Fundamentals of Multibody Dynamics Simulation

MBDYkn1

State Newton's 2nd law of motion.

MBDYkn2

State Newton's 3rd law of motion.

MBDYkn5

List the various vector quantities involved in rigid body dynamics.

MBDYkn6

Describe the orientation of a local coordinate system using Body 3-1-3 Euler angles.

MBDYkn7

List the quantities necessary to define fully the position, orientation, and mass properties of a rigid body in a Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis System.

MBDYkn9

List the joint types commonly available in Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis Systems.

MBDYkn10

State the number of DOFs of a multi-body system in terms of the number of rigid bodies and the joints connecting them.

MBDYkn11

List the analysis types commonly available in Multi-body Dynamic Analysis Systems.

MBDYkn12

List the initial conditions that need to be solved for in order to commence a multi-body dynamic analysis.

MBDYkn13

Briefly review the various solver technologies available for Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis.

MBDYkn14

List various commercially available Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis Systems.

MBDYco3

Describe some of the various uses of local coordinate systems in a Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis system.

MBDYco5

Describe 3 commonly used joints and the number of DOFs constrained in each case.

MBDYco6

Briefly outline how, in a system of rigid bodies, the imposition of joint constraints by means of joint forces and/or torques leads to a set of DAEs.

MBDYco7

What are the usual restrictions on motion generators or drivers applied to joint DOFs in a Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis system?

MBDYco8

Explain how many DOFs are removed in point-curve and coplanar curve-curve constraints.

MBDYco13

Explain the difference between a kinematic multi-body analysis and a dynamic multi-body analysis.

MBDYco14

Describe a practical case where it would be beneficial to carry out a preliminary static analysis prior to a multi-body dynamic analysis.

MBDYco15

Describe the uses of an eigenvalue analysis of a multi-body system.

MBDYco16

Outline briefly the use of FEA substructures to model flexible bodies in a multi-body analysis, and the assumptions and limitations.

MBDYco17

Describe the Component Mode Synthesis method for modelling flexible bodies.

MBDYap1

Use a Multi-Body Analysis system to perform kinematic analyses of models consisting of rigid bodies, joints, and motion drivers.

MBDYap2

Use a Multi-Body Analysis system to perform dynamic analyses of models consisting of rigid bodies, gravitational loads, and applied forces, applying appropriate initial conditions where necessary.

MBDYap3

Use a Multi-Body Analysis system to perform dynamic analyses of models including advanced features such as contact, flexible bodies, curve and surface constraints, user-defined equations and constraints.

MBDYap4

Use interface tools to effectively import model data from CAD and other CAE packages.

MBDYap6

Select appropriate and efficient solution algorithms and options from those available.

MBDYap7

Utilise post-processing facilities and graphics to convey results effectively.

MBDYap9

Use a Multi-Body Analysis system to perform dynamic analyses of models including motors, springs, and dampers.

MBDYsy1

Formulate simple benchmark analyses in support of multi-body studies.

MBDYsy2

Plan the efficient use of CAD and other existing design sources and procedures in the generation of multi-body analysis models.

MBDYev4

Identify benefits arising from the use of Multi-Body Dynamic Analysis.