Examples and application of ADAMS software in the mechanics of machines teaching

Author

Cao, Xuyang ; Cleghorn, W.L.

Author_Institution

Sch. of Mech. Eng., Dalian Univ. of Technol., Dalian, China

fYear

2010

fDate

24-27 Aug. 2010

Firstpage

1637

Lastpage

1641

Abstract

Mechanics of Machines is an important basic course taught to many mechanical engineering students at the undergraduate level. Existing challenges in Mechanics of Machines are discussed and merits of applying ADAMS software as a tool in teaching of Mechanics of Machines are analyzed in this paper. The core modules of the ADAMS software are presented. Three representative examples of real mechanical systems, including a linkage mechanism, a cam mechanism and a gear mechanism show the method and process of modeling with ADAMS software. Using its powerful function of kinematics and dynamics analysis, and combining its post-processor module, it is convenient for students to visually master the working principles of mechanisms. In the end, the effects on teaching practice with the software are clarified.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; mechanical engineering computing; ADAMS software; cam mechanism; dynamics analysis; machine teaching; mechanical engineering; mechanics of machine; post processor module; Analytical models; Couplings; Education; Gears; Mathematical model; Software; Solid modeling; ADAMS; Examples; Mechanics of Machines; Teaching;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computer Science and Education (ICCSE), 2010 5th International Conference on

Conference_Location

Hefei

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-6002-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICCSE.2010.5593596

Filename

5593596