Abstract: This paper presents a numerical solution method for dynamic analysis of constrained mechanical systems. This method reduces a coupled set of differential and algebraic equations to state space ...

Abstract: This paper presents a new formulation for the equations of motion of interconnected rigid bodies. This formulation initially uses Cartesian coordinates to define the position of the system, the ...

Abstract: A method is presented for nonlinear, transient dynamic analysis of vehicle systems that are composed of interconnected rigid and flexible bodies. The finite element method is used to characterize ...

Abstract: Wear tests in dry rolling contact were carried out at room temperature on five ceramic materials, such as silicon nitride, silicon carbide, cermet, titania, and alumina. The results showed that ...