Crashworthiness Simulation of Lower Control Arm Impact Tests 2005-01-0361
Finite element models of cast aluminum and stamped steel lower control arms (LCAs) were created to simulate subsystem tests of LCA with bushings and brackets. Several modeling methods were used to simulate the dynamic responses of cast aluminum LCAs, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed. Factors that are essential for modeling stamped steel components found in previous studies [1, 2] including strain rate, forming, and welding effects are incorporated in the stamped steel LCA models. Difficulties in modeling LCAs subsystem, possible remedies, and further improvements are also discussed in this paper.
Author(s):
Miinshiou Huang, Miguel Eguia, Tau Tyan
Affiliated:
NAT Impact Safety, Ford Motor Company
Pages: 12
Event:
SAE 2005 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Advances in Modeling and Testing of Materials and Vehicle Structures for Crash Safety Applications-SP-1955, SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems-V114-6
Related Topics:
Stamping
Steel
Forming
Aluminum
Simulation and modeling
Welding
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