Determining the real behavior of the windshield wiper mechanisms is a priority in the design stage since the emergence of the computer graphic simulation. The paper attempts to analyze and simulate the windshield wiper systems by using a complex virtual prototyping platform, which integrates specific software solutions for realizing the 3D solid model (CATIA), modeling the MBS mechanical model ...

A community audit is a qualitative and quantitative research technique in which researchers drive through a community to observe its physical and social attributes, primarily through windshield tours and "ground truthing." Ground truthing is a verification process that uses data gathered by direct observation to corroborate data gathered from secondary sources. Community audits have been used f...

With the increase in high-speed train (HST) operation speed, light-weight design of body and component structure is pursued to reduce energy consumption during operation, but this seriously deteriorates aerodynamic performance outside under effect strong unsteady airflow, more obvious case frequently occurring problem vibration, large deformation, damage rubber exterior windshield at connection...

Abstract Windshield glasses of Maruti Alto 800 (A800), Hyundai i20 (H20), and Suzuki Eeco (SE) are taken from an automotive repair shop for investigating their physical, optical, mechanical properties to check durability. These amorphous, which is confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Energy dispersive spectroscopy confirms that the windshield contain SiO 2 , Na O, MgO, CaO, Al O 3 K in variabl...

The technological advancements of embedded system and electronics within the vehicle are being driven by the challenge to make the vehicle safer, more energy efficient and networked. Implementation of Automotive tasks has become easier with various advancement in software and hardware design modules. These Automotive tasks are implemented on a controller called ECU. Heart of any ECU is a Flash-...

Tempered windshields commonly used in Europe have been shown to be related to the relatively high incidence of ocular injuries. Although windshields of the High Penetration Resistant (HPR) type in cars in North America are not at all significantly involved in ocular injuries, still about 50 % of the injuries of the eye area are caused by glass. The HPR windshield probably is the main reason for...