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Non-constant E total, could it still be correct?

Thread starter jd90
Start date Apr 18, 2016

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Apr 18, 2016

jd90

Mechanical

Hello, I have been reading around online and it seems that this should remain (at least fairly) constant throughout the simulation. I am modelling a bi-stable structure that has an analytical rigid part to move the object into its second stable state, by pushing it in a certain direction.

Because there is a considerable amount of internal energy stored when the structure is in its' second stable position, is it possible to have a step in my total energy? It is constant, then after the 'transition' there is a large drop and then it remains constant once again. I'm unsure if this is correct or not?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks