Course: Computation. Systems in Machine Dynamics

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Course title Computation. Systems in Machine Dynamics
Course code KKS/VSDK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vojta Stanislav, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Overview of software systems for mechanism simulation. Overview of mechanics. Methods for deriving of mathematical description - repetition of mechanics. Simulation of mechanisms in SimMechanics, Amesim, etc. Signal approach and physical modeling. Introduction to modeling in MSC/ADAMS. Introduction to specialized ADAMS modules for automotive applications - A/Car, A/Motorcycle, FEV/ Virtual Engine. Real time applications for HIL testing. Lectures: 1. Overview of fundamentals of mechanics and methods for deriving of the mathematical description - repetion of mechanics. 2. Overview of commputational systems for mechanism modeling. Simulation of mechanisms in 1D simulation systems. Signal approach and physical modeling. 3. - 4. Introduction to MSC/ADAMS - A/View module. Working with A/Postprocessor. Modeling of systems with rigid bodies, with flexible bodies. Control of simulation in the A/View. Parametric studies and optimization in A/View. 5. - 6. Introduction to Template Based modules in MSC/ADAMS - main idea, basic terminology, name convention, etc. Building of the model and definition of the task. A/Car - working with the model, subsystem parameters adjusting. Definition of own simulation task - Event Builder module. Definition of the road - Road Builder module. Definition of own templates in theTemplate Builderu. 7. A/Car - Smart Driver module. Analogical approach in A/Motorcycle, A/Rail, A/Driveline, FEV/Virtual Engine, A/Truck etc. Integration with A/Control and A/Mechatronics modules. 8. - 9. Systems for real time simulation - requirements. Definition of terms - MIL, SIL, PIL, HIL etc. Review of several SW tools for RT apps. dSPACE Automotive Modules, CarSim, VIGRADE CarRealtime etc. Seminars: 1. Overview of fundamentals of mechanics and methods for deriving of the mathematical description - repetion of mechanics. 2. Simulation of mechanisms in 1D simulation systems. Signal approach and physical modeling. Simulink, SimMechanics, SimDriveline, SimulationX, AmeSim, etc. 3. - 4. Introduction to MSC/ADAMS - A/View module. Working with A/Postprocessor. Modeling of systems with rigid bodies, with flexible bodies. Control of simulation in the A/View. Parametric studies and optimization in A/View. 5. - 8. Template Based modules in MSC/ADAMS. Introduction to A/Car - creation of the model in the Standard Interface. Predefined simulation tasks. A/Car - working with the model, subsystem parameters adjusting. Definition of own simulation task - Event Builder module. Definition of the road - Road Builder module. Template Builder. Definition of the template in the Template Builder - McPherson front suspension. A/Car - Smart Driver module. Analogical approach in A/Motorcycle, A/Rail, A/Driveline, FEV/Virtual Engine, A/Truck etc. Integration with A/Control and A/Mechatronics modules. 9. Applications in real time. VIGRADE/CarRealTime example.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, Skills demonstration, Self-study of literature
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge in the range of the previous study at the university is supposed.
to use his/her professional knowledge at least in one foreign language
to use independently teoretical knowledge from mechanics, stress and strain, machine elements and fundamentalds of design in designing of machines and equipment
to gain further professional knowledge by self-study
Skills
to use independently his/her knowledge of fundamental theoretical disciplines in solving of practical tasks in the field of designing machines and equipment
to use his/her professional skills at least in one foreign language
to gain further professional knowledge by self-study
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to describe principles and applications of computational systems in dynamics of machines
to use his/her professional knowledge at least in one foreign language
to evaluate pros and cons of computational systems
to gain further professional knowledge by self-study
Skills
to use his/her theoretical knowledge to solve practical tasks
to gain further professional experience
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills demonstration
Self-study of literature
Interactive lecture
Project-based instruction
Skills
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Competences
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Project
Recommended literature
  • Blundel, Michael; Harty, Damian. The multibody systems approach to vehicle dynamics. Warrendale : SAE International, 2004. ISBN 0-7680-1496-4.
  • Dukkipati, Rao V. Road vehicle dynamics. Warrendale : SAE International, 2008. ISBN 978-0-7680-1643-7.
  • Zeman, Vladimír. Dynamika v příkladech. reedice. Plzeň : ZČU, 1997. ISBN 80-7082-292-9.
  • Zeman, Vladimír; Laš, Vladislav. Technická mechanika. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 1996. ISBN 80-7082-118-3.


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