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Journal Papers
Conference Papers
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Talking about MBDyn…

If your work uses MBDyn, please cite these papers as appropriate:

• For MBDyn in general:

  P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza “An Efficient Formulation for General-Purpose Multibody/Multiphysics Analysis” ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., 9(4):041001, October 2014, doi:10.1115/1.4025628.

• For the integration methods:

  H. Zhang, R. Zhang, A. Zanoni, P. Masarati “Performance of implicit A-stable time integration methods for multibody system dynamics” (open access) Multibody System Dynamics, 54(3):263-301, 2022, doi:10.1007/s11044-021-09806-9.

• For the finite volume beam model:

  O. A. Bauchau, P. Betsch, A. Cardona, J. Gerstmayr, B. Jonker, P. Masarati, V. Sonneville “Validation of Flexible Multibody Dynamics Beam Formulations using Benchmark Problems” Multibody System Dynamics, 37(1):29-48, 2016, doi:10.1007/s11044-016-9514-y.

  and

  G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza “A Multibody Implementation of Finite Volume C0 Beams” AIAA Journal, Vol. 38(1), January 2000, pp. 131-138, doi:10.2514/2.933.

Journal Papers:

• G. Cassoni, A. Zanoni, A. Tamer, P. Masarati, “Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Rotating Systems Using Lyapunov Characteristic Exponents Estimated From Multibody Dynamics”, ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., 2023, doi:10.1115/1.4056591
• Y. Wei, A. Incecik, T. Tezdogan, “A hydroelasticity analysis of a damaged ship based on a two-way coupled CFD-DMB method”,Ocean Engineering, 274:114075, 2023, doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.114075
• S. Conti, E. Tschopp, O. Mateus, A. Zanoni, P. Masarati, G. Sala, “Multibody analysis and soft tissue strength refute supersonic dinosaur tail”, Scientific Reports, 12:19245, 2022, doi:10.1038/s41598-022-21633-2
• A. Cocco, S. Mazzetti, P. Masarati, S. van ‘t Hoff, B. Timmerman, “Numerical Whirl-Flutter Analysis of a Tiltrotor Semi-span Wind Tunnel Model”, CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 13(4):923-938, 2022, doi:10.1007/s13272-022-00605-2
• R. Zhang, H. Zhang, A. Zanoni, A. Tasora, P. Masarati, “Explicit Smooth/Non-Smooth Co-Simulation Using Kinematic Constraints”, Multibody System Dynamics, 55(1-2):3-37, 2022, doi:10.1007/s11044-022-09829-w
• A. Zanoni, G. Gerosa, L. Di Lallo, P. Masarati, “Handling Qualities in Rotorcraft Conceptual Design”, Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, 101(1):95-108, 2022, doi:10.1007/s42496-022-00107-8
• H. Zhang, R. Zhang, A. Zanoni, P. Masarati, “Performance of implicit A-stable time integration methods for multibody system dynamics”, Multibody System Dynamics, 54(3):263-301, 2022, doi:10.1007/s11044-021-09806-9
• A. Tamer “Aeroelastic Response of Aircraft Wings to External Store Separation Using Flexible Multibody Dynamics” Machines, 9(3), 61, 2021, doi:10.3390/machines9030061
• A. Savino, A. Cocco, A. Zanotti, M. Tugnoli, P. Masarati, V. Muscarello, “Coupling mid-fidelity aerodynamics and multibody dynamics for the aeroelastic analysis of rotary-wing aircraft configurations”, Energies, 14(21), 6979, 2021, doi:10.3390/en14216979
• A. Zanoni, M. Zago, R. Paolini, G. Quaranta, E. Galli, P. Masarati, “On Task Dependence of Helicopter Pilot Biodynamic Feedthrough and Neuromuscular Admittance: An Experimental and Numerical Study”, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 51(5):421-431, 2021, doi:10.1109/THMS.2020.3044971
• R. Zhang, H. Zhang, A. Zanoni, Q. Wang, P. Masarati, “A tight coupling scheme for smooth/non-smooth multibody co-simulation of a particle damper”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 161:104181, 2021, doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.104181
• A. Zanoni, A. Cocco, P. Masarati, “Multibody Dynamics Analysis of the Human Upper-Body for Rotorcraft-Pilot Interaction”, Nonlinear Dynamics, 102(3):1517-1539, 2020, doi:10.1007/s11071-020-06005-7
• M. Daniele, A. Zanoni, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, “Pilot in the Loop Simulation of Helicopter-Ship Operations Using Virtual Reality”, Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, 99(1):53-62, 2020, doi:10.1007/s42496-020-00037-3
• P. Masarati, A. Zanoni, V. Muscarello, R. Paolini, G. Quaranta, “Helicopter Pilot Biomechanics by Multibody Analysis”, in Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices, pp. 439-447, 2020, doi:10.1007/978-3-030-34713-0_44
• M. Verotti, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, N. P. Belfiore, “Active Isotropic Compliance in Redundant Manipulators”, Multibody System Dynamics, 49(4):355-375, 2020, doi:10.1007/s11044-020-09724-2
• Z. Zhao, G. Li, Q. Xiao, H. Jiang, G.M. Tchivelekete, X. Shu, H. Liu “Quantification of the influence of drugs on zebrafish larvae swimming kinematics and energetics” PeerJ 8:e8374, 2020, doi:10.7717/peerj.8374
• P. Masarati “Robust Static Analysis Using General-Purpose Multibody Dynamics” Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 229(2):152-165, June 2015, doi:10.1177/1464419314554490.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, A. Bernardini, G. Guglieri “Voluntary Pilot Action Through Biodynamics for Helicopter Flight Dynamics Simulation” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 38(3):431-441, March 2015, doi:10.2514/1.G000837.
• C. Gundling, J. Sitaraman, B. Roget, P. Masarati “Application and validation of incrementally complex models for wind turbine aerodynamics, isolated wind turbine in steady inflow conditions” Wind Energy, 18(11):1893-1916, November 2015, doi:10.1002/we.1795.
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza “An Efficient Formulation for General-Purpose Multibody/Multiphysics Analysis” ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., 9(4):041001, October 2014, doi:10.1115/1.4025628.
• M. Fancello, M. Morandini, P. Masarati “Helicopter Rotor Sailing by Non-Smooth Dynamics Co-Simulation” The Archive of Mechanical Engineering, 61(2):253-268, August 2014, doi:10.2478/meceng-2014-0015.
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati, L. Bargigli, L. Vaccani “Controllo in anello aperto da analisi multicorpo di uso generale per un concetto originale di robot parallelo” Rivista Italiana della Saldatura, 4:1-16, Luglio-Agosto 2014.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta “Bioaeroservoelastic Analysis of Involuntary Rotorcraft-Pilot Interaction” ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., 9(3):031009, July 2014, doi:10.1115/1.4025354.
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini, A. Fumagalli “Control Constraint of Underactuated Aerospace Systems” ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., 9(2):021014, April 2014, doi:10.1115/1.4025629.
• P. Masarati, “Computed Torque Control of Redundant Manipulators Using General-Purpose Software in Real-Time” Multibody System Dynamics doi:10.1007/s11044-013-9377-4.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, A. Zanoni “Dependence of Helicopter Pilots’ Biodynamic Feedthrough on Upper Limbs’ Muscular Activation Patterns” Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics doi:10.1177/1464419313490680.
• M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta “Effects of Biodynamic Feedthrough in Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling: the Collective Bounce Case” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, doi:10.2514/1.61355.
• Chen Li, Tingnan Zhang, Daniel I. Goldman “A Terradynamics of Legged Locomotion on Granular Media” Science, 22 March 2013, Vol. 339 no. 6126 pp. 1408-1412 doi:10.1126/science.1229163.
• P. Masarati “Estimation of Lyapunov Exponents from Multibody Dynamics in Differential-Algebraic Form” Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 227(1):23-33, March 2013 doi:10.1177/1464419312455754.
• P. Masarati “A Formulation of Kinematic Constraints Imposed by Kinematic Pairs Using Relative Pose in Vector Form” Multibody System Dynamics, 29(2):119-137, February 2013 doi:10.1007/s11044-012-9320-0.
• M. Mattaboni, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza “Multibody Simulation of Integrated Tiltrotor Flight Mechanics, Aeroelasticity and Control” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35(5):1391-1405, September/October 2012 doi:10.2514/1.57309.
• M. Mattaboni, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza “Multibody Simulation of a Generalized Predictive Controller for Tiltrotor Active Aeroelastic Control” Proc. IMechE Part G: J. Aerosp. Engng., 226(2):197-216, February 2012 doi:10.1177/0954410011406203
• M. Benedict, M. Mattaboni, I. Chopra, P. Masarati “Aeroelastic Analysis of a Micro-Air-Vehicle-Scale Cycloidal Rotor” AIAA Journal, 2011, 49(11):2430-2443 doi:10.2514/1.J050756.
• M. Ripepi, P. Masarati “Reduced Order Models Using Generalized Eigenanalysis” Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 2011, 225(1):52-65 doi:10.1177/14644193JMBD254
• L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta “Coupled Multibody/CFD Simulation of Maneuvering Flexible Aircraft” AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 0021-8669 48(1):92-106, January-February 2011 doi:10.2514/1.C000253.
• A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza “Control Constraint Realization for Multibody Systems” ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., January 2011, 6(1):011002 (8 pages) doi:10.1115/1.4002087.
• L. Cavagna, A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza “Real-Time Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines by Free Multibody Software” Multibody Dynamics: Computational Methods and Applications, W. Blajer, K. Arczewski, J. Frączek, and M. Wojtyra (eds.), Springer, 2011. doi:10.1007/978-90-481-9971-6_4.
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini “Intrinsic Deformable Joints” Multibody System Dynamics, 23(4), 361-386. doi:10.1007/s11044-010-9194-y.
• P. Masarati “Direct Eigenanalysis of Constrained System Dynamics” Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 223(4), 335-342, 2009. doi:10.1243/14644193JMBD211.
• William J. O’Connor and Alessandro Fumagalli “Refined Wave-Based Control Applied to Nonlinear, Bending, and Slewing Flexible Systems” Journal of Applied Mechanics Volume 76, Issue 4, 041005 (9 pages), July 2009. doi:10.1115/1.3086434.
• Alessandro Fumagalli and Pierangelo Masarati “Real-Time Computed Torque Control Using General-Purpose Multibody Software” Multibody System Dynamics 22(1), 47-68. doi:10.1007/s11044-009-9153-7.
• Pierangelo Masarati and Marco Morandini “An Ideal Homokinetic Joint Formulation for General-Purpose Multibody Real-Time Simulation” Multibody System Dynamics, Vol. 20, No. 3, October 2008, pp. 251-270. doi:10.1007/s11044-008-9112-8
• Stefania Gualdi, Marco Morandini, Gian Luca Ghiringhelli “Anti-skid induced aircraft landing gear instability” Aerospace Science and Technology doi:10.1016/j.ast.2008.02.002
• P. Masarati, D. J. Piatak, G. Quaranta, J. D. Singleton, J. Shen “Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Comprehensive Multibody Solvers” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, April 2008, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 179-192, doi:10.4050/JAHS.53.179.
• M. Morandini and P. Mantegazza “Using dense storage to solve small sparse linear systems”. ACM Trans. Math. Softw. 33, 1, Article 5 (March 2007), 12 pages doi:10.1145/1206040.1206045
• G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Assessing the Local Stability of Periodic Motions for Large Multibody Nonlinear Systems Using POD” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol 271/3-5, pp. 1015-1038, 2004, doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2003.03.004
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati and P. Mantegazza “Analysis of an Actively Twisted Rotor by Multi-Body Global Modelling” Composite Structures, Vol. 52/1, April 2001, pp. 113-122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0263-8223(00)00193-8
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati and P. Mantegazza “A Multibody Implementation of Finite Volume Beams” AIAA Journal, Vol. 38(1), January 2000, pp. 131-138, doi:10.2514/2.933
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza and M. W. Nixon “Multi-Body Analysis of a Tiltrotor Configuration” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 19, No. 4, August 1999, pp. 333-357, doi:10.1023/A:1008386219934

Conference Papers:

• S. Neumann, A. Wenzel “Fluid-structure interaction of vertical-axis turbines with actuator methods and flexible multi-body dynamics” Sechster Interdisziplinärer Workshop Maritime Systeme, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, 3 Marz 2015
• A. Tasora, P. Masarati “Analysis of Rotating Systems Using General-Purpose Multibody Dynamics” 9th IFToMM International Conference on Rotor Dynamics IFToMM ICORD 2014, Milan, Italy, September 22-25, 2014.
• L. Gagnon, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, G. Bindolino, J. C. Páscoa, C. M. Xisto “Conceptual Design of a Cycloidal Rotor Solution for Propulsion and Control” 40th European Rotorcraft Forum 2014, Southampton, UK, September 2-5, 2014.
• P. Masarati, G. Bindolino, G. Quaranta “A Parametric Pilot/Control Device Model for Rotorcraft Biodynamic Feedthrough Analysis” 40th European Rotorcraft Forum 2014, Southampton, UK, September 2-5, 2014.
• E. Okabe, P. Masarati “Detailed Modeling of Wind Turbine Gear Set by General-Purpose Multibody Dynamics” DETC2014-34898, ASME IDETC/CIE 2014, Buffalo, NY, August 17-20, 2014.
• S. Zanlucchi, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta “A Pilot-Control Device Model for Helicopter Sensitivity to Collective Bounce” DETC2014-34479, ASME IDETC/CIE 2014, Buffalo, NY, August 17-20, 2014.
• M. Alioli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, T. Carpenter, R. Albertani “Nonlinear Membrane Direct and Inverse FEM Analysis” DETC2014-34476, ASME IDETC/CIE 2014, Buffalo, NY, August 17-20, 2014.
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati “Implementation and Validation of a 4-Node Shell Finite Element” DETC2014-34473, ASME IDETC/CIE 2014, Buffalo, NY, August 17-20, 2014.
• O. A. Bauchau, G. Wu, P. Betsch, A. Cardona, J. Gerstmayr, B. Jonker, P. Masarati, V. Sonneville “Validation of Flexible Multibody Dynamics Beam Formulations using Benchmark Problems” 3rd Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics - IMSD 2014, Busan, Korea, June 30-July 3, 2014.
• L. Gagnon, G. Quaranta, M. Morandini, P. Masarati, M. Lanz, C. M. Xisto, J. C. Páscoa “Aerodynamic and Aeroelastic Analysis of a Cycloidal Rotor” AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 16-20, 2014.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, A. Bernardini, G. Guglieri “A voluntary/involuntary pilot model for helicopter flight dynamics and aeroservoelasticity” AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 16-20, 2014.
• D. Kelly, R. Alicino, H. Fouladi, W.G. Habashi, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Fossati “Assessment of the Effects of Ice Accretion on Rotor Dynamics Via Multibody and CFD Approaches” AHS 70th Annual Forum and Technology Display, Montreal, Canada, May 20-22, 2014.
• L. Gagnon, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, V. Muscarello, G. Bindolino, P. Masarati “Cyclogyro Thrust Vectoring for Anti-Torque and Control of Helicopters” AHS 70th Annual Forum and Technology Display, Montreal, Canada, May 20-22, 2014.
• M. Fancello, P. Masarati, M. Morandini “Adding Non-Smooth Analysis Capabilities to General-Purpose Multibody Dynamics by Co-Simulation” DETC2013-12208, ASME 9th MSNDC, Portland, OR, USA, August 4-7, 2013
• M. Alioli, M. Morandini, P. Masarati “Coupled Multibody-Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Flapping Wings” DETC2013-12198, ASME 9th MSNDC, Portland, OR, USA, August 4-7, 2013
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta “Coupled Bioaeroservoelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Simulation” DETC2013-12035, ASME 9th MSNDC, Portland, OR, USA, August 4-7, 2013
• M. Fancello, P. Masarati, M. Morandini “Smooth/Non-Smooth Dynamics Co-Simulation of Helicopter Rotor Sailing” Multibody 2013, Zagreb, July 1-4, 2013.
• R. Malhan, P. Masarati, J. Baeder, I. Chopra “CFD-CSD Coupled Aeroelastic Analysis of Flexible Flapping Wings for MAV Applications” 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, 8-11 April 2013 doi:10.2514/6.2013-1644.
• J. Sitaraman, C. Gundling, B. Roget, P. Masarati “Computational Study of Wind Turbine Performance and Loading Response to Turbulent Inflow Conditions” 69th AHS Forum, Phoenix, AZ, USA, May 21-23 2013.
• R. Malhan, J. Baeder, I. Chopra, P. Masarati “Investigation of Aerodynamics of Flapping Wings for MAV Applications using Experiments and CFD-CSD Analysis” 5th International Specialists’ Meeting on Unmanned Rotorcraft and Network Centric Operations, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, January 22-24, 2013.
• F. Qian, T. Zhang, C. Li, P. Masarati, A. Hoover, P. Birkmeyer, A. Pullin, R. Fearing, D. Goldman, “Walking and running on yielding and fluidizing ground” presented at 2012 Robotics: Science and Systems Conference (RSS 2012), July 9-13, 2012, Sydney, Australia. (awarded best student paper: congratulations, Feifei!)
• J. Baker, J. Sitaraman, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, “Computational Investigation of the Sensitivity of Spoiler Attachment on Wind Turbine Blades”, presented at the AIAA 30th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, June 25-28, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana (AIAA-2012-2783).
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati, L. Bargigli, L. Vaccani, “Feedforward Control Design From General-Purpose Multibody Analysis for an Original Parallel Robot Concept” presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
• T. Solcia, M. Morandini, P. Masarati, “A Membrane Element for Micro-Aerial Vehicle Fluid-Structure Interaction”, presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
• A. Zanoni, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, “Estimation of the Dependence of Upper Limb’s Biomechanical Impedance on Muscular Activation”, presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
• V. Muscarello, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, “Multibody Analysis of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling”, presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
• R. Malhan, V. K. Lakshminarayan, P. Masarati, J. Baeder, I. Chopra, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, “Investigation of Aerodynamics of Flexible Flapping Wings for MAV Applications: Methodology Validation”, AIAA SDM, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 23-26, 2012.
• T. Solcia, P. Masarati “Efficient Multirate Simulation of Complex Multibody Systems Based on Free Software” ASME 2011 IDETC/CIE August 28-31, 2011, Washington DC (DETC2011-47306).
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini, A. Fumagalli “Control Constraint Realization Applied to Underactuated Aerospace Systems” ASME 2011 IDETC/CIE August 28-31, 2011, Washington DC (DETC2011-47276).
• T. Solcia, P. Masarati “Multirate Simulation of Complex Multibody Systems” Multibody Dynamics 2011, July 4-7, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
• L. Gagnon, M. J. Richard, G. Doré, P. Masarati, M. Morandini “Multibody Simulation of a Large Truck Operating on an Uneven Road” Multibody Dynamics 2011, July 4-7, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, R. Vescovini “Multibody Analysis of a Micro-Aerial Vehicle Flapping Wing” Multibody Dynamics 2011, July 4-7, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
• M. Mattaboni, P. Masarati, V. Muscarello, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza “Integrated Flight Dynamics and Aeroservoelasticity Modeling and Control of Tiltrotor Aircraft Using Multibody Simulation” IFASD 2011, June 26-30, 2011 Paris, France.
• G. D. Baldwin “Comprehensive Nonlinear Simulation with Robust Autonomous Control” American Helicopter Society International, Specialists’ Meeting, “Technologies to Support the Next Generation of Vertical Lift Aircraft and Beyond,” Fort Worth, TX, 23-25 February, 2011.
• P. Masarati, A. Fumagalli, and M. Morandini “Real-Time Simulation of Complex Space Systems” 1st ESA Workshop on Multibody Dynamics for Space Applications, February 2-3, 2010, ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
• A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini and P. Mantegazza “Control Constraint Realization for Multibody Systems” presented at ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2009, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, USA (DETC2009-86949).
• L. Cavagna, A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, and P. Mantegazza “Real-Time Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines by Free Multibody Software” presented at the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, June 29-July 2, 2009, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
• G. Douglas Baldwin “Open Source Multibody Aeroelastic Modeling, Simulation, and Video Rendering” presented at the American Helicopter Society 65th Annual Forum, Grapevine, Texas, May 27-29, 2009.
• Fanzhong Meng, Pierangelo Masarati, and Michel van Tooren “Free/Open Source Multibody and Aerodynamic Software for Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines” presented at the 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 5-8 January 2009, Orlando, Florida (USA).
• W.J. O’Connor and A. Fumagalli “Slewing Control of Flexible Space Structures: a Wave-Based Approach” ISSC 2008, Galway, June 18-19, 2008.
• J. Shen, P. Masarati, D.J. Piatak, M.W. Nixon, J.D. Singleton, B. Roget, “Modeling a Stiff-Inplane Tiltrotor Using Two Multibody Analyses: a Validation Study” presented at the 64th American Helicopter Society Annual Forum & Technology Display on April 29 - May 1, 2008, Montreal, Canada.
• F. Meng, M. D. Pavel, and M. van Tooren, “Aeroelastic Stability Analysis of Large Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines Using Reduced Order System Identification Based on Flexible Nonlinear Multi-body Dynamics” presented at the 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, January 7-10, 2008, Reno, Nevada. AIAA 2008-1302.
• A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, and A. Ercoli Finzi, “Application of the Multibody Approach to the Control of Robotic Manipulators” XIX Congresso AIDAA, Forlì, Italy, 17-21 Settembre 2007.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, J. Serafini, and M. Gennaretti, “Numerical Investigation of Aeroservoelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling” XIX Congresso AIDAA, Forlì, Italy, 17-21 Settembre 2007.
• A. Fumagalli, G. Gaias, and P. Masarati, “A Simple Approach to Kinematic Inversion of Redundant Mechanisms” IDETC/CIE 2007 ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 4-7, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• A. Scotti, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, S. Ricci, “Conformable Wing Aeroservoelastic Modeling and Analysis” ECCOMAS Multibody Dynamics 2007, Milano, Italy, June 25-28 2007.
• J. Merel, I. Wander, P. Masarati, and M. Morandini, “Analysis of Load Patterns in Rubber Components for Vehicles” ECCOMAS Multibody Dynamics 2007, Milano, Italy, June 25-28 2007.
• V. Boschi, R. De Salvo, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, V. Sannibale “Seismic Attenuation System Synthesis by Reduced Order Models from Multibody Analysis” ECCOMAS Multibody Dynamics 2007, Milano, Italy, June 25-28 2007.
• J. Shen, P. Masarati, B. Roget, D.J. Piatak, M.W. Nixon “Stiff-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Multibody Analyses” ECCOMAS Multibody Dynamics 2007, Milano, Italy, June 25-28 2007.
• A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, and A. Ercoli Finzi, “Feedback Dynamic Compensation via Multibody Models and Applications to Robot Control” ECCOMAS Multibody Dynamics 2007, Milano, Italy, June 25-28 2007.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, S. Ricci, and A. Scotti “Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Morphing Control Surfaces” IFASD 2007, Stockholm, Sweden, June 18-20 2007.
• P. Masarati, and M. Morandini “RT-MBDyn: un ambiente per la sperimentazione virtuale in tempo reale” Presented at 1a Giornata di Studio sulla Meccatronica Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy, September 25 2006.
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “General-Purpose Multibody Real-Time Simulation and Control of Deformable Aerospace Mechanisms”, Presented at the XVIIIo CONGRESSO NAZIONALE AIDAA, Volterra, Italy, September 19-22 2005.
• P. Masarati, D.J. Piatak, G. Quaranta, J.D. Singleton, and J. Shen “Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Multibody Analyses” Presented at the 31st ERF European Rotorcraft Forum, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Performance Improvements in Real-Time General-Purpose Multibody Virtual Experimenting of Rotorcraft Systems” Presented at the 31st ERF European Rotorcraft Forum, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
• S. Gualdi, M. Morandini, P. Masarati, and G.L. Ghiringhelli “Numerical Simulation of Gear Walk Instability in an Aircraft Landing Gear” Presented at the IFASD 2005 International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics, Munich, Germany, June 28-July 1 2005.
• M. Attolico, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Trajectory Optimization and Real-Time Simulation for Robotics Applications” Presented at the Multibody Dynamics 2005 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24 2005, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
• G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, and M. Morandini “Multibody Free Software for Teaching Purposes” Presented at the Multibody Dynamics 2005 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24 2005, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
• M. Morandini, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “A Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator for Robotics Applications” Presented at the Multibody Dynamics 2005 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24 2005, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
• P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, and P. Mantegazza “Computational Aspects and Recent Improvements in the Open-Source Multibody Analysis Software “MBDyn”” Presented at the Multibody Dynamics 2005 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24 2005, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
• G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “**A Conservative Mesh-Free Approach for Fluid Structure Interface Problems **” Presented at Coupled Problems 2005, Santorini, Greece, May 24-27 2005.
• Fred Nitzsche, Daniel Feszty, David Waechter, Emanuele Bianchi, Spyros Voutsinas, Massimo Gennaretti, Giuliano Coppotelli, and Gian Luca Ghiringhelli, “The SHARCS Project: Smart Hybrid Active Rotor Control System for Noise and Vibration Attenuation of Helicopter Rotor Blades” Presented at the 31st European Rotorcraft Forum, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
• G. Quaranta, G. Bindolino, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Toward a Computational Framework for Rotorcraft Multi-Physics Analysis: Adding Computational Aerodynamics to Multibody Rotor Models” Presented at the 30th European Rotorcraft Forum, Marseilles, France, September 14-16 2004.
• P. Masarati, D.J. Piatak, G. Quaranta, and J.D. Singleton “Further Results of Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Multibody Analyses” Presented at the AHS 60th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Baltimore, MD, June 7-10, 2004. (copy at LaRC)
• P. Masarati, M. Attolico, M. W. Nixon, P. Mantegazza “Real-Time Multibody Analysis of Wind-Tunnel Rotorcraft Models for Virtual Experiment Purposes” Presented at the AHS 4th Decennial Specialists’ Conference on Aeromechanics, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA, January 21-23, 2004.
• P. Masarati, D. J. Piatak, J. D. Singleton, P. Mantegazza “An Investigation of Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Using Two Multibody Analyses” Presented at the AHS 4th Decennial Specialists’ Conference on Aeromechanics, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA, January 21-23, 2004.
• M. Attolico, and P. Masarati “A Multibody User-Space Hard Real-Time Environment for the Simulation of Space Robots” Presented at the Fifth Real-Time Linux Workshop, November 9-11, 2003, Valencia, Spain.
• J.D. Singleton, P. Masarati, D.J. Piatak, M.W. Nixon, and Paolo Mantegazza “An Investigation of Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics using Two Multibody Analyses” Presented at the Tenth International Workshop on Aeroelasticity of Rotorcraft Systems, Atlanta, November 3-4, 2003 Georgia Institute of Technology
• S. Gualdi, M. Morandini, and P. Masarati “A Deformable Slider Joint for Multibody Applications” To be presented at the XVII Congresso Nazionale A.I.D.A.A. Settembre 2003 15-19 Roma
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Lanz, and P. Mantegazza “Dynamic Charaterization and Stability of a Large Size Multibody Tiltrotor Model by POD Analysis” presented at the ASME 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise (VIB) 2003.
• P. Masarati, Marco Morandini, Giuseppe Quaranta, and Paolo Mantegazza “Open-Source Multibody Analysis Software” Presented at Multibody Dynamics 2003 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics July 1-4, 2003 Lisboa, Portugal.
• P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza, P. Abdel Nour, and C. Monteggia “Helicopter Tailrotor Dynamics Characterization and Stability by Multibody/Multidisciplinary Analysis” Presented at Multibody Dynamics 2003 International Conference on Advances in Computational Multibody Dynamics July 1-4, 2003 Lisboa, Portugal.
• S. Gualdi, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, and G.L. Ghiringhelli “A Multibody Approach to the Analysis of Helicopter-Terrain Interaction” presented at the 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, 17-20 September 2002, Bristol (UK).
• P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, P. Abdel Nour, C. Monteggia, and R. Raval “Helicopter Control System Synthesis by Multibody Multidisciplinary Analysis” presented at the 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, 17-20 September 2002, Bristol (UK).
• M.W. Nixon, D.J. Piatak, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Tiltrotor Soft-Inplane Aeroelastic Response Prediction Using Two Analysis Methods: A New Multibody Dynamics Formulation and a Standard Comprehensive Formulation” Presented at The Ninth International Workshop on Aeroelasticity of Rotorcraft Systems, October 22-24, 2001, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• P. Masarati, G.L. Ghiringhelli, M. Lanz, and P. Mantegazza “Experiences of Multibody Multidisciplinary Rotorcraft Analysis” presented at the XVIoCongresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 Settembre 2001, Palermo, Italy.
• P. Masarati, M. Lanz, and P. Mantegazza “Multistep Integration of Ordinary, Stiff and Differential-Algebraic Problems for Multibody Dynamics Applications” presented at the XVIoCongresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 Settembre 2001, Palermo, Italy.
• G. Bindolino, G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, M. Lanz, and P. Mantegazza “Multibody Multidisciplinary Rotorcraft Analysis: an Overview” presented at the First M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Special Session: Multi-Body Dynamics, June 12-14, 2001, Cambridge, MA, USA.
• G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Lanz, G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Mantegazza, and M.W. Nixon “Dynamic Stability of Soft-In-Plane Tiltrotors by Parallel Multibody Analysis” presented at the 26th European Rotorcraft Forum, September 26-29, 2000, The Hague, The Netherlands.
• P. Masarati, G.L. Ghiringhelli, M. Lanz, and P. Mantegazza “Integration of Hydraulic Components in a Multibody Framework for Rotorcraft Analysis” presented at the 26th European Rotorcraft Forum, September 26-29, 2000, The Hague, The Netherlands.
• G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, and P. Mantegazza “Multibody Analysis on Parallel Computers Using Substructuring Methods” presented at the CAPI - 4o Workshop sul Calcolo ad Alte Prestazioni in Italia, Milano, Università degli Studi, 26-27 Settembre 2000.
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati and P. Mantegazza “Analysis of an Actively Twisted Rotor by Multi-Body Global Modelling” presented at the 1999 ASME Mechanics and Materials Conference, June 27-30, 1999, Blacksburg, VA, USA (also published in the journal Composite Structures).
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza and M. W. Nixon “Multi-Body Analysis of an Active Control for a Tiltrotor” presented at the International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 1999, June 22-25, 1999, Williamsburg, VA, USA, pp. 149-158.
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza and M. W. Nixon “Multibody Analysis of the 1/5 Scale Wind Tunnel Model of the V-22 Tiltrotor” presented at the American Helicopter Society 55th Annual Forum, May 25-27, 1999, Montreal, Canada, Vol. 2, pp. 1087-1096.
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza and M. W. Nixon “Multi-Body Analysis of a Tiltrotor Configuration” 7th Conference On Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability, and Dynamics of Structures, July 26-30, 1998, Blacksburg, VA, USA (also published in the journal Nonlinear Dynamics, August 1999).
• G.L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati and P. Mantegazza “Multi-Body Aeroelastic Analysis of Smart Rotor Blades, Actuated by Means of Piezo-Electric Devices” CEAS International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics, June 17-20, 1997, Rome, Italy, Vol. II, pp. 115-122.

Dissertations:

• Julian Schließus, “Create a Fluid-Structure Simulation Framework for Cycloidal Rotors” Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics, University of Stuttgart, October 2021.
• Fanzhong Meng, “Aero-elastic Stability Analysis for Large-Scale Wind Turbines” Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, January 2011.
• Pay Thorben Sacknieß, “Fluttereffect analysis of horizontal windturbines in example of a generic 61.5 m rotorblade via MBS-simulation with MBDyn” Diploma Thesis, Department of Aerospace and Lightweight Structures, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, June 2010.
• Tommaso Solcia, “Multidisciplinary Multirate Co-simulations in Multibody Dynamics” MS Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, May 2010.
• Valerio Boschi, “Modeling and Simulation of Seismic Attenuation Systems for Gravitational Wave Interferometers” Ph.D. Thesis, Facoltà di Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche e Naturali - Scuola di Dottorato ‘G. Galilei’, Università degli studi di Pisa, January 2010.
• Matteo Ripepi, “Nonlinear Aero-Servo-Elastic Analysis of a Highly-Flexible Aircraft” Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 2007-2008 (October 23, 2008).
• Michele Frumusa, “Sviluppo di metodi per la modellazione e l’analisi gerarchica di sollecitazioni dinamiche in strutture aeronautiche” (“Development of methods for the hierarchical modeling and analysis of dynamic loads in aeronautical structures”, in Italian) Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 2006-2007 (April 24, 2008).
• Fabio Maffei, “Analisi di whirl flutter per un convertiplano di nuova generazione” (“Whirl-flutter analysis for a new-generation tiltrotor”), Ph.D. Thesis, Dipartimento di Progettazione Aeronautica, Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, 2007.
• André Espaze, “Free software for wind turbine modelling” Ms. Thesis, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU), September 10, 2007.
• M. Attolico “Controllo e ottimizzazione di traiettoria di manipolatori robotici” Ph.D. Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, 2006.
• G. Quaranta “A Study of Fluid-Structure Interactions for Rotorcraft Aeromechanics: Modeling and Analysis Methods” Ph.D. Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, 2004.
• C. Mastai and M. Mastai “Studio Numerico delle Manovre Simmetriche di un Convertiplano in Ambito Multicorpo” (“Numerical Investigation of Symmetric Maneuvers of a Tiltrotor within a Multibody Framework”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 2002-2003.
• F. Veronelli “Analisi Numerica di Stabilità a Whirl-Flutter su un Modello Multicorpo di Convertiplano Tramite un Metodo di Decomposizione” (“Numerical Analysis of Whirl-Flutter Stability a Tiltrotor Multibody Model by Means of a Decomposition Method”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 2002-2003.
• M. Fava, S. Magnani “Messa a Punto di un Modello Multicorpo di Convertiplano per Analisi di Stabilità a Whirl-Flutter” (“Set up of a Tiltrotor Multibody Model for Whirl-Flutter Stability Analysis”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 2001-2002.
• P. Masarati “Comprehensive Multibody AeroServoElastic Analysis of Integrated Rotorcraft Active Controls” Ph.D. Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, February 2, 2000.
• A. Vinci “Caratterizzazione di un Composito a Fibra Piezoelettrica” (“Characterization of a Piezoelectric Fiber Composite”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1999-2000.
• M. Boscaini “Sollecitazioni Dinamiche nei Rotori di Elicotteri Combinando Analisi Multicorpo e ad Elementi Finiti” (“Dynamic Loads in Helicopter Rotors by Combined Multibody and Finite Element Analysis”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1999-2000.
• L. Puggelli “Modellazione Integrata di Sistemi Idraulici in un Ambiente di Simulazione Multicorpo (per Applicazioni Aerospaziali)” (“Integrated Modeling of Hydraulic Systems in a Multibody symulation Framework (for Aerospace Applications)”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1998-1999.
• G. Quaranta “Applicazione di Metodologie di Risoluzione Distribuite in Parallelo per l’Analisi Dinamica di Sistemi Aerospaziali Complessi” (“Application of Parallel Distributed Solution Techniques to the Dynamic Analysis of Complex Aerospace Systems”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1998-1999.
• F. Felippone “Modellazione della Flessibilita’ Mediante Approccio Modale in un Codice Multicorpo” (“A Modal Approach to Flexibility Modeling in a Multibody Analysis Formulation”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1998-1999.
• P. Masarati “Travi Piezoelettriche: Modellazione ed Analisi” (“Piezoelectric Beams: Modelling and Analysis”, in Italian) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, A.A. 1994-1995.

Talking about MBDyn…:

• Pierangelo Masarati Flexible Body Simulation in MBDyn Machine Ground Interaction Consortium 2014, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, December 9, 2014
• Wayne Johnson Milestones in Rotorcraft Aeromechanics NASA/TP-2011-215971, May 2011.
• Wayne Johnson Milestones in Rotorcraft Aeromechanics (2010’s Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lecture) Journal of the American Helicopter Society, January 2011
• Frank Colucci The Mono Tiltrotor VERTIFLITE, Summer 2011
• Kathy Barnstorff “The Puffin: A Passion for Personal Flight” Aviation News
• Giuseppe Carbone “Grasping in Robotics” Springer, 2010.
• S. Kume, Y. Kanamiya, D. Sato “Towards an open-source integrated development and real-time control platform for robots” Robotics and Biomimetics, 2008. ROBIO 2008. IEEE International Conference on 22-25 Feb. 2009 Page(s):204-209
• Michael Wenz “Automatische Konfiguration der Bewegungssteuerung von Industrierobotern”, (draft) Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH, 2008
• Alberto Stochino, Benjamin Abbot, Yoichi Aso, Mark Barton, Alessandro Bertolini, Valerio Boschi, Dennis Coyne, Riccardo DeSalvo, Carlo Galli, Yumei Huang, Alex Ivanov, Szabolcs Marka, David Ottaway, Virginio Sannibale, Chiara Vanni, Hiroaki Yamamoto and Sanichiro Yoshida “The Seismic Attenuation System (SAS) for the Advanced LIGO gravitational wave interferometric detectors” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Volume 598, Issue 3, 21 January 2009, Pages 737-753. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2008.10.023
• Gianni Ferretti, Gianantonio Magnani, Paolo Porrati, Gianpaolo Rizzi, Paolo Rocco, and Andrea Rusconi “Real-Time Simulation of a Space Robotic Arm”
• Gianluca Palli, Luigi Biagiotti, and Claudio Melchiorri “An Open Source Distributed Platform for the Control of the PUMA 560 Manipulator” Ninth Real-Time Linux Workshop, Linz, Austria, Nov. 2-3, 2007
• Roberto Bucher and Silvano Balemi “Rapid controller prototyping with Matlab/Simulink and Linux” Control Engineering Practice Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2006, Pages 185-192 Special Section on Advances in Control Education
• Dong Linghua, Yang Weidong, Xia Pinqi “MULTI-BODY AEROELASTIC STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT IN HELICOPTER MODE” TRANSACTIONS OF NANJING UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS 2006 Vol.23 No.3 P.161-167
• Valerio Boschi “MBDyn a time-domain tool for multibody simulations”,
• Pedro F. Giffuni, “APPLICATIONS FOR THE FREEBSD OS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING II”,
• Roberto Bucher and Silvano Balemi “Scilab/Scicos and Linux RTAI - A unified approach” Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications Toronto, Canada, August 28-31, 2005.
• Yuchen Zhang, “Real-Time Network for Distributed Control” Ph.D. Thesis, University of Twente, August 2005.
• Daniel Iglesias Ibáñez, “Un entorno de desarrollo para la dinámica no lineal de mecanismos flexibles”, Trabajo de investigación (Ph.D. Thesis), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, October 2005 (in Spanish).
• Jan Kiszka, Bernardo Wagner, Yuchen Zhang, Jan Broenink, “RTnet ­ A Flexible Hard Real-Time Networking Framework”, 0-7803-9402-X/05/$20.00 © 2005.
• Joris Naudet, “Forward Dynamics of Multibody Systems: A Recursive Hamiltonian Approach”, Ph.D. Thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, September 2005.
• Eric L. Hathaway, “Active and Passive Techniques for Tiltrotor Aeroelastic Stability Augmentation”, Ph.D. Thesis, Pennsylvania State University, 2005. (Related document [.ppt]; other copy [.ppt])
• G. Ferretti, M. Gritti, G. Magnani, G. Rizzi, P. Rocco, “Real-Time Simulation of Modelica Models under Linux/RTAI”, Proceedings of the 4th International Modelica Conference, Hamburg, March 7-8, 2005, pp. 359-365.
• A presentation about GiNaC (also in this dissertation: Use of Computer Algebra in the Calculation of Feynman Diagrams).
• Gianni Ferretti, GianAntonio Magnani, Paolo Rocco, Luca Viganò, Marco Gritti, Andrea Rusconi, “Object-Oriented Modeling of a Space Robotic Manipulator”, Proceedings of the 8th ESA Workshop on Advanced Space Technologies for Robotics and Automation, ‘ASTRA 2004’ ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands, November 2-4, 2004.
• The Aeronautical Systems Center - Major Shared Resource Center (ASC-MSRC) is using MBDyn for distributed vehicle dynamics analysis; read the story.
• Gianni Ferretti, Marco Gritti, Gianantonio Magnani, Paolo Rocco, “A Remote User Interface to Modelica Robot Models” http://www.dei.polimi.it/ Proceedings of the 3rd International Modelica Conference, November 3-4, 2003, Linköping (Sweden), pp. 231-240, Peter Fritzson (editor)
• O. Verlinden, G. Kouroussis, S. Datoussaid, C. Conti, “Open Source Symbolic and Numerical Tools for the Simulation of Multibody Systems” Faculté Polytechnique de Mons 6th National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 26-27 May 2003, Gent (Belgium).
• H. van der Ven and O.J. Boelens, “Affordable CFD Simulations of Rotors in Forward Flight - A Feasibility Study with Future Application to Vibrational Analysis” Netherlands National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) presented at the 59th Forum of the American Helicopter Society, May 6-8 2003, Phoenix, Arizona.
• “Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) for Multibody Formulation for Tiltrotor Aeroelastic Analysis” between Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and Politenico di Milano (DAE/POLIMI) Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
• GVT Test Plan for the WRATS Soft-Inplane Rotor System in the Wing and Rotor Aeroelastic Testing System page at NASA LaRC’s Aeroelasticity Branch (sometimes unreachable, sorry)
• William T. Yeager, Jr., and Raynond G. Kvaternik “A Historical Overview of Aeroelasticity Branch and Transonic Dynamics Tunnel Contributions to Rotorcraft Technology and Development” NASA/TM-2001-211054, ARL-TR-2564, 2001.
• William T. Yeager Jr., Raymond G. Kvaternik “Contributions of the Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel to rotorcraft technology and development” AIAA-2000-1771 AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference and Exhibit, 41st, Atlanta, GA, Apr. 3-6, 2000.
• Thomas Hablowetz “Advanced Helicopter Flight and Aeroelastic Simulation based on General Purpose Multibody Code” presented at the AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit Denver, CO, USA, August 14-17, 2000 (AIAA 2000-4299)
• William T. Yeager, Jr., and Raynond G. Kvaternik “Contributions of the Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel to Rotorcraft Technology and Development” presented at the AIAA Dynamics Specialists Conference Atlanta, GA, USA, April 5-6, 2000 (AIAA 2000-1771)

See also

this page for a more up-to-date list of publications.