Convert a given ICE vehicle BIW model to a BEV model

MECH8290-27-R-2023W|Automotive Body Structures 

 
 

 
Student ID  Name 
110049867  Shorya Sood 
110114416  Dhairya Bhatt 
110099799  Harnoor Singh 
110122378  Devesh Kushwah 
 
 
 
 

Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering, University of Windsor 

 

Instructor: Sudip Bhattacharjee, Ph.D., P.Eng. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
ABSTRACT
LITERATURE REVIEW
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS AND RECCOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES

 Body Structure Evolution from Internal Combustion Engine to Electric Vehicles

https://www.lbcg.com/media/downloads/events/723/
USS_Harry_Singh_GALM_2019_February.1550670559.pdf

 MECH8290-27-R-2023W|Automotive Body Structures Class Notes

Introduction

In this project we must perform FEA Analysis of an ICE vehicle BIW, record the results, convert an ICE vehicle BIW
into BEV BIW, perform FEA analysis again and compare results for both the cases. There is a structural difference in
a BIW of an ICE vehicle and BEV because of distinction in drivetrains both kind of vehicles operate on. An ICE
vehicle is fueled by an Internal Combustion Engine which is coupled with transmission whereas a BEV is powered
by a battery coupled with an electric motor.

Progress Report

Milestones Status
Study of ICE BIW Completed
Optimization of ICE BIW for FEA Analysis Completed
Vibration, Bending and Torsion Analysis of ICE BIW Completed
Conversion of ICE BIW to BEV BIW In-Progress
Vibration, Bending and Torsion Analysis of BEV BIW Pending
FEA result comparison for ICE and BEV BIW Pending
Conclusion Pending

Results

Sr. No. Type of Analysis Results FEA Model

Frequency of mode shape 1 is 126 Hz
1 Vibration Frequency keeping all four suspension mounts
fixed.
Maximum displacement is 72.132 mm
when 10 kN force is applied on both
2 Torsion front suspension mounts in opposite
directions keeping rear suspension
mounts fixed.
Maximum displacement is 36.145 mm
when 16 kN force is applied in the
3 Bending center of wheelbase in downwards
direction keeping all four suspension
mounts fixed.