MBS Analysis Of Kinetic Structures Using ADAMS

Poul Henning Kirkegaard, Søren R.K. Nielsen

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    Abstract

    The present paper considers multibody system (MBS) analysis of kinetic structures using the software package ADAMS. Deployable, foldable, expandable and reconfigurable kinetic structures can provide a change in the geometric morphology of the envelope by contributing to making it adaptable to e.g. changing external climate factors, in order to improve the indoor climate performance of the building. The derivation of equations of motion for such spatial mechanical systems is a challenging issue in scientific community. However, with new symbolic tools one can automatically derive equations in so-called multibody system (MBS) formalism. The present paper considers MBS modeling of kinetic architectural structures using the software packages ADAMS. As a result, it is found that symbolic MBS simulation tools facilitate a useful evaluation environment for MBS users during a design phase of responsive kinetic structures.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication Proceedings of International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) : IASS 50th Anniversary : Evolutions and Trends in Design, Analysis and Construction of Shell and Spatial Structures : Valencia, Spain, 28 September - 2 October 2009
    EditorsAlberto Domingo, Carlos Lazaro
    Number of pages10
    PublisherThe International Association for Shell and Spacial Structures
    Publication date2009
    Pages2318-2327
    ISBN (Electronic)9788483634615
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventInternational Association for Shell and Spatial StructuresSymposium - Valencia, Spain
    Duration: 28 Sept 20092 Oct 2009
    Conference number: 50
    http://www.iassvalencia2009.com/

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Association for Shell and Spatial StructuresSymposium
    Number50
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CityValencia
    Period28/09/200902/10/2009
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • Kinetic Architecture
    • Deployable Structures
    • Tensegrity
    • Redundancy
    • Robustness

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