Browse Publications Technical Papers 885076
1988-09-01

3-D Crash Analysis Using ADAMS 885076

The dynamics of vehicle front end crash are studied using the ADAMS dynamic simulation code. The analysis is carried out in three dimensions and can capture the behavior associated with an asymmetrical structure or impact mode.
Subroutines which allow the modeling of structural crush and plastic hinge formation, contact forces and friction forces are discussed. The method is relatively inexpensive, but does require a good understanding of the problem on the part of the analyst. A discussion of the techniques that are used to model the structural system is given.
The results of the analysis are compared with experimental data and the correlation is very encouraging.

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