scholarly journals An Orthogonal Complement Matrix Formulation for Constrained Multibody Systems

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Blajer ◽  
D. Bestle ◽  
W. Schiehlen
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Multibody Systems ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Orthogonal Complement ◽  
Matrix Formulation ◽  
Constraint Matrix ◽  
Constrained Multibody Systems ◽  
Local Reference ◽  
Orthogonal Complement Matrix

A method is proposed for the automatic generation of an orthogonal complement matrix to the constraint matrix for the dynamic analysis of constrained multibody systems. The clue for this method lies in the determination of local constraint matrices and their orthogonal complements relative to the local reference frames of particular constrained points. These matrices are then transformed into the system’s configuration space in order to form the final constraint matrix and its orthogonal complement. The avoidance of singularities in the formulation is discussed. The method is especially suited for the dynamic analysis of multibody systems with many constraints and/or closed-loops.

On the Use of the Canonical Equations of Motion for the Dynamic Analysis of Constrained Multibody Systems

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bayo ◽  
J. M. Jimenez
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Multibody Systems ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Mechanical Systems ◽  
Numerical Algorithms ◽  
Constrained Multibody Systems ◽  
Constrained Mechanical Systems ◽  
First Order ◽  
Canonical Variables ◽  
Lagrange’S Multipliers

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.

Inverse Dynamics of Constrained Multibody Systems

1990 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 750-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. T. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Multibody Systems ◽  
Inverse Dynamics ◽  
Multibody System ◽  
Coefficient Matrix ◽  
Force Term ◽  
Constraint Forces ◽  
Kinematic Constraints ◽  
Constrained Multibody Systems ◽  
Orthogonal Complement Matrix ◽  
Partial Velocity

A method for analyzing constrained multibody systems is presented. The method is applicable to a class of problems in which the multibody system is subjected to both force and kinematic constraints. This class of problems cannot be solved by using the classical methods. The method is based upon the concept of partial velocity and generalized forces of Kane’s method to permit the choice of constraint forces for fulfilling both kinematic and force constraints. Thus, the constraint forces or moments at convenient points or bodies may be specified in any desired form. For many applications, the method also allows analysts to choose a constant coefficient matrix for the undetermined force term to greatly reduce the burden of repeatedly computing its orthogonal complement matrix in solving the differential algebraic dynamic equations. Two examples illustrating the concepts are presented.

Efficient Dynamic Analysis Method for Multibody Systems With Constraint Violation Stabilization Method

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apiwat Reungwetwattana ◽  
Shigeki Toyama
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Multibody Systems ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Stabilization Method ◽  
Kinematic Constraint ◽  
Constraint Violation ◽  
Closed Loops ◽  
Constraint Stabilization ◽  
Constraint Equations ◽  
Crank Mechanism

Abstract This paper presents an efficient extension of Rosenthal’s order-n algorithm for multibody systems containing closed loops. Closed topological loops are handled by cut joint technique. Violation of the kinematic constraint equations of cut joints is corrected by Baumgarte’s constraint violation stabilization method. A reliable approach for selecting the parameters used in the constraint stabilization method is proposed. Dynamic analysis of a slider crank mechanism is carried out to demonstrate efficiency of the proposed method.

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