Multi-body Dynamics Analysis Program Research Articles

Dynamics simulation model for the analysis of aircraft movement characteristics on an aircraft carrier deck

Aircraft on an aircraft carrier deck are taxied or towed using a tractor. As these vehicles move within a limited area and are affected by the aircraft carrier motion, the possibility of aircraft movement in the entire space must be confirmed. The potential aircraft movements can be determined using simulations, wherein the movement characteristics of the aircraft must be analyzed by considering the movement of the carrier. Therefore, an aircraft dynamics simulation model considering the six-degrees-of-freedom movement of the platform is presented in this study to analyze the aircraft movement characteristics on the deck. The proposed model was verified using various reference data and models, and the simulation results of the multi-body dynamics analysis program DAFUL were employed to estimate the tire stiffness coefficient according to the slope. The proposed model facilitated the analysis of the movement characteristics of the aircraft by implementing driving simulations for various platform movements.

송전철탑 하중설계를 위한 복수 경간 송전선의 갤로핑 시뮬레이션

When wind load acts on the Power Transmission Line (PTL) with asymmetric cross section from icing and snowing, the generated vibration is termed ‘galloping phenomenon’. Since galloping phenomenon triggers short circuits or ground faults of the PTL, various galloping studies are being conducted, at home and abroad. However, galloping analysis is performed for single span in most cases, while actual PTL comprises multiple spans. In this study, PTL is modeled as a mass-springdamper system, using a multi-body dynamics analysis program, RecurDyn. To analyze dynamic analysis of the PTL, damping coefficient is derived, by using the free vibration experiment of the PTL and Rayleigh damping theory. Through flow analysis, the galloping occurrence condition was identified, and galloping simulation was performed, by modeling the wind load. The effect of galloping on the stress applied to the pylon, was analyzed by flexible modeling the pylon between spans. As a result, approximately 150% of stress is applied to the pylon, so the galloping phenomenon should be considered when designing the pylon.

Galloping Simulation of the Power Transmission Line under the Fluctuating Wind

Since the power transmission line (PTL) passes through the high mountain and heavy snowfall region, it is necessary to keep the stability of the PTL. In this study, PTL is modeled as the mass-spring-damper system by using multi-body dynamics analysis program. In order to analyze the dynamic behavior of PTL, a damping coefficient for a multi-body model is derived by using the free vibration test and Rayleigh damping theory. The icing cross section of the transmission line is considered by ellipse and triangle shape. The aerodynamic coefficient for each cross sections are derived by using the commercial CFD program, ANSYS Fluent. The fluctuating wind velocity is regenerated with time history by using Kaimal spectrum. Galloping simulations are performed for the elliptical and triangular iced sections by using the generated fluctuating wind velocity. There is an attack angle which showed the maximum vertical displacement according to the icing section. As a results, the triangular icing shape on the fluctuating wind velocity is more dangerous for the galloping phenomenon. This results can be available to the tower design for the power transmission line.

Multibody dynamics study on galloping of power transmission line

When the power transmission line (PTL) passes through a region of high mountains and heavy snowfall, maintaining the stability of the PTL and avoiding sleet jump and galloping are necessary. In this study, PTL is modeled as the mass-spring-damper system by using the multi-body dynamics analysis program, RecurDyn. The lumped mass model is compared with the finite element model based on deflection. To analyze the dynamic behavior of the PTL under icing and wind conditions, we obtained a damping coefficient for a multibody model from the free vibration test and Rayleigh damping theory. The icing cross-section of the transmission line is assumed to have ellipse and triangle shapes. The aerodynamic coefficients for each cross-section are derived by using the commercial CFD program, ANSYS Fluent. The occurrence of galloping is simulated for each shape according to the attack angle. Results indicate that the dynamic behavior of the PTL and the galloping conditions such as the icing shape, thickness, and attack angle, can be analyzed. Furthermore, the effects of each factor are evaluated. In the elliptical icing section, the effect of icing thickness is high; whereas in the triangular icing section, the wind velocity highly affects galloping.

Multibody dynamic analysis of a duplicate bimodal tram

This study aimed to dynamically analyze a simulated bimodal tram by determining the motion equations for computer-aided analysis with Newton-Euler equations of motion, which algebraically represent motion. We utilized the multi-body dynamics analysis program, MSC.Adams, to evaluate the equations of motion, running stability, curving performance, and ride comfort of the simulated bimodal tram in comparison with single fleet and double fleet trams. For the double fleet tram, the characteristic equation was deduced to control the all-wheel steering mechanism by independently moving all the wheels characterizing an articulated vehicle. Our study aimed to design a double fleet bimodal tram. We confirmed that domestic and international standards were satisfied via the design and analysis of the simulation. Steering control equations are the significant preliminary data for coupling device research and development for double fleet bimodal trams.

고하중용 버킷 롤러체인 시스템의 다물체 동역학 해석 및 내구성 연구

In this study, multibody dynamic and mechanical analyses were conducted for the structure of roller chain bucket elevator system. The fatigue life of the roller chain elevator system was determined under static and fatigue loadings. Results of multibody dynamic analysis suggested that the maximum contact force occurred at the drive sprocket engagement point with the roller chain due to maximum tension. Fatigue analysis results suggest that the high load roller chain system is durable and safe because its life time is more than 700,000 cycles, close to its designed value (1,000,000 cycle). However, the contact portion of plate and pin needed a safety factor. The dynamic analysis of the heavy load roller chain was conducted with a multibody dynamic analysis program. The results obtained in this study can be utilized for dynamic analysis of roller chain systems in all industries.

Experimental Determination and Analytical Model of Friction Torque of a Double Row Roller Slewing Bearing

In this paper, investigation on the friction torque of a double row roller slewing bearing which is operated in the azimuth axis of a gun turret is performed. For this purpose, a friction measurement test setup is designed and friction torque measurements are conducted. Tests are performed at low speeds and various loading conditions. Friction sources are decoupled and examined separately in order to fully understand effect of each component on friction torque of the slewing bearing. Therefore, friction caused by rolling motion and friction caused by two different types of lip seals are investigated. In addition, friction identification analyses are performed. In the analysis, load distribution of the bearing is calculated by finite element analysis software and rolling motion is simulated with a multibody-dynamic analysis program. In the end, analyses results are compared and verified with the test results.

Active control scheme for vibration suppression of flexible forks on a solar cell glass manipulator

An active control scheme is used for vibration suppression of a flexible multi-body dynamics model of a solar cell manipulator. The solar cell manipulator has large rotational or translational operation. The fork has a relatively small deformation on its tip. The floating frame of reference frame method (FFRF) is used to represent the flexible body. The result is compared to a commercial flexible multibo-dy dynamics analysis program to verify the developed program. While the manipulator is operating, the flexible fork shows vibration due to its high flexibility. The vibration influences the productivity, as it takes a few seconds for the tip to converge and a very small space is allowed for the fork to put the solar cell glass on a cassette. A state-space equation of the flexible fork model is derived and the control force equation is defined using gains. The control force is applied to the numerical model in order to suppress vibration of manipulator fork.

대형 패널 이송 로봇에 사용되는 타이밍벨트 구동계의 모델링

Most of large scale solar panel handling robots adopt the timing-belt drive system for its driveline because of the simplicity and the easiness of implementation. The vibration caused by the flexure of the timing belt would increase as the size and the weight of the panel that the robot handles increase and the vibration would deteriorate the precision and/or productivity of the whole robot system. For the development of a proper control system and for the improvement of the design of the robot it is important to estimate the oscillatory response of the robot system including the flexible drive system properly. In this paper a flexible multi-body dynamics model of a large-scale solar-panel-handling robot with the flexible timing-belt drive system is developed using a generic multi-body dynamics analysis program, RecurDyn.

Vibration path analysis and optimal design of the suspension for brake judder reduction

Brake judder is abnormal vibration, which is mainly generated by uneven contact between the brake disc and pad. The abnormal vibration from BTV (Brake Torque Variation) is transferred to the suspension and the steering system during braking. In this paper, judder simulation is carried out using a multi-body dynamic analysis program to analyze the relationship between judder and the transfer mechanism, which consists of the suspension and the steering system. In order to verify the analytical model, test results are compared with the simulation results. A sensitivity analysis is also carried out. In addition, an optimization method is presented for judder reduction, using the design of experiments.

CFEM을 이용한 구속조건이 있는 다물체 운동해석 프로그램 개발

본 연구에서는 CFEM을 이용하여 구속조건이 있는 다물체의 운동방정식해석 프로그램을 개발하였다. 다양한 구속조건을 다루기 위하여 7개의 구속모델이 적용되었다. 구속조건으로 보안된 운동방정식은 높은 정확도를 위해 4차의 Runge-Kutta 방법을 사용하여 해석하였다. 다양한 구속조건이 있는 문제에 대하여 개발된 프로그램을 적용하고, 발표된 결과와 비교함으로써 개발 프로그램을 검증하였다. In this study, Constraint Force Equation Methodology (CFEM) is used to develop a multi-body dynamic analysis program with constraints. Seven constraint models are implemented to analyze constraint motions of multiple bodies. The augmented equations with the constraints are solved with the 4th order Runge-Kutta method for higher degree of accuracy. The analysis code is verified by comparing the analysis results of the motion of bodies with various constraints to published results.

측면 적재형 소형 임내 작업 차량의 횡전도 시뮬레이션

This study was conducted to evaluate the sideways overturning stability of side loaded mini-forwarder. The model of a prototype was developed using a 3D CAD modeler and the performance was experimentally validated. The prototype model was run on the multibody dynamic analysis program, RecurDyn 6.0, to simulate motions when the model traversed over a circular bump on a inclined ground surface. The simulation was performed at a constant forward speed of 1.85 km/h under the loaded and unloaded conditions. The forward direction was also controlled to vary from 0 to 360 degrees with an increment of 10 degrees. Results of the simulation showed safe regions in which the mini forwarder could travel safely in terms of direction and slope of the ground. Even when the mini-forwarder was loaded by 20 logs of 3.6 m long and 12 cm diameter, it traveled safely within the ground slopes of 1 to 45 degrees by directions.

컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 이용한 소형 임내차 시작기의 장애물 통과 및 적재 안정성 평가

The objective of this study was to evaluate the bump crossing and loading stability of a proto-type mini-forwarder under development. The evaluation was performed by computer simulation using a multi-body dynamic analysis program, Recur- Dyn 5.21. The proto-type was modeled and its properties such as mass, mass center, and mass moment of inertia were determined using 3D CAD modeler, Solid Edge 8.0. The <TEX>$\%$</TEX> errors of masses, mass center, mass moment of inertia, and vertical motion of the model were within less than <TEX>$10\%$</TEX> and the model's behavior agreed relatively well with those of the proto-type when traversing over a rectangular bump. Using the validated model, bump crossing of the proto-type was simulated and the loading limit was determined. It was found that effects of the shapes of bump on the bump crossing performance was insignificant within the practical heights of bumps. Stability of bump crossing increased with loading. However, loading of longer logs than 2.7 m made the crossing unstable because the ends of logs contacted ground when traversing over the bump. The maximum loading capacity of the proto-type was estimated to be 7.8 kN of 2.7 m long logs.

산업용 단선 궤도 차량의 주행 동특성에 관한 연구

An OHT(Over Head Transportation) vehicle is an example of the industrial monorail vehicle, and it is used in the automobile, semiconductor, LCD manufacturing industries. OHT vehicle is moved by main wheels and guide rollers. The major function of the main wheel is to support and drive the OHT vehicle. The roles of the guide roller is the inhibition of derailment and steering of the OHT vehicle. Since the required vehicle velocity becomes faster and the required load capacity is increased, the durability characteristics of the wheel and roller, which was made of urethane. need to be increased. So it is necessary to estimate the fatigue life cycle of the wheel and roller. In this study, OHT dynamic model was developed by using the multi body dynamic analysis program ADAMS. Wheel and roller are modeled by the 3-D surface contact module. Especially. motor cycle tire mechanics is used in the wheel contact model. The OHT dynamic model can analyze the dynamic characteristic of the OHT vehicle with various driving conditions. And the result was verified by a vehicle traveling test. As a result of this study, the developed model is expected to predict wheel dynamic load time history and makes a contribution to design of a new monorail vehicle.

Design of a multi-body dynamics analysis program using the object-oriented concept

A multi-body dynamics analysis program is presented using one of the most useful programming methodologies, the object-oriented concept. The object-oriented concept defines a problem from the physical world as an abstract object. The object becomes encapsulated with the data and method. Simulation is performed using the object's interface. It is then possible for the user and the developer to modify and upgrade the program without having particular knowledge of the analysis program. The method presented in this thesis has several advantages. Since the mechanical components of the multi-body system converts independent modeling into a class, the modification, exchange, distribution and reuse of classes are increased. It becomes easier to employ a new analysis method and interface with other S/W and H/W systems. Information can be communicated to each object through messaging. This makes the modeling of new classes easier using inheritance. When developing a S/W for the computer simulation of a physical system, it is reasonable to use object-oriented modeling.

다물체 동력학 해석 프로그램을 이용한 포워더의 횡전도 분석

The objective of this study was to analyze a stability of sideways overturning of a forwarder developed by the Forestry Research Institute. The stability analysis was conducted using a multibody dynamic analysis program. VisualNastran Desktop. A solid model of the forwarder was constructed and its physical properties such as mass, mass center and mass moment of inertia were determined on 3D CAD modeler of the Solid Edge 8.0. 3D simulations of sideways overturning of the forwarder were also performed on the Visual Nastran using the solid model when it traveled across the slope and traversed over an up-hill side obstacle. Stability comparison between a bogie-wheeled and a 6-wheeled forwarders was also made and found that the bogie-wheeled forwarder was more stable than the 6-wheeled one on slopes. The safety speeds of the forwarder predicted by the simulation under various conditions can be used as a guideline for safe operations of forwarders in mountainous area. The technique of using a solid model for the sability analysis can also be applied successfully to other vehicles like agricultural tractors, loaders and construction equipments.

An efficient Method for Synthesis of Planar Multibody Systems Including Shape of Bodies as Design Variables

A point contact joint has been developed and implemented in a joint coordinate based planar multibody dynamics analysis program that also supports revolute and translational joints. Further, a segment library for the definition of the contours of the point contact joints has been integrated in the code and as a result any desired contour shape may be defined. The sensitivities of the basic physical variables of a multibody system, i.e., the positions, velocities, accelerations and reactions of the system with respect to the automatically identified independent design variables may be determined analytically, allowing design problems where the shape of the bodies are of interest to be handled in both a general and efficient way.