Fender Design - Wheel Arch Challenge
Study of wheel Arch with European Standard/Regulation
Objectives:
Calculate the wheel Arch area and prove whether the car will pass the European Standards or Not.
Introduction of Wheel Arch:
The design of the wheel arch of a fender should be such that it must shield wheels and protect both Passenger’s Compartment and pedestrians from the projection of Water, Mud and Stone.
Wheel Arch is a semi-Circular part of the fender positioned above the wheel of the vehicle.
The vehicle manufacturer has to pass the regulation and requirement of specific countries.
Measured value in Z-Axis.
|
Section |
Clearance in mm |
Results |
|
SA |
10.00≤10 |
PASS |
|
SB |
9.99<10 |
FAIL |
|
SC |
-0.11<10 |
FAIL |
|
SD |
-2.49<10 |
FAIL |
|
SE |
-5.99<10 |
FAIL |
Conclusion: From the given tabulated result, we can conclude that the given fender does not pass the European Standand.Thus, It need to be re-designed and pass through Styling team.