Mechanical Systems
Documentation Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
- Starting MechanicalSystems
- Basic 2D Model
- Basic 3D Model
2. Kinematic Modeling
- Body Objects
- Points, Vectors and Axes
- Constraint Objects
- Building the Model
- Running the Model
- Variable Management
3. Output Functions
- 2D Output Functions
- 3D Output Functions
- Plots and Graphs
- 2D Mechanism Images
- 3D Mechanism Images
4. Velocity and Acceleration
- Velocity and Acceleration Solutions
- Velocity and Acceleration Output
5. Multistage Mechanisms
- Stage Switching Constraints
- Time Switching Constraints
6. Cams and Gears
- Cam Constraints
- Gear Constraints
7. Loads and Reactions
- Load Objects
- Static Solutions
- Resultant Forces
- Multistage Loads
8. Inverse Dynamics
- Inertia Properties
- Kinematic and Dynamic Solutions
- Friction and Damping
9. Parametric Design
- Coupled Models
- Multiple Configuration Couples
- Velocity and Acceleration Couples
- Load-Dependent Couples
- Sensitivity
10. Underconstrained Systems
- Equilibrium Configuration
- Equilibrium Velocity
- Free Acceleration
- Dynamic Motion Synthesis
- Nonholonomic Systems
11. Generalized Coordinates
- Generalized Coordinate Constraints
- Loads and Reactions
- Dynamic Modeling
12. Performance Improvement
- Updating Solutions
- Simplifying Expressions
- Compiling Expressions
- Coordinate Systems
- Locking Variables
13. Debugging Models
- Model Building Errors
- Failure to Converge
- Mathematical Anomalies
- Equations of Motion
Appendix: Reference Guide
- Modified Mathematica Built-in Symbols
- Listing of Mech Objects and Functions