AE-MDB MODEL
To meet the requirements of higher vehicle weights and new body shapes, side crash barriers are constantly being enhanced by the NCAPs. Together with the far-side load case, for example, the AE-MDB. This model follows the latest developments of the hardware barrier.
GNS AE-MDB model according to the latest AE-MDB specfication
- Adjusted block stiffnesses with prescribed performance corridors
- Two versions are available, considering enabled or disabled gravity in your simulation
- Model mass, velocity and boundary condition are adjustable using LS-DYNA *PARAMETER
Basic features
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Easily Adjustable Parameters
By setting *PARAMETER GNS_MASS, GNS_XVELO, GNS_ FIX, the barrier model integrates perfectly into your simulation.
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Sophisticated Functionality
The barrier model was calibrated using several hardware tests that employed vehicle-like lateral structures functioning as impact bodies, positioned at different locations.
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Adhesive Elements
Adhesive beams, gluing honeycomb to cladding sheets, are able to fail under the appropriate load.
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Gravity
Two versions of the GNS AE-MDB model are available, considering enabled or disabled gravity in your simulation.
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Pressurized Air Wheels
Trolley wheels with pressurized air tires, allowing more realistic model motion.