Keywords

mesh generation, isogeometric analysis, body-in-white, crash, quadrilateral, splines

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss model generation to rebuild the body-in-white of a 1996 Dodge Neon finite element model into a isogeometric conforming analysis-suitable crash model. We then perform the first known boundary-fit isogeometric body-in-white crash analysis of the vehicle and compare results achieved by traditional finite element methods. Results indicate the value and potential of high-order meshes in analysis.

Original Publication Citation

K. M. Shepherd, X. D. Gu, T. J. R. Hughes. “Isogeometric Boundary-Conforming Body-in-White Crash Model Construction, Analysis, and Comparison with FEM Model,” SIAM International Meshing Roundtable, 2023. Research notes.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2023

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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