Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems and Symmetry
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry phenomena are detectable in mechanical systems’ dynamic behaviour under specific changes in their initial conditions or parameter variations. The nonlinear nature of a large set of mechanical and mechatronic systems makes their modelling crucial for creating functional simulation platforms for predicting their dynamic behaviour. Dynamic symmetries are discoverable in mechanical systems through approaches such as lumped parameters and multibody modelling. Furthermore, state observers and controllers can be developed by adopting model-based techniques for monitoring and identifying abnormal behaviours of mechanical systems and controlling their motion to obtain the desired ones. Therefore, mechanical system modelling and simulation are a fundamental step in implementing tools for monitoring and control purposes. This Special Issue aims to disseminate research concerning the theory, practice, and application of mechanical system modelling and simulation approaches, expanding the possibility of integrating them into identification, estimation, and control techniques. Papers are welcome on topics including but not limited to the following:
- Dynamics of multibody systems;
- Nonlinear mechanical systems showing symmetric dynamic behaviour;
- Dynamic stability and control of mechanical systems;
- Model-based monitoring of mechanical systems;
- Modelling of mechanical systems for formulating state observers.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ciro Tordela
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dynamics
- model-based estimation
- model-based control
- vehicle dynamics
- symmetric dynamic behaviour
- multibody
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