Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation of the Dynamics of Flexible Structures Undergoing Large Overall Motions

Abstract

The work reported on is part of a multidisciplinary effort aimed at the development of analytical and computational tools for the modeling and simulation of very flexible structures. This research is concerned with three main areas (1) Mathematical aspects, with special emphasis on nonlinear stability analysis; (2) Modeling aspects, with emphasis in very flexible slender structures; and (3) Numerical analysis aspects, with emphasis on methodologies suitable for large scale and accurate simulation. The present research effort has resulted in 36 publications, two conferences, and a strong collaboration (in a related research effort also sponsored by AFOSR) with groups at UC Berkeley and U. Maryland.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 1991
Accession Number
ADA250202

Entities

People

  • J. C. Simo

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Angular Momentum
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Geometry
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Flexible Structures
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Momentum
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Theoretical Analysis.