Abstract: Impact analyses suffer from several practical limitations which limit their application to predict the approximate magnitude of the various phenomena involved. The transient force deformation ...

Abstract: Proper modeling of joint clearance is of great importance in the analysis and design of multibody mechanical systems. The clearance may be due to wear or imperfection in manufacturing. When ...

Abstract: Clearances exist in different kinds of joints in multibody mechanical systems, which could drastically affect the dynamic behavior of the system. If the joint is dry with no lubricant, impact ...