16th European ADAMS User Conference 2001

November 14-15, 2001
Berchtesgaden, Germany

Conference Proceedings
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Dear User,

Please find here a list of all the papers presented at the 16th European Mechanical Dynamics User Conference in Berchtesgaden.

All paper titles highlighted in blue are directly linked to the pdf of the actual paper. On the CD the papers have been named by using a sequential numbering. In order to visualize a paper click on the title. Papers are listed in order of the appearance during the conference (Session 1-3, Wednesday and Thursday).

If you would like to receive a paper not present in this collection (except for the papers marked with "not available"), you may order it info@mdi.de.

For conference highlights, click here or in German, visit http://www.mdi.de/gmbh_events_conf_deu.htm.

Wednesday Session I

1. Robert R. Ryan, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. "Virtual Prototyping - Coming of Age"

2. Doug Peterson, Mechanical Dynamics "ADAMS Future Development 2001 and Beyond" (not available)

3. Rajiv Rampalli, Mechanical Dynamics "Recent Advances in ADAMS/Solver"

4. Ewald Fischer, BMW "ADAMS/Car-AT in Chassis Development at BMW"

5. Helmut Hammer, Magna Steyr Engineering "Calculation of Cross Sectional Forces Representing a Handling Track"

6. Ralf Neuking, TRW "Development of TRW´s Active Roll Control"

7. Federico Mancosu, Pirelli Tyres "Overview of VERT Project: Prediction of Full Vehicle Behavior in Dangerous Situations"

8. Nick Fussey, Jaguar Cars "Vehicle Dynamics CAE Within a Development Programme"

9. Yoshihiro Wakabayashi, Estech "Analysis of Longitudinal Vibration in M/T Vehicle Using Characteristics of Complete Vehicle System"

10. Kai Sorge, Continental AG "Integration of a Damper Control Algorithm into an ADAMS/Car Full Vehicle Model"

11. Igo Besselink, TNO "Application of Swift Tyre: The Next Step in Tyre Modelling"

12. Peter Kavermann, WOCO "Foot Controls Made of Plastic - Efficient Solutions by Combined Analysis Techniques"

Wednesday Session II

13. Gabriele Ferrarotti, Mechanical Dynamics "ADAMS/Rail as Integration Platform" (not available)

14. Bobby Gilbert, AEA Technology Rail "VAMPIRE® - Opportunities for Fast, Optimised, Railway Simulations"

15. Walter Kik, ArgeCare "Derailment, Simulation and Measurement"

16. M. Stanca, Fiat CRF "Development of an Integrated Design Methodology for a New Generation of High Performance Rail Wheelsets"

17. Vaclav Kraus, Skoda "Dynamic Analysis of High-Speed Electric Locomotive"

18. Yann Bezin, University of Manchester "Development of a Method to Predict Stresses in Rails Using ADAMS/Rail and ABAQUS"

19. Janus Fraczek, University of Warsaw "Modeling and Dynamical Analysis of Flexible Vehicle Using FEM and MS Approach"

20. Ravi S. Kochak, Rites "Development of a Virtual Prototype Domestic Container Rail Car"

21. Piotr Wolko, University of Wroclaw "Airspring Modeled in MATLAB/Simulink as a Force Element in ADAMS"

Wednesday Session III

22. Pat McNally, Mechanical Dynamics "Functional Digital Aircraft: Designing Flight Controls"

23. G. Cerino, Alenia Aerospazio "Numerical Simulation of Drop Test of the C27J Aircraft Landing Gear System Taking into Account the Test Rig Flexibility"

24. Karl Kainz, EADS "EF2000 - Eurofighter Landing & Take-Off Simulation"

25. E. L.Sordelli, Mecaer "Fatigue Analysis on a Helicopter Skid Landing Gear"

26. Chris Verheul, Sayfield "Analysis of a Novel Solar Panel System with ADAMS; Modeling & Simulation of the Curwin System"

27. Marc Brandenberger, CAD-FEM "The ANSYS Interface to ADAMS: New Features and an Example"

28. Antonin Potesil, Lenan s.r.o. "Application of Expert Systems ANSYS and ADAMS in Optimization of Mechanisms with Elastic Members"

29. Pascal Häußler, Univ. of Karlsruhe "Automated Topology Optimization of Flexible Components in Hybrid Finite Element Multibody Systems Using ADAMS/Flex and MSC.Construct"

30. A. H. Boezeman, Boezeman Transport Research "Dynamic Analysis of Airport Tractor and Five Baggage Container Dollies Using ADAMS"

Thursday Session I

31. Dr. Pearson, Lotus Engineering UK "Lotus Engineering Software - An Approach to Model-Based Design"

32. Michele Cali, University of Catania "Numeric-Experimental Analysis of the Timing System of an Internal Combustion Engine"

33. Mario Prandstötter, Magna Steyr Engineering Center "Conrod Simulation: Integration of EHD - MBS - FE - Fatigue"

34. Rainer Lührig, Volkswagen AG "Calculation of Effects of Free Inertial Forces and Torques of the Valve Train to the Engine Vibrations of a W12 from VOLKSWAGEN"

35. Martin Rebbert, FEV "Mechanical Simulation in the Engine Development Process: Part I = The Crank Train Subsystem"

36. Christoph Ortmann, Mechanical Dynamics "Mechanical Simulation in the Engine Development Process: Part II = Coupled Analysis of Engine Subsystems"

38. Skip Essma, Newman Haas "ADAMS/Insight Application in Motorsports"

39. Louis Zeferino, Giat "Simulation of Tracked Vehicles at Giat Industries Using ADAMS and ATV"

40. Alban Lemoine, PSA Peugeot Citroen "Robustness Analysis in ADAMS - Automated Simulation Sequencer: iSIGHT/ADAMS"

41. Günther Prokop, Audi "Driver Modeling in Vehicle Handling Analysis"

42. Mauro Velardocchia, University of Turin "Vehicle Dynamics with Real Time Damper Systems"

Thursday Session II

43. Andrea Rindi, University of Florenz "Railway Wagon Model with Antislip Braking System"

44. Peter Häse, Bombardier Transportation "Improving the Design of Locomotive Bogie and Drive Using ADAMS"

45. Jesus Chiva, Patentes Talgo S.A. "Dynamic Simulations of Talgo Track Inspection Trainset"

46. Massimo Lenti, Alstom Ferroviaria Spa "Analysis of an Independent Wheels Tramway Vehicle"

47. Marco Sumini, University of Bologna "Comparison Between Standard and Customized Versions of the Wheel-Rail Contact Model in ADAMS/Rail"

48. Nitin Chowdary, RDSO "Modeling of Coaching Container Flat Using ADAMS/Rail"

49. Stefano Valentinuz, Navalimpia "Virtual Prototyping in an Elevator for Marine Application"

50. Rob Coles, Mechanical Dynamics "How Do You Know When Your Design is Right?"

51. Maurizio Lamantia, Electrolux "Analysis of Dynamic of a Virtual Compressor"

52. Maurizio Baldinucci, CIFA "Dynamic Analysis and Kinematics Optimization in the Design of a Concrete Distribution Boom"

53. Frank Christoph, University of Erlangen "Multibody Simulation as the Integration Platform for a Virtual Manufacturing Machine"

54. Adam Lokiec, Mesco "Distribution of Loads in Cycloidal Planetary Gear (CYCLO) Including Modification of Equidistant"

Thursday Session III

55. Michael Hoffmann, Mechanical Dynamics "Streamlining Stress and Fatigue Evaluation of Mechanical Systems"

56. Christophe Sinsou, MTS Systems "A Virtual NVH Test with ADAMS/Car and I-DEAS-Test"

57. Diego Minen, Mechanical Dynamics "Automatic Flexible Body Creation"

58. Gisli Ottarsson, Mechanical Dynamics "Introduction of the New ADAMS C++ Solver"

59. Gary Sandlass, MTS Systems "Practical Considerations for Generating Nonlinear Dynamic Blackbox Models Using Neural Networks"

60. Sanjeev Sharma, Rail Coach Factory "Design Development of Meter Gauge Bogie"

61. Terry Ewanochko, John Deere Welland Works "Integrated CAE Durability Analysis"

62. Marcelo Prado, Debis-Humaita IT Services LatinAmerica "Bus Handling Validation and Analysis Using ADAMS/Car"

63. Carlo Savi, Pirelli Tyres "Optimizing both Handling and Comfort Vehicle Response by Linking ADAMS/Car and Frontier"

64. Rodivaldo Henrique De Cunha, Debis-Humaita IT Services LatinAmerica "Handling Analysis of a Three-Axle Intercity Bus"

65. Grant Atkinson, Grant Atkinson Design Professionals "Structurally Sound is The Way to Go. (Hybrid SUVC)"

66. Marek Wojtyra, University of Warsaw "Dynamical Analysis of Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle"

 

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