A Quick Introduction to Adams/Chassis

A Quick Introduction to Adams/Chassis

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• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Introduction to Adams/Chassis

• Adams/Chassis vs. Adams/Car

• What is Adams/Chassis?– A complete analysis environment for automotive virtual

prototyping.– A library of subsystem and component modeling techniques,

along with a library of standard analysis types.

• Adams/Chassis uses the Virtual Prototyping Processto:

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• Adams/Chassis vs. Adams/Car

• What is Adams/Chassis?– A complete analysis environment for automotive virtual

prototyping.– A library of subsystem and component modeling techniques,

along with a library of standard analysis types.

• Adams/Chassis uses the Virtual Prototyping Processto:

Build Test Review Improve

Introduction to Adams/Chassis (Cont.)

• Advantages of using Adams/Chassis– Provides a standard approach for vehicle modeling.– Allows you to build complex Adams models while

maintaining a minimum set of parameters.– Provides a simple interface to powerful Adams/Solver

technology to enhance your model.

• Integration with other Adams products– Integrates with other Adams products.– Adams/Chassis simplifies the use of below Adams products:

• Adams/Solver• Adams/View• Adams/PostProcessor• Adams/Insight

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• Advantages of using Adams/Chassis– Provides a standard approach for vehicle modeling.– Allows you to build complex Adams models while

maintaining a minimum set of parameters.– Provides a simple interface to powerful Adams/Solver

technology to enhance your model.

• Integration with other Adams products– Integrates with other Adams products.– Adams/Chassis simplifies the use of below Adams products:

• Adams/Solver• Adams/View• Adams/PostProcessor• Adams/Insight

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Adams/Chassis Work Modes

• Adams/Chassis Work Modes– Adams/Chassis is divided into four work modes:

1. Build2. Test3. Review4. Improve

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• Adams/Chassis Work Modes– Adams/Chassis is divided into four work modes:

1. Build2. Test3. Review4. Improve

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Setting Preferences

• Adams/Chassis preferences to define the work environment

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• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Example Databases and File Structure

• Example Databases• File Structure

─ Databases

─ Systems

─ Subsystems

─ Property Files

─ XML Data Format

─ Adams/Chassis File Flow

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• Example Databases• File Structure

─ Databases

─ Systems

─ Subsystems

─ Property Files

─ XML Data Format

─ Adams/Chassis File Flow

Example Databases

• The Adams/Chassis installation contains an extensivelibrary of ready-to-use vehicle models.

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Example Databases

• SimCompanion Technical Articles on ExampleDatabases:

– KB8015336: Documentation for Vehicle/ComponentExamples directories in A/Chassis.

– KB8021024: Do you have more information onexample vehicle databases available inAdams/Chassis installation directory?

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• SimCompanion Technical Articles on ExampleDatabases:

– KB8015336: Documentation for Vehicle/ComponentExamples directories in A/Chassis.

– KB8021024: Do you have more information onexample vehicle databases available inAdams/Chassis installation directory?

File Structure

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Systems

Subsystem References System Parameters

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Subsystems

• Subsystem types:• Body• Front suspension• Front wheel and tires• Steering gear• Steering column• Rear suspension• Rear wheel and tires

Below are optional subsystems:

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• Subsystem types:• Body• Front suspension• Front wheel and tires• Steering gear• Steering column• Rear suspension• Rear wheel and tires

Below are optional subsystems:● Loading● Instrumentation● Powertrain● Brakes

● Controls● Additional rear

suspensions (trailers)

Subsystems (Templates)

• The following is a list of the basic front and rearsuspension and steering types available withoutcustomization.

─ Front• Front 4 Link• Hotchkiss• MacPherson• Multilink• SLA (short-long arm)• SLA (with torsion bar)• Twin I-Beam

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• The following is a list of the basic front and rearsuspension and steering types available withoutcustomization.

─ Front• Front 4 Link• Hotchkiss• MacPherson• Multilink• SLA (short-long arm)• SLA (with torsion bar)• Twin I-Beam

Subsystem (Templates) (Cont.)

─ Rear• 3 Link• 4 Link Multilink• 4 Link Panhard• 4 Link Watts• Central Link• Hotchkiss• Integral Link• Multilink• Rear MacPherson LCA• Solid Axle Trailing Arm• Quadralink Strut• Semi Trailing Arm

• Quadralink Strut• Semi Trailing Arm• Quadralink UCA• Semi Trailing Arm Shack• SLA Coil• SLA Inverse LCA• SLA Trail• SLA Pendulum• Twist

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─ Rear• 3 Link• 4 Link Multilink• 4 Link Panhard• 4 Link Watts• Central Link• Hotchkiss• Integral Link• Multilink• Rear MacPherson LCA• Solid Axle Trailing Arm• Quadralink Strut• Semi Trailing Arm

• Quadralink Strut• Semi Trailing Arm• Quadralink UCA• Semi Trailing Arm Shack• SLA Coil• SLA Inverse LCA• SLA Trail• SLA Pendulum• Twist

Subsystem (Templates) (Cont.)

─ Steering Gear• Haltenberger• Pitman arm• Rack 4 wheel steer• Rack and pinion• Relay Rod

─ Steering Column• Advanced• Swing link• Tilt bracket

You may find images of the basic front and rear suspension andsteering types listed above in the Adams/Chassis online help.

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─ Steering Gear• Haltenberger• Pitman arm• Rack 4 wheel steer• Rack and pinion• Relay Rod

─ Steering Column• Advanced• Swing link• Tilt bracket

You may find images of the basic front and rear suspension andsteering types listed above in the Adams/Chassis online help.

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Types of Simulations (Vehicle Events)

• Half-vehicle Events– SVC half suspension– Ride motion– Static loadcase– Dynamics loadcase

• Full-vehicle Events– Braking Analyses– Durability Analyses– Handling Analyses– Kinematics and Compliance– Ride Analyses– Static Analyses

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• Half-vehicle Events– SVC half suspension– Ride motion– Static loadcase– Dynamics loadcase

• Full-vehicle Events– Braking Analyses– Durability Analyses– Handling Analyses– Kinematics and Compliance– Ride Analyses– Static Analyses

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

Agenda

• Introduction to Adams/Chassis• Adams/Chassis Work Modes• Setting Preferences• Example Databases and File Structure• Types of Simulation (Vehicle Events)• Modifying Your Vehicle• Suggested Strategy for Getting Started• Where to find further information• Question - Answer

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Modifying Your Vehicle

• Adams/Chassis coordinate system.

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Modifying Your Vehicle (Cont.)

• Different options available for controlling the topology─ Hardpoints─ Parts – mass and inertia properties─ Connectors (Bushing/Constraints)─ Struts─ Stabilizer Bars─ Attachment Options─ Construction Options

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• Different options available for controlling the topology─ Hardpoints─ Parts – mass and inertia properties─ Connectors (Bushing/Constraints)─ Struts─ Stabilizer Bars─ Attachment Options─ Construction Options

Modifying Your Vehicle (Cont.)

• Adams/Chassis Flex Body Integration:─ Flex Body Integration Improvements─ Flex Body Generation event─ Flexible Parts editor─ KB8020373: Adams/Chassis Flex Body Integration

Improvements

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• Adams/Chassis Flex Body Integration:─ Flex Body Integration Improvements─ Flex Body Generation event─ Flexible Parts editor─ KB8020373: Adams/Chassis Flex Body Integration

Improvements

Suggested Strategy for Getting Started

• Getting Started Tutorials:– Work through the tutorials accessible via the online

help, especially Getting Started with Adams/Chassis• Use Example Database as-is:

– Add/register example database– Open suspension assembly or full vehicle assembly

also called as vehicle configuration file– Perform simulation maneuvers of interest to you to get

familiar with these example vehicle models• Customize example database models:

– Modify the subsystem and/or assemblies to match yourvehicle setup.

– Perform simulation maneuvers of interest to you withyour own vehicle models

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• Getting Started Tutorials:– Work through the tutorials accessible via the online

help, especially Getting Started with Adams/Chassis• Use Example Database as-is:

– Add/register example database– Open suspension assembly or full vehicle assembly

also called as vehicle configuration file– Perform simulation maneuvers of interest to you to get

familiar with these example vehicle models• Customize example database models:

– Modify the subsystem and/or assemblies to match yourvehicle setup.

– Perform simulation maneuvers of interest to you withyour own vehicle models

Where to find further information

• Help Docs:– Start at the TOC and scroll down to your topics– Search/Index

• SimCompanion– Search SimCompanion for keywords

• VPD Forums– Search for posts for similar issues– Post in Adams/Chassis dedicated forum

• Technical Support– Email Technical Support at

adams.support@mscsoftware.com

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• Help Docs:– Start at the TOC and scroll down to your topics– Search/Index

• SimCompanion– Search SimCompanion for keywords

• VPD Forums– Search for posts for similar issues– Post in Adams/Chassis dedicated forum

• Technical Support– Email Technical Support at

adams.support@mscsoftware.com

Thank you!!!

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