Abstract
In this paper, we derive and compare three integrators for nonsmooth finite dimensional mechanical systems by discretizing the principle of virtual action with finite elements in time. As shape functions, linear Lagrangian polynomials are used. The different integrators are derived by applying different quadrature rules for the discretization of the strong or the weak variational form of the
virtual action. After the discretization, the constitutive laws for the contact forces are introduced, resulting in Moreau’s time-stepping scheme and two other schemes. Several examples are used to compare these integrators in terms of longterm performance.
virtual action. After the discretization, the constitutive laws for the contact forces are introduced, resulting in Moreau’s time-stepping scheme and two other schemes. Several examples are used to compare these integrators in terms of longterm performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference |
| Editors | Gábor Stépán, Gábor Csernák |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |