Arup Cellbond Barrier Models

A range of robustly validated finite element models for LS-DYNA.

This barrier model is a Shell element model.

The Full Width Deformable Barrier (FWDB) model has been developed according to the EuroNCAP 2024โ€™s Full Width Deformable Barrier Face specification, Version 1.0 issued in July 2024, for implementation in 2026.

The Ansys LS-DYNA model calibration has been done using the test results for various quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions provided by Cellbond. The force-deflection curves (generated from the modelโ€™s analyses and tests) have been compared.

This includes:

  • Static tests of each honeycomb block.
  • Dynamic head-on impact tests of both the individual front and rear honeycomb blocks, at 10 m/s, against a dynamometric wall.
  • Dynamic pole tests of the combined front and rear honeycomb blocks, at 6.4 m/s.

Additional validation studies have been carried out using sedan and SUV vehicle tests.

The analyses have been run in MPP version of LS-DYNA R11.2.2 to ensure performance and accuracy.

LS-DYNA Release VersionTotal Number of ElementsMassRegulation TestRegulation Speed
LS-DYNA 971, R11.2.2 MPP179155443.5kgโ€“35 km/h

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