Design and Numerical Modeling of Impact Attenuator

Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is develop an Impact Attenuator for the car racing Formula Student competition by designing and performing Crash test simulation numerically. The thesis studies into the rules and requirements of Formula Student for the car design with the emphasis on the Impact Attenuator. A number of designs made of Aluminum Honeycomb material are proposed and tested using Finite Element Method. The data from the simulations is then evaluated and recommendations for further works are stated.

The main objective of this thesis is develop an Impact Attenuator for the car racing Formula Student competition by designing and performing Crash test simulation numerically. The thesis studies into the rules and requirements of Formula Student for the car design with the emphasis on the Impact Attenuator. A number of designs made of Aluminum Honeycomb material are proposed and tested using Finite Element Method. The data from the simulations is then evaluated and recommendations for further works are stated.