Kinematic Analysis of Mechanical Systems
Abstract
It is intended in this report to develop a method of kinematically analyzing mechanical systems. A computer code that automatically generates a set of nonlinear equations describing the system and solves them, is developed. To demonstrate the accuracy and effectiveness of the method to be developed herein, five sample problems have been solved. While all the sample problems solved are closed-loop mechanical systems, the method described here need not be confined to closed loop mechanical systems or to mechanical systems at all. In fact, the method is applicable to any system whose motion is to be described, provided adequate constraints can be incorporated into the code by the user. Examples of such systems are electro-mechanical systems with relays, switches, etc. Given the topology of a system, the necessary inputs, the method is capable of computing velocities, positions, accelerations and constraint forces on the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 16, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108682
Entities
People
- Edward J. Haug
- Rajiv Rampalli
- Ronald R. Beck
Organizations
- University of Iowa