Two translational ports on a Mass block in SimScape

Hi, I am trying to build a 6 DOF(mass-spring-damper) model in SimScape. The mass block in it has only one translational port. How do you connect another spring-damper to the other side of the mass block? Or is there any other way to build this model? Thanks in advance.

[Mohmmad]

Hi, could you be able to solve this problem? Can you help me please on this problem. i have the same problem with mass and spring and damper. If you give me a screen shot of your model then i can figure it out

Thank you

Answer 1

[Arnaud Miege]

Do you mean like this?

Arnaud

[Arnaud Miege]

Remember though that Simscape is 1D only, so you won't be able to model a 6 DOF system. Better use SimMechanics for this.

[Kaustubh Surdi]

Hi Arnaud,

Thanks for the response. Please take a look at the link below. The model on it is what I am trying to build in Simscape.

http://www.me.mtu.edu/imac_mpe/MPE%20Calibration%20Data%20Description.htm

But from your answer, it looks like I won't be able to create that in Simscape. I will try to learn SimMechanics and see if I can build it there..

Any suggestions on that?

Thanks again.

[Arnaud Miege]

This is a standard 1D mechanical system and is perfectly well suited to Simscape. Use a similar approach to the screenshot I included in my answer. You don't need SimMechanics for this.