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Auto/Steel Partnership - American Iron and Steel Institute

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Design Approach............................................................................................... 57<br />

Fourth Bumper Design...................................................................................... 58<br />

Design Features................................................................................................. 60<br />

Design Approach............................................................................................... 61<br />

Conclusion......................................................................................................... 63<br />

Recommendations ........................................................................................... 65<br />

References ......................................................................................................... 66<br />

Parametric Study / Design of Experiments.................................. 67<br />

Objective ............................................................................................................ 67<br />

Initial Front End Package.................................................................................. 68<br />

Summary of Changes........................................................................................ 68<br />

Results Summary .............................................................................................. 69<br />

Static Torsional Stiffness Parametric Study................................................... 69<br />

Static Bending Stiffness Parametric Study..................................................... 76<br />

Torsion Modal Parametric Study ..................................................................... 78<br />

Bending Modal Parametric Study .................................................................... 80<br />

NCAP Parametric Study.................................................................................... 87<br />

Upgraded Front End Package .......................................................................... 98<br />

Summary of Changes........................................................................................ 98<br />

Results Summary ............................................................................................ 100<br />

Upgraded Front End Package Static <strong>and</strong> Dynamic Stiffness Studies........ 102<br />

Upgraded Front End Package NCAP Study.................................................. 107<br />

Upgraded Front End Package IIHS Study ..................................................... 116<br />

Conclusions..................................................................................................... 123<br />

References ....................................................................................................... 124<br />

Performance Matrix Computer Aided Design............................ 125<br />

Objectives ........................................................................................................ 125<br />

Performance Matrix......................................................................................... 125<br />

Conclusions..................................................................................................... 126<br />

References ....................................................................................................... 127<br />

Library of Designs........................................................................ 128<br />

Objective .......................................................................................................... 128<br />

Initial Front End Package................................................................................ 128<br />

Comparison with Best-in-Class Vehicles ..................................................... 128<br />

Summary of Designs....................................................................................... 130<br />

Baseline Design 0............................................................................................ 132<br />

Optimal Design 7 ............................................................................................. 135<br />

Upgraded Front End Package ........................................................................ 138<br />

Comparison with Best-in-Class Vehicles ..................................................... 138<br />

Summary of Designs....................................................................................... 140<br />

Baseline Design 0............................................................................................ 142<br />

Optimal Design 8 ............................................................................................. 147<br />

Conclusions..................................................................................................... 152<br />

References ....................................................................................................... 153<br />

<strong>Auto</strong>/<strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong>

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