In these 4 lectures you will learn how to use simulation tools to drive a design, instead of using CAD (initially).
- Structural Analysis Solutions
- Free Resources
- Product Life Cycle
- Build you own Maserati: A Case Study
- A Potential Project
- 8×8 Vehicle Example
- Softball Pitching Machine Design Example
- Design Cycle: Simulation Driven Design
Lecture 2 - Design Methodology
- Problem formulation
- Definition of idealized model
- Development of computer model
- Formulation of system equations
- Equation solving
- Results and post processing
- Evaluation and conclusion
Lecture 3 - Essential Adams tools
- Basic Actions of Problem Solving
- Inverse & Forwards Kinematics Using Adams
- Design Updates
- Why Add Flexible Parts to Your Models
- Forces in Adams
- Impact Contact in Adams
- Function Builder Overview
- Design Variables
- Step Function
- Spline Functions
- Displacement Functions
- Sensors and Simulation Scripts
- Design Studies
Lecture 4 - Simulation Based Design
- Product Life Cycle
- Why Simulate
- Why Adams
- Your Future Career Path
- Concept to Design Through Analysis - (click here for the step-by-step guide)
- Top Secret Project
- Simulation Based Design
- Assignment Tips (Flexible Bodies)
- Resources and Support
