Crash Worthiness

Publications

Development of an LS-DYNA Occupant Model for use in Crash Analyses of Roadside Safety Features

Steven W. Kirkpatrick, Robert MacNeill, Robert T.

This study develops and validates an LS-DYNA finite element occupant model for crash analysis, integrating mesh analysis and biomechanical modeling to assess occupant injury risks in roadside safety scenarios.

Design of a Non-Snagging Guardrail Post

Jessica Karlsson

This study develops a finite element model to design and analyze a non-snagging guardrail post, using LS-DYNA and TrueGrid to prevent wheel entrapment and improve roadside crash safety.

Development of a Finite Element Model of a 1998 Audi A8 for Crash Analysis

March 7, 2025//Gustavo A. Aramayo, Alex Bobrek

This study details the development and validation of a high-fidelity finite element model of the 1998 Audi A8 for crash analysis, incorporating mesh analysis, structural digitization, and impact simulations to assess crashworthiness.

Development and Validation of High Fidelity Vehicle Crash Simulation Models

S. W. Kirkpatrick, J. W. Simons, T. H. Antoun

This research presents the development and validation of a high-fidelity finite element model for vehicle crash simulations, incorporating detailed mesh analysis, structural digitization, and impact testing to enhance crashworthiness prediction accuracy.

Numerical Simulation of Structural Deformation Under Shock and Impact Loads

This paper investigates a coupled multi-solver approach using AUTODYN to evaluate structural deformation under shock and impact loads, incorporating Lagrange, Euler, ALE, and SPH solvers to enhance accuracy in modeling reinforced concrete and high-strain rate phenomena.