European Conference:

Coupled MBS-FE Applications:
A New Trend in Simulation

26 - 27 November 2013, Frankfurt, Germany

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For many years, engineers have recognised the need to simulate not only components submitted to different boundary conditions, but more complex systems where different components interact with each other mechanically.

Multi Body Simulation (MBS) was developed to satisfy this need, but with the goal of simulating the kinematics of multi body systems. At the same time, the classical Finite Element method was gaining further capabilities in the simulation of complex mechanical behaviours including non-linearities, both geometrical and material.

Today, those two technologies have been evolving together: MBS has gained more capabilities to introduce flexibility and even some non-linear effects in the “kinematic” description of a mechanism, whilst FE has developed the ability to take into account contact and kinematic joints. More recently, the coupling of these two methods through co-simulation has given provided solutions to another range of problems, taking advantage of both disciplines.

This conference, organized by the NAFEMS Computational Structural Mechanics and Multi Body Dynamics Working Groups, will bring together industry, academia and software vendors in order to give the attendees a clear picture of the real capabilities of these disciplines: MBS, FE, and the co-simulation of both, through the presentation of different applications.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Frankfurt.

Agenda

Tuesday, 26th November 2013

09:00 Registration and exhibition opening

Session 1 - Welcome / Keynotes

09:45
Welcome and NAFEMS Introduction
T. Morris (NAFEMS)

09:55
Overview and Introduction of NAFEMS MBS and CSM Working Group
G. Baldesi (ESA/ESTEC, NED, chairman of MBS WG),
P. Morelle (LMS, BEL, CSM WG)

10:15
Keynote Pesentation:
Coupled MBS-FE Applications: A New Trend in Simulation
M. Géradin (University Liege, BEL)

10:45 Coffee break

Session 2 – Automotive

11:20
Brake Noise Simulation using Multibody Simulation Analysis
B. Leblanc (Altair Engineering GER) 

11:45
Advanced Reduced Order Modeling of Joint Structures
M. Breitfuss (Engineering Center Steyr, AUT)

12:10
A Method for Fully-Coupled Simulation of Nonlinear Flexible Multi-body Systems
 W. Shen, S. Riley, M. Collingridge, H. Patel (MSC Software, USA)

12:35
Developement of a Torsional Vibration Damper using Multibody Simulation
S. Moon (Hyundai Motor Company, KOR)

13:00
Lunch Break

Session 3 – Aerospace

13:00
Non-linear Flexible-Body Contact Analysis in a coupled MBD and FEA Simulation
T. Kelichhaus (FunctionBay, GER)

14:25
MBS-FE Use in Salor Array Deployement
A. Giovannini (Thales Alenia Space, FRA)

14:50
Coupled FE-Multi Body Simulation Of Flight Controls Functioning & Future Applications
M. Vetter (Airbus, GER)

15:15
Multibody Simulation in Aerospace : Technology Roadmap Discussion
G. Baldesi (ESA/ESTEC, NED) 

15:40
Coffee break

Session 4 – Miscellaneous Applications and Methods

16:20
Co-Simulation Approach of a Sliding Door Slam Test
A. Paraschoudis, S. Patil (Beta CAE Systems, GRE); G. Venkates, S. Doppalapudi (Chrysler Group, USA)

16:45
Discrete and Finite Element Co-Simulations
C. Bierwisch (Fraunhofer IWM, GER);C. Dehning (Fraunhofer SCAI, GER)

17:10
An Eficient 3D FEM-DEM Coupling for Granular Matter Applications
M. Michael, B. Peters (University Luxembourg, LUX); F. Vogel (inuTech, GER)

17:35
Coffee break

Session 5 – Miscellaneous Applications and Methods

18:00
Industrial Validation of Novel Model Reduction Techniques to Represent Component Flexibility in Multibody Models
G. Heriman (LMS, BEL); P. Holzwarth, M. Fischer, A.Toso, P. Eberhard (University Stuttgart, GER)

18:25
FEM Formulations for Surgery Simulators
D. Marinković, M. Zehn (TU Berlin, GER)

18:50
Accurate Representation of Preloaded Flexible Components in Multi-body System through the Use of Craig-Bampton Modes
S. Singh Sandhu, D. Wallerstein, H. Patel (MSC Software, USA)

19:15
Beverages, snacks and entertainment in the exhibition area
- time for discussions and product demonstrations

20:30
End of day 1

Wednesday, 27th November 2013

08:00
Exhibition opening

Session 6 – Automotive

 08:00
Fatigue Analysis of Carbody for a Hybrid Simulation Model using Standard-Explicit Co-Simulation
M. Kim (Hyundai Motor, KOR)

08:25
Optimization of Suspension Component Design
J. Engstrom (Red Cedar Technology, USA)

08:50
A Simulation Toolchain Combining Multibody, Finite Element and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analyses
R. Lancashire, M. Tijssens (TASS, NED)

09:15
Vehicle Dynamics Simulation with FEA and MBD Co-Simulation
A. Franck (Dassault Systèmes, GER)

09:40
Coffee break

Session 7 – Aerospace

10:20
A Coupled Aero- and Structural Dynamics Model for Computation of Performance and Unsteady Loads on the Helicopter Skeldar V200
P. Persson (Saab Aeronautics, SWE)

10:45
An integrated Multi-Body/FEM Approach for Space Applications
P. Gasbarri, G. Palmerini, M. Sabatini, A. Pisculli (University Rome, ITA)

11:10
FE Based Simulation of Variable Stator Vanes Mechanisms
P. Morelle (LMS, BEL) 

11:35
The Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation For Finite Elements (ANCF)
T. Kush, A. Mohamed, J. Liu (Altair Engineering, USA)

12:00
Challenge of Modelling a Multi-Stage Launch Vehicle
T. Dejean , G. Baldesi (ESA/ESTEC, NED)

12:25
Lunch

Session 8 – Automotive

 13:30
A New Solution for Coupled Simulation of Multibody Systems and Nonlinear Finite Element Models
G. Conti, T. Mertens, T. Sinokrot (LMS, ITA); H. Akamatsu, H. Kyogoku, K. Hattori (Nissan Motor, JPN)

13:55
Coupled Analysis of Engine Mounts
M. Bernard, K. Wolf (Fraunhofer SCAI,GER); J. Friebe, O. Vahid (Maplesoft Europe, GER) 

14:20
Differential Hypoid Gears: The Necessity for a Multi-Physics Approach
S. Theodossiades, M. Mohammadpour, H. Rahnejat                                        (University Loughborough, GBR)

14:45
Coffee break

Session 9 – Applications

15:15
High Fidelity FE Model of Clamp Band System with Catcher Mechanism
M. Such (ESA/ESTEC, NED)

15:40
Advanced Multi-Body Modelling of Rotor Blades: Validation and Application in a Design Situation on the Basis of the 61.5m UpWind Blade
S. Mulski, H. Mabou, S. Dietz (Simpack, GER); L. Schön (REpower Systems, GER); 
S. Hauptmann (Mesh Engineering, GER)

16:05
A Comparative Study Between Beam Elements and Full Finite Elements Models for Blade Modeling of Wind Turbines
J. Zeischka, J. Beuse (MSC Software, GER); H. Dekker, G. de Winkel (Knowledge Centre WMC, NED)

16:30
Impact of Geometry Simplification and Element Size on the FEM-MBS-Coupling-Process
C. Lein, M. Beitelschmidt (Technical University Dresden, GER) 

16:55
Wrap-up / Farewell
G. Baldesi (ESA/ESTEC, NED); P. Morelle (LMS, BEL)

17:00
End of conference

Organization

Conference language
English

Conference venue
Le Meridien Parkhotel Frankfurt
Wiesenhüttenplatz 28 - 38
60329 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone +49 69 2697 0
Fax +49 69 2697 884
E-Mail: info.frankfurt@lemeridien.com
www.lemeridien.com/frankfurt

A limited number of reduced-price rooms have been reserved for conference delegates. Please book your hotel room by using the keyword“NAFEMS”.

Exhibition and sponsorship
The conference will be accompanied by an exhibition of software and hardware vendors, solution providers, and consultants. There are several exhibition and sponsoring opportunities available.

Exhibition-Sponsoring (pdf)

Registration fees

NAFEMS members: Free
NAFEMS members can use seminar credits towards free attendance at this event.This event will charge four ­seminar credits per delegate.
Member without seminar credits: 490 Euro.
Non NAFEMS members: 695 Euro.
The registration fee includes conference attendance, proceedings, lunches, break refreshments and get together. Hotel accommodation is not included.
All plus VAT if applicable.

Contact and further information
NAFEMS Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz GmbH
Osterham 23
D-83233 Bernau, Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 80 51 - 96 59 3 49
e-mail: roger.oswald@nafems.org