0 Introduction
- A Brief History of Adams
- About MSC.Software
- Content of Course
- Getting Help
1 Virtual Prototyping Process
- Virtual Prototyping Process
2 Adams/View Interface Overview
- Model Hierarchy
- Renaming Objects
- Adams/View Interface
- Simple Simulations
- Saving Your Work
3 Adams/PostProcessor Interface Overview
- PostProcessing Interface Overview
- Animating
- Plotting
- Reporting
4 Parts and Coordinate Systems
- 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
5 Initial Conditions and Point Trace
- Part Initial Conditions
- Initial Velocities
- Point Trace
6 Constraints
- Constraints
- Use of Markers in Constraints
- Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
- Joint Initial Conditions
- Merging Geometry
- Angle Measures
7 Rotation and Friction
- Euler Angles
- Precise Positioning: Rotate
- Modeling Friction
- Measures in LCS
8 Geometry and Precise Positioning
- Building Geometry
- Construction Geometry Properties
- Solid Geometry
- Precise Positioning: Move
9 Joint Motion and Functions
- Applying Motion
- Joint Motion
- Functions in Adams
10 Joint Primitives
- Types of Joint Primitives
- Perpendicular Joint Primitive
11 Point Motions and System-level Design
- Applying Point Motions
- System-Level Design
12 Measurements, Displacement Functions, and CAD Geometry
- Taking Measurements
- Displacement Functions
- Importing CAD-Based Geometry
13 Add-on Constraints, Couplers, and Assembling Models
- Add-On Constraints
- Couplers
- Assembling Subsystem Models
14 SimulationsAssemble Simulation
- Simulation Hierarchy
- Types of Simulations
- Forces in Adams
- Spring Dampers in Adams
- Magnitude of Spring Dampers
15 Forces and Splines
- Single-Component Forces: Action-Reaction
- Spline Functions
- AKISPL Function
16 Bushings
17 Impact
- Impact Functions
- Velocity Functions
18 Step Functions and Simulation Scripts
- STEP Function
- Scripted Simulations
- Adams/Solver Commands
19 Adams/Solver
- 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)
20 Sensors and Design Variables
21 Splines and Contraints
- Splines from Traces
- Curve Constraints
- Automated Contact Forces
- Flexible Parts –Adams/AutoFlex
22 Multi-Component Forces and Design Studies
- Multi-Component Forces
- Design Studies