Course detail

Virtual Prototypes

FSI-ZVP-AAcad. year: 2011/2012

Virtual prototypes significantly reduce the time for the development of products in engineering industry. Prototypes enable to prove and to optimise properties of a mechanism before a real prototype is made. Engineers mastering this area are demanded on the labour market. Students in this course will be made familiar with theoretical but also practical knowledge in this field. Software ADAMS was chosen for the practical part of the course, as it is one of the most widely used software for multi-body dynamics analysis.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Václav Píštěk, DrSc.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will have a clear idea of which problems are possible to solve with the multi-body software, what data are necessary, what outputs we are able to get. Students will learn how to build virtual prototypes by themselves.

Prerequisites

Matrix calculus. Basic knowledge of numerical mathematics and technical mechanics, kinematics, dynamics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for obtaining credits:
Knowledge of fundaments of lectured problems and practical realizations of computations by the use of computer technology and software equipment.

The course-unit credit requirements:
Mastering fundaments of lectured problems and practical realizations of computations using computer technology and software tools, knowledge applying is examined on assigned problems, individual elaboration of the assigned tasks without fundamental deficits. Continuous evaluation is made at seminars.

Examination:
Examination is based on evaluation of knowledge of fundamental problems, ways of solutions and its application to practical assignments. The examination is oral.
Final evaluation consists of:
1. Evaluation of the work during seminars (evaluation of the solved exercises)
2. Oral exam evaluation.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of virtual prototypes. Students will be acquainted with multi-body software and its development trends.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is obligatory, checked by a teacher. The way of compensation of absence is solved individually with a course supervisor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SCHIEHLEN, W. (ed.) Multibody Systems Handbook. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1990
ADAMS/View. [on-line Adams software manual] MSC.Software Corporation, 2003.
STEJSKAL, V., VALÁŠEK, M. Kinematics and dynamics of machinery. Marcel Dekker, Inc. 1996. ISBN 0-8247-9731-0

Recommended reading

Brát, V. Maticové metody v analýze a syntéze prostorových vázaných mechanických systémů. Praha: ACADEMIA, 1981.
ADAMS/View. [on-line Adams software manual] MSC.Software Corporation, 2003.
STEJSKAL, V., VALÁŠEK, M. Kinematics and dynamics of machinery. Marcel Dekker, Inc. 1996. ISBN 0-8247-9731-0

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2I-P Master's

    branch M-KSI , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Václav Píštěk, DrSc.
doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction (multi-body (MB) formalism and other technologies)
2. Basic types of models
3. Basic elements of MB system simulation software and modelling process
4. Reference frames, location and orientations methods
5. Numerical Solution - Non-linear system of Equations
6. Numerical Solution - System of ordinary Differential Equations
7. Closed kinematic chains - Redundant coordinate problem
8. Number of Degrees of Freedom - Impact on Modelling
9. Analysis
10. Software Solution
11. Special modelling elements of machines
12. ADAMS + FEM
13. New trends

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vančura, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Sample problem - Latch Design Problem (1st – 7th week)
Students solve problem under direct guidance of lecturer and have at disposal tutorial
2. Individual problems solving - machine mechanism (8th – 12th week)
Students solve problem individually and consult with a lecturer.
3. Overview of ADAMS modules (13th week)