Recurdyn Software

Introduction

Computer management tool is a pivotal part of saver operation in all institutions using computers. Marks, (1999) demonstrate that, “a well-organized running of an internet calls for elaborate and competent server management software.” In this regard, several server management tools, software, and technical expertise are needed to ensure effective server management and better service delivery. Server manager is one of the most important software  needed for saver operations (Held, 2000).

Effective operation of all systems of the institution connected to the server requires management software. This is because the running of the server must be checked to ensure that nothing stops the running of all the systems. In this regard, after the installation of new systems on the server, the first thing one will do is to make sure that the systems are running effectively as required. Smooth management of a server requires remote assistance. Remote assistance is used to facilitate quick assistance to all users in the institution which in turn enhance effective server management in the institution. This essay highlights the development of the Recurdyn software, its benefits to the user with regard to cost, availability, and ease of use among other advantages. 

RecurDyn is software used in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) but focuses on the functions of Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD). In addition, the software also offers solutions in other related fields like multi-physics. The software is a superior design because of its ability to calculate and give accurate results because of its recursive formulation. The fundamental reason for developing the software was to solve multiple issues in the Multi-Flexible Body Dynamics (MFBD) which according to FunctionBay Inc (n.d), “combines a multibody dynamics solver and a nonlinear finite element method solver at the integrators level.” RecurDyn as mentioned above performs multi-disciplinary CAE solutions, for instance, in the modeling of control systems, CFD analysis, and nonlinear system among others. Moreover, the software gives efficient gains in the automation of a variety of toolkits. This enables myriad users to design their application independently through the ProcessNet environment.

Use of RecurDyn as Communicators

Control system

RecurDyn as seen earlier can communicate with the control system mechanisms, hence facilitating communication between a machine controller and the mechanical system. This simultaneous interaction between the systems requires algorithmic designs that would evaluate the performance of a system during the simulation of computer-controlled system. The control system can be designed using MATLAB.

Hydraulic System

RecurDyn-hydraulic system provide co-simulation function after the interfacing of the hydraulic and RecurDyn with the control system. In this mechanism, AMESim supply the necessary files for the interaction.

Mesh interface

RecurDyn-Mesh interface in necessary during the creation of MFBD model. According to FunctionBay Inc (n.d), “It automates the mesh data interface process, by allowing the user to select a body in RecurDyn and transfer it to meshing in the meshing software with a single button click.” In addition, there are specially designed functions to allow easy the interchange of fixed and flexible body parts.   

Advantages of RecurDyn Software

-  Recursive formulation: enhances efficiency in calculation as the software formulates recursive motion equations. This results to effective simulation procedures that are linear with the size of the model. This is referred to as Order(N) solution.

-  The software also optimizes performance by combining explicit and implicit integrator with frequency-based damping mechanism.

-  RecurDyn performs high-speed contact calculation making it both fast and easy to use. CAD geometry allows data importation which defines contacts while most recent contact are detected by the algorithms to achieve fast simulation.

-  An intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) that is focused on multibody dynamics makes the software easy to use without even learning CAD packages.

-  One model can employ the use of both RFlex and FFlex.

-  A number of rigid bodies can function alongside flexible bodies

-  Allows the deformation of flexible body at the beginning of the modeling process

Availability

The software is available from the developers. Upon making payment, the software is available for download. FunctionBay Inc in South Korea is one of the developers who created the software. The company site can be accessed online and as such, it is available for all interested internet users. Other than the online platform, customers come still get the product through the distributors. Motion Port is the recognized distributor of the product.