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Crash Material Modelling

The crash material modelling group has several projects on-going:

• Effect of post-forming properties on crash, particularly with AHSS
• Methods for gaining higher strain rate material models for AHSS
• High strain rate material modelling for composite parts

CAE Crash Analysis and Development of Automotive Lightweight Structures - P. Collins

Material Characterization for Crash Simulations - J. Mullins