Structurally Integrated Sensing System for Automotive Crash Analysis

Abstract

This project addresses the time inefficiencies of current methods used to assess post-crash vehicle deformation by developing a structurally integrated system for immediate data acquisition. Sponsored by Shape Corp., a leading automotive supplier, our goal was to reduce the time and resources required to quantify the structural deformation sustained by a vehicle after a collision. Focusing on existing sensors and methods, we developed and tested a sensing system integrated onto a structural component provided by Shape Corp. The desired outcome is an innovative solution that delivers structural deformation data within four minutes of a car crash, streamlining the crash investigation process.