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