A tensor method for the derivation of the equations of rigid body dynamics

A tensor method for the derivation of the equations of rigid body dynamics,based onthe concepts of continuum mechanics,is presented.The formula of time derivative of theinertia tensor with zero corotational rate is used to prove the equivalences of five methods,namely,Lagrange’s equations,Nielsen’s equations,Gibbs-Appell’s equations,Kane’sequations and the generalized momentum type of Kane’s equations.Some differentialidentities on angular velocity and angular acceleration are given.     

GIBBS-APPELL’S EQUATIONS OF VARIABLE MASS NONLINEAR NONHOLONOMIC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

In this paper,the Gibbs-Appell’s equations of motion are extended to the most generalvariable mass nonholonomic mechanical systems.Then the Gibbs-Appell’s equations ofmotion in terms of generalized coordinates or quasi-coordinates and an integral variationalprinciple of variable mass nonlinear nonholonomic mechanical systems are obtained.Finally,an example is given.     

ROUTH’S EQUATIONS FOR GENERAL NONHOLONOMIC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS OF VARIABLE MASS

In this paper,Routh’s equations for the mechanical systems of the variable masswith nonlinear nonholonomic constraints of arbitrary orders in a noninertial referencesystem have been deduced not from any variational principles,but from the dynamicalequations of Newtonian mechanics.And then again the other forms of equations fornonholonomic systems of variable mass are obtained from Routh’s equations.     

Nielsen's and Euler's operators of higher order in analytical mechanics

In this paper, the definitions of Nielsen’s and Euler’s operators of higher order are presented. These operators are concerned in analysis for systems with holonomic constraints and non-holonomic constraints of higher order. Some theorems that indicating relation between the two operators are established. Moreover, using the theorems, the new equations of mechanical systems with constraints of higher order are derived. Finally, an example is given.     

Extension of Whittaker equations to non-holonomic mechanical systems

In 1904, using the energy integral Whittaker studied the reduction of a dynamical problem to a problem with fewer degrees of freedom for the holonomic conservative systems and obtained the Whittaker equation^[1].In this article, Whittaker equations are extended to non-holonomic systems and the generalized Whittaker equations are obtained. And then these equations are transformed into Kiel-sen’s form.Finally an example is given.     

STABILITY FOR THE EQUILIBRIUM STATE OF CHAPLYGIN’S SYSTEMS

The stability for the equitibrium states of Chaplygin’s systems is considered. Theequations of motion of Chaplygin’s systems and the existence conditions of their equilibrium states are given. Some criteria of stability for the equilibrium.states of Chaplygin’s systems are obtained. Two examples are finally given.     

A direct probabilistic approach to solve state equations for nonlinear systems under random excitation

In this paper, a direct probabilistic approach (DPA) is presented to formulate and solve moment equations for nonlinear systems excited by environmental loads that can be either a stationary or nonstationary random process. The proposed method has the advantage of obtaining the response’s moments directly from the initial conditions and statistical characteristics of the corresponding external exci-tations. First, the response’s moment equations are directly derived based on a DPA, which is completely independent of the It?/filtering approach since no specific assumptions regarding the correlation structure of excitation are made. By solving them under Gaussian closure, the response’s moments can be obtained. Subsequently, a multiscale algo-rithm for the numerical solution of moment equations is exploited to improve computational efficiency and avoid much wall-clock time. Finally, a comparison of the results with Monte Carlo (MC) simulation gives good agreement. Furthermore, the advantage of the multiscale algorithm in terms of efficiency is also demonstrated by an engineering example.     

Dynamics of a spacecraft with large flexible appendage constrained by multi-strut passive damper

This paper is concerned with the dynamics of a spacecraft with multi-strut passive damper for large flexible appendage.The damper platform is connected to the spacecraft by a spheric hinge,multiple damping struts and a rigid strut.The damping struts provide damping forces while the rigid strut produces a motion constraint of the multibody system.The exact nonlinear dynamical equations in reducedorder form are firstly derived by using Kane’s equation in matrix form.Based on the assumptions of small velocity and small displacement,the nonlinear equations are reduced to a set of linear second-order differential equations in terms of independent generalized displacements with constant stiffness matrix and damping matrix related to the damping strut parameters.Numerical simulation results demonstrate the damping effectiveness of the damper for both the motion of the spacecraft and the vibration of the flexible appendage,and verify the accuracy of the linear equations against the exact nonlinear ones.     

Lie symmetries and conserved quantities of nonconservative nonholonomic systems in phase space

The invariance and conserved quantities of the nonconservative nonholonomic systems are studied by introducing the infinitesimal transformations in phase space.The Lie’s symmetrical determining equations are establish ed.The Lie’s symmetrical structure equation is obtained.An example to illustrate the application of the result is given.     

Another form of equations of motion for constrained multibody systems

This paper presents a new and simplified set of explicit equations of motion for constrained mechanical systems. The equations are applicable with both holonomic and nonholonomic systems and the constraints may, or may not, be ideal. It is shown that this set of equations is equivalent to governing equations developed earlier by others. The connection of these equations with Kane's equations is discussed. It is shown that the developed equations are directly applicable with controlled systems where the controlling forces and moments may be subject to constraints. Finally, a procedure is presented for determining which control force systems are equivalent. Examples are presented to demonstrate the advantages, features, and range of application of the equations.     

A field method for solving the equations of motion of nonholonomic systems

In this paper, the field method^[1] for solving the equations of motion of holonomic nonconservative systems is extended to nonholonomic systems with constant mass and with variable mass. Two examples are given to illustrate its application. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.     

INTEGRATION METHOD FOR THE DYNAMICS EQUATION OF RELATIVE MOTION OF VARIABLE MASS NONLINEAR NONHOLONOMIC SYSTEM

1.IntroductionMoreandmoreattentionhasbeenpaidtothestudyofdynamicsofcomplicatedsystemwiththedevelopmentofmodernscienceandtechnology.Thestudyoftherelativemotionofvariablemasssystembyusingthetheoryandmethodofanalyticalmechanicsnotonlycanunifytheexpressionformbutalsocandisplayitssuperioritytothecomplicatedsystem.In1961,thedynamicsofrelativemotionofholonomicsystemwasderivedbyLur'ell].Inrecehtyears,LiulZIandLuol3'4]havegiventhedynamicsequationsofrelativemotionofvariablemassnonholonomicsystem.Howe…     

The principles of least action of variable mass nonholonomic nonconservative system in noninertial reference frames

This paper presents the generalized principles of least action of variable massnonholonomic nonconservative system in noninertial reference frame, proves theequivalence between Holder form and Suslov form, and then obtains differential equationsof motion of variable mass nonholonomic nonconservative system in noninertial referenceframe.     

Szebehely's problem for nonholonomic systems with a given first integral

I.IntroductionTheinverseproblemofdynamicsisoneoftheimportantsubjectsinmechanics.In1977,Szebehelysetforthaninverseproblemforthedeterminationofthet'orcefunctiontoamaterialpointintheplanefromparametricfamilyoftrajectories,andobtainedalinearfirstorderpartialdifferentialequationfortheforcefunction.Later,Erdil'l,MellsandPirast=l,MellsandBorgherol'l,BoilsandMertnsl4]extendedSzebehely'sproblemtoboththreeandndimensionalholonomicsystem.Recently,theauthorandProfessorMetFengxiangl'1studiedtheSzebehe…     

THE LIE SYMMETRIES AND CONSERVED QUANTITIES OF VARIABLE-MASS NONHOLONOMIC SYSTEM OF NON-CHETAEV''''S TYPE IN PHASE SPACE

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Numerical simulation of nonholonomic rigid-body systems

The paper proposes computer algebra system (CAS) algorithms for computer-assisted derivation of the equations of motion for systems of rigid bodies with holonomic and nonholonomic constraints that are linear with respect to the generalized velocities. The main advantages of using the D’Alembert-Lagrange principle for the CSA-based derivation of the equations of motion for nonholonomic systems of rigid bodies are demonstrated. Among them are universality, algorithmizability, computational efficiency, and simplicity of deriving equations for holonomic and nonholonomic systems in terms of generalized coordinates or pseudo-velocities __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 9, pp. 106–115, September 2006.     

Gibbs-Appell' s equations of variable mass controllable mechanical systems in terms of quasi-velocities and quasi-accelerations

In this paper, the Gibbs-Appell' s equations of the nonholonomic controllable mechanical systems with variable mass in terms of quasi-velocities and quasi-accelerations are obtained, and the application of the new equation is illustrated by an example.The project was Supported by the Heilongjiang Natural Science Foundation