Recursive Method for the Dynamic Analysis of Open-Loop Flexible Multibody Systems

Author(s):  
Yunn-Lin Hwang

The main objective of this paper is to develop a recursive method for the dynamic analysis of open-loop flexible multibody systems. The nonlinear generalized Newton-Euler equations are used for flexible bodies that undergo large translational and rotational displacements. These equations are formulated in terms of a set of time invariant scalars, vectors and matrices that depend on the spatial coordinates as well as the assumed displacement fields, and these time invariant quantities represent the dynamic coupling between the rigid body motion and elastic deformation. The method to solve for the equations of motion for open-loop systems consisting of interconnected rigid and flexible bodies is presented in this investigation. This method applies recursive method with the generalized Newton-Euler method for flexible bodies to obtain a large, loosely coupled system equations of motion. The solution techniques used to solve for the system equations of motion can be more efficiently implemented in the vector or digital computer systems. The algorithms presented in this investigation are illustrated by using cylindrical joints that can be easily extended to revolute, slider and rigid joints. The basic recursive formulations developed in this paper are demonstrated by two numerical examples.

2012 ◽  
Vol 482-484 ◽  
pp. 938-941
Author(s):  
Yunn Lin Hwang ◽  
Wei Hsin Gau ◽  
Wen Huang Lin ◽  
Shen Jenn Hwang ◽  
Chien Hsin Chen

Generally speaking, the human biomechanical systems can be classified into two main groups: open-loop and closed-loop systems. In this investigation, the nonlinear recursive formulation is developed for the kinematic analysis of human biomechanical systems. The nonlinear generalized Newton-Euler equations are developed for flexible bodies that undergo large translational and rotational displacements. These equations are formulated in terms of a set of time invariant scalars, vectors and matrices that depend on the spatial coordinates as well as the assumed displacement fields, and these time invariant quantities represent the dynamic coupling between the rigid body motion and elastic deformation. The formulation to solve equations of motion for human biomechanical systems consisting of interconnected rigid and flexible bodies is presented in this paper.


2010 ◽  
Vol 156-157 ◽  
pp. 1501-1504
Author(s):  
Yunn Lin Hwang ◽  
Shen Jenn Hwang

Generally speaking, the flexible manufacturing systems can be classified into two main groups: open-loop and closed-loop systems. In this investigation, a recursive formulation is developed for the dynamic analysis of open-loop flexible manufacturing systems. The nonlinear generalized Newton-Euler equations are developed for rigid and deformable bodies that undergo large translational and rotational displacements. These equations are formulated in terms of a set of time invariant scalars, vectors and matrices that depend on the spatial coordinates as well as the assumed displacement fields, and these time invariant quantities represent the dynamic coupling between the rigid body motion and elastic deformation. The method to solve equations of motion for open-loop systems consisting of interconnected rigid and deformable bodies is presented in this paper. This method applies recursive method with the Newton-Euler method for deformable bodies to obtain a large, loosely coupled system equations of motion. The solution techniques used to solve for the system equations of motion can be more efficiently implemented in the modern computer systems. The algorithms presented in this paper are demonstrated by using cylindrical joints that can be easily extended to revolute, slider and rigid joints. The recursive formulation developed in this investigation is illustrated by a practical numerical example.


Author(s):  
Markus Burkhardt ◽  
Robert Seifried ◽  
Peter Eberhard

The symbolic modeling of flexible multibody systems is a challenging task. This is especially the case for complex-shaped elastic bodies, which are described by a numerical model, e.g., an FEM model. The kinematic and dynamic properties of the flexible body are in this case numerical and the elastic deformations are described with a certain number of local shape functions, which results in a large amount of data that have to be handled. Both attributes do not suggest the usage of symbolic tools to model a flexible multibody system. Nevertheless, there are several symbolic multibody codes that can treat flexible multibody systems in a very efficient way. In this paper, we present some of the modifications of the symbolic research code Neweul-M2 which are needed to support flexible bodies. On the basis of these modifications, the mentioned restrictions due to the numerical flexible bodies can be eliminated. Furthermore, it is possible to re-establish the symbolic character of the created equations of motion even in the presence of these solely numerical flexible bodies.


2006 ◽  
Vol 505-507 ◽  
pp. 553-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunn Lin Hwang

The objective of this paper is to develop a nonlinear recursive formulation for the dynamic analysis of robotic manufacturing systems. The nonlinear recursive equations are used for open-loop flexible manipulators that undergo large translational and rotational displacements. These equations are formulated in terms of a set of time invariant scalars, vectors and matrices that depend on the spatial coordinates as well as the assumed displacement fields, and these time invariant quantities represent the dynamic manufacturing couplings between the rigid body motion and elastic deformation. This formulation applies recursive procedures with the nonlinear equations for flexible manipulators to obtain a large, loosely coupled system equation of motion in robotic manufacturing systems. The numerical techniques used to solve for the system equations of motion can be more efficiently implemented in any computer systems. The algorithms presented in this investigation are illustrated by using standard mechanical joints for robotic manufacturing systems that can be easily extended to other special joints. The nonlinear recursive formulation developed in this paper is illustrated by a robotic manufacturing system using standard revolute mechanical joints.


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):  
Olivier Bauchau ◽  
Valentin Sonneville

Abstract This paper describes a finite element approach to the analysis of flexible multibody systems. It is based on the motion formalism that (1) uses configuration and motion to describe the kinematics of flexible multibody systems, (2) recognizes that these are members of the Special Euclidean group thereby coupling their displacement and rotation components, and (3) resolves all tensors components in local frames. The goal of this review paper is not to provide an in-depth derivation of all the elements found in typical multibody codes but rather to demonstrate how the motion formalism (1) provides a theoretical framework that unifies the formulation of all structural elements, (2) leads to governing equations of motion that are objective, intrinsic, and present a reduced order of nonlinearity, (3) improves the efficiency of the solution process, and (4) prevents the occurrence of singularities.


Author(s):  
Bukoko C. Ikoki ◽  
Marc J. Richard ◽  
Mohamed Bouazara ◽  
Sélim Datoussaïd

The library of symbolic C++ routines is broadly used throughout the world. In this article, we consider its application in the symbolic treatment of rigid multibody systems through a new software KINDA (KINematic & Dynamic Analysis). Besides the attraction which represents the symbolic approach and the effectiveness of this algorithm, the capacities of algebraical manipulations of symbolic routines are exploited to produce concise and legible differential equations of motion for reduced size mechanisms. These equations also constitute a powerful tool for the validation of symbolic generation algorithms other than by comparing results provided by numerical methods. The appeal in the software KINDA resides in the capability to generate the differential equations of motion from the choice of the multibody formalism adopted by the analyst.


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