MSC.Nastran Bibliography

Automotive and Transportation

MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/PATRAN and SYSNOISE, MSC 1995 European Users' Conf. Proc., September, 1995. 

(Korean). Weight Reduction of Engine Mounting Bracket by Finite Element Analysis, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

(Korean). Noise Reduction of a Vehicle Cavity Sample Using Coupled Structural-Acoustic Finite Element Analysis, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

(Korean). A Structure-Acoustic Coupling Analysis of Automobile Using MSC/NASTRAN and SFE/AKUSMOD, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

(Korean). Front Axle Analysis of a Heavy Truck, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

(Korean). A Study on Vibration Characteristics of a Steering Wheel According to Geometric Variations, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

(Korean). A Study on Idle Vibration Analysis Technique Using Total Vehicle Model, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994, in Korean. 

Agrawal, H. N.; Kelkar, S. G.; Pritula, N. J.; Shipman, R. A. Static Analysis Using Inertia Relief Technique to Evaluate a Hood Structure for Slam/Drop Loads, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 31, March, 1988. 

Agrawal, Hari; Perumalswami, P. R. Press-Fit Analysis of Axle Assembly Using MSC/NASTRAN Nonlinear Capability, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 6, March, 1984. 

Ahmad, Dr. Rashid; Leoni, E. MSC/NASTRAN Applications as Design Guidance for Chassis Components, The First Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 4, June, 1987. 

Anderson, W. J.; Eisley, J. G.; Tessmer, M. A. Flexibility of a Large Transfer Press, Proc. of the First MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Korea, Paper No. 13, October, 1990. 

Asajima, Shuzo. A FEM Analysis of the Dynamic Cervical Spine Motion in Acceleration Injury, Proc. of the Tenth MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Japan, November, 1992, in Japanese. 

Aslani, Chang; Yatheendar, Manicka; Visintainer, Randal, H.; Rohweder, David S.; Lopez de Alda, Juan. Simulation of Proving Ground Events for Heavy Truck Cabs Using Adams, MSC/NASTRAN, and P/FATIGUE, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 5, June 1994. 

Barbosa, A. L.; Cardoso, Leandro G. Modal Analysis of Cover of a Diesel Engine, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 2, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Bedi, Paramjot; Dede, Metin; Moore, Greg. Practical Global-Local Design Optimization of Vehicle Body-In-White Structures, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. IV, Paper No. 34, June, 1996. 

Bishop, N. W. M.; Lack, L. W.; Li, T.; Kerr, S. C. Analytical Fatigue Life Assessment of Vibration Induced Fatigue Damage, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 18, May, 1995. 

Birkholz, E. Dynamic Investigation of Automobile Body Parts, Proc. of the 15th MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., October, 1988. 

Boblinger, David A. Using MSC/NASTRAN in Impact Management Applications, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 8, March, 1988. 

Boon, D. J. The Rover 800 Front Passenger Seat - An Investigative Analysis, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1986. 

Bradford, Jeffery J.; Treytl, William J. Transient Thermal Analysis of a Fuel Rod Casing, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, Paper No. 14, March, 1981. 

Brughmans, M.; Lembregts, PhD. F.; Furini, PhD. F.; Storrer, O. Modal Test on the Pininfarina Concept Car Body "ETHOS 1", Actes de la 2ème Confèrence Française Utilisateurs des Logiciels MSC, Toulouse, France, September, 1995. 

Brughmans, M.; Lembregts, F, Ph.D.; Furini, F., Ph.D. Modal Test on the Pininfarina Concept Car Body "ETHOS 1", MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 5, May, 1995. 

Brughmans, Marc; Leuridan, Jan; Blauwkamp, Kevin. The Application of FEM-EMA Correlation and Validation Techniques on a Body-in-White, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 6, May, 1993. 

Buijk, A. J.; Florie, C. J. L. Inflation of Folded Driver and Passenger Airbags, The MSC 1991 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 47, March, 1991. 

Campanile, P.; Pisino, E.; Testi, R.; Manzilli, G.; Minen, D. Flexible Structures in Adams Using Modal Data from NASTRAN, Proc. of the 21st MSC European Users' Conf., Italian Session, September, 1994. 

Campbell, George; Ting, Wen; Aghssa, Peyman; Hoff, Claus C. Buckling and Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of a Tie Rod in MSC/NASTRAN Version 68, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 15, June 1994. 

Cardoso, Leandro G. Modeling of Valve Springs for Alternative Engines-Practical Application, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 8, March, 1993, in Portuguese.16 

Cattani, E.; Micelli, D.; Sereni, L.; Cocordano, S. Cylinder Block Eigenfrequencies and Eigenvectors Prediction with a Linear Brick and Wedge Finite Element Model, Proc. of the 19th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 16, September, 1992. 

Chargin, M. L.; Dunne, L. W.; Herting, D. N. Nonlinear Dynamics of Brake Squeal, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. V, Paper No. 47, June, 1996. 

Chen, C. H. S. Pressure Deformation of Tires Using Differential Stiffness for Triangular Solid-of-Revolution Elements, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 171-180, September, 1975, (NASA TM X-3278). 

Chen, C. H. S. Prediction of Bead Area Contact Load at the Tire- Wheel Interface Using NASTRAN, Tenth NASTRAN Users' Colloq., pp.133-142, May, 1982, (NASA CP-2249). 

Cotner, John R.; McCann, Barbara A. Finite Element Thermal Analysis of Darlington Transistor Stack, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 8, March, 1984. 

Coutinho da Silva, L. A.; Derviche, J. C. Development and Validation of Criteria for Structural Analysis of Chassis Components for Vehicles Off the Road, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 1, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Coutinho da Silva, L. A.; Derviche, Julio C. Linear Analysis of the Structural Behavior of Flow Molded Plastic Tanks, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 10, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Crispino, Maurizio. A 3-D Model for the Evaluation through Random Analysis of Vertical Dynamic Overloads in High Speed Railway Lines, MSC 1995 European Users' Conf. Proc., Italian Session, September, 1995. 

Cross, C.; Rao, A. Comparison of Modal Performance of Alternate Compressor Bracket Design, Seventh Australasian Users Conf. Proc., Sydney, October, 1993. 

Dahm, R.; Zimmerman, D. Detailed MSC/NASTRAN Component Models-A Tool to Support Vehicle Design, The MSC 1988 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 64, March, 1988. 

Dallard, Patrick. The Representation of Joints and Mechanisms in NASTRAN, NASTRAN User's Conf., June, 1981. Paper No. 7. 

Deutschel, Brian William. A Systematic Approach Using Finite Elements for Improving Vehicle Ride, CAD/CAM Robotics and Factories of the Future Integration of Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing (Proc.), Springer-Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, Vol. I, pp. 150-154, 1989. 

Deutschel, Brian W.; Katnik, Richard B.; Bijlani, Mohan; Cherukuri, Ravi. Improving Vehicle Response to Engine and Road Excitation Using Interactive Graphics and Modal Reanalysis Methods, SAE Trans., Paper No. 900817, September, 1991. 

DeVries, R. I.; Radziwon, H. V.; Aghssa, P. The Computer Aided Design Analysis and Structural Optimization of Engine Accessory Components, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 27, March, 1989. 

Duncan, Alan E. Application of Modal Modeling and Mount System Optimization to Light Duty Truck Ride Analysis, 4th Int. Conf. on Veh. Struct. Mech., pp. 113-128, November, 1981, (SAE #811313). 

Durand, Michel; Jankovich, Etienne. Nonapplicability of Linear Finite Element Programs to the Stress Analysis of Tires, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 263-276, September, 1972, (NASA TM X-2637). 

Egashira, Yuji. Large Scale Vibration Analysis of Car Body Using Superelement Method, The Second MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1984, in Japanese. 

Flanigan, Christopher C. Accurate Enforced Motion Analysis Using MSC/NASTRAN Superelements, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 25, June, 1994. 

Gardner, I. Computer Modeling of a Pneumatic Tire Under Cornering Loads Using MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 24, May, 1987. 

Gielen, L.; Brughmans, M.; Petellat, C. A Stepwise Approach for Fatigue Evaluation of Engine Accessories Prior to Prototyping Using Hybrid Modelling Technology, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. III, Paper No. 29, June, 1996. 

Gielen, L.; Van der Auweraer, H.; Pétellat, C. Überprüfung und Vervollständigung eines Finite-Elemente-Modell und hybride Substruktur-Techniken zur Vorhersage des dynamischen Verhaltens von Motor-Anbauteilen, MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 25, September, 1996. 

Haenen, E. Building Block Approach for Truck Chassis Analysis using a Superelement Library, Proc. of the 19th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 25, September, 1992. 

Herbert, Andrew A.; Currie, A. O.; Wilson, W. Analysis of Automotive Axle Carrier Assembly and Comparison with Test Data, The MSC 1987 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 6, March, 1987. 

Herbert, Andrew A.; Villeneuva, Lou. The Successful Combination of Finite Element Analysis and Testing in the Design of the Borg Warner Australia M85LE Automatic Transmission Case, The Second Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 10, November, 1988. 

Herting, David N.; Bella, David F.; Kimbrough, Patty A. Finite Element Simulation of Coupled Automobile Engine Dynamics, The MSC 1987 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 10, March, 1987. 

Hoffmann, Michael. Large Displacement Elastodynamics Through the Combination of Mechanical System Simulation and Finite Element Analysis, Proc. of the 20th MSC European Users' Conf., Paper No. 35, September, 1993. 

Howe, M. T. Mesh Generation for Folded Automobile Airbags Using MSC/XL, The MSC 1991 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 48, March, 1991. 

Hua, Lo-Ching; Lee, Sang H.; Johnstone, Bradford. Response Analysis of an Automobile Shipping Container, NASTRAN: Users' Exper., pp. 621-626, September, 1973, (NASA TM X-2893). 

Hunckler, Charles; Austin, Randy D. Nonlinear Analysis of the Terex Scraper Rollover Protector Cap, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 8, March, 1983. 

Ilankamban, R.; Perumalswami, P. R.; Page, A. J. Back Load Calculation a Method of Measuring Component Loads Without Load Cells, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. V, Paper No. 55, June, 1996. 

Irvine, M.; Brown, R. Full Vehicle Body Model Analysis Using Superelement Techniques, Proc. of the 15th MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., October, 1988. 

Ito, Hiroyuki. Application of Modal Analysis Technique for Cars, The Fourth MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1986, in Japanese. 

Jasuja, S. C.; Borowski, V. J.; Anderson, D. H. Finite Element Modeling Techniques for the Simulation of Automotive Powertrain Dynamics, Proc. of the 5th Int. Modal Analysis Conf., Vol. II, pp. 1520-1530, April, 1987. 

Joachim, C. A.; Nefske, D. J.; Wolf, J. A. Application of a Structural-Acoustic Diagnostic Technique to Reduce Boom Noise in a Passenger Vehicle, Soc. of Automotive Engineers, SAE Paper No. 810398, 1981. 

Katnik, Richard B.; Yu, Che-Hsi; Wolf, Walt. Interactive Modal Animation and Structural Modification, Proc. of the 6th Int. Modal Analysis Conf., Vol. I, pp. 947-952, February, 1988. 

Kawaguchi, Masataka; Ohnishi, Keizo; Nakayam, Masahiro. A Example of Cab Acoustic Analysis Using Coupled Fluid-Structural Analysis, 1994 MSC Japan Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994. 

Kelley, William R.; Isley, L. D. Using MSC/NASTRAN for the Correlation of Experimental Modal Models for Automotive Powertrain Structures, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 8, May, 1993. 

Kelley, William R.; Isley, L. Dean; Foster, Thomas J. Dynamic Correlation Study Transfer Case Housings, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 15, June, 1996. 

Komzsik, Louis; Chiang, Kuo-Ning. A Lagrange Multiplier Based Parallel Algorithm in MSC/NASTRAN, The Fifth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., November, 1993. 

Kozukue, Wakae; Hagiwara, Ichiro. Development of Vehicle Interior Noise Reduction Analysis Using Sound Pressure Level Integral Sensitivity, 1994 MSC Japan Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994. 

Krivitsky, M. Finite Element Analysis and Automotive Application, The Third Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 15, November, 1989. 

Kubota, Minoru. Practical Experience in Use of Image Superelements in Dynamic Response Analysis of Crank Shafts, The Third MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1985, in Japanese. 

Kubota, Minoru. Efficient Use of Component Mode Sysnthesis Using Image Superelements Applied to Dynamic Analysis of Crankshaft, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 22, March, 1986. 

Kuo, E. Y.; Kelkar, S. G.; Nagpal, R. Design Sensitivity Analysis for Durability Design of Body Structures, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 48, May, 1995. 

Lammens, Stefan; Brughmans, Marc; Leuridan, Jan; Sas, Paul. Application of a FRF Based Model Updating Technique for the Validation of Finite Element MOdels of Components of the Automotive Industry, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 7, May, 1995. 

Lee, Hwa Won; Jang, Sung Kuk. Bumper Design Using Computer Simulation, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 10, May, 1993. 

Lin, Chih-Kai; Harn, Wen-Ren; Lin, Shyang-Kuang. The Dynamic Response of Bridge Due to Passing of Vehicle, The 2nd Annual MSC Taiwan Users Conf., Paper No. 6, October, 1990. 

Lundgren, Gert. MSC's Solvers Predict the Best Attachment of the Sunbeam Tiger Fiberglass Front-End, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 16, June, 1996. 

Maritan, M.; Micelli, D. Dynamic Behaviour of a High-Speed Crankshaft, MSC 23rd European Users' Conf. Proc., Italian Session, September, 1996. 

Maroger, Y.; Polac, L.; Morvan, Y. An Approach to Calculate and Improve Acoustic Behaviour of an Engine Structure, Proc. of the 17th MSC Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 27, September, 1990. 

Mayer, Lee S.; Zeischka, Johann; Scherens, Marc; Maessen, Frank. Analysis of Flexible Rotating Crankshaft with Flexible Engine Block Using MSC/NASTRAN and DADS, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 35, May, 1995. 

McGuan, Shawn P.; Pintar, Steve. Flexible Vehicle Simulation or Modeling Vehicle Suspension Compliance at Ford Motor Co. Using a Coupling of ADAMSTM and MSC/NASTRAN, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 7, May, 1993. 

Metzer, G. Application of MSC/NASTRAN in Nonlinear Computing of Thin Shell Structures, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 2, May, 1984. 

Migeot, J-L.; Genard, A.; Guisset, P. Prediction of the Acoustic Sound Field Generated by a Motor Block, Actes de la 2ème Confèrence Française Utilisateurs des Logiciels MSC, Toulouse, France, September, 1995. 

Minen, Diego. Flexible Component Modelling for Handling and Ride Simulation of Automobile Vehicles, MSC 3rd French Users' Conf. Proc., September, 1996. 

Mo, Jin-Yong; Huh, Man-Sun; Kim, Jung-Rae; Kang, Heui-Jong; Oh, Sang-Kyoung. A Study on the Analysis and Improvement of the Acoustic Characteristics of the Muffler with Complex Geometry, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 6, June, 1994. 

Mo, Jin-Yong; Huh, Man-Sun; Kim, Jung-Rae; Kange, Jeui-Jong; Oh, Sang-Kyoung. A Study on the Analysis and Improvement of the Acoustic Characteristics of the Muffler with Complex Geometry, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994. 

Mohanty, Amiya R.; St. Pierre, Barry D.; Suruli-Narayanasami, P. Truck Interior Noise Prediction by FEM and BEM, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. V, Paper No. 49, June, 1996. 

Moruzzi, P.; Pidello, A.; Piano, L. CAE Tools for Mission Simulation Analysis of Car Body Structures, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 3, May, 1992. 

Nack, Wayne V.; Joshi, Arun M. Friction Induced Vibration, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 36, May, 1995. 

Nagabuchi, Kazuo. Optimization Analysis for Noise in Vehicle Compartment Using Design Sensitivity Analysis, The Sixth MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1988, in Japanese. 

Nagabuchi, Kazuo; Hagiwara, Ichiro; Arai, Akira. Application of MSC/NASTRAN Sensitivity Analysis at Nissan Motor Company, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 20, March, 1989. 

Nagy, Lajos I.; Cheng, James; Hu, Yu-Kan. A New Method Development to Predict Brake Squeal Occurence, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 14, June, 1994. 

Nefske, D. J.; Howell, L. J. Automobile Interior Noise Reduction Using Finite Element Methods, Trans. of the SAE, Vol. 87, Paper No. 780365, pp. 1727-1737, 1978. 

Nefske, D. J.; Wolf, J. A.; Howell, L. J. Structural-Acoustic Finite Element Analysis of the Automobile Passenger Compartments: A Review of Current Practice, J. of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 80, pp. 247-266, 1982. 

Nefske, D. J.; Sung, S. H.; Duncan, A. E. Applications of Finite Element Methods to Vehicle Interior Acoustic Design, Proc. of the 1984 Noise and Vibration Conf., 1984, (SAE #840743). 

Nefske, D. J.; Sung, S. H. Vehicle Interior Acoustic Design Using Finite Element Methods, Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 24-40, 1985. 

Ohmori, Kenichi. Consideration for Practical Application of Elastic Contact Problem to Engine Components, The Second MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1984, in Japanese. 

Ong, J. H. Steady State Thermal Analysis of a Diesel Engine Piston, Computers in Industry, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 255-258, November, 1990. 

Ott, Walter; Kaiser, Hans-Jurgen; Meyer, Jurgen. Finite Element Analysis of the Dynamic Behaviour of an Engine Block and Comparison with Experimental Modal Test Results, The MSC 1990 World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 14, March, 1990. 

Oyan, C. Structural Strength Analysis of Rapid Transit Vehicle, The Fifth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., November, 1993. 

Park, H. B.; Suh, J. K.; Cho, H. G.; Jung, G. S. A Study on Idle Vibration Analysis Technique Using Total Vehicle Model, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 6, May, 1995. 

Park, Joon B.; Visintainer, Randal H. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the Static and Dynamic Response of the Sheet Mold Compounding (SMC) Structure Using the Enhanced Modeling Technique of the Adhesive Joining Region, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 63, May, 1993. 

Philippopoulos, V. G. Dynamic Analysis of an Engine-Transmission Assembly-Superelement and Component Mode Synthesis, Proc. of the Conf. on Finite Element Methods and Technology, Paper No. 3, March, 1981. 

Pisino, E. Multibody, and FEM Approach as an Integrated Tool in Order to Predict the Acoustic and Vibrational Comfort, Actes de la 2ème Confèrence Française Utilisateurs des Logiciels MSC, Toulouse, France, September, 1995. 

Pressel, J.; Winter, H. Truck Frame Calculations Under Consideration of Nonlinear Contact Problems, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 17, May, 1986. 

Preve, A.; Meneguzzo, M.; Merlo, A.; Zimmer, H. Simulation of Vehicles' Structural Noise: Numerical/Experimental Correlation in the Acoustic Simulation of the Internal Noise, Proc. of the 21st MSC European Users' Conf., Italian Session, September, 1994. 

Purushothaman, N.; Menon, M.; Randle, P.; Rivard, C.; Chen, H. High Confidence Performance Prediction to Improve the Vehicle Development Process, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. IV, Paper No. 35, June, 1996. 

Rabani, Hadi. Static and Dynamic FEM/Test Correlation of an Automobile Body, The 1989 MSC World Users Conf. Proc., Vol. II, Paper No. 49, March, 1989. 

Raasch, Ingo. Structural Optimization with Solution 2001 in the Design Process, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 4, June, 1994. 

Rainer, I. G. MSC/NASTRAN as a Key Tool to Satisfy Increasing Demand for Numerical Simulation Techniques, Proc. of the 20th MSC European Users' Conf., September, 1993. 

Ricardo, Luiz Carlos H. Crash-Test Simulation Using Finite Element Method, Proc. of the 2nd MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. in Brazil, Paper No. 7, March, 1993, in Portuguese. 

Ricardo, Luiz Carlos H.; Augusto, Oscar Brito. Simulation of Crash-Test Using the Acceleration as a Parameter to Check Theoretical and Experimental Results, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 20, June, 1994. 

Robertson, A. Nonlinear Analysis of a Vehicle Suspension Using MSC/NASTRAN, Proc. of the 17th MSC Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 15, September, 1990. 

Roots, Mark; Brown, Jason; Anderson, Neill; Wanke, Thomas; Gadola, Marco. The Contribution of Passenger Safety Measures to the Structural Performance in Sports Racing Cars, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. III, Paper No. 28, June, 1996. 

Rose, Ted. Using Optimization in MSC/NASTRAN to Minimize Response to a Rotating Imbalance, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994. 

Rose, Ted. Using Dynamic Optimization to Minimize Driver Response to a Tire Out-of-Balance, MSC 1994 Korea Users' Conf. Proc., December, 1994. 

Rose, Ted. Using Optimization in MSC/NASTRAN to Minimize Response to a Rotating Imbalance, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 16, May, 1995. 

Rose, Ted. Using Optimization in MSC/NASTRAN to Minimize Response to a Rotating Imbalance, 1994 MSC Japan Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 28, December 1994. 

Rose, Ted L. Using Optimization in MSC/NASTRAN to Minimize Response to a Rotating Imbalance, The Sixth Annual MSC Taiwan Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 4, November, 1994. 

Scarth, Phil. A Study of the Static Behaviour of an Engine Block as a First Step in Noise Optimisation, Proc. of the 20th MSC European Users' Conf., September, 1993. 

Schweiger, W.; de Bruyne, F.; Dirschmid, W. Fluid Structure Interaction of Car Fuel Tanks, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1984. 

Shahidi, Bijan; Fazio, John V. Comparison of MSC/NASTRAN Analysis Results to Some Well Known Closed Form Solutions to Guide Modeling of Vehicle Structures, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. IV, Paper No. 36, June, 1996. 

Sinkiewicz, James E. Numerical Stability of Fine Mesh Torus Models, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf., Paper No. 10, March, 1979. 

Soni, Ravi, et al. Development of a Methodology to Predict the Road Noise Performance Characteristics, The MSC 1993 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 9, May, 1993. 

Storm, E.; Zemer, D. T. Structural Analysis and Design of an Automobile Joint Using the NASTRAN Superelement Method, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., June, 1983. 

Suh, C. M. Two Dimensional Potential Flow Analysis for an Automobile Configuration, MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf., March, 1978. 

Sunayama, Noboru. Unsteady Heat Transfer Analysis for Clutch-Disks, The Sixth MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1988, in Japanese. 

Sundaram, S. V.; Hohman, Richard L.; Richards, Timothy R. Vibration Modes of a Tire Using MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 26, March, 1985. 

Sung, S. H.; Nefske, D. J. A Coupled Structural-Acoustic Finite Element Model for Vehicle Interior Noise Analysis, Trans. of the ASME, J. of Vibration, Acoustics, Stress and Reliability in Design, Vol. 106, pp. 314-318, 1984. 

Takada, K.; Okazaki, S.; Ikeda, S.; Nakano, F.; Hoff, Claus C.; Mendoza, Peter J.; Key, Samuel W. A New Shell Element in Large Scale Analysis of Automotive Structures, The MSC 1992 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. I, Paper No. 9, May, 1992. 

Takahashi, F.; Watanabe, G.; Nakada, M.; Sakata, H.; Ikeda, M. Tire/Suspension System Modeling for Investigation of Road Noise Characteristics, Int. J. of Vehicle Design, Vol. 8, No. 4-6, pp. 588-597, 1987. 

Tano, Kazuya. Thermal Stress/Deformation Analysis of Ventilated Brake Disks, The Sixth MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, Paper No. 6, October, 1988, in Japanese. 

Tavakkoli, Shahriar; Aslani, Farhang; Rohweder, David S.; Savanur, Satyendra. Analytical Prediction of Leaf Spring Bushing Loads Using MSC/NASTRAN and MDI/ADAMS, MSC 1996 World Users' Conf. Proc., Vol. V, Paper No. 54, June, 1996. 

Tinti, F.; Perazzolo, A.; Scaffidi, C. The FEM-Parade Procedure - An Interesting Alternative to Pure Numerical Models to Predict Noise in Vehicles, MSC 23rd European Users' Conf. Proc., Italian Session, September, 1996. 

Tinti, F. C.; Scaffidi, C. Single and Double Layer Damping Materials Dynamic and Acoustic Optimization Using FEM/BEM Simulation Techniques, Proc. of the 21st MSC European Users' Conf., Italian Session, September, 1994. 

Tinti, Francesco Carlo; Scaffidi, Costantino. Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Design of Engine Component in View of Exterior Noise Reduction Using Numerical Techniques, MSC 1995 European Users' Conf. Proc., Italian Session, September, 1995. 

Torok, Patrick; McSweeney, Brett. Applying the Finite Element Technique to Optimise Train Structures, The Fifth Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 9, November, 1991. 

Trinko, Michael J. Ply and Rubber Stress and Contact Forces for a Loaded Radial Tire, Tire Science and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 1-4, pp. 20-38, January - December, 1984. 

Tsutsui, Keicchiro; Nogami, Ray. Development of a Nonlinear Frequency Response Program for Simulating Vehicle Ride Comfort, MSC 1995 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 37, May, 1995. 

Tuda, Masaaki. Optimization Analysis of Auto Body Using High Accuracy Sensitivity Analysis, The Fourth MSC/NASTRAN User's Conf. in Japan, October, 1986, in Japanese. 

Van Ryswyk, Leo Martin. Fatigue Life Assessment of the NHTF Coal Hopper Wagon Using Finite Element Methods, The First Australasian MSC Users Conf. Proc., Paper No. 14, June, 1987. 

Visintainer, Randal H.; Aslani, Farhang. Shake Test Simulation Using MSC/NASTRAN, MSC 1994 World Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 32, June, 1994. 

Visser, A. Application to Heat Transfer Problems in Components of Diesel Engines, NASTRAN User's Conf., May, 1979. 

Wallerstein, David V.; Dilley, Gary A. Finite Element Analysis and the Modeling of Tires, MSC/NASTRAN Users' Conf. Proc., Paper No. 14, March, 1984. 

Wamsler, Manfred; Krusemann, Rolf. Calculating and Interpreting Contact Forces Between Brake Disc and Linings in Frequency Response Analysis, Proc. of the 18th MSC Eur. Users' Conf., Paper No. 7, June, 1991. 

Wamsler, M.; Blanck, N.; Kern, G. On the Enforced Relative Motion Inside a Structure, Proc. of the 20th MSC European Users' Conf., September, 1993. 

Welte, Y. Vibration Analysis of an 8MW Diesel Engine, Proc. of the MSC/NASTRAN Eur. Users' Conf., May, 1986. 

Wijnendaele, Hans. Case Studies on the Combined Use of MSC/NASTRAN and SYSNOISE for Computational Vibro-Acoustics, MacNeal-Schwendler Benelux B.V. Users Conf. Proc., October, 1995. 

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