Geometric Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Assemblies with Elastic Components

Author

Yong Fang
Frank W. Liou, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

In this paper, the implementation of a modeling system for the simulation of three dimensional mechanical assemblies with elastic components is presented. A mechanical assembly is modeled as a multi-body system with changing topologies. The elastic behavior can be automatically modeled using finite element method. With this simulation tool, a designer can interactively create an assembly of mechanical components ready for dynamic and elastic analysis. This paper presents a prototype of the modeling system.

Recommended Citation

Y. Fang and F. W. Liou, "Geometric Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Assemblies with Elastic Components," JOURNAL, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 1994.

Meeting Name

1994 ASME Design Technical Conferences

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Deformation; Dynamics; Finite Element Method; Geometry; Kinematics; Machine Components; Mathematical Models; Three Dimensional; Universal Joints

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1994