Complex Eigenvalue Analysis of Multibody Problems via Sparsity-Preserving Krylov–Schur Iterations

In this work, we discuss the numerical challenges involved in the computation of the complex eigenvalues of damped multi-flexible-body problems. Aiming at the highest generality, the candidate method must be able to deal with arbitrary rigid body modes (free–free mechanisms), arbitrary algebraic con...

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Main Authors: Dario Mangoni, Alessandro Tasora, Chao Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Machines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/11/2/218
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Summary:In this work, we discuss the numerical challenges involved in the computation of the complex eigenvalues of damped multi-flexible-body problems. Aiming at the highest generality, the candidate method must be able to deal with arbitrary rigid body modes (free–free mechanisms), arbitrary algebraic constraints, and must be able to exploit the sparsity pattern of Jacobians of large systems. We propose a custom implementation of the Krylov–Schur method, proving its robustness and its accuracy in a variety of different complex test cases.
ISSN:2075-1702