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Mechanical · Course
Suspension Design using ADAMS
This course deals with the suspension analysis of a half car model, also with the fundamentals of suspension modelling. You will learn advanced multibody dynamic concepts such as; wheel travel simulation, steering wheel simulation, and others.
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Content
- 14 hours
- Projects
- 2
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- This course deals with the suspension analysis of a half car model, also with the fundamentals of suspension modelling.
- It will help you understand the mathematical modelling of a suspension system and how to apply it on an ADAMS car solver so that you can simulate the real-life behaviour of a half car model.
- You will learn advanced Multibody Dynamics concepts such as wheel travel simulation, steering wheel simulation, and others.
- This course will help you to understand the use of a solver for specific applications, simulate the model, and post-process the result.
- At the end of this course, you will be able to start your career in the field of vehicle dynamics/motorsport engineering.
Tools you'll use
Adams
Curriculum8 modules,
Get the full syllabus ↓8 modules,
built with industry.
01Suspension Design using ADAMS
- IntroductionW01
- Introduction
- The need for suspension
- An overview of suspension hardware and architecture
- Double wishbone
- McPherson strut
- Multi-link (5-link and trailing arm)
- Introduction to ADAMS
- Software overview
- Capabilities
- Adams Car module overview
- Motivation
- Model Hierarchy
- Database
- Adams file structure and terminology
- User modes
- Basic operations
- Opening the program
- Interface and tools overview
- Loading a database
- Working directory
- Opening a Model
- Running a simple simulation
- Animating and viewing results
- Exploring, making changes, and saving
- Introduction
- Suspension KinematicsW02
- The motion of the wheel carrier
- Degrees of freedom
- No. of links
- Concept of instant centre
- Equivalent swing arm (front and side view)
- Instant centre (front and side view)
- Instant axis of motion
- Front view geometry
- Front view instant centre
- Front view virtual swing armlength and angle
- Bump and scrub, and track the change
- Roll centre height
- Kinematic roll centre
- Force roll centre
- Side view geometry.
- Side view and instant centre
- Side view of virtual swing arm length and angle
- Wheel centre longitudinal recession
- Anti-characteristics
- Anti-dive
- Anti-lift
- Anti-squat
- The motion of the wheel carrier
- Steering KinematicsW03
- Kingpin geometry
- Defining the kingpin
- Caster angle
- Mechanic trail
- Scrub radius
- Kingpin inclination
- Kingpin offsets
- Steer jacking
- Low-speed turning geometry
- Ackermann
- Turning circle diameter
- Steering geometry error
- Ride steer
- Roll steer
- Torque steer
- Steering ratio
- Tire steer angle
- C-factor
- Kingpin geometry
- Ride GeometryW04
- Wheel travel
- Metal to metal travel
- Jounce bumpers
- Rebound bumpers
- Simple quarter car model
- Wheel rate
- Motion rate
- Ride rate
- Ride frequencies and flat concept
- Suspension damping
- Need for damping
- Shock absorber design
- Damper characteristics
- Wheel travel
- Suspension ComplianceW05
- Need for compliance
- Types of compliance
- Longitudinal (braking and traction) compliance
- Lateral (force and aligning torque) compliance
- Effect on ride and handling
- Kinematics and Compliance TestingW06
- Purpose
- Types of tests performed
- Sample test results
- Suspension Architecture of some popular vehiclesW07
- This will help you understand how various kinematics and compliance parameters come together.
- Probably not all the following vehicles will be covered - time-dependent
- Ford Mustang GT
- McLaren MP4-12C
- Ford Fiesta (rear suspension)
- ADAMS SimulationsW08
- Software Interface
- Launching ADAMS - view and car
- Setting up a working directory
- Launching ADAMS from working directory
- ADAMS help
- The Database
- Database structure
- Configuration files
- A car shared database
- Publishing the Acar database
- Creating a new database
- The private database
- Other database management options
- Opening a model, running a simulation, animating and viewing results
- Open McPherson strut assembly
- Zoom, pan, rotate, shaded/wireframe, icons on/off
- Perform parallel wheel travel
- Animate results
- Plot toe gradient
- Change hardpoint
- Re-run analysis
- Animate
- Overlay toe gradient
- Save model and exit
- File structure
- Data hierarchy
- Template
- Building a template (will not be covered)
- Subsystem
- Building a suspension subsystem
- Building a steering subsystem
- Template
- Assembly
- Assembling the subsystems
- User modes
- Testing
- Data hierarchy
- The post-processor
- Plotting results
- All graph options
- Exporting a plot configuration file
- Creating plots with plot configuration files
- Animating results
- All animating options
- Exporting a movie
- Importing files
- Result files
- Test data
- Exporting files
- Numeric data
- Spreadsheets
- Plotting results
- Elements of an Adams car model - suspension, steering, brakes, powertrain
- Parts
- Geometries
- Hardpoints
- Springs
- Joints
- Bushings
- Stoppers
- Dampers
- Tires
- Steering assist
- Roll bars
- Suspension parameters
- Other useful options
- Aggregate mass
- Database navigator
- Graphical topology
- Types of Analysis
- Displacement driven
- Parallel wheel travel
- Opposite wheel travel
- Single wheel travel
- Roll and vertical force
- Steering
- Displacement driven
- Force driven
- Static loads
- Longitudinal
- Lateral
- Vertical
- Moments
- Dynamic loads
- Static loads
- External files - load cases
- Software Interface
- IntroductionW01
Industry projects2 projects
2 projects
you'll ship.
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Compliance Testing of the Suspension System
In this project, the students will perform suspension compliance testing. Based on the results, they will check if the system is designed appropriately.
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FAQQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
What types of software are covered in this course?
Learners will have full access to information and databases connected to software such as - ADAMS during this course.
What is the learning process like?
Skill Lync collaborates with industry professionals to provide you with high-quality recorded content and practice assignments, which you will have access to at the beginning of each week of the program.
What are the distinct Multibody Dynamics concepts that this course will cover?
Steering wheel simulation, wheel travel simulation, and other Multi-body dynamics principles will be addressed in this course.
What type of help do I get if I have any doubts?
For any doubts and questions, you will receive professional assistance. Your specialised support engineer and course instructors can be reached through Whatsapp, Email, phone, or video-conferencing.
Will I receive a certificate after finishing the online course How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS?
For the top 5% of the class, Skill Lync awards a merit certificate, and every participant receives a course completion certificate.
What is the fee for the How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS course?
The fee structure is divided into flexible plans offering three options. The basic plan gives you two months' access for a fee of INR 7000, the pro plan fee is INR 10,000 per month and gives you four months of access, and the premium plan is for INR 15,000 and gives you lifetime access.
What is the duration of the How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS course?
How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS is a 24 week-long program.
Is the How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS an online course?
Yes, the How to Design Suspension Using ADAMS is a fully online course.
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