Centroid-Referenced Admissibility in Constrained Dynamics

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Authors: A J Paton
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Abstract

This paper introduces a centroid-referenced admissibility framework for constrained dynamical systems. By expressing system evolution relative to an intrinsic centroid datum rather than an external coordinate origin, admissibility can be evaluated as deviation from internal equilibrium. Constraints are represented as measurable fields with tolerance bounds, yielding a scalar admissibility margin that determines whether continuation is permitted. A local directional admissibility set is defined, characterizing allowable infinitesimal motions. It is shown that tightening constraints causes admissible direction sets to shrink monotonically and potentially collapse to the empty set, producing a well-defined no-go condition. The formulation is consistent with classical stability and feasibility methods while providing a unified geometric representation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems Control and Stability of Dynamical Systems Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
Publication date
15 February 2026
Language
EN