Abstract: This work presents the integration of a detailed biomechanical model of the arm of a helicopter pilot and an equivalently detailed aeroservoelastic model of a helicopter, resulting in what has been called a â€کbioaeroser ...

Abstract: This work presents how the analytical sensitivity of Lyapunov characteristic exponents (LCEs) can be used in the design of nonlinear dampers, which are frequently utilized to stabilize the response of mechanical systems. ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the problem of control constraint realization applied to the design of maneuvers of complex underactuated systems modeled as multibody problems. Applications of interest in the area of aerospace ...

Abstract: This paper presents a formulation for the efficient solution of generalpurpose multibody/multiphysics problems. The core equations and details on structural dynamics and finite rotations handling are presented. The solution ...

Abstract: The slipper is the critical component of a supersonic rocket sled that is in contact with the track. Due to clearance and contact effects, the supersonic slipper–track system displays pronounced nonlinearities. A comprehensive ...

Abstract: This article presents a control strategy for the stiffness regulation of parallel manipulators based on the implementation of a simple proportional controller. Starting from the assignment of the stiffness or compliance ...

Abstract: Formulating the dynamics equations of a mechanical system following a multibody dynamics approach often leads to a set of highly nonlinear differential-algebraic equations (DAEs). While this form of the equations of motion ...

Abstract: The use of Lyapunov characteristic exponents to assess the stability of nonlinear, time-dependent mechanical systems is discussed. Specific attention is dedicated to methods capable of estimating the largest exponent without ...