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Hi there!👋

My name is Ben Thornton and I am a mechanical engineer with expertise in MSC Adams and Python. I have a passion for customizing and automating engineering simulations, and I offer a range of consulting services to help clients streamline and optimize their workflows.

Here are some of the services I offer:

  • Simulation projects: I gather necessary data from clients and build an Adams model to analyze and report on the results.
  • Customization and process automation: I write Adams plugins to automate clients' simulation workflows.
  • Workflow development and refinement: I can help clients develop or refine their simulation methodology.

In addition to my consulting services, I also make some of my work available on GitHub as open-source libraries and Adams plugins. I believe in sharing knowledge and expertise, and I hope that my open-source contributions can benefit others in the engineering community.

I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to apply my skills and experience, and I would love to connect with other engineers and discuss potential projects or collaborations. Thank you for visiting my GitHub profile!

🧠 Interests

  • adams Adams
  • python Python
  • gears Mechanical Dynamics

Useful Tools for Adams Users

adams Adams Plugins python+adams Python Libraries
(Inside Adams)
python Python Libraries
(Outside Adams)
Miscellaneous
Conveyor aviewpy Adams Rescale Adams View UI Mods
Advanced Contact Plotting Adams Bin Converter Adams VS Code Extension
Auto Animate adamspy Adams System Tray Utility
rescalepy Adams Docker Image

✔️ Past Projects

TBD...

🎓 Publications

  1. "A Combined Simple/Complex Terramechanics Representation Part 1: Using Machine Learning to Identify DEM Soil Properties From Bevameter Test Data." Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 10: 19th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control (MSNDC). Boston, Ma. August 20–23, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2023-117123
  2. "Complex Terramechanics for Mobility Assessment Part 2: Efficiency Through a Simple Terramechanics Representation" Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 10: 19th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control (MSNDC). Boston, Ma. August 20–23, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2023-117161
  3. "Semi-Closed-Form Displacement Equations for Calculating J-R Curves From Pipe Fracture Experiments." Proceedings of the ASME 2015 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference. Volume 3: Design and Analysis. Boston, MA. July 19–23, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45571
  4. “Slosh Characteristics of Aggregated Intermediate Bulk Containers on Single-Unit Trucks.” Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Washington D.C. Aug 01, 2016. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503003
  5. “Safety Study of Double-Decker Motorcoaches with Rear Luggage Compartment.” Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Washington D.C. June 06, 2017. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503002
  6. “Northrop Grumman Mk44 Chain Gun Optimization Using Predictive Analytics and Multibody Dynamics.” NAFEMS World Congress 2021. https://www.nafems.org/publications/resource_center/nwc21-328-c/
  7. “Optimizing Drilling by Simulation and Automation with Big Data.” SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX. Sep 24-26, 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/191427-MS
  8. “Using Simulation to Prevent Non-Productive Time.” SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition, The Hague, The Netherlands. March 5-7 2019. https://doi.org/10.2118/194106-MS

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  1. adams_advanced_contact_plotting_plugin adams_advanced_contact_plotting_plugin Public

    An extension to MSC Adams PPT which adds a button for plotting the components of a contact normal force seperated in to stiffness force and damping force.

    Batchfile 3

  2. adams_auto_animate adams_auto_animate Public

    Adams Auto Animate allows you to automate generation of animations in Adams View

    Batchfile 1

  3. adams_rescale adams_rescale Public

    simple python api and demo for running adams jobs on Rescale

    Batchfile 2

  4. adams_bin_converter adams_bin_converter Public

    Python

  5. adams_conveyor adams_conveyor Public

    Adams view plugin for creating conveyor models

    Batchfile

  6. aview_mods_gen aview_mods_gen Public

    General (non-project-specific) modifications to my Adams view installation

    Batchfile