Pierangelo Masarati's Publications

Publications

This page will always be under construction...

You may want to browse the publications related to the MBDyn project.

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In progress...

P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Dynamic Loads Recovery from Hierarchical Analysis", in progress.
V. Muscarello, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, "The Role of Rotor Cone in Helicopter Collective Bounce Proneness", in progress.
P. Masarati, "Real-Time Computed Torque Control of Underdetermined, Fully Actuated Manipulators Using General-Purpose Multibody Software", in progress.

P. Masarati, "Multibody Software Accessibility - An Overview and Some Considerations", to be submitted.
J. Shen, J. D. Singleton, D. J. Piatak, O. A. Bauchau, P. Masarati, "Multibody Dynamics Simulation and Experimental Investigation of a Model-Scale Tiltrotor", to be submitted.

M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Effects of Biodynamic Feedthrough in Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling: the Collective Bounce Case", submitted.
L. Lu, M. Jump, V. Muscarello, M. Jones, P. Masarati, and G. Quaranta, "Investigation of Adverse Aeroelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling Using Real-Time Simulation" submitted.
L. Lamparelli, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Lovera, "Robust Ground Resonance Aeroservoelastic Stability of Helicopters" submitted.
M. Biava, P. Masarati, M. Valentini, L. Vigevano, "Time-accurate fluid-structure coupling for helicopter rotor flows", submitted.
A. Zanoni, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Rotorcraft Pilot Impedance from Biomechanical Model Based on Inverse Dynamics", submitted.
G. Quaranta, V. Muscarello, P. Masarati, "Robust Stability Analysis of Helicopter Ground Resonance", submitted.
P. Masarati, "Estimation of Lyapunov Exponents from Multibody Dynamics in Differential-Algebraic Form", submitted.
P. Masarati, "A Formulation of Kinematic Constraints Imposed by Kinematic Pairs Using Relative Position and Orientation in Vector Form" submitted.

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.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Jump, "Experimental and Numerical Helicopter Pilot Characterization for Aeroelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Couplings Analysis", Proc. IMechE Part G: J. Aerosp. Engng. doi:10.1177/0954410011427662

2012

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

G. Quaranta, A. Tamer, P. Masarati, M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, M. Molica Colella, "Evaluation of Rotary Wing Aeroelastic Stability Using Robust Analysis" to be presented at the 38th ERF, Amsterdam, NL, September 4-7, 2012.
D. I. Goldman, R. S. Fearing, A. Pullin, P. Birkmeyer, A. M. Hoover, P. Masarati, C. Li, T. Zhang, F. Qian, "Legged locomotion of a bio-inspired lightweight robot on granular media", to be presented at 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM2012), August 19-24, 2012, Beijing, China.
F. Qian, T. Zhang, C. Li, A. Hoover, P. Masarati, P. Birkmeyer, A. Pullin, R. Fearing, D. Goldman, "Walking and running on yielding and fluidizing ground" to be presented at 2012 Robotics: Science and Systems Conference (RSS 2012), July 9-13, 2012, Sydney, Australia.
J. Baker, J. Sitaraman, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Computational Investigation of the Sensitivity of Spoiler Attachment on Wind Turbine Blades", to be presented at the AIAA 30th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, June 25-28, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana.
M. Morandini, P. Masarati, L. Bargigli, L. Vaccani, "Feedforward Control Design From General-Purpose Multibody Analysis for an Original Parallel Robot Concept" to be 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", to be 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", to be presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
V. Muscarello, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Multibody Analysis of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling", to be presented at IMSD 2012, Stuttgart, Germany, May 29-June 1, 2012.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, J. Venrooij, "Robust Stability Analysis: a Tool to Assess the Impact of Biodynamic Feedthrough on Rotorcraft", presented at the 68th AHS Forum, Fort Worth, Texas, May 1-3, 2012.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, L. Lu, M. Jump, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Aeroelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling", presented at the 68th AHS Forum, Fort Worth, Texas, May 1-3, 2012.
M. D. Pavel, J. Malecki, B. DangVu, P. Masarati, M. Gennaretti, M. Jump, H. Smaili, A. Ionita, L. Zaicek, "A Retrospective Survey of Adverse Rotorcraft Pilot Couplings in European Perspective", presented at the 68th AHS Forum, Fort Worth, Texas, May 1-3, 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.

2011

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.
P. Masarati, "Constraint Stabilization of Mechanical Systems in ODE Form", Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 2011, 225(1):12-33 doi:10.1177/2041306810392117.
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
[Errata corrige: Eq. (13) contains typos; the right form is in MBDyn's input manual (follow links from here) in the section about eigenanalysis].
S. Tonetti, P. Masarati, "Graph-Based Modeling of Non-Homogeneous One-Dimensional Multibody Systems with Arbitrary Topology", ASME J. Comput. Nonlinear Dyn., July 2011 6(3):031011 (8 pages) doi:10.1115/1.4003030.
O. A. Bauchau, L. Li, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "Tensorial Deformation Measures for Flexible Joints", ASME J. Comput. and Nonlinear Dyn., July 2011 6(3):031002 (8 pages) doi:10.1115/1.4002517.
P. Masarati, "Adding Kinematic Constraints to Purely Differential Dynamics", Comput. Mech. (2011) 47(2):187-203 doi:10.1007/s00466-010-0539-4.
L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Coupled Multibody/CFD Simulation of Maneuvering Flexible Aircraft", 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.

F. Bocola, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Conceptual Design of an Aeroelastic Fly-By-Wire Aircraft with Manned Flight Simulation in the Optimization Loop", presented at CEAS 2011, 24-28 October 2011, Venice, Italy.
M. Pavel, J. Malecki, B. DangVu, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Genaretti, M. Jump, H. Smaili, A. Ionita, L. Zaicek, "Aircraft and Rotorcraft Pilot Coupling: a Survey of Recent Research Activities within the European Project ARISTOTEL", presented at CEAS 2011, 24-28 October 2011, Venice, Italy.
V. Muscarello, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Robust Aeroservoelastic Analysis for the Investigation of Rotorcraft Pilot Couplings", presented at CEAS 2011, 24-28 October 2011, Venice, Italy.
M. Pavel, J. Malecki, B. DangVu, P. Masarati, M. Genaretti, M. Jump, H. Smaili, A. Ionita, L. Zaicek, "Present and Future Trends in Aircraft and Rotorcraft Pilot Couplings - a Retrospective Survey of Recent Research Activities within the European Project ARISTOTEL", ERF 2011, September 13-15, 2011, Gallarate, VA, Italy. Within the 10 best forum papers.
P. Masarati, V. Muscarello, G. Quaranta, D. Mangone, L. Riviello, L. Viganò, "An integrated environment for helicopter aeroservoelastic analysis", ERF 2011, September 13-15, 2011, Gallarate, VA, Italy.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, "An Investigation of Aeroelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Interaction", ERF 2011, September 13-15, 2011, Gallarate, VA, Italy.
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.
F. Cheli, P. Masarati, F. Braghin, "Teaching Multibody Dynamics at Politecnico di Milano", 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. Quaranta, G. Gibertini, P. Masarati, A. Zanotti, J. Sitaraman, "Unsteady CFD/CSD analysis of Self-Activated Aerodynamic Devices for Stall Alleviation", IFASD 2011, June 26-30, 2011 Paris, France.
J. Serafini, M. Gennaretti, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Aeroservoelastic Investigation of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling (RPC) by Coupled BEM/Multibody Analysis", IFASD 2011, June 26-30, 2011 Paris, France.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, D. Chandar, B. Roget, J. Sitaraman, "Tightly Coupled CFD/Multibody Analysis of Flapping-Wing MAV", 29th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 27-30 June 2011 (AIAA-2011-3022).
P. Masarati, V. Muscarello, G. Quaranta, "Robust Aeroservoelastic Stability of Helicopters: Application to Air/Ground Resonance", AHS 67th Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, May 3-5, 2011.
T. Solcia, P. Masarati, "Helicopter Aeroservoelasticity by Multirate Simulation", VII Pegasus AIAA Student Conference, Torino, Italy, April 27-29, 2011.
P. Masarati, J. Sitaraman, "Tightly Coupled CFD/Multibody Analysis of NREL Unsteady Aerodynamic Experiment Phase VI Rotor", 49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 4-7 Jan 2011 (AIAA-2011-153).

2010

P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "Intrinsic Deformable Joints", Multibody System Dynamics, 23(4), 361-386. doi:10.1007/s11044-010-9194-y.

P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, W. Basso, R. Bianco-Mengotti, C. Monteggia, "Preliminary In-Flight Biomechanic Tests on the BA-609 Fly-By-Wire Tiltrotor", 21st SFTE EC Symposium, Vergiate (VA), Italy, October 3-6, 2010.
P. Masarati, V. Muscarello, G. Quaranta, "Linearized Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Rotary-Wing Aircraft", 36th ERF, Paris, France, September 7-9, 2010
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, "Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Rotorcraft-Pilot Interaction by Coupled BEM-Multibody Solvers", 36th ERF, Paris, France, September 7-9, 2010
O. A. Bauchau, L. Li, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "Intrinsic Flexible Joints", IMSD 2010, Lappeenranta, Finland, May 25-27, 2010.
M. Mattaboni, P. Masarati, "Multibody Aeroservoelastic Simulation of Tiltrotor Predictive Control", IMSD 2010, Lappeenranta, Finland, May 25-27, 2010.
M. Mattaboni, M. Benedict, P. Masarati, I. Chopra, "MAV-Scale Cycloidal Rotor Multibody Aeroelastic Analysis", IMSD 2010, Lappeenranta, Finland, May 25-27, 2010.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Gennaretti, J. Serafini, "Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling: a Parametric Study", 66th AHS Forum, May 11-13, 2010, Phoenix, AZ.
M. Benedict, M. Mattaboni, I. Chopra, P. Masarati, "Aeroelastic Analysis of a MAV-Scale Cycloidal Rotor", 51th SDM Conference, April 12-15, 2010, Orlando, Florida (AIAA 2010-2888).
P. Masarati, A. Fumagalli, 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.
J. Shen, P. Masarati, J. Bain, T. Hodges, "Multibody Dynamics Model of a VTOL Teetering Rotor", AHS Aeromechanics Specialists' Conference, January 20-22, 2010, San Francisco, CA. [presentation]

2009

P. Masarati, "Direct Eigenanalysis of Constrained System Dynamics", Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 223(4), 335-342. doi:10.1243/14644193JMBD211.
A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, "Real-Time Inverse Dynamics Control Using General-Purpose Multibody Software", Multibody System Dynamics, 22(1), 47-68. doi:10.1007/s11044-009-9153-7.
A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, "Efficient Application of Gauss' Principle to Generic Mechanical Systems" Proc. IMechE Part K: J. Multi-body Dynamics, 223(2), 121-131. doi:10.1243/14644193JMBD182.

F. Cheli, P. Masarati, E. Pennestrì, "La modellazione nei sistemi meccanici", in: "Cinematica e dinamica dei sistemi multibody. Vol. 2: Applicazioni", E. Pennestrì, F. Cheli (Eds.), Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2009, p. 21-25.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, "Software Multibody Sviluppato Nelle Università: Codice MBDyn", in: "Cinematica e dinamica dei sistemi multibody. Vol. 2: Applicazioni", E. Pennestrì, F. Cheli (Eds.), Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2009, p. 263-271.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, "Dinamica del rotore di convertiplani", in: "Cinematica e dinamica dei sistemi multibody. Vol. 2: Applicazioni", E. Pennestrì, F. Cheli (Eds.), Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2009, p. 322-329.

L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Fluid-Structure Interaction for Maneuvering Aircraft Using a CFD/Multibody Combined Approach", 2nd Edge Workshop, November 19th, 2009, FOI (Swedish Defence Research Agency), Stockholm, Sweden.
L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, S. Ricci, "Conceptual design of unconventional aircraft: application to tiltrotor aeroelastic sizing", CEAS 2009 European Air and Space Conference 26-28 October 2009, Manchester, UK.
M. Mattaboni, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Jump, "Experimental Identification of Rotorcraft Pilots' Biodynamic Response for Investigation of PAO Events", 35th ERF, Hamburg, September 22-25, 2009.
A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza, "Control Constraint Realization for Multibody Systems", ASME IDETC/CIE 2009, August 30-September 2, 2009, San Diego, USA (DETC2009-86949).
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, W. Basso, R. Bianco-Mengotti, C. Monteggia, "Biodynamic Tests for Pilots' Characterization on the BA-609 Fly-By-Wire Tiltrotor", XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, June 29-July 3 2009, Milano, Italy.
M. Mattaboni, A. Fumagalli, G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, "Identification of the Biomechanical Behavior of a Rotorcraft Pilot Arm", XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, June 29-July 3 2009, Milano, Italy.
L. Cavagna, A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, P. Mantegazza, "Real-Time Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines by Free Multibody Software", Multibody Dynamics 2009, June 29-July 2, 2009, Warsaw, Poland.
G. D. Baldwin, P. Masarati, "Open Source Modeling, Interactive Simulation, and Artistic Video Rendering", Multibody Dynamics 2009, June 29-July 2, 2009, Warsaw, Poland.
L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Simulation of Maneuvering Flexible Aircraft by Coupled Multibody/CFD", Multibody Dynamics 2009, June 29-July 2, 2009, Warsaw, Poland.
L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Fluid-Structure Interaction for Maneuvering Aircraft using a CFD/Multibody Combined Approach", IFASD 2009, Seattle, Washington, 22-24 June 2009.
F. Meng, P. Masarati, M. van Tooren, "Free/Open Source Multibody and Aerodynamic Software for Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines", 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 5-8 January 2009, Orlando, Florida (USA) (AIAA-2009-1040).

2008

P. Masarati

"An Ideal Homokinetic Joint Formulation for General-Purpose Multibody Real-Time Simulation"

Multibody System Dynamics

doi:10.1007/s11044-008-9112-8

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
G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, D. Muffo, "Integrated Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Induced Strain Rotor Blades", Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Vol. 15 No. 3&4, 2008. Ed. E. Carrera, B. Grohmann, T. Wallmersberger. doi:10.1080/15376490801907822.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Continuous-Time Covariance Approaches for Modal Analysis", Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 310/1-2 pp. 287-312, 5 February 2008. doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2007.07.078
S. Glukhikh, E. Barkanov, A. Kovalev, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, J. Riemenschneider, P. Wierach, "Design of Helicopter Rotor Blades with Actuators Made of a Piezomacrofiber Composite", Mechanics of Composite Materials, Vol. 44/1 pp. 57-64, January 2008. doi:10.1007/s11029-008-0007-9
S. Glukhikh, E. Barkanov, A. Kovalev, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, J. Riemenschneider, P. Wierach, "Design of Helicopter Rotor Blades with Actuators Made of a Piezomacrofiber Composite", Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 44, N. 1, 2008, p. 77-86.

P. Masarati, A. Fumagalli, "Direct Solution of Constrained Dynamics Equations with Non-Ideal Constraints", Technical Report DIA SR-08-04.
A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, "Efficient Application of Gauss' Principle to Generic Mechanical Systems", Technical Report DIA SR-08-01.

L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza, "Application of Fluid-Structure Tight Interaction by Multibody/CFD Simulation to Aircraft Aeroelasticity in Free Flight", SAAB Flygtekniskt Seminar 2008, November 5-6, 2008, Kolmården, Sweden.
J. Serafini, M. Gennaretti, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, O. Dieterich, "Aeroelastic and Biodynamic Modeling for Stability Analysis of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling Phenomena", 34th ERF, September 16-19, 2008, Liverpool (UK).
O. Dieterich, J. Götz, B. DangVu, H. Haverdings, P. Masarati, M. Pavel, M. Jump, M. Gennaretti, "Adverse Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling: Recent Research Activities in Europe", 34th ERF, September 16-19, 2008, Liverpool (UK).
M. Jump, S. Hodge, B. DangVu, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Mattaboni, M. Pavel, O. Dieterich, "Adverse Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling: The Construction of the Test Campaigns at the University of Liverpool", 34th ERF, September 16-19, 2008, Liverpool (UK).
M. Mattaboni, A. Fumagalli, M. Jump, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Biomechanical Pilot Properties Identification by Inverse Kinematics/Inverse Dynamics Multibody Analysis", ICAS 2008, September 14-19, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
L. Cavagna, P. Masarati, S. Ricci, P. Mantegazza, "Development and Validation of a Smart Environment for Non-Linear Aeroelastic Analysis", ICAS 2008, September 14-19, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
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", [slides] 64th AHS Forum April 29 - May 1, 2008, Montreal, Canada (best paper of the dynamics session: congratulations, Jinwey!).

2007

P. Mantegazza, P. Masarati M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, "Computational and Design Aspects in Multibody Software Development", Computational Methods in Applied Sciences ed. E. Oñate, 2007. doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-5684-0

V. Boschi, R. De Salvo, V. Sannibale, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Multibody modeling of a LIGO in vacuum Seismic Attenuation System (SAS)", Workshop at JPL, Pasadena, CA, December 6, 2007.
A. Fumagalli, P. Masarati, 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, M. Gennaretti, "Numerical Investigation of Aeroservoelastic Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling", XIX Congresso AIDAA, Forlì, Italy, 17-21 Settembre 2007.
A. Fumagalli, G. Gaias, P. Masarati, "A Simple Approach to Kinematic Inversion of Redundant Mechanisms", IDETC/CIE 2007, 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, M. Morandini, "Analysis of Load Patterns in Rubber Components for Vehicles" [slides], 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, 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, A. Scotti, "Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Morphing Control Surfaces", IFASD 2007, Stockholm, Sweden, June 18-20 2007.

2006

G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Integrazione numerica di equazioni differenziali", in: Cinematica e dinamica dei sistemi multibody. Vol. 1: Teoria, Ed. E. Pennestrì, F. Cheli, Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2006, pp. 884-894.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Formulazione ed analisi di problemi multidisciplinari", in: Cinematica e dinamica dei sistemi multibody. Vol. 1: Teoria, Ed. E. Pennestrì, F. Cheli, Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2006, pp. 557-592.

P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "RT-MBDyn: un ambiente per la sperimentazione virtuale in tempo reale", 1a Giornata di Studio sulla Meccatronica Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy, September 25 2006.
G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, D. Muffo, "Integrated Aeroservoleastic Analysis of Active Twist Rotors", DeMEASS I Bardonecchia (Torino) Italy, July 10-12, 2006.
A. Kovalovs, S. Gluhih, E. Barkanov, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, D. Muffo, J. Riemenschneider, "Active Twist Design of Helicopter Rotor Blades", International Conference on Mechanics of Composite Materials Riga, May 29-June 2, 2006.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Recent Activities Related to Multibody Dynamics at DIAPM", 1o Workshop sulla Dinamica dei Sistemi Multibody Paestum, Italy, April 27-28 2006.
F. Braghin, F. Cheli, P. Mantegazza, P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, "Multibody Dynamics Teaching Experience at Politecnico di Milano", 1o Workshop sulla Dinamica dei Sistemi Multibody Paestum, Italy, April 27-28 2006.

2005

P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "Characterization of Anisotropic, Non-Homogeneous Plates with Piezoelectric Inclusions", Computers and Structures, special issue "Modelling of Smart Structures" - Edited by P Gaudenzi and Y Shindo, Vol. 83/15-16 pp. 1171-1190. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2004.10.017

M. Morandini, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "General-Purpose Multibody Real-Time Simulation and Control of Deformable Aerospace Mechanisms", XVIIIo CONGRESSO NAZIONALE AIDAA, Volterra, Italy, September 19-22 2005.
P. Masarati, D. J. Piatak, G. Quaranta, J. D. Singleton, J. Shen, "Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Multibody Analyses", 31st ERF, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
M. Morandini, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Performance Improvements in Real-Time General-Purpose Multibody Virtual Experimenting of Rotorcraft Systems", 31st ERF, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, J. Riemenscheider, P. Wierach, E. Barkanov, S. Gluhih, "Optimal Design of an Active Twist 1:2.5 Scale Rotor Blade"
31st ERF, Firenze, Italy, September 13-15 2005.
S. Gualdi, M. Morandini, P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "Numerical Simulation of Gear Walk Instability in an Aircraft Landing Gear", IFASD 2005 Munich, Germany, June 28-July 1 2005.
M. Attolico, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Trajectory Optimization and Real-Time Simulation for Robotics Applications", Multibody Dynamics 2005, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24, 2005.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "Multibody Free Software for Teaching Purposes", Multibody Dynamics 2005, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24, 2005.
M. Morandini, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "A Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator for Robotics Applications", Multibody Dynamics 2005, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24, 2005.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza, "Computational Aspects and Recent Improvements in the Open-Source Multibody Analysis Software "MBDyn"", Multibody Dynamics 2005, Madrid, Spain, June 21-24, 2005.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "A Conservative Mesh-Free Approach for Fluid Structure Interface Problems", Coupled Problems 2005, Santorini, Greece, May 24-27 2005.

2004

G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, 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. doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2003.03.004

G. Quaranta, G. Bindolino, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Toward a Computational Framework for Rotorcraft Multi-Physics Analysis: Adding Computational Aerodynamics to Multibody Rotor Models", 30th ERF, Marseilles, France, September 14-16 2004.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "Multibody Dynamics Analysis Software on Real-Time Distributed Systems", One-day meeting on: RTAI, present and future, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy, July 8, 2004. (printable )
P. Masarati, D. J. Piatak, G. Quaranta, J. D. Singleton, "Further Results of Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics Investigation Using Two Multibody Analyses", 60th AHS Forum, 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", 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", AHS 4th Decennial Specialists' Conference on Aeromechanics, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA, January 21-23, 2004.

2003

M. Attolico, P. Masarati, "A Multibody User-Space Hard Real-Time Environment for the Simulation of Space Robots", Fifth Real-Time Linux Workshop, November 9-11, 2003, Valencia, Spain.
J. D. Singleton, P. Masarati, D. J. Piatak, M. W. Nixon, P. Mantegazza, "An Investigation of Soft-Inplane Tiltrotor Aeromechanics using Two Multibody Analyses", Tenth International Workshop on Aeroelasticity of Rotorcraft Systems, Atlanta, November 3-4, 2003 Georgia Institute of Technology.
S. Gualdi, M. Morandini, P. Masarati, "A Deformable Slider Joint for Multibody Applications", XVII Congresso Nazionale A.I.D.A.A. Settembre 2003 15-19 Roma.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, M. Lanz, P. Mantegazza, "Dynamic Characterization and Stability of a Large Size Multibody Tiltrotor Model by POD Analysis", ASME 19th VIB September 2-6, 2003, Chicago, Il USA.
P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza, "Open Source Multibody Analysis Software", Multibody Dynamics 2003, July 1-4, 2003 Lisboa, Portugal.
P. Masarati, G. Quaranta, P. Mantegazza, P. Abdel Nour, C. Monteggia, "Helicopter Tailrotor Dynamics Characterization and Stability by Multibody/Multidisciplinary Analysis", Multibody Dynamics 2003, July 1-4, 2003 Lisboa, Portugal.

2002

G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Multibody Analysis of Controlled Aeroelastic Systems on Parallel Computers", Multibody System Dynamics, August 2002, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 71-102. doi:10.1023/A:1015894729968

P. Masarati, M. Morandini, "On the Modeling of Rotating Beams for Rotorcraft Blade Analysis", 28th ERF, 17-20 September 2002, Bristol (UK), pp. 62.1-11.
S. Gualdi, P. Masarati, M. Morandini, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "A Multibody Approach to the Analysis of Helicopter-Terrain Interaction", 28th ERF, 17-20 September 2002, Bristol (UK), pp. 72.1-12.
P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, P. Abdel Nour, C Monteggia, R. Raval, "Helicopter Control System Synthesis by Multibody Multidisciplinary Analysis", 28th ERF, 17-20 September 2002, Bristol (UK), pp. 18.1-12.

2001

G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Analysis of an Actively Twisted Rotor by Multibody Global Modelling", Composite Structures, April 2001, Vol. 52/1, pp. 113-122. doi:10.1016/S0263-8223(00)00193-8

M. W. Nixon, D. J. Piatak, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Tiltrotor Soft-Inplane Aeroelastic Response Prediction Using Two Analysis Methods: A New Multibody Dynamics Formulation and a Standard Comprehensive Formulation", The Ninth International Workshop on Aeroelasticity of Rotorcraft Systems, October 22-24, 2001, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, M. Lanz, P. Mantegazza, "Experiences of Multibody Multidisciplinary Rotorcraft Analysis", XVI Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 September 2001, Palermo, Italy.
P. Masarati, M. Lanz, P. Mantegazza, "Multistep Integration of Ordinary, Stiff and Differential-Algebraic Problems for Multibody Dynamics Applications", XVI Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 September 2001, Palermo, Italy.
P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "Semi-Analytical Characterization of Anisotropic, Non-Homogeneous Plates", XVI Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 September 2001, Palermo, Italy.
P. Masarati, "On the Semi-Analytical Solution of Beams Subjected to Distributed Loads", XVI Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 September 2001, Palermo, Italy.
S. Cassani, G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, "Caratterizzazione Numerica di Materiali Compositi "Intelligenti" a Fibra Piezoelettrica", (in Italian) XVI Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, 24-28 Settembre 2001, Palermo, Italia.
G. Bindolino, G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, M. Lanz, P. Mantegazza, "Multibody Multidisciplinary Rotorcraft Analysis: an Overview", First M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Special Session: Multi-Body Dynamics, June 12-14, 2001, Cambridge, MA, USA.
P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "On Local Solutions for Piezoelectric Laminates", First M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Special Session: Adaptive Laminated Shell Modeling, June 12-14, 2001, Cambridge, MA, USA.

2000

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

P. Masarati, "Comprehensive Multibody AeroServoElastic Analysis of Integrated Rotorcraft Active Controls". Ph.D. Thesis, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aerospaziale, Politecnico di Milano, February 2, 2000.
P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, "Semi-Analytical Characterisation of Piezoelectric Plates and Shells", Computational methods for smart structures and materials II, editors C. A. Brebbia, A. Samartin. Southampton, WIT Press, pp. 41-50 (also Smart Structures and Materials 2000, June 19-21, 2000, Madrid, Spain).
G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Characterisation of a Smart Rotor Blade Incorporating Active Fibre Composites", Computational methods for smart structures and materials II, editors C. A. Brebbia, A. Samartin. Southampton, WIT Press, pp. 119-128 (also Smart Structures and Materials 2000, June 19-21, 2000, Madrid, Spain).
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, P. Mantegazza, "Multibody Analysis on Parallel Computers Using Substructuring Methods", CAPI - 4o Workshop sul Calcolo ad Alte Prestazioni in Italia, Milano, Università degli Studi, 26-27 September 2000.
P. Masarati, G. L. Ghiringhelli, M. Lanz, P. Mantegazza, "Integration of Hydraulic Components in a Multibody Framework for Rotorcraft Analysis", 26th ERF, September 26-29, 2000, The Hague, The Netherlands.
G. Quaranta, P. Masarati, M. Lanz, G. L. Ghiringhelli, P. Mantegazza, M. W. Nixon, "Dynamic Stability of Soft-In-Plane Tiltrotors by Parallel Multibody Analysis", 26th ERF, September 26-29, 2000, The Hague, The Netherlands.

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