This paper presents an overview of the finite-element (FE) absolute nodal coordinate
formulation (ANCF), provides justifications for its use, and discusses issues relevant to its …

Flexible robotic manipulators (FRMs) exhibit advantages over traditional rigid-body
manipulators, including lower energy consumption, faster response, enhanced safety …

In this paper, the direct differentiation of generalized-α time integration is derived, equations
are introduced and results are shown. Although generalized-α time integration has found …

The construction of ultra-large space structures necessitates advanced in-space assembly
technologies. Due to the requirement for lightweight designs, these structures usually …

In the present paper, semi-analytical design sensitivity analysis of a morphing forward wing
section modeled as a flexible multibody system is developed. The flexible multibody …

In this paper, the analytical derivatives of flexible multibody dynamics with the floating frame
of reference formulation are derived in a new way using the invariants and their sensitivities …

A fully coupled level set-based topology optimization of flexible components in multibody
systems is considered. Thereby, using the floating frame of reference approach, the flexible …

Integrated opto-mechanical analysis (IOA) for Photoelectric detection and tracking systems
(PDTS) is crucial both in the early design phase and during later operation and …

This paper introduces Baumgarte stabilization and generalized-α time integration to the
sensitivity analysis of flexible multibody dynamics. This is done to counteract numerical drift …

The development of modern mechatronic systems is often driven by the desire for more
efficiency and accuracy. These requirements not only result in more complex system …