28. Track_LM

Figure 28.1 Track_LM example

Step to run a Tracked Vehicle

1. Model a vehicle system

2. Create a track link

3. Assemble a track chain system

4. Define a ground profile

5. Define contact parameters and outputs

6. Run the simulation

• 28.1. Common UI
  • 28.1.1. Contact Page
    • 28.1.1.1. Friction
• 28.2. Geometric Entities
  • 28.2.1. Sprocket
    • 28.2.1.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.1.2. Properties
      • 28.2.1.2.1. Tooth Profile
  • 28.2.2. Single Flange
    • 28.2.2.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.2.2. Properties
  • 28.2.3. Double Flange
    • 28.2.3.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.3.2. Properties
  • 28.2.4. Center Flange
    • 28.2.4.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.4.2. Properties
  • 28.2.5. Flat Type
    • 28.2.5.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.5.2. Properties
  • 28.2.6. Roller Guard
    • 28.2.6.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.6.2. Properties
  • 28.2.7. Track Link
    • 28.2.7.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.2.7.2. Properties
      • 28.2.7.2.1. Grouser Profile
  • 28.2.8. Link Convertor
    • 28.2.8.1. Modeling Tips
    • 28.2.8.2. Example for Generating a Flexible Link
      • 28.2.8.2.1. Defining geometry reference frame for the link in Track (LM) toolkit
      • 28.2.8.2.2. Making a mesh data
      • 28.2.8.2.3. Swapping the general link body to a flexible link body
      • 28.2.8.2.4. Defining Contact
      • 28.2.8.2.5. Troubleshooting for the flexible link body
• 28.3. User-defined CAD Entities
  • 28.3.1. CAD Sprocket
  • 28.3.2. CAD Single Flange
  • 28.3.3. CAD Double Flange
  • 28.3.4. CAD Center Flange
  • 28.3.5. CAD Link
    • 28.3.5.1. Add From Geometry
  • 28.3.6. Example Model
• 28.4. Segment Assembly
  • 28.4.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.4.1.1. Assembly dialog box
  • 28.4.2. Assembly Information
    • 28.4.2.1. Contact Parameter between Ground and Grouser
    • 28.4.2.2. Contact Parameter between Soil Ground and Grouser
      • 28.4.2.2.1. Track_Soil_Subroutine
    • 28.4.2.3. Grouser Contact
    • 28.4.2.4. Bushing Force
    • 28.4.2.5. Contact between Grouser to Sphere Contact
    • 28.4.2.6. Characteristics 2
    • 28.4.2.7. Output
• 28.5. Special Outputs
• 28.6. Ground
• 28.7. Track to Surface Contact
• 28.8. Calculator
• 28.9. Connector
  • 28.9.1. Fixed Connector
  • 28.9.2. Revolute Connector
  • 28.9.3. Spring Connector
  • 28.9.4. Bushing Connector
• 28.10. Specific Sensor
  • 28.10.1. Displacement Sensor
    • 28.10.1.1. Modeling Options
    • 28.10.1.2. Properties