Rear bumper design and structural analysis study in compliance with ECE R58.03 regulation

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to construct and equip rear bumpers to provide effective protection against the rear entry of vehicles with the updated regulation on rear protection equipment of motor vehicles and their trailers. Structural analysis was carried out with the help of Ansys program to the bumper designed for an N category vehicle, and forces of 100 kN and 180 kN, which are the regulation conditions, were applied. Design verification has been made and the study has been commissioned.