Geometry preparation
Review and simplification of CAD data to create clear structural geometry, interfaces and analysis-ready model inputs.
Vehicle Engineering Services
CAE Pre-Validation Support
Engineering preparation and coordination for evaluating vehicle structures, systems and components through calculation and simulation before physical testing and formal validation.
Engineering Objective
Identify technical risks before physical testing
Late design changes, repeated prototypes and failed tests create significant cost and programme delays. CAE pre-validation helps engineering teams examine critical load cases, structural behaviour and design assumptions before committing to tooling or formal tests.
Simulation quality depends on engineering inputs
Geometry alone is not enough. Materials, connections, boundary conditions, load cases, masses and acceptance criteria must reflect the actual vehicle configuration and intended operating conditions.
Service Scope
Preparation, coordination and engineering interpretation
The scope is defined according to the vehicle, system, component, available technical data and intended validation objective.
Material definition
Organisation of material grades, thicknesses, section properties and available mechanical characteristics.
Connection definition
Engineering definition of welded, bolted, bonded and mechanical interfaces relevant to the intended study.
Load-case preparation
Definition of forces, masses, accelerations, supports and boundary conditions based on the vehicle application.
Result review
Engineering interpretation of stress, displacement, deformation, load paths and critical structural areas.
Design improvement
Development of reinforcement, geometry, material and connection revisions based on the identified risks.
Typical Study Areas
Pre-validation support for vehicle and component development
The required method and depth depend on the project objective, applicable requirements and available design maturity.
Vehicle body and frame structural behaviour
Rollover-related structural design inputs and preparation
Chassis extensions, cross-members and reinforcement concepts
Door-system brackets and vehicle mounting interfaces
HVAC, battery, generator and auxiliary-equipment mountings
Seat, handrail and passenger-area mounting structures
Welded assemblies, brackets and mechanical components
Local deformation and stress-concentration investigations
Alternative material, thickness and reinforcement studies
Design comparison before prototype or physical testing
Project Workflow
From engineering question to controlled design action
Define
The engineering question, load cases and expected outputs are clarified.
Prepare
Geometry, materials, connections, masses and boundary conditions are organised.
Evaluate
The agreed calculation or simulation study is coordinated and reviewed.
Interpret
Critical results, load paths and design risks are converted into engineering findings.
Improve
Approved revisions are incorporated into the design and technical package.
Project Outputs
Traceable inputs, findings and design recommendations
Analysis input package
Prepared geometry, materials, thicknesses, connections, masses, loads and boundary-condition information.
Engineering result review
Structured evaluation of critical stresses, displacement, deformation and relevant structural behaviour.
Risk and action list
Prioritised technical findings, unresolved assumptions and recommended engineering actions.
Design-revision inputs
Reinforcement, geometry, material and interface proposals for the next design iteration.
CAE pre-validation does not constitute formal approval, certification
or guaranteed test compliance. Final performance must be verified
through the calculations, physical tests and approval processes
applicable to the specific project.
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Need to investigate structural risks before prototype or testing?
Send us the available CAD data, drawings, materials, masses, connection details and expected load cases. We will review the technical scope and define the required pre-validation work.