Abstract
In order to reliably design automotive structures, engineers need to determine and justify validation conditions and levels. These must stem from a thorough knowledge of structural damage induced by service loading conditions. From multi-input variable amplitude loading histories applied on a car’s wheel axles, we propose a multidimensional pseudo-damage description for the design of car chassis weak points. We present a multivariate description of client loading histories. We use it in a statistical analysis of a labelled measurement campaign to explain the heterogeneity of car driver profiles. Finally, we explore the question of complex load damage reconstruction using proving ground reference loads.
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