Complete Multibody Dynamic Analysis with

Adams
Day 1:
TOPIC

CONTENT

Introduction

A brief introduction to Adams

Course Content
Getting Help
Virtual Prototyping Process
GUI familiarization
Model Hierarchy
Renaming Objects
Adams/View Interface
Adams/View Interface
Overview
Simple Simulations
Saving Your Work
Adams/Post Processor Interface Post Processing Interface
Overview
Overview
Animating
Plotting
Reporting

WORKSHOPS
1) Stamping Mechanism
2) Valve Train Mechanism
3) Adams/postprocessor
interface overview
4) Stone Falling

Day 2:
TOPIC
Parts and Coordinate Systems

Initial Conditions and Point

Trace
Constraints

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CONTENT
Coordinate Systems, Part
Coordinate System, Coordinate
System Marker, Differences
between Parts and Geometry,
Parts, Geometry, and Markers,
Types of Parts in Adams/View,
Part Mass and Inertia,
Measures.
Part Initial Conditions, Initial
Velocities, and Point Trace
Constraints, Use of Markers in
Constraints, Degrees of
Freedom (DOF), Joint Initial
Conditions, Merging Geometry,
Angle Measures

WORKSHOPS
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Projectile Motion
Inclined Plane
Lift Mechanism I
Lift Mechanism II
Lift Mechanism III

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Rotation and Friction

Geometry and Precise

Positioning

Euler Angles, Precise

Positioning: Rotate, Modeling
Friction, Measures in LCS
Building Geometry,
Construction Geometry
Properties, Solid Geometry

Day 3:
TOPIC

CONTENT

Point Motions and System-level

Design
Measurements, Displacement
Functions, and CAD Geometry

Applying Point Motions,

System-Level Design
Taking Measurements,
Displacement Functions,
Importing CAD-Based
Geometry
Add-On Constraints, Couplers,
Assembling Subsystem Models
Assemble Simulation,
Simulation Hierarchy, Types of
Simulations, Forces in Adams,
Spring Dampers in Adams,
Magnitude of Spring Dampers
Single-Component Forces:
Action-Reaction, Spline
Functions, AKISPL Function,
Bushings
Impact Functions, Velocity
Functions
STEP Function, Scripted
Simulations, Adams/Solver
Commands

Add-on Constraints, Couplers,

and Assembling Models
Simulations

Forces and Splines

Bushings

Impact
Step Functions and Simulation
Scripts

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WORKSHOPS
1) Suspension System I
2) Suspension System II
3) Suspension Steering
System
4) Spring Damper
5) Non Linear Spring

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Day 4:
TOPIC
Adams/Solver

CONTENT
Adams/Solver Overview, Files in
Adams/Solver, Example of
Adams/Solver Dataset (.adm)
File, Stand-Alone
Adams/Solver, Solver
Compatibility, Example: 2D
Pendulum, Formulation of the
Equations of Motion, Phases of
Solution, Debug/Eprint
(Dynamics)

WORKSHOPS
1)
2)
3)
4)

Hatchback I
Hatchback II
Hatchback III
Hatchback IV

Day 5:
TOPIC
Sensors and Design Variables
Splines and Constraints

Multi-Component Forces and

Design Studies
Recommended Practices

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CONTENT
Sensors, Design Variables
Splines from Traces, Curve
Constraints, Automated
Contact Forces, Flexible Parts
Adams/Auto Flex
Multi-Component Forces,
Design Studies
General Approach to Modeling
Modeling Practices: Parts
Modeling Practices: Constraints
Modeling Practices: Compliant
Connections
Modeling Practices: Run-time
Functions
Debugging Tips

WORKSHOPS
1) Suspension Steering
System II
2) Cam Rocker Valve
3) Target Practice
4) Section Mechanism

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