From: http://www.ncac.gwu.edu/vml/models.html
The following finite element models are available over the World Wide Web at no cost from the NCAC. This page will be periodically updated as the NCAC and other organizations release new models. For more information or questions about downloading FE models, please contact:
- Prof. Steve Kan at e-mail address [
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Files available from this page are in Unix tar format, and are compressed using the GNU zip utility. They can be extracted after downloading using the following Unix command:
gunzip < filename.tar.gz | tar -xf -
In addition to the Unix tar format, we now include a Zip format for convenient uncompression on Windows platforms. Most of the archive files contain both a ready-to-run model and a version of the model separated from any other objects. This is done to make it easier for persons using your model to incorporate your model into other simulations. If you will be providing a model for inclusion in this archive, please review the Finite Element Model Archive Guidelines for details on how to prepare your submission.
Model Release Statement
The FHWA and NHTSA through the NCAC have put considerable resources into the development and validation of the Finite Element Model enclosed. We have borne the high costs of developing and validating models to advance the sate-of-the-art in crash impact simulations analyses. We believe that such analyses have great potential to significantly improve the criteria and tools used to design highways and the various roadside elements associated with them. This is expected to ultimately translate to safer and more efficient roads for all users.
We are asking (just short of requiring) that in return for the access to the model(s) we have developed, that you and your organization will contribute towards the validation and further development of these models. It is especially critical that we both learn about problems with these models and the safety insights gained from using them. While we are working on improved web-based methods for you to report any problems discovered or opportunities for improvement, sending messages to the FHWA or NCAC staff noted below will suffice.
The NCAC staff will continue to provide documentation and technical support for the models. We would agree to share enhanced models developed by others, if there are no proprietary concerns. Where model applications or enhancements may have proprietary facets, we are still interested in knowing about the nature of changes to the model and the resulting influences on model performance.
It would be greatly appreciated if you would also transmit copies of reports or papers generated from the use of the models to NCAC library. This continues the sharing of knowledge and the development of overall capabilities of crash simulation technologies.
Similarly, we encourage the submittal of research problem statements to promote the next rounds of research in this area. Some of the research may be possible through the NCAC or pooled fund approaches, or we may float these ideas to other funding agencies.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Kenneth S. Opiela, PE, Ph.D.
Leader, Roadside Safety Team
NCAC Models
| Vehicle Models | |
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2010 Toyota Yaris, Detailed Model (974,383 elements)
Date posted: 2011 Dec 21 (Unix tar/GNU compressed archive) (Yaris report) (Yaris Technical Summary) |
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2007 Chevy Silverado, Detailed Model (929,131 elements)
Date posted: 2009 Feb 27 (Unix tar/GNU compressed archive) (Silverado report) (FOIL Test Report) |
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Chevrolet C2500 Pickup, Detailed model (58,313 elements)
Date posted: 2008 Nov 3 |
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Ford Single Unit Truck, Reduced model (35,353 elements)
Date posted: 2008 Nov 3 |
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1997 Toyota Rav4, Detailed model (494,117 elements)
Date posted: 2008 May 12 |
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2001 Ford Taurus, Detailed model (1,057,113 elements)
Date posted: 2008 May 12 |
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2006 Ford F250, Detailed model (726,759 elements)
Date posted: 2007 June 1 |
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Ford Explorer, Detailed model (619,161 elements)
Updated: 2007 June 7 |
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Chevrolet S10 Pickup, Detailed model (220,400 elements)
Date posted: 2005 Oct 24 |
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Dodge Neon, Detailed model (272,485 elements)
Date posted: 2006 Jul 3 |
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Dodge Caravan, Detailed model (329,300 elements)
Date posted: 2005 Oct 11 |
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Geo Metro, Detailed model (193,200 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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Ford Taurus, Modified model (28,400 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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Chevrolet C1500 Pickup, Detailed model (54,800 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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Ford Econoline Van, Detailed model (300,066 elements)
Date posted: 2005 Dec 12 |
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Geo Metro, Reduced model (16,100 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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Chevrolet C2500 Pickup, Reduced model (10,500 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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FOIL Bogie, 20MPH model (1,800 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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FOIL Bogie, 60MPH model (1,800 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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FOIL Pendulum (2,100 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
| Roadside Hardware Models | |
|---|---|
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Cable Median Barrier (246,488 elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 (Unix tar/GNU compressed archive) (Cable Median Barrier report) |
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W-Beam Guardrail (124,556 elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Plate Transition (72,942 elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Thrie-Beam Transition (112,179 elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 (Unix tar/GNU compressed archive) (Thrie-Beam Transition report) |
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3″ × 3″ Oregon Slip Base (7,400 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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8″ × 8″ Oregon Slip Base (9,000 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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Portable Concrete Barrier (23,300 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
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4lb./ft. U-Post (33,800 elements)
Date posted: 2000 Oct 21 |
| Occupant/Restraint Models | |
|---|---|
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Driver side Airbag
Date posted: 2007 Mar 4 |
| Benchmark Models | |
|---|---|
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Multi-Vehicle Impact (5 million elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Two-Vehicle Impact (1.5 million elements)
Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
Models from other Research Centers
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European Standard EN-1317 Test Vehicle Models
CM/E Group - Politecnico di Milano, Italy Date posted: 2008 Nov 3 |
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Guardrail System in Mow-Strip (178,000 elements)
Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Bridge Rail Models (48,146 elements)
Applied Research Associates, Inc. Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Guardrail Behind Curbs (88,000 elements)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Cable Terminal Guardrail System (63,336 elements)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Bridge Rail Model (71,788 elements)
Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University Date posted: 2007 Jan 20 |
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Dual Support Breakaway Sign (6,000 elements)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |
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Side Impact Models (2,000-60,000 elements)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |
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Bullnose (63,000 elements)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |
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Modified Eccentric Loader Terminal (14,300 elements)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |
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G42W Guardrail (11,300 elements)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |
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Arizona Slipbase Luminaire Pole (5,000 elements)
Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University Date posted: 2000 Nov 20 |