OptimumKinematics Forces Module is a new add-on that lets you calculate forces on suspension components.
With OptimumKinematics Forces Module you can:
- Define input load cases. Simulate the front and rear suspension for any combination of forces and moments, which can be applied either at the contact patch or at wheel centers.
- Combine force and motion inputs. Simulate forces and moments inputs at any heave, roll, pitch, and steering configuration.
- Analyze results. Output channels include forces and moments reactions at every suspension pick-up point. You can easily export these results as tables, and use them as inputs in FEA software.
Supported Suspensions:
- Double A-Arm
- MacPherson
- MacPherson Pivot Arm
- MacPherson Independent Arms
- Five Links
- Semi-trailing Arm
- Live Axle Panhard Bar
- Live Axle Watt’s Linkage
Supported Actuations:
- No Actuation
- Direct Coilover
- Separate Spring/Dampers
- Push/Pull
- Torsion bar
- Torsion Bar 3rd Spring
- MonoShock Rotational
- MonoShock Slider
- Push/Pull with 3rd spring
- Push/Pull with 3rd spring chassis constrained
Supported Anti Roll Bar:
- No ARB
- U-Bar
- U-Bar with rocker
- T-Bar
- T-Bar with rocker and 3rd spring
- T-Bar and 3rd spring
Supported Steering System:
- Rack and Pinion
- Recirculating ball
All the supported systems can be created in OptimumKinematics. The user can analyze front or rear suspension independently or together.
$200.00 US/year