... coordinates are statically condensed in order to validate the model. Using eigenvalue sensitivity analysis in terms of the condensed coordinates, the stiffness parameters of the joint virtual springs are adjusted in the experimental configurations until the acceleration frequency response functions (FRFs...

... of the bearings, contact forces on bearing balls, natural frequencies, time history response, and frequency response functions of the spindle assembly can be evaluated. In the paper we provide details of the mathematical model supported by experimental results obtained from an instrumented test spindle...

... of the vehicle is calculated from the frequency response finite element analysis, while the sound pressure level within the acoustic cavity is calculated from the boundary element analysis. A reverse solution process is employed for the design sensitivity calculation using the adjoint variable method...

... bounds for load limits and frequency response for such systems have been determined. Contributed by the Mechanisms Committee for publication in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN . Manuscript received Nov. 1999. Associate Editor: G. S. Chirikjian. 01 Nov 1999 manipulator dynamics...