The GMW 18353 standard, developed by the General Motors company, which includes brands such as Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet, describes the test methods for elastomeric hoses related to material modeling in finite element analysis and the requirements for reporting the results.
While the focus of the standard is on elastomers or rubber-like materials and foams, many of these concepts are also applied to the finite element analysis of glass, plastics and biomaterials. In this regard, this standard applies not only to the rubber and tire industries, but also to those relating to:
Elastomers are widely used in many industries due to their widespread availability and low cost. It is also widely used because of its excellent damping and energy absorption properties, flexibility, long service life, sealing ability against moisture, heat and pressure, non-toxic properties, moldability and variable hardness.
The finite element method is a popular method for numerically solving differential equations arising in engineering and mathematical modelling. Typical areas of interest include the fields of structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer, and electromagnetic potential.
The size and complexity of collision models has reached the stage where complex pre- and post-processing is required. It is necessary to identify and visualize the response of hundreds of components in the vehicle assembly. Today, finite element analysis technologies and related simulation methods are used in vehicle production.
Our organization also provides standard testing services for elastomeric hoses for use in finite element analysis within the scope of GMW 18353 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.
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