This technical paper collection covers papers with 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 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.
Body Engineering & Design papers cover several important areas that are related to vehicle body, including its components such as instrument panel, steering column and wheel, seats, hood, decklid, transmission cross-member, hard mounted chassis, CRFM, etc. The topics included are: Novel concepts, Analysis, Design, Testing, Predictions of strength, stiffness, and fatigue life, Various welding methods, Improvement in vehicle body quality, durability, reliability, and Performance of safety, ride & handling, NVH, aerodynamics, mass reduction, as well as fuel economy.
The 12 papers in this technical paper collection discuss 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.
This Technical Paper Collection on Advanced Transmission and Drivetrain Design & Analysis contains 8 papers on on-going design and analysis work on this very important element of drivetrain systems development.
Separate sub-sessions cover powertrain control, calibration, and system-level optimization processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and subsystems related to energy management in conventional and hybrid operation, considering the simultaneous optimization of hardware design parameters and control software calibration parameters.
Separate sub-sessions cover powertrain control, calibration, and system-level optimization processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and subsystems related to energy management in conventional and hybrid operation, considering the simultaneous optimization of hardware design parameters and control software calibration parameters.
The papers in this collection cover powertrain control processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands of hybrid and electric powertrains. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management.
The papers in this collection cover powertrain control processes related to achieving stringent market fuel economy, emissions, performance, reliability, and quality demands of hybrid and electric powertrains. Topics include the control, calibration, and diagnostics of the engine, powertrain, and supporting electromechanical subsystems related to energy management.
Proper thermal management can significantly contribute to overall system energy efficiency. These technical papers highlight the latest developments in thermal management energy efficiency.
This technical paper collection covers recent fatigue research, analysis, analytical tools development, and novel applications of fatigue technology in the ground vehicle industry.
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.
This technical paper collection contains 53 technical papers. Topics covered include engine exhaust aftertreatment and integration; hybrid vehicle integration and optimization; powertrain and drivetrain NVH; advanced transmission and driveline component design; diesel engine system design; fuel economy; alternative fuels; and advanced engine component design.
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 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.