[en] A local frame finite element approach is proposed to describe the kinematics of a flexible multibody system, derive the equations of motion and solve them numerically. It is argued that this approach leads to reduced geometric nonlinearities and improved computational efficiency.
Disciplines :
Mechanical engineering
Author, co-author :
Bruls, Olivier ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Laboratoire des Systèmes Multicorps et Mécatroniques
Sonneville, Valentin; University of Maryland
Language :
English
Title :
Modelling of multibody systems in the local frame
Publication date :
August 2016
Event name :
24th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM)
Event date :
August 21-26, 2016
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 24th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM)
