Dynamics of Flexible Multibody Systems: Rigid Finite Element Method (Foundations of Engineering Mechanics) - Softcover

Wittbrodt, Edmund; Adamiec-Wójcik, Iwona; Wojciech, Stanislaw

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3642068898 ISBN 13: 9783642068898

Publisher: Springer, 2010

Synopsis

A new approach is presented in this book for modelling multi-body systems, which constitutes a substantial enhancement of the Rigid Finite Element method. The new approach is based on homogeneous transformations and joint coordinates. Apart from its simple physical interpretation and easy computer implementation, the method is also valuable for educational purposes since it impressively illustrates the impact of mechanical features on the mathematical model.

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A new approach is presented for modelling multi-body systems, which constitutes a substantial enhancement of the Rigid Finite Element method. The new approach is based on homogeneous transformations and joint coordinates, and it yields the advantage that equations of motion are automatically generated for systems consisting of alternate rigid and flexible links. Apart from its simple physical interpretation and easy computer implementation, the method is also valuable for educational purposes since it impressively illustrates the impact of mechanical features on the mathematical model. This novel modelling approach is then applied to systems such as offshore-cranes and telescopic rapiers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642068898
• ISBN 13: 9783642068898
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 233