MMS Type A is composed of multi-mass bodies, which are connected with translational joints, TSDAs (translational spring damper) and axial force. The axial force is used to define coil clash using the Impact function.
Figure 1 MMS Type A
Connectivity of between segments in MMS Type A
•Translational Joint
Two segments are connected with one translational joint. Refer to below figure.
Figure 2 Translational Joint
•TSDA ( Translational Spring & Damper )
Two segments are connected with one TSDA. Refer to below figure.
Figure 3 Coil (TSDA)
•Axial Force
Two segments are connected with one Axial Force to define coil clash using Impact Function. To confirm Impact function, right mouse button on the Axial Force entity in the Data Base window. And Select 'Property'. And then axial force property dialog box can appear as follow. Refer to below Figure 3.
Figure 4 Properties of MMSTypeA Axial force