Development of a Lightweight Third-Generation Advanced High-Strength Steel (3GAHSS) Vehicle Body Structure

Vesna Savić, Louis G. Hector, Harjinder Singh, Mahendran Paramasuwom, Ushnish Basu, Anirban Basudhar, Nielen Stander

SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing · 2018 · 29 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">This article covers an application of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (3GAHSS) grades to vehicle lightweight body structure development. Design optimization of a vehicle body structure using a multi-scale material model is discussed. The steps in the design optimization and results are presented. Results show a 30% mass reduction potential over a baseline mid-size sedan body side structure with the use of 3GAHSS.</div></div>

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