Kinematic Analysis

A kinematic analysis uses constraints, such as translational and revolute joints, to define the attachments between the parts.

A kinematic analysis enables you to determine the range of values for the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of any point of interest in the model, independent of forces applied to it. During a kinematic Simulation, Adams Solver solves only the reduced set of algebraic equations. This type of analysis, therefore, is only available for models with zero Degrees of Freedom.

If you specify the mass and inertia properties of bodies in your model, a kinematic analysis also calculates the corresponding applied and reaction forces required to generate the prescribed motions.