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Contact mechanics in MSC Adams - A technical evaluation of the contact models in multibody dynamics software MSC Adams
Giesbers, Jochem (2012) Contact mechanics in MSC Adams - A technical evaluation of the contact models in multibody dynamics software MSC Adams.
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| Abstract: | The goal of this study is to gain insight in the modelling of (physical) contact in Adams, a product by MSC Software. Adams is the most widely used multibody dynamics and motion analysis software in the world. The aim is to establish an understanding of contact in Adams and the relation to the laws of physics. First, the algorithms and formulas used by Adams are analysed. Second, a variety of models is simulated and the effects of the corresponding variables are analysed. After this study the acquired knowledge can be used to model more complex systems in Adams. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 52 mechanical engineering |
| Programme: | Mechanical Engineering BSc (56966) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/62109 |
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