In this paper the problem of modelling flexible thin beams in multibody systems is tackled. The proposed model, implemented with the object-oriented modelling language Modelica, is completely modular, allowing the realization of complex systems by simple aggregation of basic components. The finite element method is employed as the basic scheme to spatially discretize the model equations. Exploiting the modular features of the language, the beam substructuring discretisation scheme (mixed finite element-finite volume) is derived as well. Selected simulation results are presented in order to validate the model with respect to both theoretical predictions and literature reference results.

Object-oriented modelling of flexible beams

FERRETTI, GIANNI;SCHIAVO, FRANCESCO;VIGANO', LUCA
2006-01-01

Abstract

In this paper the problem of modelling flexible thin beams in multibody systems is tackled. The proposed model, implemented with the object-oriented modelling language Modelica, is completely modular, allowing the realization of complex systems by simple aggregation of basic components. The finite element method is employed as the basic scheme to spatially discretize the model equations. Exploiting the modular features of the language, the beam substructuring discretisation scheme (mixed finite element-finite volume) is derived as well. Selected simulation results are presented in order to validate the model with respect to both theoretical predictions and literature reference results.
2006
Object-Oriented and modular modelling; Flexible beams; Modelica; Finite element method.
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