Design and analysis of a mass-spring-damper system for active stabilization of a dynamic platform
Allen Pinto
Abstract. This study analyses the design and dynamics of a mass-spring-damper system intended to stabilise a dynamic platform. Mathematical models and MATLAB simulations were employed to assess the behaviour of the system. The suspension system played a crucial role in ensuring the stability and safety of the platform. Its primary function is to dampen the oscillations that arise during the motion of the system and to balance the weighted ball on the platform. In this study, a ball was placed on a pipe stand as a reference for the calculations, and the stability of the ball was verified through analysis, prototype construction, and testing. The mathematical model describes the components and interactions of an actual system, and a transfer function is derived from this model. The researchers used SolidWorks for 3D modelling and measured the system parameters using various tools and instruments. The toppling condition is calculated based on the mass and size of the ball, and the value of the acceleration at which the ball falls or topples is determined. The study concludes that the value of acceleration should always be less than 12.54 Gal for the ball to not topple.
Keywords
Mass-Spring-Damper System, Constraint Violation Stabilization, Experimental Setup, Dynamic Platform Stabilization, Mathematical Modelling, Nonlinear Vibration Analysis, Transfer Function
Published online 3/1/2025, 12 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Allen Pinto, Design and analysis of a mass-spring-damper system for active stabilization of a dynamic platform, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 49, pp 308-319, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903438-31
The article was published as article 31 of the book Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development
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