Multibody System Simulation

Author : Reinhold von Schwerin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642585159

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MultiBody System SIMulation by Reinhold von Schwerin Pdf

... users on the other side of the fence ... have long said that until we numerical analysts take time to write good software and get it out to the users, our ideas will not be put into action. -C.W. GEAR IN [AIKE85] This monograph is based on my doctoral thesis which I wrote dur ing my work at the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR) at the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg. One of my intentions was and still is to stress the practical aspects leading from the conception of mathematical methods to their effective and efficient realization as scientific software. In my own experience, I had always wished there had been something to guide me through this engineering process which accompanies the basic research for which there were nu merous treatises dealing, e.g., with mathematical theory for descriptor systems. Therefore, I felt that writing this monograph provided a good op portunity to try to fill this gap by looking at software engineering from a scientific computing angle. Thus, this monograph contains a chap ter on software engineering with numerous examples from the work on MBSSIM. This is meant as a beacon for those of us who really do want to produce scientific software instead of just hacking some code. On the other hand, for those more interested in the theory of differential-algebraic equations, many bibliographical references have been included where appropriate.

Author : Werner Schiehlen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401706254

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Advanced Multibody System Dynamics by Werner Schiehlen Pdf

The German Research Council (DFG) decided 1987 to establish a nationwide five year research project devoted to dynamics of multibody systems. In this project universities and research centers cooperated with the goal to develop a general pur pose multibody system software package. This concept provides the opportunity to use a modular structure of the software, i.e. different multibody formalisms may be combined with different simulation programmes via standardized interfaces. For the DFG project the database RSYST was chosen using standard FORTRAN 77 and an object oriented multibody system datamodel was defined. The project included • research on the fundamentals of the method of multibody systems, • concepts for new formalisms of dynamical analysis, • development of efficient numerical algorithms and • realization of a powerful software package of multibody systems. These goals required an interdisciplinary cooperation between mathematics, compu ter science, mechanics, and control theory. ix X After a rigorous reviewing process the following research institutions participated in the project (under the responsibility of leading scientists): Technical University of Aachen (Prof. G. Sedlacek) Technical University of Darmstadt (Prof. P. Hagedorn) University of Duisburg M. Hiller) (Prof.

Author : Murilo G. Coutinho
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781475734768

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Dynamic Simulations of Multibody Systems by Murilo G. Coutinho Pdf

This book introduces the techniques needed to produce realistic simulations and animations of particle and rigid body systems. It focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of developing and implementing physically based dynamic simulation engines that can be used to generate convincing animations of physical events involving particles and rigid bodies. It can also be used to produce accurate simulations of mechanical systems, such as a robotic parts feeder. The book is intended for researchers in computer graphics, computer animation, computer-aided mechanical design and modeling software developers.

Author : Michael Blundell,Damian Harty
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Control theory
ISBN : 9780750651127

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Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics by Michael Blundell,Damian Harty Pdf

Comprehensive, up-to-date and firmly rooted in practical experience, a key publication for all automotive engineers, dynamicists and students.

Author : Javier Garcia de Jalon,Eduardo Bayo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461226000

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Kinematic and Dynamic Simulation of Multibody Systems by Javier Garcia de Jalon,Eduardo Bayo Pdf

Mechanical engineering, an engineering discipline born of the needs of the industrial revolution, is once again asked to do its substantial share in the call for industrial renewal. The general call is urgent as we face profound issues of productivity and competitiveness that require engineering solu tions, among others. The Mechanical Engineering Series features graduate texts and research monographs intended to address the need for informa tion in contemporary areas of mechanical engineering. The series is conceived as a comprehensive one that will cover a broad range of concentrations important to mechanical engineering graduate edu cation and research. We are fortunate to have a distinguished roster of consulting editors, each an expert in one of the areas of concentration. The names of the consulting editors are listed on the front page of the volume. The areas of concentration are applied mechanics, biomechanics, computa tional mechanics, dynamic systems and control, energetics, mechanics of material, processing, thermal science, and tribology. Professor Leckie, the consulting editor for applied mechanics, and I are pleased to present this volume of the series: Kinematic and Dynamic Simulation of Multibody Systems: The Real-Time Challenge by Professors Garcia de Jal6n and Bayo. The selection of this volume underscores again the interest of the Mechanical Engineering Series to provide our readers with topical monographs as well as graduate texts. Austin Texas Frederick F. Ling v The first author dedicates this book to the memory of Prof F. Tegerizo (t 1988), who introduced him to kinematics.

Author : Werner Schiehlen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642509957

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Multibody Systems Handbook by Werner Schiehlen Pdf

Dynamics of multibody systems is of great importance in the fields of robotics, biomechanics, spacecraft control, road and rail vehicle design, and dynamics of machinery. Many research problems have been solved and a considerable number of computer codes based on multibody formalisms is now available. With the present book it is intended to collect software systems for multibody system dynamics which are well established and have found acceptance in the users community. The Handbook will aid the reader in selecting the software system which is most appropriate to his needs. Altogether 17 research groups contributed to the Handbook. A compact summary of important capabilities of these software systems is presented in tabular form. All authors dealt with two typical test examples, a planar mechanism and a spatial robot. Thus, it is very easy to compare the results and to identify more clearly the advantages of one or the other formalism.

Author : Farid Amirouche
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780817644062

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Fundamentals of Multibody Dynamics by Farid Amirouche Pdf

This textbook – a result of the author’s many years of research and teaching – brings together diverse concepts of the versatile tool of multibody dynamics, combining the efforts of many researchers in the field of mechanics.

Author : W. Schiehlen (ed)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:173460284

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Advanced Multibody System Dynamics: Simulation and Software Tools by W. Schiehlen (ed) Pdf

Author : Homer Rahnejat,Steve Rothberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1860584632

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Multi-body Dynamics by Homer Rahnejat,Steve Rothberg Pdf

Multi-body dynamics describes the physics of motion of an assembly of constrained or restrained bodies. As such it encompasses the behaviour of nearly every living or inanimate object in the universe. Multi-body dynamics - Monitoring and Simulation Techniques III includes papers from leading academic researchers, professional code developers, and practising engineers, covering recent fundamental advances in the field, as well as applications to a host of problems in industry.They broadly cover the areas: Multi-body methodology Structural dynamics Engine dynamics Vehicle dynamics - ride and handling Machines and mechanisms Multi-body Dynamics is a unique volume, describing the latest developments in the field, supplemented by the latest enhancements in computer simulations, and experimental measurement techniques. Leading industrialists explain the importance attached to these developments in industrial problem solving.

Author : J-C. Samin,P. Fisette
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401702874

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Symbolic Modeling of Multibody Systems by J-C. Samin,P. Fisette Pdf

Modeling and analysing multibody systems require a comprehensive understanding of the kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. In this volume, the relevant fundamental principles are first reviewed in detail and illustrated in conformity with the multibody formalisms that follow. Whatever the kind of system (tree-like structures, closed-loop mechanisms, systems containing flexible beams or involving tire/ground contact, wheel/rail contact, etc), these multibody formalisms have a common feature in the proposed approach, viz, the symbolic generation of most of the ingredients needed to set up the model. The symbolic approach chosen, specially dedicated to multibody systems, affords various advantages: it leads to a simplification of the theoretical formulation of models, a considerable reduction in the size of generated equations and hence in resulting computing time, and also enhanced portability of the multibody models towards other specific environments. Moreover, the generation of multibody models as symbolic toolboxes proves to be an excellent pedagogical medium in teaching mechanics.

Author : Jean-Claude Samin,Paul Fisette
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400754034

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Multibody Dynamics by Jean-Claude Samin,Paul Fisette Pdf

This volume provides the international multibody dynamics community with an up-to-date view on the state of the art in this rapidly growing field of research which now plays a central role in the modeling, analysis, simulation and optimization of mechanical systems in a variety of fields and for a wide range of industrial applications. This book contains selected contributions delivered at the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, which was held in Brussels, Belgium and organized by the Université catholique de Louvain, from 4th to 7th July 2011. Each paper reflects the State-of-Art in the application of Multibody Dynamics to different areas of engineering. They are enlarged and revised versions of the communications, which were enhanced in terms of self-containment and tutorial quality by the authors. The result is a comprehensive text that constitutes a valuable reference for researchers and design engineers which helps to appraise the potential for the application of multibody dynamics methodologies to a wide range of areas of scientific and engineering relevance.

Author : James B. McConville
Publisher : SDC Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781585039883

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Introduction to Mechanical System Simulation Using Adams by James B. McConville Pdf

This book is intended to familiarize you with the basics of theory and practice in Adams Multibody Dynamics (MBD) modeling. The content has been developed to be beneficial to readers who are students or practicing engineers who are either completely new to MBD modeling or have some experience with MBD modeling. The author’s lengthy experience using the Adams software adds a practical and, occasionally, humorous complement to standard documentation and training materials, intended to benefit you while learning Adams. The book features relatively small examples which you can readily build and execute. This book contains an introduction to Adams theory which provides the basics on how Adams models are formulated and then numerically solved. Finally, this book concludes with some success stories taken from industry.

Author : Mingjun Xie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351448345

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Flexible Multibody System Dynamics: Theory And Applications by Mingjun Xie Pdf

This volume examines the theoretical and practical needs on the subject of multibody system dynamics with emphasis on flexible systems and engineering applications. lt focuses on developing an all purpose algorithm for the dynamic simulation of flexible tree-like systems making use of matrix representation at all levels. The book covers new theories with engineering applications involved in broad fields which include; civil engineering, aerospace and robotics, as well as general and mechanical engineering. The applications include high temperature conditions, time variant contact conditions, biosystem analysis, vibration minimization and control.

Author : Mingjun Xie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351448338

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Flexible Multibody System Dynamics: Theory And Applications by Mingjun Xie Pdf

This volume examines the theoretical and practical needs on the subject of multibody system dynamics with emphasis on flexible systems and engineering applications. lt focuses on developing an all purpose algorithm for the dynamic simulation of flexible tree-like systems making use of matrix representation at all levels. The book covers new theories with engineering applications involved in broad fields which include; civil engineering, aerospace and robotics, as well as general and mechanical engineering. The applications include high temperature conditions, time variant contact conditions, biosystem analysis, vibration minimization and control.

Author : Arun K. Banerjee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119015611

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Flexible Multibody Dynamics by Arun K. Banerjee Pdf

Arun K. Banerjee is one of the foremost experts in the world on the subject of flexible multibody dynamics. This book describes how to build mathermatical models of multibody systems with elastic components. Examples of such systems include the human body itself, construction cranes, cares with trailers, helicopers, spacecraft deploying antennas, tethered satellites, and underwater maneuvering vehicles. This book provides methods of analysis of complex mechanical systems that can be simulated in less computer time than other methods. It equips the reader with knowledge of algorithms that provide accurate results in reduced simulation time.