Browse Publications Technical Papers 951077
1995-04-01

Using Nonlinear Finite Element Method in Convertible Crashworthiness Design 951077

Nonlinear finite element crash simulation was used to evaluate convertible crashworthiness in frontal and rear impacts. Simulations were employed to help identify direction for front structure reinforcement and convertible top design. The analyses were performed using LS-Dyna3d on supercomputer and workstation platforms wherever it deemed proper. It demonstrated that the simulations were effective in suggesting the right alternatives, which was later verified in the experimental run.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Add to Cart
Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Construction and Strength of Convertible Bodies

610129

View Details

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Modeling of an Advanced Steering Wheel and Column Assembly for Frontal and Side Impact Simulations

2014-01-0803

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Development and Validation of High Fidelity Vehicle Crash Simulation Models

2000-01-0627

View Details

X