The status and some recent developments in computational modeling of flexible multibody systems are summarized. Discussion focuses on a number of aspects of flexible multibody dynamics including: modeling of the flexible components, constraint modeling, solution techniques, control strategies, coupled problems, design, and experimental studies. The characteristics of the three types of reference frames used in modeling flexible multibody systems, namely, floating frame, corotational frame, and inertial frame, are compared. Future directions of research are identified. These include new applications such as micro- and nano-mechanical systems; techniques and strategies for increasing the fidelity and computational efficiency of the models; and tools that can improve the design process of flexible multibody systems. This review article cites 877 references.
Skip Nav Destination
Article navigation
November 2003
Review Articles
Computational strategies for flexible multibody systems
Tamer M Wasfy,
Tamer M Wasfy
Advanced Science and Automation Corp, Hampton VA
Search for other works by this author on:
Ahmed K Noor
Ahmed K Noor
Center for Advanced Engineering Environments, Old Dominion University, Hampton VA
Search for other works by this author on:
Tamer M Wasfy
Advanced Science and Automation Corp, Hampton VA
Ahmed K Noor
Center for Advanced Engineering Environments, Old Dominion University, Hampton VA
Appl. Mech. Rev. Nov 2003, 56(6): 553-613 (61 pages)
Published Online: November 26, 2003
Article history
Online:
November 26, 2003
Citation
Wasfy , T. M., and Noor , A. K. (November 26, 2003). "Computational strategies for flexible multibody systems ." ASME. Appl. Mech. Rev. November 2003; 56(6): 553–613. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1590354
Download citation file:
Get Email Alerts
Cited By
Related Articles
Dynamic Analysis of Rotating Beams with Nonuniform Cross Sections Using the Dynamic Stiffness Method
J. Vib. Acoust (October,2001)
A Note on the Post-Flutter Dynamics of a Rotating Disk
J. Appl. Mech (November,2002)
Modal Analysis of Ballooning Strings With Small Curvature
J. Appl. Mech (March,2001)
Dynamic Analysis of a Motion Transformer Mimicking a Hula Hoop
J. Vib. Acoust (February,2011)
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Chapters
Design and Analysis of a Double-Half-Revolution Mechanism Exploration Rover
Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Technologies (MIMT 2010)
Parameter Identification of Frequency Modulation Sounds Using Modified Adaptive Tabu Search
International Conference on Software Technology and Engineering, 3rd (ICSTE 2011)
Near-Duplicate Image Detection Based on E 2 LSH
International Conference on Instrumentation, Measurement, Circuits and Systems (ICIMCS 2011)