Flexible Body Models in Simscape Multibody

Lumped parameter and state-space methods for static, modal, and dynamic analysis
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Please note -- in MATLAB R2018b and higher there are blocks that ship with Simscape Multibody for flexible body modeling. Please refer to:
This file contains flexible beam models implemented in Simscape Multibody that use lumped parameter and finite element data approaches. It includes methods to compute static deflection, natural frequencies, plot mode shapes, and obtain the state-space representation from lumped parameter model.
Please read the README.md file to get started.
See this example to learn about flexible body models in Simscape Multibody libraries:
  • https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/88992-simscape-multibody-reduced-order-flexible-cylinder
Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.
Use the links below to get files compatible with earlier releases of MATLAB.
Learn about modeling flexible bodies in Simscape Multibody
Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22
Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:
https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/

Cite As

Steve Miller (2024). Flexible Body Models in Simscape Multibody (https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/23.2.3.11), GitHub. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2023b
Compatible with R2016a to R2023b
Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS Linux
Acknowledgements

Inspired: Stacker Crane Multibody Model

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Version Published Release Notes
23.2.3.11

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/23.2.3.11

23.1.3.11

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22.2.3.11

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22.1.3.11

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21.2.3.10

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/21.2.3.10

21.1.3.9

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/21.1.3.9

20.2.3.8

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/20.2.3.8

20.1.3.7

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/20.1.3.7

19.2.3.6

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/19.2.3.6

19.1.3.5

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/19.1.3.5

18.2.3.4

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/18.2.3.4

18.1.3.3

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/18.1.3.3

17.2.3.2

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/17.2.3.2

17.1.2.0

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/17.1.2.0

16.2.1.4

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/16.2.1.4

16.1.1.3

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Multibody-Flex-Beam/releases/tag/16.1.1.3

3.5.0.2

Connected to GitHub repository

3.5.0.1

Added links to download files compatible with earlier MATLAB releases.

3.5.0.0

Added R2019a version. Note that Simscape Multibody has a new General Flexible Beam block in R2018b. Contact me for versions compatible with earlier releases.

3.4.0.0

Added R2018b version. Note that Simscape Multibody has a new General Flexible Beam block in R2018b.

3.3.0.0

Added link to white paper "Modeling Flexible Bodies with Simscape Multibody"
Added R2018a version. Contact me for earlier releases.

3.2.0.0

Adjusted parameterization for structural damping. Changes made to R2017b, R2017a, and R2016b versions. Contact me for releases R2016b and earlier.
Adjusted script sm_flex_body_lib_lpar_construct_beam.m for more compact layout of flexible elements on the block diagram.

3.1.0.0

Complete overhaul of libraries and examples, using new method for finite element approach. Includes R2017a and R2017b versions.

2.0.0.0

Added R2017a version and text for citing submission in other works. Latest version allows beams of circular and arbitrary cross section, and includes more documentation. Made startup script compatible with Mac.

1.3.0.1

Updated license

1.3.0.0

Added version for R2016a.

1.2.0.0

I have added Control System Toolbox in the list of required products.

1.1.0.0

Have uploaded Flexible_Beam_State_Space_Approach_PDF.pdf

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To view or report issues in this GitHub add-on, visit the GitHub Repository.