Abstract: An iterative numerical solution is given for the case of a thin elastic rod whose inputs are simultaneously the positions of the two ends and an applied moment at one end. The development ...

Abstract: The natural lateral dynamic behavior of a skateboard is described in the absence of rider control. The effects of vehicle and rider parameters are investigated and stability criteria are derived ...

Abstract: A bond graph model of wave convection of rolling bodies is developed. The governing non-linear state space equations are derived directly from the bond graph and solved numerically for various ...

Abstract: A model is developed for simulating and predicting the dynamics of intake-manifolds for automotive internal combustion engines. A thermodynamic control volume approach and bond graphs are used ...

Abstract: The optimal suspension structure for a simple one-degree-of-freedom vehicle model is derived using Linear-Quadratic regulator theory. In addition to rms rattlespace and acceleration, rms jerk is ...

Abstract: Optimal release conditions for the javelin are studied using computer simulation. Included are two important and realistic assumptions: (1) initial velocity attainable by the thrower is dependent ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the question: In order to clear a given height, defined as that which is passed over by all points in the moving body, what is the minimum initial kinetic energy required ...