@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of vehicle structural performance during small-overlap frontal impact",
journal="International journal of automotive technology",
year="2015",
author="Nguyen, P. T. L. and Lee, J. Y. and Yim, H. J. and Lee, S. B. and Heo, S. J.",
volume="16",
number="5",
pages="799-805",
abstract="This paper presents an analysis of the vehicle structural performance in the event of a small-overlap frontal impact (SOFI), based on a computer-based crash simulation model. The vehicle model was used for SOFI simulation according to real small-overlap test conditions. The crash simulation results were used to evaluate the overall vehicle structure through a comparison of intrusion measurements with the rating guidelines of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The parts sensitive to a small-overlap crash were confirmed. Thickness optimization was conducted to strengthen the rocker panel, A-pillar, and lower hinge pillar in order to improve the vehicle structural performance in the event of a SOFI. The best values among the variables were chosen for the new design. The crash analysis using finite element models showed that the most serious deformation occurred to the A-pillar. In this study, the grade of the overall structure was changed from &quot;poor&quot; to &quot;marginal&quot;.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1229-9138",
doi="10.1007/s12239-015-0081-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12239-015-0081-7"
}