Simulation and Numerics of Multibody Systems

The lecture gives a practice-oriented introduction to the methods of multi-body dynamics - tailored to mechatronics applications. This allows the use of the MBS modelling methods taught in the lecture in all three design phases (model phase, test bench phase and prototype phase). In particular, the use of MBS models in hardware-in-the-loop applications requires the use of suitable MBS formalisms, leading the participants towards a mechatronic view of MBS dynamics

In the exercises, the MBS modelling methods introduced in the lectures are discussed in more detail. At the end of the course, the participants are able to build MBS models in an MBS/mechatronics tool, to carry out the analyses necessary for mechatronics design and to extend the models. For this purpose, MBS tools as well as example models are available for each student, which can also be used beyond the lecture in the course of studies.    

• Engineering Mechanics IV
• Multibody Systems