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Overview CHALLENGE Assessing wheel loader components and their performance under real-world load cases involving a comprehensive model incorporating flexible bodies and hydraulic actuators within a co-simulation framework. PREFACE A standalone model built using a specific simulation tool holds good for understanding the…
Overview PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is expensive and resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such as Altair MotionSolve allows users to set up and analyze a…
Overview INTRODUCTION Applying multibody dynamics simulation to the design of robotic arms can offer several advantages. MBD can provide a comprehensive understanding of a robotic arm’s kinematics and dynamics. Adjusting link lengths, joint types, or actuator parameters is quick and easy which allows engineers to test and…
Overview INTRODUCTION Increasing payload capacity, reach, and precision are driving businesses to implement robotic arm to increase output and save money. However, as robotic arms by companies like ACROME, FANUC, and KUKA are applied in numerous fields, the risk to human safety increases. Researchers and engineers are…
Overview INTRODUCTION Planetary gearboxes are useful for their compact design, high torque density, and efficiency. They distribute load across multiple gears, enhancing reliability and durability while reducing maintenance. Modular construction allows flexibility in gear ratios, accommodating specific operational needs.…
Overview INTRODUCTION The excavator is a staple of construction equipment seen on construction sites around the world. The simulation of heavy machinery, like the excavator, is crucial for optimizing design and improving performance. Utilizing multibody dynamics (MBD) software, engineers can analyze the mechanical systems…
Overview INTRODUCTION Designing an airplane for safe, controlled landings is one of the most challenging tasks aerospace engineers face. The landing gear must absorb the impact of landing and limit shock to the airframe. The airplane must remain stable and in pilot control during a landing under various weather conditions.…
Overview INTRODUCTION Landing gear are employed on most aircraft for ground operations and landings. Engineers must design landing gears to handle the impact loads during aircraft touchdown and absorb the shock of the landing to prevent damage to the aircraft. There are three main types of struts used in the aircraft…
Overview PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is expensive and resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient addition to the design process which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such as Altair MotionSolve allows users to…
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