Consideration of biomimetics in structural design of vehicle side intrusion bars

Yan Rui, Aleksandar Subic, Chunhui Wang

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Abstract

This paper presents the biomimetic design approach to the development of novel sustainable lightweight vehicle side intrusion bar. The new structure has increased stiffness at a significantly reduced weight while maintaining its crashworthiness. The paper explores different biomimetic structures for vehicle side intrusion protection. Side-impact collisions are the second leading cause of death and injury in traffic accidents after frontal crashes. Side intrusion bar is an effective passive safety device for reduction of occupant injuries in a side-on crash.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress: Vehicle Design and Testing (I)
PublisherSpringer
Pages859-867
Number of pages9
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE)
PublisherSpringer
Volume195

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