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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.

This technical paper collection places an emphasis on, but not limited to, 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 model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs.

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 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.

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.

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

This collection features 13 technical papers that cover component level health monitoring; structural health monitoring; and vehicle level health management. This collection features 13 technical papers that cover component level health monitoring; structural health monitoring; and vehicle level health management.

This Technical Paper Collection addresses a wide variety of research topics related to aircraft ground deicing operations including active frost detection systems, liquid water equivalent based systems to determine and update anti-icing fluid holdover times. Aircraft flight testing and wind tunnel testing with anti-icing fluids, along with fluid failure modeling, runway deicing fluid development and environmental regulations are also covered.

This Technical Paper Collection provides information on developments in the use of CFD to simulate all facets of inflight icing, including drop trajectories, impingement, and accretion. Particular emphasis is on methods for physical modeling, for increased geometric complexity, for process integration, and in the validation of the methodology.

This Technical Paper Collections deals with every aspect of flight in what is now known as Appendix D icing conditions, flight in clouds with ice crystal content. The collection includes papers that present planning for future ice crystal research, the development of ice crystal test facilities, and wind tunnel and flight tests to gather ice crystal data and data on the effects of ice crystals. Since ice crystals generally affect only turbine engines, this collection will have a strong emphasis on engine icing.

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 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 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.

The 14 technical papers in this collection focus on innovations for improving brake NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) performance including: new methods, theories, techniques, and application examples.

The 8 technical papers in this collection describe recent discoveries and innovations in friction materials development, particularly the new trends in environmentally friendly formulations and the role of a wide spectrum of raw materials used in friction materials.

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.

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 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 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.

This collection of technical papers focuses 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.