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The feasibility of applying a dynamic sub-structuring approach to model and analyze the vibration response of critical automotive components in its coupled vehicle state is examined using an idealized beam-flange-plate system. The beam-flange component is regarded as the primary component of interest while the plate is assumed to be the base structure. Both modal and spectral-based formulations are considered, which account for the true dynamic coupling/interaction between the component of interest and base structure. For the modal-based sub-structuring approach, a unique modeling scheme that utilizes a set of multi-point constraint equations for representing the transformation matrix between the modal coordinates of the base structure and the physical coordinates of the primary component is applied. On the other hand, the spectral-based approach relies on the frequency response functions of the base structure directly to predict the overall system response spectra.

Transmission shift lever jumpout is a truck system dynamics problem that is caused by engine/transmission pitching in response to rough road input. Severe rotational motion imposes inertial forces on the shift lever system, potentially causing the shift rail to move to neutral. Dynamic testing and analysis has led to suggestions for system design improvement including lever geometry optimization and engine mount stiffness and damping improvement. A counterweight addition to the lever system will also stabilize the dynamics.