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A simple rigid body algorithm for structural dynamics programs
Author(s) -
Benson D. J.,
Hallquist J. O.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620220313
Subject(s) - simple (philosophy) , rigid body , computer science , algorithm , mathematical optimization , engineering , mathematics , classical mechanics , physics , philosophy , epistemology
The analysis of low velocity impacts is necessary for designing everything from safe automobiles to safe shipping casks for nuclear material. Although great strides have been made in reducing the cost of impact analysis, the cost must be reduced even more before impact analysis becomes a routine design tool. One approach replaces the mesh outside of the impact zone with a rigid body.