Optimization of Vehicle Side Curtain Airbag Module Based on Computer Aided Engineering

Compared with other kinds of airbags, curtain airbag（CAB） has more complex structures and larger coverage area. The product development process depends on many module tests, sled tests and full size vehicle tests. Computer aided engineering（CAE） technology can replace tests to a great extent, also save test costs and product development time. This paper introduces the way of setting up simulation models and application of static deployment tests and free motion headform（FMH） tests to verify simulation models. In the CAB simulation, uniform pressure airbag models and computational fluid dynamics（CFD） models are all used. The uniform pressure airbag models are not able to simulate the pressure difference among different parts inside the cushion during inflating process. CFD-based CAB models are used to help the curtain airbag optimization design. Based on effective CAE simulation, the optimization analyses related to diffuser tube parameters, inflator mass flow rate and cushion folding patterns are discussed and performed in different cases. The optimization result shows that the proposed techniques are helpful to the parametric optimization design of side curtain airbag module in curtain airbag development process.

Computer Aided Software Engineering(CASE)for CAD Systems Production

In the paper the basic elements of CAD systems from software point of view are dis- cussed.The creation and next the modification of CAD systems needs specialized software tools.In the paper the idea computer Aided Software Engineering(CASE)for CAD systems production and practi- cal software realization of such a software tool is considered.The main element of this tool is special program provided for convenient storage and modification of CAD source program.In the paper the simple examples are presented and discussed.

CAD/CAE system for the ring planetary reducer with small tooth number difference

A CAD/CAE system of the ring-type planetary reducer with small tooth number difference is presented. It is a parameterized CAD/CAE system adopting the object-oriented technique and comprising in itself the geometric feature database (including the modules of ring-plates with inner teeth, eccentric shaft modules and output shaft modules), standard component database and material database. In comparison with design by handwork , this computer aided design and analysis system has the advantages of improved quality, shortened design period and reduced cost. The reliability of the system has been verified by a illustrative example.

Design and Development of an Innovative System to Stabilize a Windsurf

Research and development within the windsurfing field is comprised purely of previous experience, prototype building and testing on the water. The use of Computer Aided Design （CAD） systems and simulation packages can significantly help in the design and testing phases by optimizing the design before a prototype is built. In the paper, supported by these software tools, the authors show a new patented system, named iDO, developed with the aim to stabilize the windsurf, to allow reducing the initial difficulties that a beginner meets in the learning phase. The design process, from the idea to the manufacturing aspects, with all the technical and technological problems, is described. The validation product was carried out by means of user evaluation questionnaires from sixty-four windsurfing beginners in several countries over world. The results show that the users are significantly satisfied with the product.

CAE Supported Ornamental Flame Product Design-Vortex Flow Guiding with Fuel Lift Mechanism

The vortex flame design process was investigated. Combine qualitative and CAE （computer-aided engineering） simulation proposed to fulfill the functional requirement. Guidance channel can produce an ornamental flame with acceptable height. The lift mechanism comprises a supporting member and bearing and allows moving to the predetermined height. It allows a user to add fuel and cleaning base parts safely. Rigid body linkage and flow field simulated enables fine tune of geometric parameters. Functional test and measurement are carried out to confirm the product features. The measured average temperature of the metal chassis is 37.25℃, and that of glass is 141℃.

EXTRUSION DIE CAE OF THE STEEL REINFORCED PLASTIC PIPE

The steel reinforced plastic pipe is a new kind of pressure pipe. It is made up with steelwires and plastic. Because reinforced skeleton of the steel wire increase the complexityof plastic flow during the extrusion phase, the traditional design criteria of extrusiondie is not suitable. The study on extrusion die of the kind of pipe is very importantstep in produce development. Using finite element (FE) method in this paper, theflow rule of molten plastic inside the die has been predicted and a groap of optimalstructural parameters was obtained. These results are helpful for reducing the designcycle and improve the quality of the final product.

Function Words Analysis——A Reading Comprehension Aid for Chinese Engineers

Background Generally speaking. Chinese college graduates in the fifties and sixties took Russian as their second language, and those who graduated in the seventies had no second language to speak of. Now, in the years of our Open Door Policy, they find they have to learn some English and learn it quickly. They try to learn from radio and TV and many take English courses of 4 to 6 months, with varying degree of success. Their chief stumbling blocks

Integration of CAD/CAE System for Casting Process Design

Concurrent engineering is needed to modernize the foundry industry and to reduce the scrap from castings and thus increase the economic profit. This paper presents an integrated 3-D CAD/CAE system for a foundry using concurrent engineering which considers casting structure, casting type, and manufacturing properties in the CAD module to design the pouring system, the riser, the chill core and so on. A visualized solid model is developed for the casting component with the model design enhanced by CAE analysis. Heat transfer and fluid flow simulation are used to analyze the initial design. The whole product development process is analyzed using concurrent engineering methods. The application shows that the integrated system can improve the efficiency of the design and manufacturing process of die casting.

Influence of thermal stress on temperature sensitivity of FBG-GFRP bars

The influence of thermal stress on the temperature sensitivity of fiber Bragg grating-glass fiber reinforce polymer(FBG-GFRP) bars is studied by three methods,namely,direct experimental calibration method,stress analysis(finite element analysis) method and the method of apparent temperature sensitivity coefficient.In comparison with the other two methods,fewer parameters are required and the calculation is simple in the method of apparent temperature sensitivity coefficient,while the analytical error is limited within 2%.It is concluded that the results of the method of apparent temperature sensitivity coefficient could be good reference for engineering applications.

Analysis of hard turning process： thermal aspects

In manufacturing sector, hard turning has emerged as a vital machining process for cutting hardened steels. Besides many advantages of hard turning operations, one has to implement to achieve close tolerances in terms of surface finish, high product quality, reduced machining time, low operating cost and environmental friendly characteristics. In the study, three dimensional （3D） computer aided engineering （CAE） based simulation of hard turning by using commercial software DEFORM 3D has been compared to the experimental results of stresses, temperatures and tool forces in machining of AISI D3 and A1SI H13 steel using mixed ceramic inserts （CC6050）. In the following analysis, orthogonal cutting models are proposed, considering several processing parameters such as cutting speed, feed and depth of cut. An exhaustive friction modelling at the tool-work interface is carried out. Work material flow around the cut- ting edge is carefully modelled with adaptive re-meshing simulation capability of DEFORM 3D. The process simulations are performed at constant feed rate （0.075 mm/r） and cutting speed （155 m/min）, and analysis is focused on stresses, forces and temperatures generated during the pro- cess of machining. Close agreement is observed between the CAE simulation and experimental values.