Design Through Analysis of an Experimental Automobile Structure 770597
It is evident that the use of impact simulation, static, and dynamic analyses in the pre-prototype phase of the design process can significantly improve the structural efficiency of the automobile. As a result of this design project, the accuracy of the structural modeling and analysis was verified by experimental data obtained from a fabricated test vehicle, and the potential value of design through analysis was demonstrated by a significant reduction in structural weight of the project vehicle.
Citation: Augustitus, J., Kamal, M., and Howell, L., "Design Through Analysis of an Experimental Automobile Structure," SAE Technical Paper 770597, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770597. Download Citation
Author(s):
James A. Augustitus, Mounir M. Kamal, Larry J. Howell
Pages: 13
Event:
2nd International Conference on Vehicle Structural Mechanics
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1977 Transactions-V86-A
Related Topics:
Design processes
Scale models
Fabrication
Simulation and modeling
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