1989 Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker Body structure Analysis

892536

11/01/1989

Event
SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition
Abstract
Content
This paper presents a summary of body structural analysis applied to the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker at various stages of development and design. The structure analysis techniques were applied previously to rigidity, vibration, strength, crashworthiness and optimization. The studies confirm that the CAE technique for body structure analysis is more beneficial if it is utilized in the earlier structure development stages particularly for vibration and crashworthiness. Through the extensive use of the structural analysis technique in conjunction with the experiment, the design concept of the Sidekick/Tracker body has been optimized to a most extent.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/892536
Pages
12
Citation
"1989 Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker Body structure Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 892536, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/892536.
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Publisher
Published
Nov 1, 1989
Product Code
892536
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English