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In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rods are subjected to high cyclic stresses that increase with engine speed. Because failure of a critical component can lead to failure of the engine, fatigue life is an important consideration in the design of these components. In this ... Read More
This benchmark model simulates the rigid body dynamics of Andrew’s squeezing mechanism. The mechanism is force driven and exhibits dynamics over a very short time scale. The computed angles of various components in the mechanism are compared with reference results to validate the model. Read More
This example presents a biomechanical model of the human body for evaluating its dynamic response to vertical vibrations in a seated posture. Such models can be used to predict the response of the human body in vibration environments and have applications in ride quality analysis and the ... Read More
Clearance between connected components is often introduced to facilitate assembly and allow relative motion. However, clearance in joints can generate impact forces that adversely affect system performance and lead to noise and vibration. This model compares the dynamic behavior of a ... Read More
This example illustrates how to model a barrel hinge connecting two solid objects in an assembly. Because the details of the connection are not the focus of the analysis, the hinge is modeled using a Joint feature in the Multibody Dynamics Module. The connected parts can be rigid or ... Read More
In this example, a lumped model of a vehicle suspension system having 11 degrees of freedom is analyzed. The Mass, Spring, and Damper nodes of the Lumped Mechanical System interface are used to model the wheels, including suspension system as well as the seats with a passenger. The ... Read More
Many trucks are equipped with cranes for load handling. Such cranes have a number of hydraulic cylinders, controlling the motion, and several mechanisms. The cylinders and mechanisms that make up the crane are subjected to large forces when handling heavy loads. In order to determine ... Read More
This model illustrates the dynamics of a car door assembly during a slam event. The system consists of a car body, a door, and rubber seals. Contact pairs are defined between the car body, rubber seals, and the door. The rubber seal is modeled using a hyperelastic material model. A ... Read More
