Heavy Truck MDL Library

The Truck Library is installed as a part of the normal MotionView installation. Models can be modified interactively in MotionView to support topologies that are not supported in the Truck Library. The Truck Library is open-source, ASCII-based, and can be modified by you.

The following front suspensions are supported in the Truck Library:
  • Solid axle suspension
  • Solid axle suspension with trailing arm
The following Rear suspensions are supported in the Truck Library:
  • Single solid axle suspension
  • Single solid axle suspension with trailing arm
  • Dual solid axle suspension
Truck Library supports the following engine systems:
  • Longitudinal Engine/ Transverse Engine
Truck Library supports the following driveline systems:
  • Single-axle driveline
  • Two-axle driveline

The models and topology included in the Truck Library are intended to be the beginning of the simulation process. The model built through the Assembly Wizard has geometry that properly illustrates the suspension of interest, but in some combinations, will not result in a good suspension design. You are responsible for populating the model with the appropriate suspension geometry, spring and shock absorber data, mass and CG location, bushing data, tire data, and other model information that is required to develop an accurate truck model.