Briefly explain jbeam structure vs real car structure

Im under the impression that a jbeam of a car follows the real world car structure

for example, real world a tire is connected to the control arm - the control arms are connected to the frame. the frame holds the vehicle.

a jbeam would follow this exact structure

another example: the springs (shocks) of a real car connect from the control arm to part of the frame

a jbeam structure would follow this real world structure, the jbeam would connect from the axle node to the jbeam frame

is that somewhat right?

 

Jbeam is much like building structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows. The marshmallows being the nodes, and the toothpicks being the beams. Some of these toothpicks can change length, and some of the marshmallows deform easier than the others.

You'd build a jbeam car just like a real one.

Take a look at this basic jbeam suspension. The control arms would attach to the body where they terminate, and the shock would also attach directly to the frame, like a real car. The inner and outer wheel nodes attach to the respective hub nodes.

https://sketchfab.com/models/f98fc50b96bc495681f572a86289dd3d

 

Excellent! Thanks zappy!