LMS Virtual.Lab Track Motion is a modeling and simulation tool to accelerate the design and engineering of a track vehicle’s dynamic behavior. It allows engineers to easily model track vehicles on several levels of detail, ranging from simple predictions of the gross motion of the chassis, to detailed models including lots of detail for the tracks, sprockets, idlers, road wheels etc. Simulation results include displacement, velocity, acceleration and forces of all the bodies in the model.
LMS Virtual.Lab Track Motion’s templates present a logical and intuitive sequence for entering data, limit the amount of data needed from the user, provide a short ramp-up time to productivity, and eliminate the tedious and error-prone task of manual model creation. The Track Motion templates generate the detailed model with the parts and contact force features. The solution offers options to select either a simplified “super-element” model for quick analysis, or a multi-link model for in-depth investigations. The solid modeler delivers a full parameterization of the geometry and mechanical elements such as springs, joints and contacts. The solution’s stable and high-performance solver guarantees the accurate and timely handling of even the most complex dynamic problems.
LMS Virtual.Lab Track Motion delivers powerful simulation capabilities specifically developed for track vehicle engineering. With LMS Virtual.Lab Track Motion, engineers can assess the interaction of the vehicle with different terrain profiles, to study stability on a slope, in acceleration, in braking or in lane changing; evaluate the vehicle’s handling; and optimize driver and passenger comfort. The solution computes the loads between track links and suspension parts, and on vehicle bodies. It also gives guidance to the spring and shock absorber properties, and to the optimal location of road wheels, idlers, sprockets, etc.
