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RACE (Rapid Axle Concept Evolution) is an end-to-end MBS (multibody simulation) 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 install
No multibody simulation (MBS) experience required
No post processing required
Cloud based results and report storage
Dedicated secured member portal
USE CASES
Rapid suspension design iteration
Suspension concept evaluation
Suspension concept refinement
Suspension concept fine tuning
ANALYSIS TYPES
Kinematics and compliance (K&C)
Generic quasi-static loads
Advanced quasi-static loads
User defined analysis, metrics and reports
SIMULATION FEATURES
Linear bushes/joints
Rigid components
Simple spring and damper model
Simplified anti-roll bar
Nonlinear bushes/joints
Flexible components
Detailed spring and damper model
Detailed anti-roll bar
Compliantly mounted subframes
User defined model
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
ADVANCED
ADVANCED
ADVANCED
ADVANCED
PRO
PRO
PRO
PRO
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
CUSTOM