Development of a Lightweight Third-Generation Advanced High-Strength Steel (3GAHSS) Vehicle Body Structure

This article covers an application of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (3GAHSS) grades to vehicle lightweight body structure development. Design optimization of a vehicle body structure using a multi-scale material model is discussed. The steps in the design optimization and results are...

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Published in:SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 2018-04, Vol.11 (4), p.303-314, Article 2018-01-1026
Main Authors: Savic, Vesna, Hector, Louis, Singh, Harjinder, Paramasuwom, Mahendran, Basu, Ushnish, Basudhar, Anirban, Stander, Nielen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design optimization
High strength steel
High strength steels
Lightweight
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Summary:This article covers an application of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (3GAHSS) grades to vehicle lightweight body structure development. Design optimization of a vehicle body structure using a multi-scale material model is discussed. The steps in the design optimization and results are presented. Results show a 30% mass reduction potential over a baseline mid-size sedan body side structure with the use of 3GAHSS.
ISSN:1946-3979
1946-3987
1946-3987
DOI:10.4271/2018-01-1026