Adams
Seamlessly analyze the dynamics of moving parts
Evaluate and manage the complex interactions between Multibody Dynamics disciplines using Adams’ innovative tool suite, optimizing products for performance and safety. Adams’ system-level design validation allows for swift improvements in a project’s early stages. Other benefits include:
Benefits And Features
Build and analyze realistic MBD models for complex systems in minutes
Adams Modeler
The Adams Modeler is equipped with a powerful, next-generation pre- and post-processor, enabling you to render models with an incredibly realistic level of detail and physics.
Adams Car
Simulate all aspects of vehicle dynamics with a specifically tailored vertical application, armed with tools that push the boundaries of car physics simulations for design-perfect results.
Adams Real Time
Adams RT empowers engineers to flawlessly integrate and simulate a high-fidelity mechanical systems MBD model with hardware and control software (XiL) in Real Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is an article that lists out locations where you can find example Adams models.
The article below is the starting point for anyone interested in using Adams/Car for FSAE. It contains instructions for getting Adams, as well links and descriptions of many Adams FSAE resources, including the FSAE Database.
Adams/Car for FSAE Main Directory
Here is a link to article to an example problem that models a block sliding on an inclined plane.
Here is a link to article to an example problem that has instructions on modeling a block sliding on an inclined plane with friction.
Here is a link to article to an example problem that models a block sliding on an inclined plane with CONTACT element.
Example of crate on inclined plane with friction and initial velocity.
Here is a webinar that discusses the contact modeling and solver settings in detail. (Login to SimCompanion required.)
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