Constrained force and torque are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.
Figure 5.31: Definition of outputs of a Revolute Joint
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension |
Force_on_Action_Marker | The acting force vector on the action marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference. | Force | |
- Measure_in_Base_Marker |
The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:
where, the variable is defined in the Marker Properties of the base marker. | Force | |
- Measure_in_Action_Marker |
The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:
where, the variable of is defined in the Marker Properties of the action marker. | Force | |
Torque_on_Action_Marker | The acting torque vector on the action marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference. | Force*Length | |
- Measure_in_Base_Marker |
The acting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:
| Force*Length | |
- Measure_in_Action_Marker |
The acting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:
| Force*Length | |
Force_on_Base_Marker | The reacting force vector on the base marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference. | Force | |
- Measure_in_Base_Marker |
The reacting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:
| Force | |
- Measure_in_Action_Marker |
The reacting force vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:
| Force | |
Torque_on_Base_Marker | The reacting torque vector on the base marker is defined in Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference. | Force*Length | |
- Measure_in_Base_Marker |
The reacting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the base marker as follows:
| Force*Length | |
- Measure_in_Action_Marker |
The reacting torque vector is transformed into the reference frame of the action marker as follows:
| Force*Length |
Outputs for friction torque are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.
Figure 5.32: Definition of outputs of friction torque
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension |
Stiction Deformation | The stiction deformation is the relative displacement moved under the stiction range, and it is defined in Equation 5–8 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Length | |
Relative Velocity | The relative velocity is determined by the sliding velocity at a contact point between contacted surfaces, and it is defined in Equation 5–4 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Length/Time | |
Friction Coefficient | The friction coefficient is determined by the relative velocity and stiction deformation and defined in Equation 5–5, Equation 5–9, and Equation 5–10 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | N/A | |
Frictional Torque | Total frictional torque is defined in Equation 5–15 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Force*Length | |
Axial Reaction Force | The axial reaction force is the constrained force applied to the action marker in the z-axis direction of the base marker. | Force | |
Frictional Torque Axial Reaction | The frictional torque by axial reaction force is defined in Equation 5–13 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Force*Length | |
Radial Reaction Force | The radial reaction force is the constrained force applied to the action marker on the x-y plane of the base marker. | Force | |
Frictional Torque by Radial Reaction Force | The frictional torque by radial reaction force is defined in Equation 5–12 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Force*Length | |
Bending Moment | The bending moment is the constrained torque applied to the action marker in the x and y-axes of the base marker. | Force*Length | |
Frictional Torque by Bending Moment | The frictional torque by bending moment is defined in Equation 5–14 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Force*Length | |
Pretorque | Pretorque is used to represent the frictional torque by pre-load. | Force*Length | |
Frictional Torque by Pretorque | The frictional torque by Pretorque is defined in Equation 5–11 of Friction in a Revolute Joint in the Motion Theory Reference | Force*Length |
Outputs for radial clearance are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.
Figure 5.33: Definition of outputs of radial clearance
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension |
Relative Distance | The relative distance in the clearance direction in Equation 5–20 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Length | |
Normal Force | The normal force on the action body in Equation 5–27 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Force | |
Penetration | The penetration as defined in Equation 5–21 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Length | |
D penetration | The penetrating velocity as defined in Equation 5–28 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Length/Time | |
Potential Energy | The potential energy can be calculated as follows: | Force*Length | |
Contact Loss | The contact loss can be calculated as follows: | Force*Length | |
Spring Force |
The spring force on the action body can be calculated as follows:
| Force | |
Damping Force |
The damping force on the action body can be calculated as follows:
| Force | |
Stiffness Coefficient | The stiffness coefficient as defined in Equation 5–30 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Force/Length | |
Damping Coefficient | The damping coefficient as defined in Equation 5–31 and Equation 5–32 of Clearance in a Revolute Joint. | Force*Time/Length |
Outputs for axial clearance are reported in the Motion Postprocessor and their definitions are the same as for radial clearance (above).