scholarly journals Vehicle Side Crash Safety Research based on Dynamics Modeling and Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 765-769
Author(s):  
Yao-Jun Zheng

The safety of vehicle side impact has become an important research content in the field of automotive passive safety. The nonlinear dynamic explicit finite element method is used to establish the side crashworthiness model of vehicle and side crash finite element model validation is also given. The finite element model is consistent with vehicle side stiffness, which can be used in the side crash simulation analysis. The simulation calculation and result analysis of side crash are carried out for a particular vehicle model to improve the side crash safety performance.

2013 ◽  
Vol 554-557 ◽  
pp. 484-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Petrov ◽  
James A. Sherwood ◽  
Konstantine A. Fetfatsidis ◽  
Cynthia J. Mitchell

A hybrid finite element discrete mesoscopic approach is used to model the forming of composite parts using a unidirectional glass prepreg non-crimp fabric (NCF). The tensile behavior of the fabric is represented using 1-D beam elements, and the shearing behavior is captured using 2-D shell elements into an ABAQUS/Explicit finite element model via a user-defined material subroutine. The forming of a hemisphere is simulated using a finite element model of the fabric, and the results are compared to a thermostamped part as a demonstration of the capabilities of the used methodology. Forming simulations using a double-dome geometry, which has been used in an international benchmarking program, were then performed with the validated finite element model to explore the ability of the unidirectional fabric to accommodate the presence of interlaminate cabling.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-589
Author(s):  
Muhamad Husnain Mohd Noh ◽  
Mohd Akramin Mohd Romlay ◽  
Chuan Zun Liang ◽  
Mohd Shamil Shaari ◽  
Akiyuki Takahashi

PurposeFailure of the materials occurs once the stress intensity factor (SIF) overtakes the material fracture toughness. At this level, the crack will grow rapidly resulting in unstable crack growth until a complete fracture happens. The SIF calculation of the materials can be conducted by experimental, theoretical and numerical techniques. Prediction of SIF is crucial to ensure safety life from the material failure. The aim of the simulation study is to evaluate the accuracy of SIF prediction using finite element analysis.Design/methodology/approachThe bootstrap resampling method is employed in S-version finite element model (S-FEM) to generate the random variables in this simulation analysis. The SIF analysis studies are promoted by bootstrap S-version Finite Element Model (BootstrapS-FEM). Virtual crack closure-integral method (VCCM) is an important concept to compute the energy release rate and SIF. The semielliptical crack shape is applied with different crack shape aspect ratio in this simulation analysis. The BootstrapS-FEM produces the prediction of SIFs for tension model.FindingsThe mean of BootstrapS-FEM is calculated from 100 samples by the resampling method. The bounds are computed based on the lower and upper bounds of the hundred samples of BootstrapS-FEM. The prediction of SIFs is validated with Newman–Raju solution and deterministic S-FEM within 95 percent confidence bounds. All possible values of SIF estimation by BootstrapS-FEM are plotted in a graph. The mean of the BootstrapS-FEM is referred to as point estimation. The Newman–Raju solution and deterministic S-FEM values are within the 95 percent confidence bounds. Thus, the BootstrapS-FEM is considered valid for the prediction with less than 6 percent of percentage error.Originality/valueThe bootstrap resampling method is employed in S-FEM to generate the random variables in this simulation analysis.


2014 ◽  
Vol 900 ◽  
pp. 742-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Jie He ◽  
Bai Jing Qiu ◽  
Ya Fei Yang

In order to attenuate the deformation of spray boom, a finite element model built based on ANSYS, according to the reasults of numerical modal analysis and modal texting, the reliability of the finite element model was affirmed. Then, an isolator was introduced between spray boom and frame, a frame-isolator-spray boom model was built in ADAMS. The effect of the isolators which have different parameters was research, the reasult shows: The isolator has much effect on attenuating spray booms deformation, the stiffness of isolators spring dampers has little effect on spray booms deformation, but the damping of isolators spring dampers has effect on spray booms deformation.


2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason P. Halloran ◽  
Chadd W. Clary ◽  
Lorin P. Maletsky ◽  
Mark Taylor ◽  
Anthony J. Petrella ◽  
...  

Evaluating total knee replacement kinematics and contact pressure distributions is an important element of preclinical assessment of implant designs. Although physical testing is essential in the evaluation process, validated computational models can augment these experiments and efficiently evaluate perturbations of the design or surgical variables. The objective of the present study was to perform an initial kinematic verification of a dynamic finite element model of the Kansas knee simulator by comparing predicted tibio- and patellofemoral kinematics with experimental measurements during force-controlled gait simulation. A current semiconstrained, cruciate-retaining, fixed-bearing implant mounted in aluminum fixtures was utilized. An explicit finite element model of the simulator was developed from measured physical properties of the machine, and loading conditions were created from the measured experimental feedback data. The explicit finite element model allows both rigid body and fully deformable solutions to be chosen based on the application of interest. Six degrees-of-freedom kinematics were compared for both tibio- and patellofemoral joints during gait loading, with an average root mean square (rms) translational error of 1.1 mm and rotational rms error of 1.3 deg. Model sensitivity to interface friction and damping present in the experimental joints was also evaluated and served as a secondary goal of this paper. Modifying the metal-polyethylene coefficient of friction from 0.1 to 0.01 varied the patellar flexion-extension and tibiofemoral anterior-posterior predictions by 7 deg and 2 mm, respectively, while other kinematic outputs were largely insensitive.


2014 ◽  
Vol 635-637 ◽  
pp. 502-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Min Zhuang ◽  
Qin Hua Xu

In order to improve the efficiency of the calculation of the whole car side impact finite element model,simplified model often used in research of B-pillar in passenger car. It is critical to establish a high accuracy simplified model in a short time. The relationship between the energy absorption of body parts and the calculation accuracy of simplified model was analyzed,and the result can be used as a guide for the establishment of simplified model.


2012 ◽  
Vol 630 ◽  
pp. 360-365
Author(s):  
Hai Bin Chen ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Li Ying Zhang ◽  
Xue Mei Cheng ◽  
Zheng Guo Wang

The rear-end crash pulse generator has been considered to be a key device for performing car impact safety research under laboratory conditions. According to the international regulation, ECE R44, the polyurethane (PU) tube was recommended to produce a standard rear-end pulse. However, little literatures on the impact dynamics of PU tube were known. In this study, a was established under ANSYS/LS-DYNA. With this finite element model, the following conditions to generate the standard rear-end impact pulses were determined: the initial impact velocity of sled was 30km/h, the resultant mass of sled was 680kg, number of PU-tubes was three, and outer diameter of olive knob was 46mm. Compared with the standard deceleration-time curve of actual rear-end crash, this finite element model of rear-end crash pulse generator was preliminarily validated.


2012 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 484-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Fang Xing ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Lu Jun He

Introduce some basic knowledge, methods and theory of using the finite element software ANSYS to carry out contact analysis, and then establish the contact simulation analysis finite element model for CTP imaging drum and plate by using the software ANSYS. A numerical simulation analysis on the imaging drum and the plate indicates that the analysis results are consistent with the experimental results, so as to lay the foundation for the reliability and stability of dynamic design and optimization design of CTP imaging drum.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document