Cambridge University Press, Oct 16, 2003 - Computers - 384 pages

Automobiles, space structures, robots, and machines are examples of mechanical and structural systems that consist of interconnected rigid and deformable components. The dynamics of these large-scale, multibody systems are highly nonlinear, presenting complex problems that in most cases can only be solved with computer-based techniques. This book provides an introduction to the subject of multibody dynamics, with an emphasis on flexible body dynamics. The first chapter covers the basic ideas of kinematics and dynamics of rigid and deformable bodies. The book then moves on to advanced topics, including finite element formulations, and concludes with a clear, careful explanation of newer computational techniques. With its wealth of examples and practical applications, this book will be useful to graduate students, researchers, and practising engineers working with a wide variety of flexible multibody systems.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

1

12 Reference Frames

3

13 Particle Mechanics

6

14 Rigid Body Mechanics

11

15 Deformable Bodies

15

16 Constrained Motion

19

17 Computer Formulation and Coordinate Selection

22

18 Objectives and Scope of This Book

25

53 Generalized Forces

216

54 Kinematic Constraints

222

55 Equations of Motion

226

56 Coupling between Reference and Elastic Displacements

231

57 Application to a Multibody System

234

58 Use of Independent Coordinates

244

59 Dynamic Equations with Multipliers

247

510 Generalized Coordinate Partitioning

251

REFERENCE KINEMATICS

28

21 Rotation Matrix

29

22 Properties of the Rotation Matrix

37

23 Successive Rotation

42

24 Angular Velocity Vector

50

25 Acceleration Equations

60

26 Rodriguez Parameters

63

27 Euler Angles

67

28 Direction Cosines

72

29 The 4 x 4 Transformation Matrix

76

210 Relationship between Different Orientation Coordinates

84

Problems

86

ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

89

31 Generalized Coordinates and Kinematic Constraints

90

32 Degrees of Freedom and Generalized Coordinate Partitioning

99

33 Virtual Work and Generalized Forces

108

34 Lagrangian Dynamics

120

35 Calculus of Variations

134

36 Eulers Equation in the Case of Several Variables

140

37 Equations of Motion of Rigid Body Systems

148

38 NewtonEuler Equations

156

39 Concluding Remarks

159

Problems

162

MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES

165

41 Kinematics of Deformable Bodies

166

42 Strain Components

169

43 Physical Interpretation of Strains

172

44 Rigid Body Motion

174

45 Stress Components

177

46 Equations of Equilibrium

180

47 Constitutive Equations

182

48 Virtual Work of the Elastic Forces

188

Problems

189

FLOATING FRAME OF REFERENCE FORMULATION

191

51 Kinematic Description

192

52 Inertia of Deformable Bodies

203

511 Organization of Multibody Computer Programs

254

512 Numerical Algorithms

257

Problems

266

FINITEELEMENT FORMULATION

270

61 Element Shape Function

271

62 Reference Conditions

278

63 Kinetic Energy

281

64 Generalized Elastic Forces

289

65 Characterization of Planar Elastic Systems

291

66 Characterization of Spatial Elastic Systems

297

67 Coordinate Reduction

302

68 The Floating Frame of Reference and Large Deformation Problem

306

Problems

309

THE LARGE DEFORMATION PROBLEM

311

71 Background

312

72 Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation

316

73 Formulation of the Stiffness Matrix

320

74 Equations of Motion

324

75 Relationship to the Floating Frame of Reference Formulation

325

76 Coordinate Transformation

327

77 Consistent Mass Formulation

330

78 The Velocity Transformation Matrix

333

79 Lumped Mass Formulation

334

710 Extension of the Method

337

711 Comparison with Large Rotation Vector Formulation

341

Problems

344

LINEAR ALGEBRA

347

A2 Eigenvalue Analysis

351

A3 Vector Spaces

352

A4 Chain Rule of Differentiation

355

A5 Principle of Mathematical Induction

356

Problems

357
359
367

Bibliographic information

TitleDynamics of Multibody Systems
AuthorAhmed A. Shabana
Editionillustrated, revised
PublisherCambridge University Press, 2003
ISBN0521544114, 9780521544115
Length384 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Computers / Computer Science
Science / Mechanics / Dynamics
Science / Mechanics / Fluids
Science / Mechanics / General
Technology & Engineering / Mechanical

  
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