1997 ADAMS User Conference Papers
These technical papers were among the many presented at ADAMS user conferences around the world in 1997.
Automotive
"Optimization of Vehicle Dynamics Through Statistically Designed Experiments on Analytical Vehicle Models," G. Stevens, Ford Motor Company; D. Peterson, StatDesign; Dr. U. Eichhorn, Ford Werke AG
"ADAMS/Car: Specialized Environment for Vehicle Design and Testing," M. Guttilla, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"ADAMS/Car in the Vehicle Development Process Using Suspension and Full Vehicle Features," S. Esch, Audi AG Ingolstadt
"Experimental Vibration Analysis to ADAMS Integration: Flexible Chassis Full Vehicle Simulation," E. Pisino, L. Guglielmetto, Fiat CRF; D. Catelani, Mechanical Dynamics srl Italy
"Integration of a Full Vehicle ADAMS Model and a MATRIXx Engine Controller for Improved Simulation of the Vehicle/Powertrain Interaction," Dr. P. Redlich, Vehicle Systems and Concepts Development, Ford Werke AG; D. Ellis, Powertrain Attribute Integration, Ford Motor Company Ltd.
"Commercial Vehicle Modeling and the Influence of Frame Flexibility on Vehicle Response,"J. Koppenaal, S. Edlund, Volvo Truck Corporation
"Efficient Use of Integrated Simulation Software in Automotive Engineering," J. Hudi, H.U. von Bulow, E.J. Bocher, Audi AG
"Hydraulic Engine Mount Isolation for Improved Vehicle Vibration," X. Wang, Prof. D. Denker, WOCO Unternehmensgruppe
"Analysis of Dynamic Driving Control Systems (DCC) on a Full Vehicle Model in ADAMS," A. Pruckner, M. Seemann, Institut fur Kraftfahrwesen Aachen
"Vehicle Ride Study with Flexible Bodies in ADAMS," H.T. Chang, Delphi Chassis System; M. Rushbrook, NAO Chassis Center; S. Joy, NAO Small Car Group
"AnTriebsStrang (ATS) – An A-View User Interface to Model and Simulate Parametric Car Powertrains," A. Goldau, Dr. D. Kolsch, Volkswagen AG; B. Richter, Mechanical Dynamics GmbH
"Transient Analysis of an Integrated Powertrain and Suspension System," R. Ledesma, C. Keeny, S. Shih, Rockwell International Corporation, Automotive Division
"Effective Method for Vehicle NVH Study," Y. Lin, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Parametric Study of the Complete Vehicle Model – the Effect on the Roll Gradient of the Vehicle," S.M. Kulkarni, Engineering Research Center, TELCO
"Frequency Dependent Elements in ADAMS," J. Slattengren, Mechanical Dynamics Sweden AB
"Multibody Simulation in Product Development at Systems Supplier ZF," Dr. M. Eickhoff, ZF Friedrichshafen AG
"Synchronized Mechanism Analysis for Manual Transmission," H. Hoshino, Nissan Diesel Industry Co., Ltd.*
"Structural Crash Analysis with ADAMS: A Comparison Between Multibody and FEM Approaches," N. Bertorelli, A. Gugliotta, R. Montanini, R. Vadori, Dipartimento di Meccanica, Politecnico di Torino
"Optimum Design of Engine Mounts by Integrating Triaxial Test Data and Analytical ADAMS Model," S. Ochi, Cooper Engineered Products; B. Bigot, MTS; K. Bowland, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"A Tribo-Multibody Model for Valve Train Kinematic Analysis, Quasi-Statics of Lubricated Contact and Assessment of Structural Integrity," M. Kushwaha, H. Rahnejat, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bradford; P.M. Johns-Rahnejat, First Dynamics Ltd.
"Rear Disc Brake Moan Investigation: Experimental Investigation and ADAMS Simulation," Walt Stringham, Bosch Automotive; Dave Riesland, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Analysis of Seat Cinch Mechanism," Rohit Tangri, TRW; Sam McDonald, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
Biomechanics
"The Use of ADAMS in Lower Limb Prosthetics," T. Schmalz, "Otto Bock" Orthopadische Industrie, Duderstadt; J. Beuse and S. Blumentritt, Universitat GH Kassel, Fachberreich Maschinenbau
"Exploring Human Adaptation Using New Data Collection Techniques and Optimized, Dynamic Human Models," A. Friedrichs, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitat Jena; S. McGuan, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Simulation of Hip Forces with a Human Multibody Model," A. Bassaly, T. Pressel, M. Lengsfeld, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philipps-University of Marburg
"Using ADAMS/View and IDL for Optimization of Long Jumping Techniques," A. Friedrichs, A. Seyfarth, F. Schiller, University of Jena
Rail
"Tilting Train Simulation in ADAMS," P. Vivalda, R. Giuzio, Fiat Ferroviaria Ricerca ed Innovazione Prodotto
"Simulation of Rail Dynamics at Politecnico of Torino," A. Gugliotta, A. Soma, P. Arrus, A. Lombardi, Dipartimento di Meccanica, Politecnico di Torino
""Dynamic Structural Characterization of Stub-Sill Tank Cars Utilizing ADAMS and Ansys Simulation Models," R. Dong, D. Militaru, Centre for Surface Transportation Technology, National Research Council Canada
Tire
"3D Contact Algorithm for Tire-Road Interaction," M. Vesimaki, MBS Models Oy – Finland
"Latest and Future Developments of Delft-Tyre in ADAMS and ADAMS/Car," J.J.M. van Oosten, I.J.M. Besselink, TNO Road-Vehicles Research Institute
"Semi-physical Tire Model for Cornering Simulations of Vehicles," Seong Ho Kim, Gwanghun Gim, Hankook Tire Co., Ltd.
Machinery
"Analysis of the Dynamic Effects of an Elastic Belt in a General Mechanical System," T. DePauw, Y. Lin, Y. Jiang, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Examples of Simulating Multibody Systems and Hydraulic Systems in the Field of Mobile Machines," C. Eberle, H.H. Harms, F. Vemmer, Institute of Agricultural Machinery Sciences and Fluid Power, Technical University of Braunschweig
"Influences of the Mechanical Structure of a "Goliath" Robot on Different Controlling Strategies," A. Arenz, E. Schnieder, Institute of Control and Automation Engineering, Technical University of Braunschweig
"Mechanical Analysis of a Ride Entertainment System," Vasile Nistor, C. Sahay, State University of New York, Binghamton
"A Piston Secondary Motion Model Including Structural Flexibility," M. Tussing, Cummins Engine Company; D. Minen, Mechanical Dynamics srl Italy
"Application of ADAMS for a Specialized Container Carrier Vehicle," T. Kawatani, Technical Systems Center / System Development Dept, Nikon Corporation*
"Dynamics Stress Analysis Application for Dump Truck," S. Aoyama, Komatsu Co., Ltd.; T. Shibuya, Estech Corporation*
"Piston Behavior Simulation Using ADAMS," T. Kobayashi, Honda Research and Development Co., Ltd*
General
"Modelizing Structural Hysteric Damping by Means of ADAMS," U. Tornar, GIE-PSA Peugeot Citroen
"Dogs On Lead Minehunting Underwater Cable Simulation," C. Pedrazzi, Riva Calzoni S.p.A.
"The ADAMS/Controls and ADAMS/Plant Products: An Example Combining the Power of ADAMS 9 and MATLAB 5.0," S. Gray, The Mathworks Inc.; P. McNally, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Approaches to Incorporate Large Data Series into ADAMS Models," R. Dong, Centre for Surface Transportation Technology, National Research Council Canada
"Establishment of Conceptual Design CAD System," C. Sekimoto, Energy and Mechanical Research Laboratories / Research and Development Center, Toshiba Corporation*
"Developments in Penalty-Based Analytical Contact Forces," S. McDonald and T. DePauw, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.
"Synthesis of Planar Linkages and Possibilities of Integration of the Synthesis-Module into ADAMS," E. E. Peisach, J. WeiB, R. Vogel, TU Chemnitz
*Japanese version only
