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.

• Use of FMD in the mechatronic design process
• Design tools
• Control design
• Physical modelling of FMD
• FMD formalisms
• Numerics and integration methods
• Real-time capable FMD simulation

• Engineering Mechanics IV
• Multibody Systems

Literature

• A Budo: Theoretische Mechanik. VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften. Berlin, 1956
• T R Kane, D A Levinson: Dynamics, Theory and Applicstions. McGraw Hill, 1985
• W Schiehlen: Multibody System Dynamics. Springer, 1997

This list represents a selection. Further recommendations will be given in the lecture.

Software

The CAMeL-View programme package is available directly on the iXtronics website after registration. Further details will be given in the lecture.

Lecture and exercise dates for the current semester can be found here.

Examination dates and information on the examinations can be found here once the examination schedule has been announced. Please be sure to check for current changes by the Academic Examination Office.