Automobile InnovativeModular Frame Structure

Virtual Development of Front End Structure

António Gonçalves | Nuno FerreiraCoordinators : Luís Faria

Arlindo Silva Francesco Furini

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Starting PointPeugeot 406 Coupé

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Weight optimized structureHigh crash requirementsNew material concernsHigh torsional stiffness and frequencies behaviourCost-effective

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Front End StructureProvide attachment for engine compartment componentsProvide housing for front wheelsProvide protection in frontal crashProvide attachment

for steering subsystems

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Front End StructureSupport battery/battery traySupport the bumper subsystemSupport the engine and the sub frame, front suspension and steering gearSupport the radiator

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Peugeot 406 Coupé

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Audi

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Nissan

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Peugeot

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BMW

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Porsche

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Volkswagen

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Skoda

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Weaknesses of Peugeot 406 Coupéframe structure

Difficult repair

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Heavy weight structure

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Weaknesses of Peugeot 406 Coupé frame structure

Low crash performance

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Introduction of Light materialsAluminum

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Extruded

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Metal foam

Thermo-plastics

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Easy Repair

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High crash performance

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