Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure

Elmarakbi, Ahmed and Zu, Jean (2003) Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure. SAE Technical Papers. pp. 2003-01. ISSN 0148-7191

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Abstract

The goals of this paper are to present mathematical models for evaluating frontal crash compatibility, to investigate and to optimize crash compatibility. Since a slight softer and longer crumple zone is required for heavier vehicles to improve the compatibility, a smart vehicle structure is proposed to support the function of the existing vehicle. The proposed structure consists of two independently controlled hydraulic cylinders integrated with the front-end longitudinal members. The mathematical models of both standard-standard vehicles and smart-standard vehicles in head-on collision are developed and numerically solved. Numerical simulations prove that the smart vehicle brings significantly improvement in vehicle compatibility.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H100 General Engineering
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Depositing User:	Becky Skoyles
Date Deposited:	14 Feb 2019 12:53
Last Modified:	10 Oct 2019 23:46
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/38008

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