HOTINT - A script language based framework for the simulation of multibody dynamics systems

Johannes Gerstmayr, Alexander Dorninger, Rafael Eder, Peter Gruber, Daniel Reischl, Martin Saxinger, Markus Schörgenhumer, Alexander Humer, Karin Nachbagauer, Astrid Pechstein, Yury Vetyukov

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Abstract

The multibody dynamics and finite element simulation code has been developed since 1997. In the past years, more than 10 researchers have contributed to certain parts of HOTINT, such as solver, graphical user interface, element library, joint library, finite element functionality and port blocks. Currently, a script language based version of HOTINT is freely available for download, intended for research, education and industrial applications. The main features of the current available version include objects like point mass, rigid bodies, complex point-based joints, classical mechanical joints, flexible (nonlinear) beams, port-blocks for mechatronics applications and many other features such as loads, sensors and graphical objects. HOTINT includes a 3D graphical visualization showing the results immediately during simulation, which helps to reduce modelling errors. In the present paper, we show the current state and the structure of the code. Examples should demonstrate the easiness of use of HOTINT.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control
PublisherThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME)
ISBN (Print)9780791855973
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013 - Portland, OR, United States
Duration: 4 Aug 20137 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume7 B

Conference

ConferenceASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland, OR
Period04.08.201307.08.2013

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