Comparison of Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference
EditorsGábor Stépán, Gábor Csernák
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

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