Development of a Finite Element Model of a 1998 Audi A8 for Crash Analysis
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A finite element (FE) model of a 1998 Audi Model A8 has been developed for the crash analysis associated with the NHTSA NCAP program. The AUDI model A8 is an all aluminum four-door passenger vehicle; it is classified as a ‘large sedan’ car. The model developed is to be used to analyze frontal impact against a rigid barrier as specified in standard procedures associated with the assessment of passenger vehicles crashworthiness.
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