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Optimizing the GM 4.3L Rocker Cover Assembly Material Testing and Finite Element Analysis
Technical Paper
2001-01-0849
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2001 World Congress
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This paper summarizes a study aiming at saving weight on the 4.3 L rocker cover Versatech Sealing Systems (VSS) molds for the General Motors (GM) Vortec engine. The search consisted of characterizing rubbers and plastic in the assembly and modeling via Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The paper presents aspects to testing and simulation in optimizing a full sealing system. It also lays tests geared at validating the analytical work.
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Chouchaoui, B., Lajevardi, R., and Hickson, D., "Optimizing the GM 4.3L Rocker Cover Assembly Material Testing and Finite Element Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0849, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0849.Also In
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