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Simulation of planar flexible multibody systems with clearance and lubricated revolute joints

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Modeling of clearance joints plays an important role in the analysis and design of multibody mechanical systems. Based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF), a new computational methodology for modeling and analysis of planar flexible multibody systems with clearance and lubricated revolute joints is presented. A planar absolute nodal coordinate formulation based on the locking-free shear deformable beam element is implemented to discretize the flexible bodies. A continuous contact-impact model is used to evaluate the contact force, in which energy dissipation in the form of hysteresis damping is considered. A force transition model from hydrodynamic lubrication forces to dry contact forces is introduced to ensure continuity in the joint reaction force. A comprehensive study with different lubrication force models has also been carried out. The generalized-α method is used to solve the equations of motion and several efficient methods are incorporated in the proposed model. Finally, the methodology is validated by two numerical examples.

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    Qiang Tian, Yunqing Zhang & Liping Chen

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Tian, Q., Zhang, Y., Chen, L. et al. Simulation of planar flexible multibody systems with clearance and lubricated revolute joints. Nonlinear Dyn 60, 489–511 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11071-009-9610-0

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