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Author:   Homer Rahnejat (Loughborough University) ,  Steve Rothberg (Loughborough University)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 24.30cm
Weight:   1.247kg
ISBN:  

9781860584633

ISBN 10:   1860584632
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   08 July 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Preface xi; Foreword by Homer Rahnejat - A tribute to Jean D'Alembert and Albert Einstein Geometrical interpretation of Motion: an ironic legacy of apparently irreconcilable atomistic and continuum philosophies xiii; Multi-body Methodology Multi-body dynamics - fundamentals and applications W Schiehlen 3; Computer methods for the analysis of large deformations in multi-body system dynamics A A Shabana 15; An index zero formulation of the general dynamic differential equations using the transmission functions N V Orlandea 31; Marionette posture analysis by particle swarm optimization algorithm M Okuma and G M Germain 51; Visualization of dynamic multi-body simulation data A Siemers and D Fritzson 57; Fatigue analysis on a virtual test rig based on multi-body simulation S Dietz and A Eichberger 73; Representation and visualization of surface related multi-body simulation data A Siemers and D Fritzson 83; Sub-surface visualization and parallel simulation A Siemers and D Fritzson 91; Influence of modelling and numerical parameters on the performance of a flexible MBS formulation J Cuadrado and R Gutierrez 99; The multi-particle system (MPS) model as a tool for simulation of mechanisms with rigid and elastic bodies D Talaba and Cs Antonya 111; Structural Dynamics; Stability and Chaotic Response of Elastic plate with large deflection L Dai, Q Han, and A Liu 123; Dynamic simulation of civil engineering structures in virtual reality environment Cs Antonya and D Talaba 137; Wind force time-history generation by discrete Fourier transform (DFT) P J Murtagh, B Basu, and B M Broderick 147; FRFs for wind turbine lattice towers subjected to rotor mass inbalance P J Murtagh, B Basu, and B M Broderick 155; Periodic motions in a periodically forced, piecewise linear system A C J Luo 163; Dynamic models for components considered in the design of a solar concentrator H R Hamidzadeh and L C Moxey 175; A simple beam element for large rotation problems K Kerkkanen, J Sopanen, and A Mikkola 191; Engine Dynamics; Advanced CAE simulation and prediction of drivetrain attributes H Foellinger 207; Virtual testing supports reliability engineering of engine prototypes G Rainer 221; Periodic response and stability of reciprocating engines I Goudas, P Metallidis, I Stavrakis, and S Natsiavas 231; Coupled torsional and transverse vibration of engines A L Guzzomi, S J Drew, and B J Stone 243; Quality and validation of cranktrain vibration predictions - effect of hydrodynamic journal bearing models G Offner, H H Priebsch, M T Ma, U Karlsson, A Wikstrom, and B Loibnegger 255; Multi-body analysis and measurement of valve train motions M Teodorescu, H Rahnejat, and S J Rothberg 273; Drivetrain Dynamics; The torsional vibration of gear boxes with backlash M L Coltrona and B J Stone 287; Coupled torsional and transverse vibration of gearboxes M Sargeant and B J Stone 299; Development of a simulation tool for the prediction of dynamic transmission error, the source of transmission whine D Parkin-Moore, G Davis, D Bell, C H Lu, P Brooks, and A Leavitt 311; Low-noise automotive transmissions - investigations of rattling and clattering S N Dogan, J Ryborz, and B Bertsche 323; NVH-behaviour of side shaft-systems J W Biermann 339; Friction models of automotive transmissions equipped with tripod joints J-P Mariot, J-Y K'nevez, and B Barbedette 351; Using Taguchi methods to aid understanding of a multi-body clutch pedal noise and vibration phenomenon P Kelly and J W Biermann 361; Combined multi-body dynamics, structural modal analysis, and boundary element method to predict multi-physics interactions of driveline clonk S Theodossiades, M Gnanakumarr, H Rahnejat, and M Menday 373; Vehicle Dynamics, Ride and Handling Dynamic analysis of semi-active suspension systems using a co-simulation approach R Ramli, M Pownall, M Levesley, and D A Crolla 391; Smart driver: a research project for closed loop vehicle simulation in MSC.ADAMS R Frezza, A Saccon, D Minen, and C Ortmann 401; Non-linear response of an all-terrain vehicle on a rough terrain L Dai, J Wu, and M Dong 415; Multi-objective optimization of quarter car models with passive and semi-active suspensions G Verros, M Kazantzis, S Natsiavas, and C Papadimitriou 429; Torque steer influences on McPherson front axles J Dornhege 439; Computer-based development of control strategies for ground vehicles M A Naya and J Cuadrado 447; Machines and Mechanisms; Modelling of a smart spindle unit P Hynek, M Jackson, R Parkin, and N Brown 461; A dynamic modelling and simulation of cutting process in turning W S E Moughith, A A Abdul-Ameer, and A Khanipour 475; Modelling and simulation of a precision pneumatic actuation system R C Richardson, M Brown, B Bhakta, and M Levesley 485; Transient dynamic behaviour of deep-groove ball bearings W W Sum, E J Williams, S McWilliam, and D R Ashmore 497; Determination of the effect of contact kinematics of squeeze caving phenomenon through general covariance M Kushwaha and H Rahnejat 507; Authors' Index 520

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Homer Rahnejat is Professor of Dynamics at the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, UK. Steve Rothberg is the editor of Multi-body Dynamics: Monitoring and Simulation Techniques III, published by Wiley.

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