Finite element concept modelling methodologies for pickup truck boxes
by Gary M. Osborne, Glen Prater Jr., Ali M. Shahhosseini
International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS), Vol. 17, No. 1, 2010

Abstract: There are two distinct Finite Element model classes supporting vehicle body design. The familiar detailed model, achieving accuracy by precisely simulating geometry and assembly interfaces, is useful for conducting trade-off studies after detail drawings become available. Architecture concept models, representing structural behaviour from major load-carrying members and joint layout, are valuable for early vehicle development design direction studies. This paper presents a generic vehicle body concept modelling process and compares three joint model representations. Joint representation limitations are discussed, and the joint methods' NVH results are compared with those from a detailed model. The conclusions are applicable to other structures of similar nature.

Online publication date: Mon, 30-Nov-2009

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