Suspension Design using ADAMS

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Skill Lync

Learn everything about Suspension System through the Suspension Design using ADAMS certification by Skill Lync. Learn from the absolute best.

Mode

Online

Duration

24 Weeks

Fees

₹ 40000

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video Based

Course overview

The Suspension Design using ADAMS certification course is a full package of knowledge and information related to the Suspension system and its design using ADAMS. It explains a lot of difficult and advanced Multibody Dynamics concepts namely, steering wheel simulation, wheel travel simulation, and others. This course will help its learners to start a new and effective career in vehicle dynamics/motorsport engineering.

This course The Suspension Design using ADAMS certification by Skill Lync will help its learners to understand the need for a solver for some applications, utilise the model, and process the end results. This course also deals with the analysis of car models with their fundamentals. The  Suspension Design using ADAMS online course is flexible and hence easy to study and pursue. It is highly effective and helpful for the learners to have a great career ahead. 

The highlights

  • Certification from Skill Lync 
  • Merit certificate to the top 5% of the class
  • Project based learning
  • Dedicated technical support
  • Undertaken by experts from industry

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 40,000

The fees for the course Suspension Design using ADAMS is -

HeadAmount
Programme feesRs. 40,000

 

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Skill Lync

Who it is for

The Suspension Design using ADAMS certification by Skill Lync is ideal for:

  • Candidates all set to learn about Aerodynamic Simulations 
  • Professionals who are working in Chassis Testing, Suspension product development and Multibody dynamics simulation 

Professionals such as: 

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Automobile Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Automation Test Engineer

Eligibility criteria

Education

Candidates interested in this programme should be a graduate or a pursuing students in B.Tech/ B.E. in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certifying Qualifying Details

Candidates post completion of the programme are entitled to receive the certificate of completion for this programme. A certificate of merit is available for the top 5% of participants.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

Once the course is completed, the candidates will gain comprehensive knowledge in varied areas:

After completing the Suspension Design using the ADAMS certification syllabus, the candidates will have:

  • Complete knowledge of the software ADAMS.
  • Learners will learn all about various advanced Multibody Dynamics concepts.
  • Learners will have all the required information they need to know about the fundamentals of suspension design for their vehicle.
  • Core concepts of the mathematical modelling of a suspension system.

The syllabus

Week 01 - Introduction

Introduction
  • The need for suspension
  • An overview of suspension hardware and architecture
    • Double wishbone
    • McPherson strut
    • Multi-link (5-link and trailing arm)
Introduction to ADAMS
  • Software overview
  • Capabilities
  • Adams Car module overview
    • Motivation
    • Model Hierarchy
    • Database
    • Adams file structure and terminology
    • User modes
    • Basic operations
      • Opening the program
      • Interface and tools overview
      • Loading a database
      • Working directory
      • Opening a Model
      • Running a simple simulation
      • Animating and viewing results
      • Exploring, making changes, and saving

Week 02 - Suspension Kinematics

The motion of the wheel carrier
  • Degrees of freedom
  • No. of links
Concept of instant centre
  • Equivalent swing arm (front and side view)
  • Instant centre (front and side view)
  • Instant axis of motion
Front view geometry
  • Front view instant centre
  • Front view virtual swing armlength and angle
  • Bump and scrub, and track the change
  • Roll centre height
    • Kinematic roll centre
    • Force roll centre
Side view geometry.
  • Side view and instant centre
  • Side view of virtual swing arm length and angle
  • Wheel centre longitudinal recession
  • Anti-characteristics
    • Anti-dive
    • Anti-lift
    • Anti-squat

Week 03 - Steering Kinematics

Kingpin geometry
  • Defining the kingpin
  • Caster angle
  • Mechanic trail
  • Scrub radius
  • Kingpin inclination
  • Kingpin offsets
  • Steer jacking
Low-speed turning geometry
  • Ackermann
  • Turning circle diameter
Steering geometry error
  • Ride steer
  • Roll steer
  • Torque steer
Steering ratio
  • Tire steer angle
  • C-factor

Week 04 - Ride Geometry

Wheel travel
  • Metal to metal travel
  • Jounce bumpers
  • Rebound bumpers
Simple quarter car model
  • Wheel rate
  • Motion rate 
  • Ride rate
  • Ride frequencies and flat concept
Suspension damping
  • Need for damping
  • Shock absorber design
  • Damper characteristics

Week 05 - Suspension Compliance

Need for compliance
Types of compliance
  • Longitudinal (braking and traction) compliance
  • Lateral (force and aligning torque) compliance
  • Effect on ride and handling

Week 06 - Kinematics and Compliance Testing

  • Purpose 
  • Types of tests performed
  • Sample test results

Week 07 - Suspension Architecture of some popular vehicles

Probably not all the following vehicles will be covered - time-dependent
  • Ford Mustang GT
  • McLaren MP4-12C
  • Ford Fiesta (rear suspension)

Week 08 - ADAMS Simulations

Software Interface
  • Launching ADAMS - view and car
  • Setting up a working directory
  • Launching ADAMS from working directory
  • ADAMS help
The Database
  • Database structure
  • Configuration files
  • A car shared database
  • Publishing the Acar database
  • Creating a new database
  • The private database
  • Other database management options
Opening a model, running a simulation, animating and viewing results
  • Open McPherson strut assembly
  • Zoom, pan, rotate, shaded/wireframe, icons on/off
  • Perform parallel wheel travel
  • Animate results
  • Plot toe gradient
  • Change hardpoint
  • Re-run analysis
  • Animate
  • Overlay toe gradient
  • Save model and exit
File structure
  • Data hierarchy
    • Template
      • Building a template (will not be covered)
    • Subsystem
      • Building a suspension subsystem
      • Building a steering subsystem
Assembly
  • Assembling the subsystems
User modes
Testing
The post-processor
  • Plotting results
    • All graph options
    • Exporting a plot configuration file
    • Creating plots with plot configuration files
Animating results
Importing files
  • Result files
  • Test data
Exporting files
  • Numeric data
  • Spreadsheets
Elements of an Adams car model - suspension, steering, brakes, powertrain
  • Parts
  • Geometries
  • Hardpoints
  • Springs
  • Joints
  • Bushings
  • Stoppers
  • Dampers
  • Tires
  • Steering assist
  • Roll bars
  • Suspension parameters
  • Other useful options
    • Aggregate mass
    • Database navigator
    • Graphical topology
Types of Analysis
  • Displacement driven
    • Parallel wheel travel
    • Opposite wheel travel
    • Single wheel travel
    • Roll and vertical force
    • Steering
Force driven
  • Static loads
    • Longitudinal
    • Lateral
    • Vertical
    • Moments
  • Dynamic loads
External files - load cases

Admission details

Candidates seeking Suspension Design using ADAMS admission must follow the given steps:

Step 1: -Go to the programme URL. Click on Enroll Now Tab.

Step 2: -Select the desired course.

Step 3: -Candidates need to fill in their name and contact details.

Step 4: -Learners need to pay the required amount to start learning.


Filling the form

The candidates can book a free demo session. After providing the contact details and then entering their specific domain. Fill in this information. The candidates can then schedule a career counselling session. 

How it helps

Now let’s look at some of the Suspension Design using ADAMS certification benefits. This course is for learners having utmost interest in the mechanical or automotive field. Under this course, learners are taught about different fundamentals, different dynamics, different stimulation, design, specifics and others. Learners also get lifetime access and different variety of projects, assignments and ways to gain exposure. Candidates will have an edge over their counter peer and subordinates professionals. Your profile will be strengthened after adding the name of the certification to your profile. This will further aid in getting grants for Research and Development and scholarship opportunities, MS Admits and other areas.

FAQs

What are the different choices I can have while choosing the Suspension Design using ADAMS online course?

Apparently, there are 3 options to access this course which provides various benefits. These are - Basic, Pro and Premium.

What is the various software covered under the Suspension Design using ADAMS online course?

Under this course, learners will have full access to information and databases related to software such as: - ADAMS.

What is the different Multibody dynamics concept to be covered under the Suspension Design using ADAMS training course?

The different Multibody dynamics concepts to be covered under this course are steering wheel simulation, wheel travel simulation, and others.

Is there any EMI option available for the Suspension Design using ADAMS online course?

Yes, there are EMI options available for this course starting with no interest charge.

What is included in the terms of Support?

The programme supports all the vendors that are providing a series of services. The Support team is highly interactive.

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