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Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure
Technical Paper
2003-01-2802
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The goals of this paper are to present mathematical models for evaluating frontal crash compatibility, to investigate and to optimize crash compatibility. Since a slight softer and longer crumple zone is required for heavier vehicles to improve the compatibility, a smart vehicle structure is proposed to support the function of the existing vehicle. The proposed structure consists of two independently controlled hydraulic cylinders integrated with the front-end longitudinal members. The mathematical models of both standard-standard vehicles and smart-standard vehicles in head-on collision are developed and numerically solved. Numerical simulations prove that the smart vehicle brings significantly improvement in vehicle compatibility.
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Elmarakbi, A. and Zu, J., "Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-2802, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-2802.Also In
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