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The discussion focuses on creating an equivalent electrical model for a spring-damper circuit, which includes a pressure source and a mass damper arrangement. The process involves writing differential equations to describe the system, converting these equations to the s-domain for easier computation, and then using known electrical components to construct the equivalent electrical system. Resources such as "Linear Systems" books and specific websites like sosmath.com are recommended for further understanding.

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  • Understanding of differential equations
  • Familiarity with s-domain analysis
  • Knowledge of linear systems theory
  • Basic electrical engineering concepts
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  • Research "s-domain analysis techniques" for system conversion
  • Study "differential equations in engineering" for modeling dynamic systems
  • Explore "equivalent electrical circuits" to understand component representation
  • Read about "linear systems theory" for foundational concepts
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This discussion is beneficial for engineering students, particularly those in mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as professionals involved in system modeling and analysis.

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hi friends,
i am a student in NTU singapore. doing a project for my m.sc degree. i need a help in drawing an equivalent electrical model of the spring damper circuit.The circuit consists a pressure source and a mass damper arrangement as a piston. based on the pressure the piston moves down and an opposing damper action moves it up. how to get an euiqvalent electrical model of it. if u guys know any websites regarding this please do suggest me also u r ideas are needed.
thanks
krishna
 
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Take a look for "Linear Systems" books at your library, or google for "linear systems", here are some interesting sites, http://www.sosmath.com/diffeq/system/linear/basicdef/basicdef.html" last link is about mechanical systems. Good Luck.P.S typical process of converting some system to another is to write diff. equations that describe the system. Convert to s-domain, since it is easier to compute different characteristics and then use known electrical components construct the equiv.el.system ;)
 
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