1995 User Conference Papers

These technical papers were presented at the 1995 International ADAMS User Conference held at the Eastern Michigan Univeristy Corporate Education Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

01 Conference Introduction & Keynotes
02 Conference Agenda
03 ADAMS Product Overview - P. Turner, MDI
04 Numerical Optimization - G. Vanderplaats, VMA Engineering
05 Numerical Solution of Differential-Algebraic Equations - L. Petzold, University of Minnesota
06 Applying DOE to Mechanical Designs - P. McNally, MDI
07 Controls Methods: Integrating MATLAB/MATRIXx with ADAMS - S. Medepalli, MDI
08 Drivers Modeling In ADAMS - A. Riedel, IPG
09 DELFT-TYRE: A design and analysis tool for modelling tyre characteristics - C. Verhuel, TNO
10 DELFT-TYRE: A design and analysis tool for modeling and simulation of tyre behaviour - C. Verhuel, TNO
11 A Full Vehicle Modeling for Practical Handling Simulations - K. Mun & G. Gim, Hankook Tire
12 Modeling Windshield Wiper Systems Using ADAMS, Ford/EFHD Wipeview V: 1.0 - P. Remington, Ford
13 Valvetrain Modeling in ADAMS - D. Stretch, Eaton
14 Vehicle Modeling Using an Integrated FEM-Multibody Approach - E. Pisino, Fiat CRF & G. Manzilli, MDI Italy
15 Automotive-Specific Interface for ADAMS - M. Guttilla, MDI
16 Three Dimensional Flex Hose - P. Low & C. Emki, Lockheed Martin
17 Dynamic Stability of a Parachuting Payload - E. Scher, Rafael Weapons System Division
18 Modeling Helicopter Rotor Dynamics - V. Bertogalli, F. Bisi & M. Lovera, Politecnico di Milano
19 Shimmy Analysis of a Landing Gear System - A. Fung, Menasco Aerospace
20 The Use of Finite Element-Derived Shape Functions to Simplify the Modeling of Structural Compliance in ADAMS - J. McConville, MDI
21 An Investigation or Methods for Reducing Blade and System Loads for Two-Bladed Teetering-Hub Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines - A. Wright, G. Bir, & C. Butterfield, NREL; A. Elliott, MDI
22 Dynamic Simulation and Design of a Hydraulic Driven Boom Using ADAMS - A. Mikkola & H. Martikka, Lappeenranta University of Technology
23 Anchor Home-in Simulation with ADAMS - H. Hong & M. Yang, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology
24 Three-Dimensional Surface Contact - S. McDonald, MDI
25 Steering Performance Simulation of Agricultural Tracked Tractors Using ADAMS - H. Gibson, D. Queiroz, G. Krutz & D. Schaedf, Purdue University
26 Automatically Start ADAMS/View with Your Own Macros - J. Slattengren, MDI Sweden
27 A Note on ADAMS Functions - S. Medepalli & B. Harris, MDI
28 Surface of Revolution to Plane Contact - S. McDonald, MDI
29 Stability Analysis of a 4 Wheel Drive Tractor Using ADAMS - D. Smith, Deere Technical Center & V. Sohoni, MDI
30 A New Smooth Step Function for ADAMS - V. Sohoni, MDI
31 ADAMS Command File