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Course Highlights
This one-day course discusses how to model rigid body mechanical systems in the Simulink environment using SimMechanics software. Topics include:
- Modeling simple multibody systems
- Combining Simulink blocks and SimMechanics blocks
- Creating reusable models of mechanical systems
- Modeling constraints (gears, wheels, etc.)
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to SimMechanics software for modeling rigid body mechanical system. Themes of modeling simple multibody system and constraints are explored throughout the course.
Who Should Attend
This hands-on course is designed for engineers who wish to implement physical modeling using SimMechanics Software in the SIMULINK environment. Engineers, researchers, scientists, and managers working with systems level design will be shown an easy-to-use approach in using SimMechanics software.
Course Benefits
Upon the completion of the course, the participants will gain an understanding of SimMechanics software which is essential and useful for designing and building mechanical systems.
Prerequisites
Participants need to attend our prerequisite course 'Introduction to MATLAB & SIMULINK' or have equivalent knowledge of MATLAB and SIMULINK basics . Please check with us for more details.
Course Outline
Introduction to SimMechanics Software
You will familiar yourself with the SimMechanics environment by modeling a simple rigid body system. You will gain understanding of physical modeling with SimMechanics, build a SimMechanics model, view SimMechanics simulations, and analyzethe 4-cylinder engine model.
Introduction to Multibody Simulation
This section will discuss the components that make up a mechanical model and how to define them in the SimMechanics environment. You will learn the language of multibody simulation; define bodies, location, and orientation; choose joints; define the global reference; and define machine-wide settings.
Connecting to the Simulink Environment
This section will illustrate the ways that SimMechanics blocks can interact with Simulink blocks. You will learn four-stroke cycle engine model, measuring angular orientation of crankshaft, calculating piston force in Simulink, applying piston force using actuation, and measuring reaction forces.
Parameterization
You will be able to create reusable, more robust, and more easily maintained SimMechanics models. You will learn about parameterizing with MATLAB variables, leveraging the MATLAB language, defining position relative to another body, and creating modular components.
Modeling Constraints
You will be able to model complex rigid body connections using SimMechanics constraints. You will learn on creating closed loop systems, counting degrees of freedom, modeling velocity constraints, modeling gear constraints, and modeling point-curve constraints.
Exercises
Hands-on examples and exercises apply basic knowledge of SimMechanics software to design and build mechanical applications
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