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
