This is a review of well established and recently introduced contact-force models that are
used in the dynamical analysis of multibody systems. In particular, two contact groups have …

Friction exists in most mechanical systems, and it can have a major influence on their
dynamic performance and operating conditions. As a consequence of frictional contact …

This study focusses on the vibration transmission and energy flow characteristics of low
dimensional models of dynamical systems with Coulomb friction. The Karnopp friction model …

This paper numerically analyzes action of journal at clearance joint and interaction of journal
between multiple clearance joints to reveal the dynamic behavior of planar rigid-flexible …

Proper modelling of contact/impact phenomenon is critical to ensure reliable description of
the overall dynamic behaviors of mechanical systems. The past few decades witnessed …

In recent years, various physics-based contact force models have been proposed for
describing contact/impact phenomena in different engineering domains. However …

The restitution coefficient serves as a critical parameter to evaluate the energy loss during
the contact/impact process. Its in–depth researches are beneficial to accurately describing …

This study considers a solar array system as an example to explore the dynamic responses
and wear characteristics of a multi-body system considering clearance joints with solid …

接触碰撞行为作为大自然与多体系统中的常见现象, 其接触力模型对于多体系统的碰撞行为机理
研究与性能预测至关重要. 静态弹塑性接触模型与考虑能量耗散的连续接触力模型是研究接触 …

Flexible multibody system dynamics (MSD) is one of the hot spots and difficulties in modern
mechanics. It provides a powerful theoretical tool and technical support for dynamic …