Topics: Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Optimization , Vehicles , Yaw , Simulation results , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Eigenvalues , Tires

Advanced Automatic Steering Systems for Multiple Articulated Road Vehicles

Sebastian Wagner, Gunter Nitzsche, Robert Huber

IMECE 2013; V013T14A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62630

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Topics: Motor vehicles , Steering systems , Design , Stress , Vehicles , Engineering prototypes , Engineering simulation , Kinematics , Roads , Simulation

Concept Design for Sliding Boot of Submerging-Floating Moving Platform Based on Compliant Mechanism

Jie Liu, Feng Gao, Meng Cui, Guoyan Xu, Nenggen Ding

IMECE 2013; V013T14A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62786

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Design methodology , Vehicles , Adhesion , Friction , Gears , Load bearing capacity , Pavement , Pressure

Soot Load Sensing in a Diesel Particulate Filter via Electrical Capacitance Tomography

Ragibul Huq, Sohel Anwar

IMECE 2013; V013T14A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62819

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Topics: Capacitance , Diesel , Filters , Fuel efficiency , Particulate matter , Soot , Stress

A Multibody Motorcycle Model for the Analysis and Prediction of Chatter Vibrations

Giuseppe Catania, Luca Leonelli, Nicolò Mancinelli

IMECE 2013; V013T14A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62903

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Topics: Chatter , Motorcycles , Vibration , Tires , Wheels , Braking , Chain , Computer simulation , Corners (Structural elements) , Inertia (Mechanics)

An Automated Procedure for the Optimization of Suspension Damping of Road Racing Motorcycles

Luca Leonelli, Nicolò Mancinelli

IMECE 2013; V013T14A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62906

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Topics: Damping , Motorcycles , Optimization , Roads , B-splines , Tires , Algorithms , Approximation , Braking , Compression

Integrated Approach for System Oriented Analyses and Optimization of Complex Hybrid Powertrain Applications by Means of Vehicle-in-the-Loop Roller Test Bench

Albert Albers, Alexander Schwarz, Matthias Behrendt

IMECE 2013; V013T14A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62943

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Topics: Optimization , Rollers , Vehicles , Energy efficiency , Calibration , Hybrid electric vehicles , Testing , Topology

Multi-Objective Optimization of Suspension and Seat for Vehicle Ride Dynamics Behavior Using NSGA-II Method

Kang Song, Xiao-kai Chen, Yi Lin

IMECE 2013; V013T14A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63093

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pareto optimization , Vehicles , Design , Optimization , Stress , Tires , Biomechanics , Dimensions , Genetic algorithms

Load Dynamic Analysis of Upper and Lower Arm Automotive Suspension

M. Bouazara, M. Saihi, M. J. Richard

IMECE 2013; V013T14A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63212

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Topics: Aluminum , Damage , Dampers , Dynamic analysis , Modeling , Roads , Springs , Stress , Surface roughness , Suspension systems

Experimental Study of a Roll-Plane Hydraulically Interconnected Suspension System Under Vehicle Articulation Mode

Guangzhong Xu, Holger M. Roser, Nong Zhang

IMECE 2013; V013T14A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63377

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Topics: Suspension systems , Vehicles , Wheels , Safety , Excitation , Experimental analysis , Off-road vehicles , Stability , Warping

Vehicle’s New Anti-Roll System for Suspension Parasitic Stiffness Reduction and Non-Linear Roll Stiffness Characteristic

Bo Min Kim, Dae Sik Ko, Jong Min Kim

IMECE 2013; V013T14A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63392

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Topics: Stiffness , Vehicles , Springs , Bearings , Deformation , Rubber , Shape optimization , Simulation , Wear

Evaluation of a New Method for Customer-Orientated Rating of Clutch Systems in Conceptual Hybrid Vehicles

Friedrich Brezger, Albert Albers

IMECE 2013; V013T14A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63401

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Topics: Hybrid electric vehicles , Cycles , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Energy efficiency , Topology , Torque , Automobiles , Carbon dioxide , Density , Dimensions

A Study of Urban Electric Bus With Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Battery and Supercapacitors

Ferdinando Luigi Mapelli, Davide Tarsitano, Davide Annese, Marco Sala, Giorgio Bosia

IMECE 2013; V013T14A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63423

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Topics: Batteries , Cities , Energy storage , Ultracapacitors , Vehicles , Buses , Computer simulation , Emissions , Energy management , Public transportation

Design and Structure Analysis of Wheeled Chassis With Self-Balancing Rocker of Rescue Engineering Machinery

Guoyan Xu, Xiaopo Wang, Feng Gao, Xiaolin Xie, Nenggen Ding

IMECE 2013; V013T14A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63568

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Machinery , Optimization , Clearances (Engineering) , Computer software , Construction equipment , Radiation (Physics) , Topology , Wheels

Path Planning for Collision Avoidance Maneuver

Nikolai Moshchuk, Shih-Ken Chen, Chad Zagorski, Amy Chatterjee

IMECE 2013; V013T14A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63893

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Path planning , Vehicles , Algorithms , Emergencies , Tracking control

Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow and Formation of Emissions in Diesel Engines

Müjdat Firat

IMECE 2013; V013T14A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64107

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Combustion , Pressure , Computer simulation , Computer software , Engines , Nitrogen oxides

Robustness Analysis of Two-Speed Electric Vehicles

Holger Roser, Paul D. Walker, Nong Zhang

IMECE 2013; V013T14A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64139

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Topics: Electric vehicles , Robustness , Cities , Electric motors , Energy management systems , Weight (Mass) , Cycles , Economics , Electric propulsion , Simulation results

Improved Energy Efficiency and Controllability of Mobile Work Machines by Reduced Engine Rotational Speed

Miika Ahopelto, Joni Backas, Reza Ghabcheloo, Kalevi Huhtala

IMECE 2013; V013T14A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64239

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Topics: Energy efficiency , Engines , Machinery , Fuel consumption , Fuel efficiency , Stress , Actuators , Combustion , Cycles , Gears

Development of High Stiffness Axle for a Race Vehicle

Jin Ho Jung, Dong Min Lim, Jae Kil Lee, Seon Pyung Kim

IMECE 2013; V013T14A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64265

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Topics: Stiffness , Vehicles , Manufacturing , Suspension systems , Automobiles , Engineering prototypes , Roads , Bearings , Braking , Finite element analysis

Optimization Methodology for an Automotive Composite Hood

Alberto Lazzarini, Alessandro Valgimigli, Andrea Baldini, Enrico Dolcini, Stefano Sangermano

IMECE 2013; V013T14A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64529

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Topics: Composite materials , Optimization , Design , Topology , Air pollution control , Aluminum , Automotive industry , Engineering prototypes , Errors , Geometry

A Sensitivity-Based Approach to Improve Efficiency of Automotive Chassis Architecture

Alessandro Valgimigli, Enrico Bertocchi, Alberto Lazzarini, Luca D’agostino, Luca Splendi

IMECE 2013; V013T14A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64536

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Topics: Design , Emissions , Frequency response , Materials properties , Modal analysis , Stiffness , Weight (Mass)

Advanced Traction Control System for Motorbikes

Juan J. Castillo, Juan A. Cabrera

IMECE 2013; V013T14A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64575

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Topics: Control systems , Motorcycles , Traction , Parameter estimation , Roads , Vehicles , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Friction , Genetic algorithms

Driveline Dynamics Simulation and Analysis of the Dry Clutch Friction-Induced Vibrations in the Eek Frequency Range

Adolfo Senatore, Daniel Hochlenert, Vincenzo D’Agostino, Utz von Wagner

IMECE 2013; V013T14A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64597

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Manual transmissions , Simulation , Vibration

Two-Stage Lane Keeping Control Algorithm for Lane Sensing Inaccuracy Handling

Jin-Woo Lee, Bakhtiar B. Litkouhi, Hsun-Hsuan Huang

IMECE 2013; V013T14A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65892

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Topics: Control algorithms , Vehicles , Algorithms , Roads , Safety , Path planning , Steering systems , Torque

Driveline Configuration and Terrain Effect on Slippage and Efficiency of a 6×6/6×4 Truck

Vladimir V. Vantsevich, Dennis Murphy, Gianantonio Bortolin, Blair Farley, Gabriel Judd

IMECE 2013; V013T14A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66358

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Topics: Trucks , Vehicles , Steering wheels , Energy efficiency , Tires , Transportation systems , Wheels

Optimizing Jets for Active Wake Control of Ground Vehicles

Domenic L. Barsotti, Sandra K. S. Boetcher

IMECE 2013; V013T14A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66659

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Topics: Jets , Vehicles , Wakes , Simulation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Drag reduction , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Flow separation , Fluids , Turbulence

Crashworthiness, Occupancy and Bio

Numerical Investigations of the Positive Effects of Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems on Vehicle Crash

Mustafa Elkady, Ahmed Elmarakbi, John MacIntyre, Hicham El-Hage

IMECE 2013; V013T14A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62132

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Topics: Control systems , Vehicle dynamics , Vehicles , Traffic accidents , Vehicular collisions , Antilock braking systems , Equations of motion

Zone of Intrusion for F-Shape and Single-Slope Concrete Barriers

John D. Reid, Cale Stolle

IMECE 2013; V013T14A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62399

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Topics: Concretes , Shapes , Vehicles , Tires , Corners (Structural elements) , Failure , Finite element analysis , Friction , Poles (Building) , Risk

Impact Damage and Residual Strength of Composite Joints in Car Bodies

Juanjuan Sun, Lingyu Sun, Junmin Du, Taikun Wang

IMECE 2013; V013T14A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62523

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Topics: Composite materials , Damage , Automobiles , Design , Steel , Stress , Adhesive joints , Anisotropy , Brittleness , Carbon fibers

Accuracy Evaluation of the Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian Method in Abaqus/Explicit Using a Passenger Airbag Model

Biswanath Nandi, Joerg Buettner

IMECE 2013; V013T14A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62617

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Topics: Airbags

A Numerical Analysis of Pre-Deployment Effect of Side-Impact Airbags in Reducing Occupant Injuries

Yi Yang Tay, Rasoul Moradi, Hamid M. Lankarani

IMECE 2013; V013T14A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63234

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Topics: Airbags , Numerical analysis , Wounds , Finite element analysis , Sensors , Vehicles , Collisions (Physics) , Traffic accidents , Algorithms , Deflection

Application of Sliding Segment and Rolling Segments Drag Factors in Roll Phase Speed and Roll Rate Calculations

Mark William Arndt

IMECE 2013; V013T14A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63656

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Topics: Displacement , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Instrumentation , Simulation

Prototyping a New Lightweight Passenger Seat

C. Yüce, F. Karpat, N. Yavuz, Ö. Kaynaklı, E. Dolaylar, G. Şendeniz

IMECE 2013; V013T14A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64381

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Topics: Buses , Carbon dioxide , Columns (Structural) , Computer-aided design , Cutting , Design , Electric vehicles , Emissions , Engineering prototypes , Fiber reinforced plastics

Optimization Methodology for Innovative Automotive Crash Absorbers

Luca D’Agostino, Luca Bertocchi, Luca Splendi, Antonio Strozzi, Patrizio Moruzzi

IMECE 2013; V013T14A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64541

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Topics: Optimization , Traffic accidents , Vehicles , Simulation , Absorption , Aluminum tube , Computer software , Design , Energy dissipation , Finite element analysis

Composite Materials in Automotive: Improving Safety by Refining FEA Correlation

Giuseppe Miscia, Enrico Bertocchi, Luca D’Agostino, Andrea Baldini, Enrico Dolcini, Angelo Narducci

IMECE 2013; V013T14A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64564

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Safety , Computer software , Crashworthiness , Materials properties , Optimization , Simulation , Weight (Mass)

Investigation of Crashworthiness of Structural Composite Components in Vehicle Crash Test Simulations

Chung-Kyu Park, Cing-Dao (Steve) Kan, William Thomas Hollowell

IMECE 2013; V013T14A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64842

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Topics: Composite materials , Crashworthiness , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Vehicles , Safety , Weight (Mass) , Plastics , Roofs , Steel

Re-Examination of NHTSA’s Research Moving Deformable Barrier Front Oblique Impacts With Vehicle to Vehicle Crashes Using FE Models

Bavneet S. Brar, Ravi Tangirala

IMECE 2013; V013T14A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65198

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Topics: Finite element model , Vehicles , Bullets , Accidents , Deformation , Engineering simulation , Kinematics , Simulation , Simulation models

Assessment of the Dynamic Response of a Lumbar Spine Functional Unit Under Axial Compressive High Loading Rate: Outcome on the Axial Disc Bulge and its Relation to the Load Magnitude

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, M. Jorgensen, H. M. Lankarani

IMECE 2013; V013T14A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66019

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Topics: Disks , Dynamic response , Lumbar spine , Performance , Stress , Bone , Deflection , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Occupant Modeling for Injury Risk Computation in Vehicle Fleet Frontal Crash Simulations

Randa Radwan Samaha, Priyaranjan Prasad, Sarath Kamalakkannan, Vamsi Kommineni, Lilly Nix, Kennerly H. Digges

IMECE 2013; V013T14A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66275

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Topics: Computation , Modeling , Risk , Simulation , Vehicles , Wounds , Automobiles , Geometry , Airbags , Automotive design

An Integrated Modeling Method to Evaluate Fleet Safety Performance of New Vehicle Designs

Randa Radwan Samaha, Priyaranjan Prasad, Dhafer Marzougui, Chongzhen Cui, Cing-Dao (Steve) Kan, Azim Eskandarian

IMECE 2013; V013T14A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66285

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Topics: Automotive design , Modeling , Safety , Vehicles , Finite element analysis , Airbags , Deformation , Kinematics , Risk , Robustness

Investigation of Vehicle Crash Pulse Severity Using Frontal New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Test Data

Chung-Kyu Park, Eun-Young Kim, Cing-Dao (Steve) Kan

IMECE 2013; V013T14A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66401

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Topics: Vehicles

Railroad Vehicle System Dynamics

Experimental Investigation of Bicycle Frame FEA Models

Paul Miles, Mark Archibald

IMECE 2013; V013T14A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62255

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Topics: Bicycles , Finite element analysis , Stress , Cycles , Automotive design , Gages , Pavement , Roads , Strain gages , Surface roughness

A Study on the Efficiency of Bicycle Hub Gears

Elizabeth A. Casteel, Mark Archibald

IMECE 2013; V013T14A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64507

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Topics: Bicycles , Gears , Flywheels , Belts , Engines , Motors , Torque , Drive chain , Accuracy and precision , Chain

Development of a Methodology for the Evaluation of Motion Sickness Incidence in Railways

Claudio Braccesi, Filippo Cianetti, Renzo Scaletta

IMECE 2013; V013T14A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64960

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Topics: Railroads , Diseases , Evaluation methods , Regulations , Signals , Trains

Enhancement of the Computation of Common Normal Between Wheel and Rail Surface

Behrooz Fallahi, Sunil K. Ballamudi

IMECE 2013; V013T14A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65216

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Topics: Computation , Rails , Wheels , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Newton's method , Nonlinear equations , Railroads , Vehicles

Computation of Common Normal Between Wheel and Rail Surface via Linearized Track

Behrooz Fallahi, Arjun Kumar Perla, Kyle Corn

IMECE 2013; V013T14A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65608

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Topics: Computation , Rails , Wheels , Algorithms , Approximation , Nonlinear equations , Simulation , Trains , Wheelsets

Numerical Investigation of Aerodynamic Drag on Vacuum Tube High Speed Train

Sreeja Bibin, Sujay Kumar Mukherjea

IMECE 2013; V013T14A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65703

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Trains , Vacuum , Shapes , Tunnels , Pressure , Computer simulation , Computer software , Finite volume methods , Modeling

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