In this paper, a review of past and recent developments in the dynamics of flexible multibody
systems is presented. The objective is to review some of the basic approaches used in the …

The status and some recent developments in computational modeling of flexible multibody
systems are summarized. Discussion focuses on a number of aspects of flexible multibody …

This fully revised fifth edition provides comprehensive coverage of flexible multibody system
dynamics. Including an entirely new chapter on the integration of geometry, durability …

Various aspects of structural optimization techniques under transient loads are extensively
reviewed. The main themes of the paper are treatment of time-dependent constraints …

This paper presents the development of structural dynamic equations of motion for a 3-PRR
parallel manipulator with three flexible intermediate links, based on the assumed mode …

An effective method is presented for modeling the full three-dimensional dynamics of high
performance spatial machine systems, including the vibrations of their links, supporting …

A dynamic modeling method is presented for spatial elastic manipulators that can account
for a number of their realistic properties, including bearing clearances, actuator dynamics …

This paper presents a nonlinear dynamic analysis of a 3-PRS series-parallel mechanism
with consideration of joint effects which includes flexibility, clearance and friction. The …

A lumped parameter method is presented in this paper. The method can be used in the
nonlinear dynamic analysis of a flexible multibody system. The geometrical nonlinearity of a …

To perform the mechanical design of a machine through computer‐aided techniques, at
least three main different products should be used: a CAD software, to model the parts of the …