A two-step model reduction approach for mechanical systems with moving Loads

We consider model order reduction of mechanical systems with moving loads. Such systems have a time-varying input matrix that makes it difficult the direct application of standard model reduction methods. In this paper, we present a two-step model reduction approach for systems with moving loads which is based on a low-rank approximation of the input matrix and applying Krylov subspace methods to the resulting linear time-invariant system with a modified input. Numerical results demonstrate the properties of the proposed model reduction method