Abstract:Flexible multibody systems often include slender bodies that can be modeled as beams. In contrast with their three-dimensional counterparts, beam formulations are much more efficient and produce models that are more intuitive from engineering and design standpoints. This paper presents a modular approach for the analysis and design of complex beam cross-sections made of heterogeneous and isotropic materials. This approach builds on previous research by the authors, namely research that dealt with cross-section… Show more
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