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A tensor-based modelling and simulation method for multibody system

A tensor-based modelling and simulation method for multibody system PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a method with convenient modelling as well as precise computation to the research of complex multi-body system, such as robot arms and solar power satellite. Classical modelling method does not always fit these two requirements.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, tensor coordinates (TC) and homogeneous tensor coordinates (HTC) method with gradient components are developed, which also have a convenient interface with classical theory.FindingsThe HTC proved its precision and effectiveness by two examples. In HTC model, equations have a more convenient form as matrix and the results coincide well with classical one.Research limitations/implicationsThere is no plenty detailed operations supported in mathematics yet, which may be developed in further research.Practical implicationsWith TC/HTC method, the research work can be separated more thoroughly: a simpler modelling work is left to scientists, when more computing work is handed to the computers. It may ease scientists’ brains in multibody modelling.Originality/valueThe HTC method has the advantages of absolute nodal coordinate formulations, tensor and homogeneous coordinate (HC) and it may be used in multibody mechanics, or other related engineerings. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software Emerald Publishing

A tensor-based modelling and simulation method for multibody system

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Emerald Publishing
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0264-4401
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10.1108/EC-11-2015-0375
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a method with convenient modelling as well as precise computation to the research of complex multi-body system, such as robot arms and solar power satellite. Classical modelling method does not always fit these two requirements.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, tensor coordinates (TC) and homogeneous tensor coordinates (HTC) method with gradient components are developed, which also have a convenient interface with classical theory.FindingsThe HTC proved its precision and effectiveness by two examples. In HTC model, equations have a more convenient form as matrix and the results coincide well with classical one.Research limitations/implicationsThere is no plenty detailed operations supported in mathematics yet, which may be developed in further research.Practical implicationsWith TC/HTC method, the research work can be separated more thoroughly: a simpler modelling work is left to scientists, when more computing work is handed to the computers. It may ease scientists’ brains in multibody modelling.Originality/valueThe HTC method has the advantages of absolute nodal coordinate formulations, tensor and homogeneous coordinate (HC) and it may be used in multibody mechanics, or other related engineerings.

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Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 12, 2017

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