Physical Modeling

Modeling Physical Systems

Model a DC motor using electrical and mechanical physical modeling components.

Model custom mechanical components using the Simscape language. A fixed hydraulic orifice is defined using implicit equations.

Model a piston using multibody dynamics. Bodies, joints, and 3D visualization are defined and simulated.

Import models from CAD systems to SimMechanics using SimMechanics Link. Separate changes made in the CAD system and SimMechanics are automatically merged in the final model.

Detect system integration issues in simulation. Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems are gradually integrated into a full system model.

Simulating Physical Systems

Automatically log all simulation data from the physical system to the MATLAB workspace. No additional blocks are required to save the data.

Select model variants and adjust simulation modes to properly configure the model for the test you wish to run.

Automatically tune the performance of a controlled DC motor to meet system requirements using optimization algorithms.

Run simulations in parallel on a multicore desktop. A parameter sweep is accelerated by executing multiple simulations simultaneously.

Automatically run tests and generate a report documenting simulation results.

Deploying Physical Systems

Run a parameter sweep using a standalone executable. A Simscape model is converted to C code to enable rapid testing of parameter values.

Configure multiple, independent solvers to enable real-time simulation. The model of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) model is simulated on a real-time target.

Use HIL testing instead of hardware prototypes to test control algorithms. A multidomain physical model is converted to C code and simulated on controller hardware.

Share physical models without exposing intellectual property. The protected subsystems can be used for simulation and parameter testing.

Share Simscape language source code without exposing your intellectual property. The protected components can be used for simulation and parameter testing.