Is the Approach for Verifying Lagrangian Acceptable?

In summary, the article discusses the validity of a specific approach for verifying Lagrangian formulations in physics. It evaluates the methodology, its theoretical foundations, and practical implications, highlighting potential limitations and areas for improvement. The analysis aims to determine whether the existing techniques effectively ensure the accuracy and reliability of Lagrangian models in various applications.
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Looking for an opinion on a derivation of a Lagrangian mechanics problem I am solving.
Hi Guys

Please refer to the attached document for my derivation.
The image presents the system in plan view, I know one my think that it is unstable structure based on a single pinned connection however this is a simplification of a complex structure sitting on a slew bearing.

Gravity does not play a part in this system. The rod essentially rotates with it's center of mass at l2, there is also a spring connected to the system which will impact into a wall. The system assumes that the spring and wall are already in contact.

Note that the D term is the damping of the system.

Is the approach I have used acceptable?
 

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In the last line you posutulate that the spring shrinks keeping the shape of arc . Further,
[tex] U=\frac{1}{2}kl_1^2(\theta-\theta_0)^2[/tex]
for
[tex]\theta-\theta_0 <0 [/tex]
otherwise 0 where ##l_1\theta_0## is natural length of arc shape spring.
 
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