EDVDS(TM)

EDVDS(TM) (Engineering Dynamics Vehicle Dynamics Simulator) is a 3D simulation of the response of a commercial vehicle (tractor towing up to three trailers) to driver inputs (steering, braking and throttle). EDVDS incorporates a powrful, new tire-terrain interaction model, allowing a vehicle to be simulated on virtually any surface. The program computes vehicle kinetics (position./velocity/acceleration vs. time), tire-forces and moments, suspension forces and deflections, drive and brake systems.

EDVDS is useful for prdicting and visualizing how a vehicle-trailer system responds to driver inouts, especially for limit maneuvers resulting in loss of control followed by jackknife or rollover. EDVDS has been validated against several well-instrumented vehicle handling studies, including steering and braking, severe irregular terrain traversal, and roll-over tests involving curbs and soft soil.

IRIX version compatibility: 5.3, 6.x

Terry Day

President
Engineering Dynamics Corporation
8625 SW Cascade Boulevard
Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97008-7100
USA
503-644-4500
503-526-0905 (fax)
day@edccorp.com

For applications in related solution areas, see the following indices: Engineering Visualization, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems Simulation (Kinematics), Multibody system analysis, the developer index for Engineering Dynamics Corporation and the product category index for Engineering Analysis.

EDVDS is a Trademark of Engineering Dynamics Corporation