Virtual prototy** in engineering design rely on modern numerical models of contacting
structures with accurate resolution of interface mechanics, which strongly affect the system …

Abstract Lacayo et al.(Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 118: 133–157, 2019)
recently proposed a fast model updating approach for finite element models that include …

Contact in structures with mechanical interfaces has the ability to significantly influence the
system dynamics, such that the energy dissipation and resonant frequencies vary as a …

In structural dynamics, finite element models for structures with bolted interfaces typically
use multi-point constraints (MPC) and/or spring element (s) to join contact interfaces. Some …

A typical aeroengine is made of many assemblies such as multiple stages of turbine and
compressor blades, combustor section, fan section to name a few. These assemblies have …

The simulation of the coupling between components modeled by finite elements (FEs) plays
an important role for the prediction of the forced response of the assembly in terms of …

Structural dynamic finite element models typically use multipoint constraints (MPC) to
condense the degrees of freedom (DOF) near bolted joints down to a single node, which can …

Interface Reduction on Hurty/Craig-Bampton Substructures with Mechanical Joints Page 1
Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National …

Contact in structures with mechanical interfaces has the ability to significantly influence the
system dynamics, such that the energy dissipation and resonant frequencies vary as a …