| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310199 | Thin-Walled Structures | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper, different designs of a simplified front side rail structure of an automobile body (S-frame) from the point of view of crashworthiness and weight efficiency is studied. Various possible models of S-frame is presented and characteristics of each models are compared and discussed. It is shown that a hybrid S-frame made of steel and aluminum shows better characteristics from the point of view of passenger safety and weight efficiency.
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Authors
Parisa Hosseini-Tehrani, Mossa Nikahd,