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@article{199465,
        author = {Mr. Nitin Prabhakar Gohane and Mr. Rahul. R. Kulkarni and Mr. Pranay A. Makasare and Mr. Laxman V. Kamble},
        title = {DESIGN AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OF SIDE DOOR INTRUSION BEAM USING EXPLICIT ANALYSIS AND TESTING},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12890-12901},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199465},
        abstract = {The side door intrusion beam is an essential structural element in car safety, intended to safeguard people during side-impact incidents. This project emphasizes the optimization of design and enhancement of safety for the side door intrusion beam utilizing a blend of explicit finite element analysis (FEA) and empirical testing. A comprehensive CAD model of the beam is created, and material selection is conducted with regard to strength, energy absorption, and manufacturability. Explicit dynamic analysis is performed to model side-impact scenarios, assessing factors such as maximum intrusion force, energy absorption, and deformation characteristics. Design improvements, including optimization of cross-sectional shape and upgrades in materials, are implemented based on the simulation results to increase performance. Prototype beams are ultimately fabricated and subjected to controlled impact testing to corroborate the modeling results. The research illustrates that the amalgamation of computational analysis and experimental testing facilitates a methodical strategy for augmenting the structural efficacy and occupant safety of side door intrusion beams, providing valuable insights for advancements in automobile design.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }