Teaching Kinematics and Dynamics of Multibody Mechanical System Using the Object Oriented Language Modelica

Authors

  • Eurico Augusto Rodrigues Seabra University of Minho, Engineering School, Mechanical Engineering Department, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, PORTUGAL
  • José Mendes Machado University of Minho, Engineering School, Mechanical Engineering Department, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, PORTUGAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v5i6.1096

Keywords:

Modelling and simulation, Multibody systems, Object oriented language, Modelica language

Abstract


A new modeling language, called Modelica, for physical modeling is being developed in an international effort. The main objective is to make it easy to exchange models and model libraries for different domains, such as, mechanical, pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics, and others. The design approach builds on non-causal modeling with true ordinary differential and algebraic equations and the use of object-oriented constructs stemming from modern software development, (hierarchy, encapsulation) to facilitate reuse of models and model parts. This paper gives an overview of the use of the object oriented language Modelica with the mechanical Multibody Library to model and simulate three-dimensional mechanical systems.

Author Biographies

Eurico Augusto Rodrigues Seabra, University of Minho, Engineering School, Mechanical Engineering Department, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, PORTUGAL

Department of Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor

José Mendes Machado, University of Minho, Engineering School, Mechanical Engineering Department, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, PORTUGAL

Department of Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor

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Published

2009-10-26

How to Cite

Seabra, E. A. R., & Machado, J. M. (2009). Teaching Kinematics and Dynamics of Multibody Mechanical System Using the Object Oriented Language Modelica. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 5(6), pp. 33–38. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v5i6.1096

Issue

Vol. 5 (2009): Special Issue: IRF'09

Section

Special Focus Papers

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