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Architecture Group Activity Report December 9, 1999 – January 24, 2000

Architecture Group Activity Report December 9, 1999 – January 24, 2000.

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Architecture Group Activity Report December 9, 1999 – January 24, 2000

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  1. Architecture Group Activity ReportDecember 9, 1999 – January 24, 2000 University of Louisville IMPACT Architecture TeamGlen Prater, Jr., Associate ProfessorEllen G. Brehob, Assistant ProfessorMichael L. Day, ProfessorJ.B. Speed Scientific SchoolUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville, KY 40292 January 25, 2000

  2. Architecture Group Phase I Tasks • Perform a comprehensive architecture technology review; identify architecture opportunities. • Develop and validate a simplified comprehensive chassis/body model suitable for the assessment of general architecture concepts. • Specify an assessment methodology for use with the simplified architecture model. • Document results. IMPACT Architecture Group

  3. Architecture Group Phase II Tasks 1. Modify the baseline simplified model and use it for specific architecture studies: • Cab to front-end structure attachment, welded versus bolt-on assembly • Body-on-frame architecture versus unitized-body and integrated cab-box architectures • Pick-up box architecture • Alternate frame configurations • Ford-specified architecture study 1(e.g., bumper architecture) • Ford-specified architecture study 2 • Perform independent verification and validation (IVV) of architec-ture related technical results from IMPACT external work groups. • Document results. IMPACT Architecture Group

  4. Technical Work Planned, 12/9-1/24 • Complete component/subsystem outline for Phase II simplified models (not completed). • Review Ford experience with developing, using, and interpreting simplified models. • Develop simplified model for a representative component. • Complete specification of architecture metrics suite (not completed). • Formalize architecture concept documentation standards and assessment process (some progress). • Proceed with assessment and prioritization of group-generated architecture concepts. • Support Phase II technical tasks. IMPACT Architecture Group

  5. Administrative Work Planned, 12/9-1/24 • Continue search for technical staff; make one GRA and post doc position offer by January 7. • Contribute to UL press release for Sen. Mitch McConnell. • Respond to local publicity requests for about UL IMPACT participation. • Make arrangements to transport and receive a tear-down vehicle for use at the University of Louisville. IMPACT Architecture Group

  6. Technical Work Completed, 12/9-1/24 • Met 1/6/00 with P. Geck, M. Zebrowski, J. Brevick, C. Wu, et. al., and reviewed concept model capabilities and limitations. Identified sources for Ford documentation and software for model development and refinement. Outlined an IMPACT concept model plan consistent with the Architecture Group Phase II work plan. Selected SDRC Ideas and MSC Nastran, as primary modeling and computational packages. • Developed beam-element models for F-150 and HMMWV frame components. • Assigned a graduate student (N. Barnes) to begin development of concept model for frame and box components. • Attended 1/1/00 Body Structures PMT Value Engineering meeting (functional analysis). Participated in BS PMT conference calls on 12/15, 1/11, 1/14. IMPACT Architecture Group

  7. Administrative Work Completed, 12/9-1/24 • Met January 18 with two members of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff: • Billy Piper, Senior Legislative Assistant • Office of Sen. Mitch McConnell • 361-A Russell Senate Office Bldg. • Washington, DC 20510 • Billy_Piper@mcconnell.senate.gov • Larry E. Cox, State Director • Sen. Mitch McConnell • Gene Snyder US Courthouse • 601 W. Broadway, Rm 630 • Louisville, Ky 40202 • Larry_Cox@mcconnell.senate.gov IMPACT Architecture Group

  8. Administrative Work Completed, 12/9-1/24 • …Responded to questions from Piper and Cox about project timing, UL technical work plan, benefits to UL research mission, difference between Phase II and Phase III activities, fundamental project objectives, possibility of including Ft. Knox in the test program, and potential for eventual production at KTP. • Responded to information request from a Kentucky professional engineering publication about IMPACT project. • Worked with Milind Baviskar to identify a vehicle to disassemble at the University in support of concept model development. • Uploaded Architecture Group files to IMPACT project web site. • Selected hardware/software needed for concept model development. Received price quotes. IMPACT Architecture Group

  9. Problems Encountered, 12/9-1/24 • Experienced difficulty in locating Ford concept model documentation. • Lack of contract prevented computer hardware/software purchases, position offers. • Teaching obligations prevented participation in M-W-F Body Structures value engineering conference calls. IMPACT Architecture Group

  10. Web Site Layout IMPACT Architecture Group

  11. Architecture Group Phase I Tasks, Schedule, Responsibilities, and Progress IMPACT Architecture Group

  12. Technical Work Planned, 1/25-2/21 • Review and disseminate concept modeling documentation. • Download Ford software components used for development and refinement of concept models. • Develop concept model representations for frame components; assess model for accuracy and ease of modification. • Continue with specification of architecture metrics suite. • Proceed with assessment and prioritization of group-generated architecture concepts. IMPACT Architecture Group

  13. Administrative Work Planned, 1/25-2/21 • Hire one graduate research assistant and one post doctoral research associate. • Continue reviewing applications for research faculty position. • Place order for MSC NASTRAN licenses and HP workstations. • Respond to local publicity requests for about UL IMPACT participation. • Make arrangements to transport and receive tear-down vehicle. IMPACT Architecture Group

  14. Architecture Group Members University of Louisville Ellen Brehob Mech. Eng. 502-852-7825 brehob@louisville.edu Mike Day Mech. Eng. 502-852-6332 mday@louisville.edu Glen Prater Mech. Eng. 502-852-6331 gprater@louisville.edu Ford Motor Company Musa Azzouz Ford 313-248-4522 mazzouz@ford.com Milind Baviskar Ford-AVSE 313-322-1181 mbaviska@ford.com Mike Cummins Ford/Argus 703-683-0955 impactext@home.com Pete Duschl Ford-AVSE 313-248-3051 pduschl@ford.com Steel Industry Ravir Bhatnagar Ispat Inland 248-358-9243 rsbhat@inland.com Paul Schurter Dofasco Steel 1-800-816-6333 paul_schurter@dofasco.ca Jody Shaw US Steel 248-267-2608 jrshaw@uss.com Dennis Urban Ispat Inland 219-399-4337 dmurba@inland.com Blake Zuidema National Steel 734-591-5635 bzuidema@nationalsteel.com IMPACT Architecture Group

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