On Mechanical and Chaotic Problem Modeling and Numerical Simulation Using Electric Networks

Abstract

After reviewing the use of electrical circuit elements to model dynamic processes or the operation of devices or equipment, both in real laboratory implementations and through ideal circuits implemented in simulation software, a network model design protocol is proposed. This approach, following the basic rules of circuit theory, makes use of controlled generators to implement any type of nonlinearity contained in the governing equations. Such a protocol constitutes an interesting educational tool that makes it possible for nonexpert students in mathematics to design and numerically simulate complex physical processes. Three applications to mechanical and chaotic problems are presented to illustrate the versatility of the proposed protocol.

Keywords

• network simulation method
• numerical simulation
• electrical analogy
• educational tool
• physical process modeling