Mechanics and control of multibody structural systems /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Junkins, John L. (Author), Kurdila, Andrew (Author)
Corporate Author:	United States. Air Force. Office of Scientific Research (sponsoring body.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	College Station, Texas : Center for Mechanics and Control, 1993.
Subjects:	Large space structures (Astronautics) > Vibration > Mathematical models. Flexible structures > Vibration > Mathematical models. Multibody systems > Mathematical models. Structural dynamics. Nonlinear mechanics.

Description
Abstract:	This report summarizes research into novel methods for structural dynamical simulations and control of large nonlinear motions of multi-body systems. A new Order N method is introduced which is shown to be a significant advancement for computing motions of nonlinear multi-body systems. A method is introduced for establishing globally stable maneuvers of flexible structures; both analytical and experimental results are presented. A new integration process is established which used the work/energy equation to stabilize the numerical integration of structural system differential equations.
Item Description:	"1993, January, 11"--Technical report documentation page (leaf 278).
Physical Description:	iii, 278 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.