Product overview
MSC Adams is the world's most widely used multibody dynamics simulation software. It enables engineers to study the dynamics of moving parts, and how loads and forces are distributed throughout mechanical systems.Operating Systems
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Simulation types
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Kinematic Analysis
Kinematic Analysis: Examines the motion of assemblies without considering the forces that cause it. Focuses on parameters like velocity, acceleration, and the trajectory of moving parts
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Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic Analysis: Goes a step further than kinematic analysis by considering the forces and moments causing the motion. Analyzes the effects of loads, inertia, damping, and other forces on the movement of assemblies
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Static Analysis
Static Analysis: Evaluates the system under static (non-moving) conditions. Focuses on how forces and moments are distributed across the assembly when it's in a steady state
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Flexible Body Dynamics
Flexible Body Dynamics: Involves the study of components that deform under load. Takes into account the bending, stretching, or compressing of parts, unlike rigid body dynamics
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Vibration Analysis
Vibration Analysis: Examines how oscillatory forces affect the system. Crucial for understanding and mitigating unwanted vibrations that could lead to noise issues or mechanical failures.
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Fatigue Analysis
Fatigue Analysis: Assesses the durability of components by simulating repeated loads or movements over time. Helps in predicting where and when a part might fail due to material fatigue
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Thermal Analysis
Thermal Analysis: Looks at how heat affects the motion of parts, or conversely, how motion affects temperature changes. Particularly important in systems where thermal effects significantly impact performance
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Multi-body Dynamics (MBD)
Multi-body Dynamics (MBD): Simulates the interaction of multiple interconnected bodies in a system. Considers their mass and the forces acting upon them
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Impact Analysis
Impact Analysis: Studies the effects of sudden forces, like crashes or drops, on the system. Especially relevant for safety evaluations in the automotive and aerospace industries
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Contact Analysis
Contact Analysis: Focuses on how different parts of an assembly come into contact. Includes the effects of friction, wear, and impact
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Control Systems Integration
Control Systems Integration: Involves the study of mechanical systems with integrated control logic or electronics. Examines how the control systems influence the movement of mechanical parts
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Optimization Studies
Optimization Studies: Involves adjusting parameters within a given design space to find the optimal design. Focuses on criteria like minimum weight, maximum strength, or optimal performance.
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Parametric Studies
Parametric Studies: Similar to optimization studies but focuses on understanding how changes in parameters affect the behavior of the system.
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Coupled Physics Analysis
Coupled Physics Analysis: Combines multiple types of physical analyses (like structural, fluid dynamics, and thermal). Examines how they interact in a single simulation
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Realistic Contact Mechanics
Realistic Contact Mechanics: Accurately models the physical contact between components. Considers how they touch, slide, collide, and exert forces on each other
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Friction Modeling
Friction Modeling: Detailed modeling of frictional forces at contact points. Includes static, dynamic, and rolling friction models
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Adhesion and Cohesion Forces
Adhesion and Cohesion Forces: Models adhesive or cohesive forces between surfaces. Necessary in micro-mechanical or biological applications
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Soft Body Contact Modeling
Soft Body Contact Modeling: For simulations involving soft materials, like rubber or biological tissue. Accurately models how these materials compress and interact
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Surface Roughness Effects
Surface Roughness Effects: Accounts for the effects of surface roughness on contact interactions. Significant for performance in certain applications
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Multipoint Contact Handling
Multipoint Contact Handling: Ability to simulate contact scenarios involving multiple points of contact simultaneously. Essential for complex assemblies
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Contact Force Calculations
Contact Force Calculations: Precise calculation of forces at contact points. Necessary for assessing stresses and predicting material behavior under load
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Interference Fit and Preload Analysis
Interference Fit and Preload Analysis: Analyzes scenarios where components are press-fit or preloaded. Affects the stress distribution and overall assembly behavior
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