Multibody System Dynamics

Aims & Scope

The journal Multibody System Dynamics treats theoretical and computational methods in rigid and flexible multibody systems, their application, and the experimental procedures used to validate the theoretical foundations.

The research reported addresses computational and experimental aspects and their application to classical and emerging fields in science and technology.

Both development and application aspects of multibody dynamics are relevant, in particular in the fields of control, optimization, real-time simulation, parallel computation, workspace and path planning, reliability, and durability.

The journal also publishes articles covering application fields such as vehicle dynamics, aerospace technology, robotics and mechatronics, machine dynamics, crashworthiness, biomechanics, artificial intelligence, and system identification if they involve or contribute to the field of Multibody System Dynamics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.60

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	77

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6025

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	612

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.868

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Flexible Multibody Dynamics: Review of Past and Recent Developments

  Citation: 688

  Authors: Ahmed A.

• On the continuous contact force models for soft materials in multibody dynamics

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Paulo, Margarida, Miguel T., Jorge M.

• Multibody System Dynamics: Roots and Perspectives

  Citation: 382

  Authors: W.

• Convergence of the generalized-α scheme for constrained mechanical systems

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Martin, Olivier

• Definition of the Slopes and the Finite Element Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation

  Citation: 271

  Authors: A.A.

• A Regularized Contact Model with Asymmetric Damping and Dwell-Time Dependent Friction

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Yves, John, Christian, Jean-Claude

• On the contact detection for contact-impact analysis in multibody systems

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Paulo, Jorge

• Dynamic Analysis for Planar Multibody Mechanical Systems with Lubricated Joints

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Paulo, Jorge, J. Pimenta

• Advances in the Modelling of Motorcycle Dynamics

  Citation: 211

  Authors: R.S., S., D.J.N.

• Modeling and analysis of planar rigid multibody systems with translational clearance joints based on the non-smooth dynamics approach

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Paulo, Remco, Christoph

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