RACE (Rapid Axle Concept Evolution) is an end-to-end MBS (multibody simulation) / MBD (multibody dynamics) software package for the development of suspension systems. It combines model build, model parameterization, post-process, data storage, and report generation into a single platform. It is cloud-based, requires no software installation and can be run from a web browser on any computer, phone or tablet.
RACE requires user inputs to define the layout and tuning of the suspension system. Once the inputs are submitted by the user, the RACE pre-processor builds a full suspension multibody simulation (MBS). RACE then runs a virtual kinematics and compliance (K&C) test cycle on the suspension system. The K&C test applies vertical, roll, steering, cornering, traction and braking loads to the suspension system and the response of the system to each is recorded. The raw simulation output is exported to a post-processor which generates a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to analyse the performance of the suspension system. These KPIs form the basis of the RACE Software suspension performance report which is generated and uploaded to the user’s account for review. The video below shows the complete process of running RACE on a double wishbone suspension system.
FEATURES
RUN ON ANY DEVICE FROM A WEB BROWSER
NO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
NO MULTIBODY SIMULATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
NO POST PROCESSING REQUIRED
STATE OF THE ART CLOUD ARHITECTURE
CLOUD BASED RESULTS AND REPORT STORAGE
DEDICATED SECURED MEMBER AND DATA PORTAL
PRELOADED DATA AND SIMULATIONS ALL TEMPLATES
LOAD HARDPOINTS FROM ANY CAD PACKAGE VIA CSV
INTERACTIVE REAL-TIME 3D GRAPHICS
7-DAYS FREE TRIAL
UNLIMTED SIMULATIONS LIMITED-TIME OFFER
USE CASES
RAPID SUSPENSION DESIGN ITERATION
SUSPENSION CONCEPT EVALUATION
SUSPENSION CONCEPT REFINEMENT
USER DEFINED USE CASES
TEMPLATES ↓ CLICK ON EACH FOR INFO ↓
ANALYSIS TYPES (CLICK HERE FOR INFO)
VERTICAL MOTION
ROLL MOTION
STANDARD STEERING INPUT
CUSTOM STEERING INPUT
LATERAL / CORNERING FORCE
BRAKING FORCE
TRACTION FORCE
TYRE / TIRE ALIGNING TORQUE
USER DEFINED ANALYSIS AND METRICS
SIMULATION FEATURES
USER DEFINED LAYOUT
LINEAR BUSHES / JOINTS
RIGID COMPONENTS
SPRING AND DAMPER MODEL
ANTI-ROLL BAR
NONLINEAR BUSHES / JOINTS
STATIC TOE ADJUSTMENT
STATIC CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
USER DEFINED MODEL
REPORTS / OUTPUT DATA
PDF - PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS REPORT
PDF - RESULTS OVERLAY AND COMPARISON REPORT
3D - RESULTS ANIMATION AND VISUALISATION
CSV - KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
CSV - KINEMATICS AND COMPLIANCE DATA
CSV - NONLINEAR BUSHES / JOINTS DATA
USER DEFINED REPORTS AND OUTPUTS
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
ADVANCED (INCLUDES STANDARD)
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
READY FOR SELECTED USERS WITH F1 SPECIFIC TESTS
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
CUSTOM (ANY MOVING MECHANISM)
