Abstract In this work we present a multibody dynamics system composed of geometrically exact non-linear beams with inelastic behavior, representing flexible system components. The main focus of the …

A good understanding of multibody dynamics is paramount for designing effective controllers. There are many ways to learn multibody dynamics. Reading a textbook on this topic or taking a course from the …

Dynamic analysis of multibody systems (MBSs) is critical in modern mechanical engi-neering. Multibody dynamics (MBD) enables the precise modeling and prediction of the behavior of dynamical ...

Flexible multibody dynamics Multibody dynamics analyses frequently require that structural flexibility is accounted for in order to reliably predict the dynamic behavior of slender structures under a heavy …

Fourth Edition The fourth edition of Dynamics of Multibody Systems, which introduces multibody dynamics with an emphasis on flexible body dynamics, includes a new chapter and detailed …

The actual systems, in fact, form multibody systems (MBS) consisting of interconnected rigid and deform-able bodies, each of which may undergo large translational and rotational displace-ments.

In this paper, a general method for modeling complex multibody systems is presented. The method utilizes recent results in analytical dynamics adapted to general complex multibody systems. The …