Dynamic analysis of flexible mechanisms with clearances

Yu Michael Wang, Zaiping Wang

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Abstract

A finite element method in time is presented for the periodic solution of vibrating elastic mechanisms with clearances. The solution of motion is made possible by utilizing time finite ele- ments which discretize the forcing time period into a number of time intervals. During each interval, the solution form is derived from a Hamilton's law of varying action. The periodic response is described in terms of a set of temporal nodes of all spatial degrees of freedom of the system, yielding a block-diagonal non- linear algebraic system to be solved iteratively. The suggested method is applied to an example problem of cam-driven valve train, demonstrating the effectiveness of the method in dealing with multiple clearance nonlinearities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication24th Biennial Mechanisms Conference
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791897577
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 1996 Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference, DETC-CIE 1996 - Irvine, United States
Duration: 18 Aug 199622 Aug 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume2A-1996

Conference

ConferenceASME 1996 Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers in Engineering Conference, DETC-CIE 1996
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityIrvine
Period18/08/9622/08/96

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© 1996 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). All rights reserved.

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