TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Analysis of vehicle structural performance during small-overlap frontal impact
JO  - International journal of automotive technology
A1  - Nguyen, P. T. L.
A1  - Lee, J. Y.
A1  - Yim, H. J.
A1  - Lee, S. B.
A1  - Heo, S. J.
SP  - 799
EP  - 805
VL  - 16
IS  - 5
N2  - 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 "poor" to "marginal".<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1229-9138
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12239-015-0081-7
ID  - ref1
ER  -