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LS-OPT/Topology Version 1
This paper presents LS-OPT/Topology, a new topology optimization tool. Topics such as its capabilities, current development directions, and integration into an ...
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11th International LS-DYNA Conference
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Crashworthiness of an Electric Prototype Vehicle Series
The Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) is a challenge for student teams to develop energy-efficient vehicles and demonstrate the fuel efficiency of their prototypes. In ...
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8th European LS-DYNA Conference
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Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation Strategies for Lightweight Vehicle Structures
The future of automobiles will be driven by lightweight structures and highly efficient powertrains. The TARF-LCV EPSRC funded project (Towards Affordable, ...
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10th European LS-DYNA Conference
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8 Optimization IV - Topology
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New Design of Roadside Pole Structure: Crash Analysis of Different Longitudinal Tubes using LS-DYNA
This paper is an investigation into the design of an energy absorbing street pole, concerning the frontal impact of a vehicle. With design engineers now are ...
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7th European LS-DYNA Conference
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New Design of Roadside Pole Structure: Crash Analysis of Different Longitudinal Tubes using LS-DYNA
This paper is an investigation into the design of an energy absorbing street pole, concerning the frontal impact of a vehicle. With design engineers now are ...
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7th European LS-DYNA Conference
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Topology optimisation method for crashworthiness design using Hybrid Cellular Automata and thin-walled ground structures
Crashworthiness is one of the most demanding design cases for vehicle structures. Until a few years ago, it was mainly addressed using trial and error ...
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9th European LS-DYNA Conference
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Finite element dynamic simulation of whole rallying car structure: Towards better understanding of structural dynamics during side impacts
Side impact accidents against a tree or pole remain the most dangerous accident scenarios in rally cars. Statistical data shows that 52% of the fatalities ...
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8th European LS-DYNA Conference
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CRASHWORTHINESS: NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF VEHILCE-STEEL POLE CRASH
The objective of this paper is to generate research information to enhance energy absorption characteristics in transportation infrastructures involved in ...
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7th International LS-DYNA Conference
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USING CAE TO EVALUATE STRUCTURAL FOAM ALTERNATIVES IN B-PILLAR AND BUMPER DESIGNS
This study examined the viability of using structural foam designs as lightweight alternative in B-pillar and bumper designs. The B-pillar was evaluated ...
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3rd European LS-DYNA Conference
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Thin-Walled Beams Research and Development
An integrated warped FEM beam element has been implemented in LS-DYNA and is considered here as a very important beginning. Accounting for warping is a ...
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9th International LS-DYNA Conference
