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Vehicle diagnostics deals with the development, delivery and execution of diagnostic procedures for vehicle systems. This technical paper collection will explore new technologies, processes and trends in the area of vehicle diagnostics.

This technical paper collection will cover various aspects of system durability and system integration pertaining to Diesel Exhaust Emissions Control. It includes publications contributing to the understanding of durability of exhaust catalysts and particulate filters, mechanisms of their performance degradation and possible mitigation strategies, data from the field tests, analysis of the aged catalysts, laboratory and accelerated on-engine aging studies, along with relevant experimental tools and methodology.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in engineering. Topics covered include uncertainty modeling, system failure identification, reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems, model validation and verification, and more. The 16 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in engineering. Topics covered include uncertainty modeling, system failure identification, reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems, model validation and verification, and more.

This collection of technical papers will address theoretical developments and automotive applications in RBDO and Robust Design. Topics include: computational algorithms for efficient estimation of reliability, Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian reliability, Dempster-Shafer Evidence Theory, and Multi-Disciplinary Optimization, among others.

Model Validation and Verification invite papers that deal with the theoretical and/or applied aspects of one or more of the following representative topics: model development, model correlation/calibration, model verification, model validation, uncertainty quantification, uncertainty propagation, validation metrics, predictive capability assessment, etc.

The 23 papers in this technical paper collection include topics on system reliability target allocation, interval analysis in robust design, imprecise reliability assessment, and computational algorithms for efficient estimation of reliability, Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian reliability, Dempster-Shafer Evidence theory, and multi-disciplinary optimization. As well as new technical advances in DFSS and provide valuable insight into its application through the presentation of significant real-world case studies.

This technical paper collection contains 41 reliability and robust design papers. Topics covered include: axiomatic design; reliability testing, model validation and verification; reliability-based design optimization; assessment of reliability and robustness and reliability applications; design for Six Sigma; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; and reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems.

The 40 papers in this technical paper collection focus on reliability and robust design in automotive engineering. Topics include: assessment of reliability and robustness and reliability applications; reliability-based design optimization and robustness; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; reliability testing and design of experiments; axiomatic design; military applications; design for six sigma; reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems; and model validation and verification.

The 59 papers in this technical paper collection detail reliability and robust design in automotive engineering. Topics covered include: reliability-based design optimization and robustness; military applications; decision under uncertainty/uncertainty modeling; axiomatic design; reliability testing and design of experiments; methods for assessment of reliability and robustness; reliability applications in the automotive and other industries; modeling validation and verification; and reliability and robust design in automotive aero-thermal and fluid systems.

The 64 papers in this technical paper collection cover automotive engineering reliability and robust design topics including fatigue reliability; design of experiments (DOE); model validation and verification; decision under uncertainty and uncertainty modeling; thermal and fluid systems; reliability-based design optimization and robust design; and innovative industrial applications.

The 65 papers in this technical paper collection discuss reliability and robust design in automotive engineering. Topics covered include: design optimization, probabilistic assessment of CAE models, design for lean six sigma, simulations under uncertainty for occupant safety, optimizing vehicle occupant packaging, axiomatic design, product development process from quality and reliability perspectives, and more.

The 60 papers in this technical paper collection cover robust design in automotive engineering. Topics covered include: design optimization; reliability; design methodology; software FMEA; reliability testing; design stability; design for six sigma; risk assessment and more.

The 31 papers in this technical paper collection detail sustainability; vehicle solutions and technologies for freight efficiency; human factors in occupant safety; machine health and conditioned based maintenance; aerodynamic and fuel economy assessment methods and techniques; and service issues.

This collection of technical papers addesses health management - subsystems; IVHM business case; health monitoring - structures; vehicle level health management; and prognostics and diagnostics.

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.

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 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on applying various sensors and diagnostics to examine flow and combustion processes in both production engines and research environments. Topics include: pressure sensors, ion probes, exhaust gas composition analyzers, and various optical techniques.

The 12 papers in this technical paper collection focus on engine flow and combustion diagnostics. Topics include: PIV investigation of high swirl flow on spray structure and its effect on emissions in a diesel-like environment; characterization of flow structures in a direct-injection spark-ignition engine using PIV, LDV and CFD; PLIF measurements of thermal stratification in an HCCI engine under fired operation; and more.

The 10 papers in this technical paper collection focus on extending and improving various sensors and diagnostic methods that can be employed to examine the flow and combustion processes in both production engines and research environments. Examples of diagnostics of interest include, but are not limited to: pressure sensors, ion probes, exhaust gas composition analyzers, and various optical techniques.

The 11 technical papers in this collection cover technologies that address the treatment of engine exhaust emissions to meet commercial vehicle requirements. The scope covers developments in catalysis, materials, controls, and integration with the complete engine/vehicle system.