Technical Paper
Finite Element Analyses and Correlations on Oil Canning of a Door Outer Panel
2009-04-20
2009-01-0818
In this paper the nature and analytical methodologies for sheet metal panel oil canning are introduced. Lab tests, numerical predictions using finite element analysis and their correlations on oil canning of a door outer panel are described. Different modeling approaches in finite element analysis are discussed, and a simplified approach of loading by using a coupling element is recommended.