Version - 2017
This class is intended for experienced Adams users wanting to expand their knowledge of Adams/Solver theory. An emphasis will be put on tying theoretical concepts back to Adams/Solver solution settings (ERROR, HMAX, SI2, MAXIT, etc.). Strategies for creating robust models and sensible solution control settings will be a focus of the course. The various phases of solution (statics, kinematics, dynamics) will be covered in detail and best practices for each will be identified.
Topics:
- Mathematical descriptions of constraints, body and forces
- Theoretical workings of the static, kinematic and dynamic solvers in Adams
- Numerical Methods for root finding, explicit and implicit integration
- DEBUG/EPRINT interpretation for model debugging
- Error handling strategies for statics and dynamics
- Solver settings for robust static analyses
- Integrator settings for robust dynamics
- Solution convergence techniques
- Modeling best practices
*Course does not contain audio/video interactions.
