International journal of Vehicle Design
Vol. 27, Nos 4/5 , 1999


Contents

315 Synthesis, analysis and simulation: a key enabicr of concurrent product
systems engineering
David C. Chang

325 Development of model-based computer-aided engine control systems
N. Sivashankar and Jing Sun

344 A dynamic model for automotive torque converters
Houchun Xia and Phil Oh

355 Simulation of an adaptive controller for a limited-bandwidth active
suspension
M. Rarnsbottom and D. A. Crolla

372 Investigation of viscoelastic effect of molding compound on the warpage
and stresses of a plastic power package
Jianjun Wang, Daqing Zou and Sheng Liu

395 An optimum fuel injector design
Ching Hsieh and Kong Ping Oh

402 Occupant behaviour simulation using DADS and design of seat belt for
occupant safety
Tae Seong Jang, Jung Ju Lee and Yong San Yoon

424 Modified Johnson-Cook model for vehicle body crashworthiness simulation
W. J. Kang, S. S. Cho, H. Huh and D. T. Chung

436 Vehicle structural collapse analysis using a finite element limit method
H. S. Kirn and H. Huh

450 Virtual proving ground - an integrated technology for full vehicle analysis
and simulation
Yuan Zhang, Arthur Tang, Tim Palmer and Curt Hazard

471 A generic model for robust design of fuel filler door with leaf spring
Ching Hsieh and Michael Akins

481 Vehicle acceleration performance correction for ambient conditions
Houchun Xia

491 Physically based constitutive framework for precision metal forming
processes
Zhengfang Qian, Sheng Liu and Han C. Wu

510 Parametric analyses of thermoelastic instability in disc brakes
D. L. Hartsock, R. L. Hecht and J. W. Fash