Accession Number:

AD0773186

Title:

Description of a Program for the Analysis and Optimal Design of Mechanical Systems,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MICHIGAN UNIV ANN ARBOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Orlandea,N.
• Calahan,D. A.

Report Date:

1973-11-15

Pagination or Media Count:

87.0

Abstract:

The report contains descriptions of equation formulation and numerical solution methods used in a mechanical system design program. Use of the program is also described and illustrated. This program will perform both large- and small-displacement static and dynamic analysis of mechanical systems that can be modeled as an interconnection of three-dimensional linkages, springs, and dampers. It also has an optimization capability that permits automatic adjustment of mechanical system design parameters to achieve prescribed modal characteristics. Author

Descriptors:

• *Statics
• *Dynamics
• *Computer programs
• Partial differential equations
• Equations of motion
• Matrices(Mathematics)
• Compilers
• Numerical analysis

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE