Bayesian kriging regression for the accuracy improvement of beam modeled T-junctions of buses and coaches structures with a methodology based on FEM behavioral analysis

This paper has been developed in the framework of the alternative beam T-junction solution previously propoused by the authors (Alcalá et al., 2013), with the scope of optimizing the behavior of buses and coaches upper structures modeled with beam type elements. The alternative beam T-junction model proposed by the authors, had a total of six elastic elements at the junction level allowing to modify the localized rigidity of any modeled T-junctions, therefore improving their behavior and avoiding the well known rigidity issue these elements have. A fundamental aspect behind the use of these alternative beam models is related to the necessity of correctly estimating the rigidity values of the elastic elements for each modeled T-junction. In this context, we propose applying a surrogate model for the reference calculations which is based on statistical Bayesian kriging predictors. Statistical predictions have the added value, with respect to deterministic solutions, of providing a quantification of uncertainty. The development of the kriging predictors has required the application of a statistical methodology including computer experiment design, computation of moments of inertia, graphical and ANOVA type sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo computation of Bayesian inference. The results of the application have been a very satisfactory trade-off between accuracy of approximation (prediction) and computational cost. The surrogate kriging models also provide an useful tool for a better understanding of the input-output relationships involved in the reference computations.     

Evaluation of safety benefits of automatic crash information notification systems on freeways

The automatic crash information notification system (ACINS) is an effective technology to enhance the potential for saving crash victims by reducing the crash response time (CRT) of emergency medical services. Shorter CRT results in a greater potential to save the lives and to alleviate the severity of injuries for crash victims. To fully operate the ACINS, reliable assessments of the safety benefits would be needed for justifying public investment. This study proposed a methodology for quantifying the effectiveness of the ACINS and applied the methodology to the Korean freeway system. The proposed methodology consists of three steps. The first step is to develop a statistical model for predicting injury severity of crash victims using ordered logistic regression. The second step is to estimate the amount of reduced CRT by applying ACINS. The effectiveness of the ACINS, which are defined as the number of reduced fatalities and severe injuries, were evaluated with the consideration of the market penetration rate (MPR) in third step. It has been found that approximately 9.4–15.4% of fatalities can be reduced with 100% MPR when the proposed methodology is applied to 2011 freeway crash data. The outcomes of this study support decision making for public investments and for establishing relevant traffic safety policies.     

某过江通道工程风井施工监测分析

以南京市纬三路过江通道工程S线梅子洲风井为例,基于风井的复杂环境条件、开挖深度和地质条件采用地下连续墙的支护方案。为确保基坑安全,布置了详细的监测方案,并获得了丰富的监测数据,研究了各测点位移变化规律。     

基于Pro/mechanica的某发动机三元催化器支架疲劳分析及优化

介绍了汽车发动机上三元催化器支架的重要性,说明了保证支架的疲劳寿命的必要性。针对此支架台架试验发生的断裂问题,利用Pro/mechanica有限元分析对支架进行疲劳分析,进而提出优化建议,并对优化后的结构再次进行有限元分析验证。     

整车控制器硬件电气性能测试平台的设计

论文设计构建了MCS912整车控制器的硬件测试平台,采用虚拟仪器文本编程语言LabWindows/CⅥ开发了上位机软件测试系统,实现了数据采集、图形化显示、分析、存储等功能。通过CAN总线实现了LabWindows/CⅥ与MCS912整车控制器间高速可靠的数据通信;多线程、ActiveX与数据库技术的应用保证了软件测试的实时性,实现了测试数据的统一管理、测试报表的自动生成。     

基于Hyperworks的微型车车桥疲劳寿命分析与研究

驱动桥是汽车上主要部件之一,驱动桥的质量好坏会大大影响到车辆的安全使用。在车辆不断向高速、轻量、低能耗和高性能发展的今天,微型车车桥的安全性日益受到关注。本文以实体单元为基础,通过Proe软件对微型汽车车桥进行建模,利用Hyperworks对模型进行有限元模拟分析。在随机载荷下的对其疲劳寿命予以分析,并对驱动桥的疲劳强度进行了计算,得出了驱动桥的应力和变形分布。通过强度评价和疲劳寿命估算,验证了该车桥设计的合理性,为商用车车桥设计研发提供了参考。     

汽车电站自主开发策划理论研究

从产品自主开发在市场竞争中的重要性入手,分析了汽车电站新产品开发策划理论现状和需求,提出了从市场研究、需求转换、综合评价三方面来搭建汽车电站自主开发策划理论体系架构,分析市场研究、需求转换、概念设计对该体系的重要性。对汽车电站新产品的自主开发具有指导意义。     

飞度五度召回,本田高管降薪负责

<正>本田飞度汽车自2013年问世以来到今年10月23日被召回了5次,本田汽车公司首次指派高管来负责汽车质量安全。同时,公司的高管们也将通过减薪三个月来对被召同汽车的质量问题负责。本田最近一次的召回是由于飞度、缤智混合动力车以及飞度汽油车、N-WGN车存在两种与噪声相关的故障。汽车制造商也将召回海外市场183辆有相同故障的汽车。此次召回不涉及售往美国的飞度汽车。本田汽车公司还表示会在全球范围内审查质量流程,     

安全气囊起爆模拟试验研究

为设计与验证不同安全气囊的基本形状、拉带形式与位置和泄气孔尺寸与位置等参数,分析不同的气体发生器作用下的气囊展开性能,开发和构建了一种基于压缩空气的安全气囊起爆模拟试验装置,并通过两种不同类型气体发生器标定试验和安全气囊起爆模拟试验进行验证。最后针对试验中发现的温度降低、初始压力不为零和水雾析出问题,进行了系统理论分析和计算,并提出了解决方案。     

汽车轮胎与路面接触应力分布特点及力学模型

为分析重载交通对沥青路面使用性能的影响,研究了汽车轮胎与路面接触应力的分布特点.轮胎与路表的接触影响因素可分为两类:轮胎相关因素与路面相关因素,文章从力学的角度出发,综合考虑汽车轮胎结构类型、轮胎花纹、轮胎气压、轮胎竖向荷载、行驶速度、轮胎工作状态和路面表面几何特征与干湿状况等影响因素,分析了汽车轮胎在路面上的轮迹接触面形状、接触应力方向组合、接触应力分布特点,通过数学推导,简化荷载模型,在车辆匀速行进情况下,假设轮胎-路表接触面为矩形,考虑轮胎-路表接触力修正系数,建立了轮胎-路表三向接触应力模型,该模型有利于分析竖向接触应力、水平纵向和横向接触应力分布特征及影响因素.