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SLPM-M: Physical Modeling of Mechanical Systems with SimMechanics

This one-day course discusses how to model rigid-body mechanical systems in the Simulink^® environment using SimMechanics^™. Topics include:

Modeling simple multibody systems
Combining Simulink blocks and SimMechanics blocks
Creating reusable models of mechanical systems
Modeling constraints (gears, wheels, etc.)

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Day 1 of 1
Introduction to SimMechanics Software	Objective: Become familiar with the SimMechanics environment by modeling a simple rigid body system. Understanding physical modeling with SimMechanics Building a SimMechanics model Viewing SimMechanics simulations Analyzing the four-cylinder engine model
Introduction to Multibody Simulation	Objective: Discuss the components that make up a mechanical model and how to define them in the SimMechanics environment. Terminology Bodies Coordinate systems Orientation Joints Visualization
Connecting to the Simulink Environment	Objective: Illustrate the ways that SimMechanics blocks can interact with Simulink blocks. Four-stroke cycle engine model Measuring angular orientation of crankshaft Calculating piston force in Simulink Applying piston force using actuation Measuring reaction forces
Readability and Reusability	Objective: Create reusable, more robust, and more easily maintained SimMechanics models. Parameterizing with MATLAB variables Defining position relative to another body Creating modular components
Modeling Constraints	Objective: Model complex rigid body connections using SimMechanics constraints. Creating closed loop systems Counting degrees of freedom Modeling velocity constraints Modeling gear constraints Modeling point-curve constraints

Prerequisites

MATLAB Fundamentals and Simulink for System and Algorithm Modeling

Course Length - 1 day

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