Mass - Simulate mass in mechanical translational systems
Library
Mechanical Translational Elements
Description
The Mass block represents an ideal mechanical translational
mass, described with the following equation:
where
| F | Inertia force |
| m | Mass |
| v | Velocity |
| t | Time |
The block has one mechanical translational conserving port.
The block positive direction is from its port to the reference point.
This means that the inertia force is positive if mass is accelerated
in positive direction.
Dialog Box and Parameters
- Mass
Mass. The default value is 1 kg.
- Initial velocity
Initial velocity of the mass. This parameter specifies the initial
condition for use in computing the block's initial state at the beginning
of a simulation run. For more information, see Computing Initial Conditions.
The default value is 0.
Ports
The block has one mechanical translational conserving port,
associated with the mass connection to the system.
See Also
Inertia
 | Linear Hydraulic Resistance | | Mechanical Rotational Reference |  |
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