Study Guide

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the possibilities of simulations and able to create useful simulation models to test product behavior.
The student will be able to use simulation models to develop and test the steering and control algorithms.

Content

1. Possibilities of simulations
2. Principles of the creation of a simulation model, verification and testing of the model
3. Various simulation environments
4. Simulation cases in various applications

Prerequisites

3D modeling and CAE

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the degree of freedoms of a single part and is able to use joints to connect parts in a simulation environment.
The student is able to independently build asimple model according to given requirements.
The student is able to use a simulation model to create a simple control algorithm.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to define properties and functions needed for a simple model, and create a functional simulation model.
The student is able to verify and test the model and use it to achieve results.
The student is able to include a control algorithm to the simulation model and test the model with different parameters.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to specify the requirements for a simulation model and create the simulation model independently.
The student can apply the simulation model, and take advantage of the achieved results independently.
The student is able to transfer the model to another simulation environment and use the model to create and study the control algorithm and the system.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the degree of freedoms of a single part and is able to use joints to connect parts in a simulation environment.
The student is able to independently build asimple model according to given requirements.
The student is able to use a simulation model to create a simple control algorithm.