Search Results

This technical paper collection contains 49 papers detailing military vehicle technology. Topics covered include: reliability growth for military vehicles, upgrading readiness, rapidly installed fluid transfer system, robotic technologies, electrical systems modeling and simulation, nanofluid research, and more.

The 19 papers in this technical paper collection present the latest developments in automotive applications of aluminum castings and wrought products. The latest research and development of magnesium alloys and the application of materials and design of cast products for automotive applications are included.

The 47 papers in this technical paper collection focus on CAE analysis, test correlation and optimization for crashworthiness/occupant safety CAE, durability CAE, multi-body simulation and applications; NVH CAE; automotive engineering testing and test methods; and optical measurement and nondestructive testing techniques in automotive engineering.

This technical paper collection contains 7 papers focusing on the impact of conventional alternative fuels as well as fuel additives on the operation, performance, and emissions of SI engines. Papers cover the impact bio-derived fuels (ethanol, butanol and others) have on engine design and performance. Gasoline properties, additives and their impact on engine performance and deposits is also covered.

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 19 papers in this technical paper collection cover innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling; analysis methods; simulation and pre/post processing tools; optimization techniques; finite element model updating; model validation and verification techniques; restraint systems; and lightweight material applications and designs.

The 9 paper in this technical paper collection present work investigating the effect of fuel composition on CI engine performance in terms of combustion efficiency, emissions and engine hardware durability. Variations in fuel composition include the inclusion of aromatic compounds, the blending of oxygenated components and the use of additives for cetane number improvement and lubricity enhancement.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection discuss high efficiency IC engines. Topics include: fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion in light- and heavy-duty engines; fuel effects on reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion at low load; advantages of variable compression ratio in internal combustion engines; piston and valve deactivation for improved part load performances of internal combustion engines; and more.

This Technical Paper Collection covers materials used to solve noise and vibration problems in vehicles. Topics covered will include new and traditional NVH materials, materials with unique or special NVH properties, case studies covering applications of NVH materials to solve specific vehicle problems, modeling of materials, manufacturing or processing of NVH materials, and engineering and design principles for the use of NVH materials.

This technical paper collection contains 25 papers on fuels for SI engines published from the 2011 Powertrain Fuels and Lubricants Conference.

This technical paper collection contains 17 papers published from the 2011 SAE Brasil Conference.

The 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on Advanced Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Materials, Restraints, and Structures for Enhanced Automotive Safety and Weight Reduction. Topics covered include side crash pressure sensor prediction, passenger seat belt reminders, DP980 steels, and more. The 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on Advanced Analysis, Design, and Optimization of Materials, Restraints, and Structures for Enhanced Automotive Safety and Weight Reduction. Topics covered include side crash pressure sensor prediction, passenger seat belt reminders, DP980 steels, 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 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 13 technical papers in collection present work investigating the effect of fuel composition on CI engine performance in terms of combustion efficiency, emissions and engine hardware durability. Variations in fuel composition include: the inclusion of aromatic compounds, the blending of oxygenated components and the use of additives for cetane number improvement and lubricity enhancement.

The 18 technical papers in this collection cover essential aircraft technology and applications that cover aircraft coatings, metal and composite fabrications and joining, economics of composites and lean manufacturing.

The 18 papers in this technical paper collection discuss innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element modeling updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight materials applications.

This techniclal paper contains papers which describe the use of modern automotive composites in structural applications. Design, process, and analytical presentations are included, as well as papers presenting results of bonding strategies and techniques. Engineers involved in the design and use of advanced composites will find this session of particular value.

This technical paper collection will cover a very broad range of applications, processes and technologies on plastic components.

This technical paper collection focuses on fundamental and applied research that lowers frictional energy losses and enhances reliability and durability of automotive components. The topics include, but not limited to engine and drivetrain tribology, seals, bearing and gear lubrication, materials tribology, surface engineering, lubricants and additives, computer-aided tribology, tribotesting, as well as friction, wear and lubrication fundamentals.

This technical paper collection covers recent fatigue research, analysis, analytical tools development, and novel applications of fatigue technology in the ground vehicle industry.