For multibody systems with closed kinematic Loops a set of ordinary differential equations and decoupled algebraic equations is formulated which can be solved with explicit multistep integration algorithms. This is achieved by introducing a minimal set of generalized coordinates being specified during numerical integration. For avoiding restart of the integration algorithm after changing these variables transformation relationships are given. Velocity and acceleration constraints are satisfied exactly, position constraints are fulfilled approximately by a dynamic invariant projection onto the constraint manifold. The method is demonstrated by an application to a five-point wheel suspension.
Symbolic-numerical Solution of Multibody Systems with Closed Loops
Vehicle System Dynamics ; 21 , 1 ; 129-142
1992-01-01
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