Development of a Searching Method for Stiffening Measure Locations using Strain of Space

Abstract

The weight reduction and stiffness improvement of automobile body are required. It is necessary to identify the exact location where the modification increases body stiffness is required. A new searching method for stiffening measure locations using strain of space has been developed. Applying this method to a CAE model of automobile body, several stiffening measure locations are identified and stiffness improvement of the body is confirmed.