Adams Car Suspension Analysis
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Adams Car Suspension Analysis
Adams/Car Suspension AnalysisChris DoudyBryce GillEric SpragueAdams/CarCreate new, or modify existing componentsSuspensionSteeringChassisSimulate vehicle operation using roads or test rigsAnalyze a wide range of simulation data numerically or graphicallyProject GoalsUnderstand Adams/CarInterface and general operationDesign and creation of suspensions and vehiclesSpecifying analysis conditionsCreate tutorial documentation for future usersPerform an analysis on the Vandal FHSAE racing teams suspension designTutorialsDriving MachineEvent BuilderSuspension AnalysisFlexible BodiesTemplate BuilderFull Vehicle Analysis
Adams Car InterfaceDriving MachineSimulate precision vehicle controlSpecify maneuver characteristicsVelocityTurn radiusTransmission and braking operation
Assembly ready for simulationEvent BuilderCreate events for use in the Driving MachineEvents consist of mini maneuversVelocitySteeringTransmission and brakingAbort and stop conditions
Event Builder InterfaceSuspension AnalysisSuspension and steering assembly analysisWheel travelSuspension forcesBrake pull at steering wheelScrub radiusModify suspension geometry
Suspension analysis with parameters forparallel wheel travel simulationSuspension Analysis
Graphical Analysis of simulation results for parallel wheel travelFlexible BodiesInclude flexure in suspension simulationCompare flexible results to rigidIndividual rigid-to-flex part substitutionModify flexible body properties
Flexible component deformationTemplate BuilderDesign suspension geometrySpecify material properties and other parametersConstruct and assemble componentsPerform analysis of new suspension
Midway through suspension constructionFull Vehicle AnalysisAssemble Components for analysisFront and rear suspensionSteering AssemblyTiresChassis and EngineVarious types of analysisVelocity and steering specificationsRoad geometry and conditionQuasi-static maneuversEvents from event builder
Setup for single lane change analysisFull Vehicle Analysis
Simulation result: Full-vehicle analysis, Single Lane Change eventwith steering angle specified