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The 30 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heavy tire modeling/testing and evaluation; vehicle dynamics; wide based tires, sustainability and maintenance; air suspension, off-road chassis and suspension; hybrid drive and chassis; all wheel/multi-wheel drive vehicle dynamics and performance; testing and experimental analysis of chassis and suspension; and advanced chassis control and rollover.

The 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heat transfer and advances in thermal and fluid sciences. Topics covered include convection, conduction, radiation, porous media, phase change including boiling, condensation, melting and freezing, and more. The 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on heat transfer and advances in thermal and fluid sciences. Topics covered include convection, conduction, radiation, porous media, phase change including boiling, condensation, melting and freezing, and more.

The 23 technical papers in this collection cover, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.

This collection of papers focus on state-of-the-art fatigue theory and advanced development in fatigue testing, material behavior under cyclic loading, and fatigue analysis methodology & research in the ground vehicle industry. Studies and discussions on innovative and improved fatigue theory/methods in will be discussed along with and engineering applications of CAE durability analysis.

This collection of technical papers covers advanced portable semi-automated drilling and fastening systems and portable crawler/flex track systems; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; composites assembly and fastening; composte/heavy metal drilling and assembly; large component assembly, sub-assembly, major section join and final assembly; robotic applications in drilling, fastening and assembly; and advancements in drill bit, temporary and permanent fastening technology.

Papers in this collection focus on technology developments and the integration of these technologies into new emission control systems. Topics include the integration of various diesel particulate matter (PM) and diesel Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) reduction technologies plus analogous technologies for the growing population of direct injection gasoline engines. Novel developments in sensors and control systems will also be considered. This collection encompasses studies in the area of exhaust aftertreatment integration and durability. Topics of interest include detailed studies on the caveats of aftertreatement system design, integration and performance. Other topics of interest include studies documenting the challenges and solutions related to durability and robustness of catalytic solutions.

The 29 papers in this technical paper collection cover topics such as spot welding of advanced high strength steels, weldability improvement, metal inert gas welding process optimization, self-piercing riveting, stir spot welding, and more.

The 17 papers in this technical paper collection discuss body engineering and design. Topics include: vehicle crash and steering column frequency simulation; optimum constraint strategy for liftgates; a methodology for evaluating body architecture concepts; the effect of strain on stainless steel surface finish; CAE analysis method research of minimum door closing speed; and more.