NASA NTRS · 19900013764
Dynamic analysis of flexible mechanical systems using LATDYN
Abstract
A 3-D, finite element based simulation tool for flexible multibody systems is presented. Hinge degrees-of-freedom is built into equations of motion to reduce geometric constraints. The approach avoids the difficulty in selecting deformation modes for flexible components by using assumed mode method. The tool is applied to simulate a practical space structure deployment problem. Results of examples demonstrate the capability of the code and approach.
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Wu, Shih-Chin, Chang, Che-Wei, Housner, Jerrold M.. 1989-12-15. Dynamic analysis of flexible mechanical systems using LATDYN. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900013764
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