Optimizing ATV Suspension: A Scientist's Guide to Modeling and Analysis

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This discussion focuses on optimizing double wishbone suspension systems for ATVs, specifically through modeling and analysis using CATIA. The user seeks guidance on obtaining geometric data, conducting structural and dynamic analysis, and selecting appropriate software tools such as ANSYS, RADIOSS, or ADAMS. Additionally, alternative suspension systems like McPherson or coil spring dampers are considered for both sport and utility ATVs. The user emphasizes the need for technical papers to understand key parameters for effective analysis.

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  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics principles
  • Familiarity with CATIA for modeling
  • Knowledge of structural and dynamic analysis techniques
  • Experience with simulation software like ANSYS, RADIOSS, or ADAMS
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  • Research geometric data sources for double wishbone suspension modeling
  • Explore technical papers on structural and dynamic analysis parameters
  • Evaluate the capabilities of ANSYS, RADIOSS, and ADAMS for suspension analysis
  • Investigate alternative suspension systems used in ATVs, focusing on McPherson and coil spring dampers
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Automotive engineers, suspension designers, and students in vehicle dynamics looking to enhance their understanding of ATV suspension systems and analysis methodologies.

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Hi all,

First of all, I am new to this forum.
Am facing a similar prob with the analysis of Double wishbone suspension for ATV ( utility ). I am planning to do this on my own. Hence have a lot of queries.
Moreover I am new to the automotive field.
Going through many literatures I understood the working of these. Am referring to some vehicle dynamics books as well.
Here are some of my queries,
1. Will I be able to obtain data about the geometry in order to start with the modeling ( for which i intend to use CATIA) ?
Please refer me to a good Material/site for the same.
2. I plan to do Structural and Dynamic analysis for this prob.
Where can I get some good technical papers that show about the kind of parameters that are to be focused on to do the above.
3. Which software do you suggest me to go with to conduct this analysis.
ANSYS, RADIOSS or ADAMS
4. If not double-wishbone, Which other suspension system would be used generally in ATVs (Both sport and Utility )
McPherson or simple Coil spring Damper?

Thank you.
 
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Hi,

Moreover I have this rough idea of measuring a Double Wishbone suspension and then modelling it.
It is a logical idea? ( This is only if I do not find them in technical papers. )

Also I had some hopes in SAE papers but now realized that am not able to access them.

Thank you.
 

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