Much has been written in recent years about the significant advances in computer-based analysis techniques for solving the increasingly difficult challenges involved in crashworthiness design. In common with many other vehicle manufacturers, Rover Group has developed a range of such techniques covering all stages of design from the earliest concept stage to detailed design investigations. It has been Rovers experience, however, that the application of such techniques is not in itself sufficient to ensure good crashworthiness design. A change in culture has also been necessary, adapting the process of design to allow the application of these tools, in conjunction with more traditional test and analytical methods, to influence the design and development activity in an effective manner. Rover has evolved an integrated approach to crashworthiness design, focused on a dedicated team combining all of the disciplines; modelling, testing and design support, and involving the enrolment of all members of the vehicle project team. This paper describes the evolution of this approach, its practical application in the current design environment and key features of its operation; the multi-disciplinary crash team, definition of crashworthiness objectives, timely application of modelling and simulator crash tests, early prototypes for dedicated tests and regular design and development reviews focused exclusively on crashworthiness. Rover believes that this approach yields maximum benefit in terms of project timing and resource utilisation, essential in the current lean product supply environment.
Integrated crashworthiness design in practice - The Rover experience
Integrierte aufprallgerechte Konstruktion in der Praxis - Die Rover Erfahrung
1993
9 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 2 Quellen
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Englisch
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