Within the framework of the structural approach, a mechanical oscillatory system with concentrated parameters

it can be represented in the form of some structural scheme formed

by a set of typical elements: mass inertial elements, elastic elements,

a damper, a delay link. As a result, a rather complex mechanical

oscillatory system will be a

"tangle of masses and intertwining bonds." You can find the input and output,

build a transfer function and its amplitude-frequency response.

Question for disscution. Is it possible to enter some intermediate or mesa elements, or structural formations,

which will be significantly less than the final mass, but these "mesa elements" will perform

some function in the system, for example, accumulate energy, redistribute

energy between parts of the system in a certain proportion, maintain contact between individual parts, etc. ?