Adams Advanced Package > Adams Vibration > Dialog Box - F1 Help > Create/Modify FD 3D Damper

Create/Modify FD 3D Damper

Vibration -> Build -> FD 3D Damper -> New/Modify
Define the parameters for a 3D frequency-dependent damper.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Name
Enter the name of the 3D FD damper you want to create or modify.
I Marker
Enter the name of the I marker on which the 3D FD damper will act.
Reference Marker
Enter the name of the J marker on which the 3D FD damper will react.
Desired Components
Select the directions along which you want the 3D FD damper to apply forces and torques.
Type
Select one of the following:
■Pfeffer Linear - Contains two linear dampers and two linear springs.
■Simple FD - Contains one linear damper and two linear springs.
■Simple FD-Bushing - Contains one linear damper and two linear springs.
■General
Depending on the setting of Type, Adams Vibration displays one or more of the following options:
C 1/2/3
Enter the damping value(s) for the damper.
K 1/2/3
Enter the stiffness value(s) for the damper.
Preload
Enter the value of the preload in the component.