Finite Element Crash Analysis of a Rear-Engine Automobile Grumman Aerospace Corporation Bethpage, NY

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Winter, Robert, author.

Conference Name:

4th International Conference on Vehicle Structural Mechanics (1981-11-18 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1981

Summary:

A finite element model of a rear-engine automobile having a fiberglass-reinforced resin body, was created and examined in a 30 mph frontal barrier impact analysis using the DYCAST nonlinear structural dynamic finite element computer code. Detailed results were produced, including load paths, material failures, and behavior of individual components, permitting an assessment of vehicle crash performance. A proposed energy-absorbing concept was evaluated and recommendations were made for specific structural improvements

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Publisher Number:

811306

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Restricted for use by site license