THESIS WORK - FULL VEHICLE STRENGTH ANALYSIS WITH LS-DYNA

Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars  Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project.
All thesis projects are arranged in business critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one! About this opportunity – Background Today’s passenger cars should be able to resist impact loads caused by e.
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poor road conditions or unexpected urban pavements without severe damage or loss of driving functionality.
If the car is exposed to high-speed impacts, some damage could occur.
The collapse logic that defines the sequence of how structures and systems are allowed to deform must still be fulfilled, so that the basic capability of the car will remain.
These impact loads are over in less than a second and the vehicle structural components needs to be treated with non-linear material models including failure capability to secure the structural integrity.
Today, structural parts are treated with CAE component analysis using static loads from transient multi-body analysis.
However, there’s an interest to explore if the correlation between CAE and physical testing can be improved with a full vehicle dynamic analysis approach.
This thesis project is a collaboration between Safety and Durability departments.
Scope of the thesis work • Review current method using component analysis.
• Simulate strength events with full vehicle crash models using LS-Dyna dynamic analysis.
• Identify important structural areas and correlate shock loads and deformation based on available test data.
• Propose a method to evaluate high speed strength events.
Test data including, acceleration, force history, pictures and movies from EX90 high speed strength events will be provided by Volvo Cars.
FE simulations will be done using the LS-DYNA FE software.
What you´ll bring We are looking for two students with an openminded approach, curiosity and the ability to give clear recommendations based on your own findings.
A structured way of working, self driven personality and problem solving approach will help you to create an satisfying outcome for this thesis work.
As we offer the possibility to get an insight in two different areas at Safety Centre (Durability and passive safety) you will have 2 supervisors, which you have the possibility to closely collaborate with.
Therefore we also recommend to use the opportunity to be onsite for the duration of your thesis work.
A background in Applied Mechanics, mobilty, automotive engineering or similar is preferred.
Duration •    The work will be carried out from 15.
January.
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June.
days can be discussed) •    30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University •    This thesis is to be conducted by 2 Students working in pair.
Be part of the change – apply today! Applications should include  your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.
We are continuously screening applications and will fill the position as soon as we find a good match.
So do not hesitate to send in your application.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than    Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.
If you want more information about the project or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to.
Manager,     Claudia Zarre at Supervisors.
Robin Larsson at Marcus Hammar at Volvo Cars - Driving change together Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment.
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