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Development of a 980MPa Center Pillar Structure for an SUV
Technical Paper
2009-01-0088
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A body structure consisting of an outer stiffener and inner reinforcement was developed to provide resistance to deformation during a side and/or roof impact event. This structure was developed for a high volume SUV class vehicle. The structure was developed to meet stringent targets for intrusion at a lighter weight. Efficient use of advanced high strength steel in the vehicle center pillar structure yielded advancements in vehicle weight reduction, and contributed to a "GOOD" structure rating for IIHS SICE side impact and met the requirements for FMVSS 216 roof crush strength. These results were achieved while reducing the center pillar structure mass by 35%.
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Mallen, R., Odell, J., and O'Hara, B., "Development of a 980MPa Center Pillar Structure for an SUV," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-0088, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-0088.Also In
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- International Iron and Steel Institute Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) Guidelines, Version 3 p2 40 2006