A Projection Method Approach to Constrained Dynamic Analysis

1992 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 643-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Blajer

The paper presents a unified approach to the dynamic analysis of mechanical systems subject to (ideal) holonomic and/or nonholonomic constraints. The approach is based on the projection of the initial (constraint reaction-containing) dynamical equations into the orthogonal and tangent subspaces; the orthogonal subspace which is spanned by the constraint vectors, and the tangent subspace which complements the orthogonal subspace in the system’s configuration space. The tangential projection gives the reaction-free (or purely kinetic) equations of motion, whereas the orthogonal projection determines the constraint reactions. Simplifications due to the use of independent variables are indicated, and examples illustrating the concepts are included.

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (26) ◽  
pp. 1630043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter West

I begin with some memories of Abdus Salam who was my PhD supervisor. After reviewing the theory of nonlinear realisations and Kac–Moody algebras, I explain how to construct the nonlinear realisation based on the Kac–Moody algebra [Formula: see text] and its vector representation. I explain how this field theory leads to dynamical equations which contain an infinite number of fields defined on a space–time with an infinite number of coordinates. I then show that these unique dynamical equations, when truncated to low level fields and the usual coordinates of space–time, lead to precisely the equations of motion of 11-dimensional supergravity theory. By taking different group decompositions of [Formula: see text] we find all the maximal supergravity theories, including the gauged maximal supergravities, and as a result the nonlinear realisation should be thought of as a unified theory that is the low energy effective action for type II strings and branes. These results essentially confirm the [Formula: see text] conjecture given many years ago.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 1850017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Adamiec-Wójcik ◽  
Łukasz Drąg ◽  
Stanisław Wojciech

The static and dynamic analysis of slender systems, which in this paper comprise lines and flexible links of manipulators, requires large deformations to be taken into consideration. This paper presents a modification of the rigid finite element method which enables modeling of such systems to include bending, torsional and longitudinal flexibility. In the formulation used, the elements into which the link is divided have seven DOFs. These describe the position of a chosen point, the extension of the element, and its orientation by means of the Euler angles Z[Formula: see text]Y[Formula: see text]X[Formula: see text]. Elements are connected by means of geometrical constraint equations. A compact algorithm for formulating and integrating the equations of motion is given. Models and programs are verified by comparing the results to those obtained by analytical solution and those from the finite element method. Finally, they are used to solve a benchmark problem encountered in nonlinear dynamic analysis of multibody systems.


Author(s):  
Junghsen Lieh ◽  
Imtiaz Haque

Abstract Modeling and dynamic analysis of a slider-crank mechanism with flexible joint and coupler is presented. The equations of motion of the mechanism model are formulated using a virtual work multibody formalism and cast in terms of a minimum set of generalized coordinates through a Jacobian matrix expansion. Numerical results show the influence of time-varying coefficients on the mechanism dynamic behavior due to a repeated task. The results illustrate that the joint motion and coupler deformation are highly coupled. The joint response is dominated by double frequency of input, however, the coupler deformation is influenced by the same frequency as that of excitation. Increase in joint stiffness tends to decrease the variations in coupler deformation.


Author(s):  
Sung-Soo Kim ◽  
Jeffrey S. Freeman

Abstract This paper details a constant stepsize, multirate integration scheme which has been proposed for multibody dynamic analysis. An Adams-Bashforth Moulton integration algorithm has been implemented, using the Nordsieck form to store internal integrator information, for multirate integration. A multibody system has been decomposed into several subsystems, treating inertia coupling effects of subsystem equations of motion as the inertia forces. To each subsystem, different rate Nordsieck form of Adams integrator has been applied to solve subsystem equations of motion. Higher order derivative information from the integrator provides approximation of inertia force computation in the decomposed subsystem equations of motion. To show the effectiveness of the scheme, simulations of a vehicle multibody system that consists of high frequency suspension motion and low frequency chassis motion have been carried out with different tire excitation forces. Efficiency of the proposed scheme has been also investigated.


2018 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 01005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Wilk

Transmission of electrical energy from a catenary system to traction units must be safe and reliable especially for high speed trains. Modern pantographs have to meet these requirements. Pantographs are subjected to several forces acting on their structural elements. These forces come from pantograph drive, inertia forces, aerodynamic effects, vibration of traction units etc. Modern approach to static and dynamic analysis should take into account: mass distribution of particular parts, physical properties of used materials, kinematic joints character at mechanical nodes, nonlinear parameters of kinematic joints, defining different parametric waveforms of forces and torques, and numerical dynamic simulation coupled with FEM calculations. In this work methods for the formulation of the governing equations of motion are presented. Some of these methods are more suitable for automated computer implementation. The novel computer methods recommended for static and dynamic analysis of pantographs are presented. Possibilities of dynamic analysis using CAD and CAE computer software are described. Original results are also presented. Conclusions related to dynamic properties of pantographs are included. Chapter 2 presents the methods used for formulation of the equation of pantograph motion. Chapter 3 is devoted to modelling of forces in multibody systems. In chapter 4 the selected computer tools for dynamic analysis are described. Chapter 5 shows the possibility of FEM analysis coupled with dynamic simulation. In chapter 6 the summary of this work is presented.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sotirios Natsiavas ◽  
Panagiotis Passas ◽  
Elias Paraskevopoulos

Abstract This work considers a class of multibody dynamic systems involving bilateral nonholonomic constraints. An appropriate set of equations of motion is employed first. This set is derived by application of Newton’s second law and appears as a coupled system of strongly nonlinear second order ordinary differential equations in both the generalized coordinates and the Lagrange multipliers associated to the motion constraints. Next, these equations are manipulated properly and converted to a weak form. Furthermore, the position, velocity and momentum type quantities are subsequently treated as independent. This yields a three-field set of equations of motion, which is then used as a basis for performing a suitable temporal discretization, leading to a complete time integration scheme. In order to test and validate its accuracy and numerical efficiency, this scheme is applied next to challenging mechanical examples, exhibiting rich dynamics. In all cases, the emphasis is put on highlighting the advantages of the new method by direct comparison with existing analytical solutions as well as with results of current state of the art numerical methods. Finally, a comparison is also performed with results available for a benchmark problem.


1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-629
Author(s):  
W. Ying ◽  
R. L. Huston

In this paper the dynamic behavior of beam-like mechanism systems is investigated. The elastic beam is modeled by finite rigid segments connected by joint springs and dampers. The equations of motion are derived using Kane’s equations. The nonlinear terms are linearized by first order perturbation about a system balanced configuration state leading to geometric stiffness matrices. A simple numerical example of a rotating cantilever beam is presented.


Author(s):  
Nicholas M. Veikos ◽  
Ferdinand Freudenstein

Abstract Part I of this paper (5) summarized the previous work and has described the theoretical and computational aspects of a computer-aided procedure which has been developed by the authors for the dynamic analysis of roller chain drives. Lagrange’s equations of motion have been derived by assuming the roller chain to behave as a series of masses lumped at the roller centers and connected by bars of constant axial stiffness. The equations of motion are solved in the time domain until steady state conditions are achieved.


Author(s):  
E. Bayo ◽  
J. M. Jimenez

Abstract We investigate in this paper the different approaches that can be derived from the use of the Hamiltonian or canonical equations of motion for constrained mechanical systems with the intention of responding to the question of whether the use of these equations leads to more efficient and stable numerical algorithms than those coming from acceleration based formalisms. In this process, we propose a new penalty based canonical description of the equations of motion of constrained mechanical systems. This technique leads to a reduced set of first order ordinary differential equations in terms of the canonical variables with no Lagrange’s multipliers involved in the equations. This method shows a clear advantage over the previously proposed acceleration based formulation, in terms of numerical efficiency. In addition, we examine the use of the canonical equations based on independent coordinates, and conclude that in this second case the use of the acceleration based formulation is more advantageous than the canonical counterpart.


Author(s):  
Takuzo Iwatsubo ◽  
Shiro Arii ◽  
Kei Hasegawa ◽  
Koki Shiohata

Abstract This paper presents a method for analyzing the dynamic characteristics of driving systems consisting of multiple belts and pulleys. First, the algorithm which derives the linear equations of motion of arbitrary multi-coupled belt systems is shown. Secondly, by using the algorithm, the computer program which formulates the equations of motion and calculates the transient responses of the belt system is presented. The fundamental idea of the algorithm is as follows: Complicated belt systems consisting of multiple belts and pulleys are regarded as combinations of simple belt systems consisting of a single belt and some pulleys. Therefore, the equations of motion of the belt systems can be derived by the superposition of the equations of motion of the simple belt systems. By means of this method, the responses of arbitrary multi-coupled belt systems can be calculated. Finally, to verify the usefulness of this method, the simulation results are compared with the experimental results.


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