modelWhyArrows

Use of arrows in Mechanics.Translational

Extends from Modelica.Icons.Example (Icon for runnable examples).

Information

When using the models of the translational sublibrary it is recommended to make sure that all arrows point in the same direction because then all component have the same reference system. In the example the distance from flange_a of Rod1 to flange_b of Rod2 is 2 m. The distance from flange_a of Rod1 to flange_b of Rod3 is also 2 m though it is difficult to see that. Without the arrows it would be almost impossible to notice. That all arrows point in the same direction is a sufficient condition for an easy use of the library. There are cases where horizontally flipped models can be used without problems.

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Translational.Components.Fixedfixed
Translational.Components.Rodrod1
Translational.Components.Rodrod2
Translational.Components.Rodrod3
Translational.Sensors.PositionSensorpositionSensor2
Translational.Sensors.PositionSensorpositionSensor1
Translational.Sensors.PositionSensorpositionSensor3
Translational.Components.Fixedfixed1
Translational.Components.Springspring1
Translational.Components.Massmass1
Translational.Components.Fixedfixed2
Translational.Components.Springspring2
Translational.Components.Massinertia2