Title: The development of an experimental CAE system (a simulation system for analysing vehicle performance)

Authors: Yasuo Nakajima, Yosiharu Hori, Mizuho Fukuda, Sinichi Iguchi

Addresses: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Japan. ' Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Japan. ' Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Japan. ' Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Japan

Abstract: Various simulation programs are used in analysing vehicle performance. In some cases, experimental databased simulation programs are more effective in terms of practicality or calculation accuracy. Models for analysing vehicle performance (driving performance, noise, vibration, etc.) have been developed and systemised by unifying experimental data acquisition systems and simulation systems. Furthermore, a database containing simulation inputs has been constructed. This system embodies the advanced concepts of CAE systems advocated in recent years. Application of this system should enable effective performance analyses to be carried out in every area.

Keywords: simulation; automotive design; database; geometric modelling; computer-aided engineering; CAE; vehicle design; vehicle performance; modelling; driving performance; vehicle noise; vehicle vibration; data acquisition.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCAT.1990.062690

International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 1990 Vol.3 No.1, pp.1 - 7

Published online: 11 Jun 2014 *

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