Analysis of a High-Speed Flexible Four-Bar Linkage - Part I: The Virtual Displacement Method
Abstract
Derived from the principle of virtual displacement, a general finite element analysis computer code (FEMAP) of the flexible four-bar linkage is developed on the Apollo computer. In this part, virtual displacement method is presented as a basic theory for the general formulation of the equations of motion. Based on these results, a general finite element computer code of planar four-bar linkage is developed. All the links of the mechanism are considered to be flexible. The nonlinear terms such as coupling between the rigid body and elastic deformation terms and the effect of the axial forces are included. The Newmark direct integration method is used as a solution scheme.
Recommended Citation
F. W. Liou and A. G. Erdman, "Analysis of a High-Speed Flexible Four-Bar Linkage - Part I: The Virtual Displacement Method," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 1987.
Meeting Name
1987 ASME Design Technlogy Conferences
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Equations of Motion; Mathematical Techniques; Finite Element Method
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1987 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1987
