Mechanical Translation Systems

Abstract

This chapter will review the methods of writing differential equations for translation mechanical systems. Recall Newton’s law, which basically states that the sum of all forces must equal zero. Newton’s law may be restated as, “The sum of applied forces must equal the sum of reactive forces.” In a similar manner that resistance, inductance, and capacitance are the characterizing elements of electric systems, there are three characterizing elements in mechanical systems: mass, elastance, and damping. Similar to an electrical circuit network, a mechanical network is drawn for a mechanical system [1].