Constrained Multibody Systems: Graph-Theoretic Newton-Euler Formulation

George Baciu, Jack C K Chou, H. K. Kesavan

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Abstract

The high degree of complexity of the mathematical modeling and formulation of the dynamic equations of spatial rigid body systems, kinematically constrained by various type of interconnections, has been a hindrance to the development of truly general purpose simulators. With the aid of graph theory it is now possible to combine the topological information of a constrained rigid body system with the mathematical formulation of the equations of motion in a direct, systematic, and consistent procedural fashion that lends itself to a straightforward computer implementation. Such a graph-theoretical formulation for the dynamics analysis and simulation of three-dimensional constrained rigid body systems is presented.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1025-1048
Number of pages24
JournalIEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics
Volume20
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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