Week 8 - Challenge 5 - Core & Cavity Design

Aim: To create a MATLAB model of Electric Car that uses a battery and DC motor. Objective: The objective is to run and include the following System level configurations Model Parameters Results Conclusion Theory: Electric Vehicle: An EV is a shortened acronym for an electric vehicle. EVs are vehicles that are either partially…

Aim:   1.Aircraft: An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to flyby gaining support from the air. It counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil,or in a few cases the download thrust from jet engines. Common examples of aircraft include airplanes,helicopters,…

Aim: The main aim of this project is mentioned below For a defined driving cycle, calculate the energy required for braking. Why electric motor can’t develop braking torque at high speed similar to starting? How electric and mechanical brakes are coordinated?  Make a MATLAB program which plots contour of given…

1. BJT-H Bridge: The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) when used for power switching applications, operates as an IGBT. When it is conducting (BJT operating in the saturated region), a forward voltage Vf is developed between collector and emitter (in the range of 1 V). Therefore, the IGBT block can be used to model the…

 1. Power Converter: Power Conversion is the process of converting electric energy from one form to another. A power converter is an electrical or electro-mechanical device for converting electrical energy. A power converter can convert alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) and vice versa.  The…

1.Mapped model: In mapped model the data points are pre assigned in the lockup table. The torque is sensed and generates required torque without considering real time paramters. The output of this model is not that accurate but simulation time is very less. Dynamic model: It is opposite of mapped model which includes all…

If the cargo mass is set to 500kg and with other default parameters and and with FTP drivee cycle the vehicle can travel only to 17.8km.   2.  After trying with different values, we got battery capacity of 27kW and number of cycles as 3 the vehicle will achieve 45km. 3. Gradeability can vary with speed and duration…

Aim: To create a simulink chart for 'washing machine' and 'gear shift' as per given parameters. Procedure: 1:Simulink model: In this all process are completed and green light is indicated for completion of work.   In above logic state there are 2 inputs PowerSwitch and WaterState, if entry is 1 then power supply and…

Aim: To study and analyse the BAJA All Terrain Vehicle model using Simulink and comparing the different models that are given. Objective:   To prepare a technical report explaining the functions of the subsystems and blocks used in the model and explaining the differences between the five models provided. To observe…

Aim : Preparing the Simulink model for Doorbell and a thermistor to sense the heater temperature. Objective : 1.Make a Simulink model of Doorbell using solenoid block with the following details:  In the above arrangement, when the switch is closed the electromagnet receives electrical power from the battery and pulls…

   Note: Model is in skill center and i don;t have any back up, so i cant submit the model. Aim: Study the curvature of the roof and perform calculations for bow roof positions. Develop the flanges and reinforcements like Ditch area, First bow roof, Second bow roof, Centre roof rail, Third bow roof and Rear roof.…

Aim: Designing of  Back door of a car from scratch following the design parameters using CATIA V5. Theory: Back Door: Back door is placed at the rear end of a car at which the loads can be kept. It is also called a trunk or tailgate. It consists of an outer panel, inner panel, and some reinforcements to give strength to…

AIM: To extract the midsurface for the given component and mesh it with given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Cleaning the imported geometry. Extracting the midsurface for the geometry. Meshing the surfaces with given quality criteria.   INTRODUCTION: A side door panel is made up of plastic…

1.Using the crash beam file from the previous assignment, change the run time to 55 ms.       2. Change the number of animation steps during simulation to a minimum of 25 and maximum of 60.         AIM: To run the base simulation with improved properties.   METHODOLOGY: Import the…

AIM: Simulate with various parameters and compare the results with different plot graphs.   METHODOLOGY: Import the geometry. Set the boundary conditions. Run the simulation.   PROCEDURE: Importing: To open .rad file, Go to the Import option in the Standard tool bar. Select Import as Solver Deck and select the…

AIM: To perform the crash analysis for the given model and notify the energy difference.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Checking the units and changes made if any. Create the required parameters and cross sections. Plot the graphs with different energies.   INTRODUCTION: A car is made of different materials…

AIM: To perform the crash analysis for the given model and notify the energy difference. METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Checking the units and changes made if any. Create the required parameters and cross sections. Plot the graphs with different energies. INTRODUCTION: PROCEDURE: Import the .hm file. Check the units…

Aim: To create a solid from the drawings given and perform Draft Analysis.   Procedure: Open the Generative Shape Design from the Start Menu in software. Select the open option from the File menu. Select the model and click on Open.  Tooling Axis: Intersect the model with the plane perpendicular or to an axis…

Aim: To create a solid for the given model and perform Draft Analysis.   Procedure: Open the Generative Shape Design from the Start Menu in software. Select the open option from the File menu. Select the model and click on Open.   Tooling Axis: Intersect the model with the plane perpendicular or to an axis system.…

Aim: To create a solid from the drawings given and perform Draft Analysis.   Procedure: Open the Generative Shape Design from the Start Menu in software. Select the open option from the File menu. Select the model and click on Open.   Tooling Axis: Intersect the model with the plane perpendicular or to an axis…

Aim: The development of door panels with Class A,B and C surfaces and run with Draft Analysis. Theory: Door panels serve as an interface between the car and the inner workings of the door, and between vehicle occupants and the door. It is one of the most important components in the interior of a car. It contains a lot…

Aim: To create a Drip Area,Sill mount, Bumper mount and A-pillar mount to the fender provided.   Theory: Fender is the American English term for the part of an automoile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well (the fender underside). Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud,…

Aim: To calculate the section modulus and improve the section of hood.    Theory: Section Modulus is the geometric property of the given cross-section of any shaft or beam structures. It is the direct measure of the strength of the shaft section or the beam section. Higher the section modulus of a structure,…

Aim: To create an outer and inner hood panel, positioning the stiker, hinge and their reinforcements.   Theory: Hood plays a major role in pedestrians safety as well as car safety. It covers entire engine components and also acts as a shield to the pedestrians from the major injury. Hood has different styles.On front-engined…

Underbody: Underbody coating provides long term protection from corrosion to car's underbody. It also protects parts like internal body panels, frame rails and other inner cavities that are not physically accessible but are prone to corrosion. Modern Automotive Coating process: There are five types of coating…

Benchmarking: Benchmarking is a process where you measure your company’s success against other similar companies to discover if there is a gap in performance that can be closed by improving your performance. Studying other companies can highlight what it takes to enhance your company’s efficiency and become…

AIM:  To create Plastic design and the Engineering features from the Master Sections and generate the Draft Analysis for the given B Pillar Class A model and Final Component.  PROCEDURE:  1.Check for any openings in the given model Door Applique by using BOUNDARY. In BOUNDARY > select edges - select the…

AIM:  To create Plastic design and attach the Engineering features and generate the Draft Analysis for the given Door Applique Class A model.  DOOR APPLIQUE DOOR ATTACHMENT SURFACE  PROCEDURE:  1.Check for any openings in the given model Door Applique by using BOUNDARY. In BOUNDARY > select edges…

Aim: The main objective is to create the Screw Boss and Dog House on the given Coin Holder Center Console Component. Procedure:   Create a Sketch on the Surface:   To create the sketch on the surface, the bottom part of the Coin holder is extracted and the structure is selected.  In the Sketcher Workbench,…

Aim: To create the rib for the Centre console coin holder. Procedure: Import the model from the folder. Perform the Draft Analysis for the imported model. Create a tooling axis for the model. The model is ‘0’ degree so the tooling axis is perpendicular to the base surface. Insert the new geometrical set and…

Aim: To create a solid, core and cavity from the drawings given and perform Draft Analysis. Procedure: Open the Generative Shape Design from the Start Menu in software. Select the open option from the File menu. Select the model and click on Open.   Tooling Axis: Intersect the model with the plane perpendicular or…

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 AIM: To create a mesh for a given model and give connections to it. To simulates the given model. METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Meshing the model. Simulate with given parameters. INTRODUCTION: A bumper is a structure attached to or integrated with the front and rear ends of a motor vehicle, to absorb impact in…

AIM: To mesh the models with 2D and 3D elements with given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY: Import the model. Mesh the models.   PROCEDURE: Check the material properties of the rail component and calculate the speed of sound in steel rail=       2. The length of the rail is about 1000 mm.calculate…

AIM: To extract the midsurface for the given component and mesh it with given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Cleaning the imported geometry. Extracting the midsurface for the geometry. Meshing the surfaces with given quality criteria. NOTE: For all the models procedure is same.   PROCEDURE:…

AIM: To extract the midsurface for the given component and mesh it with given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Cleaning the imported geometry. Extracting the midsurface for the geometry. Meshing the surfaces with given quality criteria.   INTRODUCTION: A spare tire well is used to store the…

Aim: To create mesh and connect the components with suitable connectors.   Methodology: To create a good quality mesh. Connect the components with suitable connectors.   Introduction: A truss is an assembly of beams or other elements that creates rigid structures.   Procedure: Import the model   …

Aim: To create  tetramesh for the given models.   Methodology: Import the model. Clean up the geometry. Mesh the model with given criteria.   Introduction:  A chassis is main component in vehicles. All the parts are mounted on the vehicle chassis.It is a load bearing framework of an artificial object.…

AIM: To extract the midsurface for the given component and mesh it with given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Cleaning the imported geometry. Extracting the midsurface for the geometry. Meshing the surfaces with given quality criteria.   INTRODUCTION: A hood is hinged cover of the motor…

AIM: To create 1D elements on the given component with given various dimensions and DOF. METHODLOGY: Extracting the midsurface from the given geometry. Making the necessary RBE connections. Creating the required and mentioned elements with given dimensions and DOF. INTRODUCTION: A bracket is used to hold the different…

ABSTRACT: To morph the given model and its advantages in various industries.   METHODOLOGY: Import the model. Cleaning the model. Checking the geometry. Morphing the geometry.   INTRODUCTION: A sheet metal component can be used in various things.   PROCEDURE: Importing the geometry.      …

The model has cleared the quality criteria.

ABSTRACT: Checking the geometrical errors and meshing the model with given quality criteria and also using the tetra elements to model with no kinks and dips.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Cleaning up the geometry. Meshing the model with given quality criteria. Using the tetra elements to mesh the volume.  …

ABSTRACT: Checking and clearing the geometical errors, providing with a good mesh flow and also assigning the thickness to the model after meshing.   METHODOLOGY: Importing the model. Clean up the geometry. Extract the midsurface from the geometry. Apply the mesh flow. Checking for the quality and customising it.…

SWITCH PANEL I took 6 hrs to complete the model due to some issues. COMPONENT I took 2 hrs to complete this model.

 ABSTRACT : To check and clear the all the geometrical errors and get a good mesh flow with a given quality criteria.   METHODOLOGY : Import the model. Clean up the geometry. Extracting the midsurface from the parent geometry. Apply and check the mesh flow. Checking the quality and customising it if errors.  …