| Title | Modular Approach to Structural Simulation for Vehicle Crashworthiness Prediction |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48900 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Tong, Pin; Rossettos, J. N. |
| Source | 42p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 19750301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A modular formulation for simulation of the structural deformation and deceleration of a vehicle for crashworthiness and collision compatibility is presented. This formulation includes three dimensional beam elements, various spring elements, rigid body elements, and modal elements. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10390 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10390 |
| TRT Terms | Motor vehicles; Automobiles; Structural mechanics; Vehicle design; Crashworthiness; Failure; Modular structures |
| General Subjects | Structural failures |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-NHTSA-74-07; DOT-HS-801 475 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48900/48900/DOT-TSC-NHTSA-74-07.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |