Transfer matrix method for linear multibody system (Q2481613)

The authors present a new method for obtaining the dynamic characteristics of linear multibody systems. The method is a generalization of the traditional transfer matrix method. It is claimed that the method is computationally efficient and applicable to linear flexible and linear hybrid multibody systems. The authors present a detailed algorithm together with a flowchart for their method. They also provide a helpful illustrative example. The paper should be of interest and use to design engineers concerned with the characteristics of large flexible dynamical systems.