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| CIDAUT (Spain) is coordinating the IMVITER Project. The project is organized in 8 work-packages. The work packages structure is as follows: |
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In-depth analysis of existing RT and VT data & regulations. Identification of potentials. Pilot cases.
Work package leader: CIDAUT |
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The objective of this Work Package is to identify the physical tests in homologation/regulation procedures that could be candidates for replacement by virtual tests. This normative selection will be based on technical aspects (sensitivity, robustness, deviation from the real case results…) but also on economical aspect (i.e. their potential benefits in terms of number of test reduction) and as well regarding aspects of the related legal and regulatory framework.
Current limitations, concerns and potentials to use virtual testing for homologation/regulation will be identified. Finally recommendations and guidelines how to implement virtual testing in certain homologation/regulation procedures, referring to the research outcome of the other WP's will be drafted and further discussed. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 4 tasks: |
| Task 1.1 Selection criteria for candidate tests |
| Task 1.2 Impact tests and simulation models data collection; In-depth analysis |
| Task 1.3 Review of existing regulations |
| Task 1.4 Definition of tests and/or simulation methodology |
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Potential evaluation criteria of VT methods for homologation. "Predictability assessment"
Work package leader: UCBL |
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| The objective of this work package is to define the evaluation criteria to be used in order to check and evaluate the simulation models and related procedures (standardized rating procedure) and to establish a certification and version control of test tools (meaning barrier models, dummies, impactors, etc.). They will be based on the type of selected homologation/regulation procedure, type of tests to be performed, requirements to be achieved, required predictability of the models, etc. and they will allow establishing the procedures for modelling and validation of the virtual models independently of the software, platform and end user. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 2 tasks: |
| Task 2.1 Definition of evaluation criteria |
| Task 2.2 Research & Development for improved numerical models |
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Proposals for VT homologation procedures for showcases
Work package leader: BASt |
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| The objective of this work package is to define the procedure to implement Virtual Testing in the selected regulations (transformation of hardware tests based regulations to virtual test based or combined VT/RT regulations). These procedures should not be limited to the integration of the development procedure utilising numerical simulation which is currently used by the industry into a homologation procedure. Questions of liability and accountability are of major significance (institutional framework: who will do the tests, manufacturer or a third party mandated by the regulatory authority or the regulatory authority itself; legal framework: who is responsible regarding later liability questions, who will be accounted on in case of product failures). A broad dialogue among all stakeholders has to be initiated to guarantee a fair and consensus oriented evaluation. Several possible approaches to feed this dialogue will be proposed, specified and investigated in this WP with the support of activities of WP1 and WP2. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 2 tasks: |
| Task 3.1 Develop possible methods or approaches to integrate VT testing in the homologation/regulation process |
| Task 3.2 Accreditation procedures for codes and people |
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Implementation of virtual testing
Work package leader: INTA |
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| The objective of this work package is to apply the full process of VT for homologation under existing regulations (selected in WP1) in order to investigate the feasibility of the procedures. The standard/master procedure of implementation of VT based on the selected regulations will be defined and described (in WP2 and WP3) and finally applied (from beginning to end) in this WP: validation of the compute models, accreditation procedures of simulation supports (software & hardware), certification and approval type, etc. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 3 tasks: |
| Task 4.1 Validation of regulatory test tools |
| Task 4.2 Validation of product models |
| Task 4.3 Procedures and criteria refinement and alternative procedures |
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Cost-benefit analysis: LMS |
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Benefits are expected from the shorter time-to-market of products (vehicles) but also from the reduction of the number of the physical tests needed to be conducted for approval. However, the development and the exploitation of numerical models generate substantial costs, too. Hence, it is important to know the costs induced by both types of tests, namely real testing and virtual testing, according to the number and nature of the tests conducted. The simplification of the general regulatory system is also source of benefits.
As a result, it is important to establish how VT can result in cost reduction and competitiveness increase for car industry (diminish the number of physical tests, reducing the time needed for approval, more reliable testing...) and at the same time respond to the requirements of the legal and regulatory framework and institutional systems in Europe and US. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 3 tasks: |
| Task 5.1 Evaluation of benefits for industry gained from VT in regulation (pilot case(s)) |
| Task 5.2 Evaluation of potential benefits for industry for further introduction of VT in other regulations |
| Task 5.2 Evaluation of benefits for the society |
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Potential of VT in safety technologies
Work package leader: DYNA |
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The activities to be performed in this work package will be research and development of more accurate and reliable virtual testing tools including new advanced safety systems. Procedures for fully virtual testing, including the use of novel bio-fidelic virtual test devices, will be investigated. Requirements and obstacles to implement this kind of virtual testing in current homologation/regulation procedures and proposals for future procedures will be analysed.
Regarding active and pre-crash systems, currently these systems are tested via physical tests with activated mechanisms, but the activation mechanism and the sensing and actuation are not evaluated. The use of virtual testing can allow evaluating these systems taking also into account a range of possible sensing techniques as well as the actuation mechanics and investigate their behaviour in real world scenarios. In WP6 the evaluation of transferring the process of VT to new advanced safety systems (active and pre-crash safety systems) will be performed.
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 3 tasks: |
| Task 6.1 Advanced simulation models. Potential of VT to fully substitute RT |
| Task 6.2 Pilot cases for VT in new technologies |
| Task 6.3 Virtual assessment of active safety systems and pre-crash systems |
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Dissemination & Exploitation
Work package leader: CIDAUT |
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Dissemination is always fundamental for a European Research Project, but in case of IMVITER where the main objective is the implementation of VT in particular safety regulations, the dissemination of the work out procedures and criteria and recommendations to a much broader audience than the number of stakeholders involved in the project is essential and can be considered as a main objective of the project. Then, this specific WP (WP7) has been defined in order to assure the dissemination of the project outcome to initiate a dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders.
Several workshops will be carried out in order to transfer and use the knowledge produced in this project. The main objective is to inform broad range of stakeholders (car manufactures, regulatory bodies, Tier1 suppliers and users) of the potential of VT to be implemented in homologation under particular safety regulations and in the further project results. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 2 tasks: |
| Task 7.1 Dissemination Activities |
| Task 7.2 Exploitation Activities |
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Administrative Management
Work package leader: CIDAUT |
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| The main goal of this work package is to make sure that the objectives of the project are achieved according to the time and budget but with the expected effectiveness and quality. This goal involves controlling the progress of the project in terms of technical quality of the results according to the established objectives as well as fulfilling the chronological schedule according to the defined deliverables. |
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| Work in this work package has been divided into 2 tasks: |
| Task 8.1 Administrative and Financial Management |
| Task 8.2 Quality Assurance |
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