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Test benches
Acoustics
Acoustics and Vibration Measurement Laboratory
Available Components
Impedance measurement tube including transmission loss option
Excitation mechanisms
Different impulse hammers with variable tips
Shakers for different …
Chassis-NVH-rig
Application
System-level analysis of the NVH behavior of a vehicle chassis
Analysis of subsystems and components in a chassis
Customized test bench configurations
Optional …
Automotive Interior Center
Application
Analysis of the vehicle interior and exterior noise
Determination of acoustic behavior of components, e.g. bushes, under defined thermal boundary conditions
Combined …
Automated Driving
Spray Truck
Application
artificial generation of spray cloud
testing and evaluation of driver assistance systems and environmental sensors
Technical Data
basic vehicle: Mercedes Benz SK …
Tools for Evaluation and Validation of ADAS Sensors and Functions
Application
sensor tests (radar, lidar, image processing)
ACC evaluation
AEB evaluation according to Euro NCAP protocol
evaluation of driver behaviour
Technical Data
sensor …
V2X Communication
Application
V2X communication devices (on board and road side units) with appropriate software tools for data analysis
cooperative traffic signals in public traffic
highly flexible …
Bicycle Simulator
Fields of application
Behavioral analysis of bicyclists
Parameterization of bicycle driver models
Exterior HMI usability and acceptance
Studies on (non-verbal) communication …
Highly Dynamic Driving Simulator
Application
driver behaviour analysis
driver assistance systems assessment
demonstration of future steering and control concepts
“time machine” for future mobility and …
Pedestrian Simulator
Fields of application
Behavioral analysis of pedestrians
Parameterization of pedestrian models
Exterior HMI usability and acceptance
Studies on (non-verbal) communication between …
Seating Bucket
Fields of application
Driver behavior analysis
HMI usability and acceptance studies
Support in early decision phases for development of new assistance systems
Demonstration of …
Static Driving Simulator
Fields of application
Driver behavior analysis
HMI usability and acceptance studies
Support in early decision phases for Development of new assistance systems
Demonstration of …
Body Structures
Body Components Benchmarking
Application
determination of global stiffnesses of closures
Load Cases Hoods/Tailgates
torsional stiffness
longitudinal stiffness
lateral stiffness
Load Cases Doors
window …
Body Stiffness
Application
determination of torsion and bending stiffness of body in white with and without hang-on parts
determination of stiffness courses
Technical Data
vehicle length max. 6 …
Crash Test Facility
Application
Full vehicle crash tests according to current standards (e. g. FMVSS 208, offset & pole impact)
Component and sled tests (e. g. AZT, IIHS, RCAR, ECE-R42 "Pendulum …
Denting Test Benches
Application
determination of oil canning and dent resistance
analysis of closures of any vehicle classes
measurement of the deflection using a laser measuring device
use of different …
Drop Tower Test Benches
Large drop tower
Application
Analysis of the energy absorption capability of structures and materials
Reproduction of impact configurations for pedestrian protection
Cost-effective …
Optical Measuring Methods
GOM TRITOP Application
measuring of 3D component deformations and motions
simultaneous analysis of multiple measuring locations at the same time
Technical Data
measuring accuracy: …
Pedestrian Protection Test Bench
Application
testing of pedestrian protection with head impactors according to:
EC Regulation 78/2009
Euro NCAP
GTR Nr. 9
Technical data
impact speed up to 45 km/h
impact …
Test Sled Fleed
Mobile Barrier Vehicle Substitute System High Speed -/ Deceleration Test Sled 4-t Sled Pole Sled CS300
Mobile Barrier
Applications
Usable as mobile barrier (MB) or as mobile deformed …
Servo Hydraulic Test Centre
Application
endurance strength investigation of complete vehicles, vehicle structures and components
investigation of vehicle comfort characteristics
determination of material …
Chassis
Cleat Test Rig „SchlaReP“
Application
Measurements with highest demands on structural rigidity of the testrig
Technical Data
measuring range:FX, FY: ± 20 kNFZ: 30 kN
max. drum speed: …
Heavy Duty Tyre Test Rig “NuReP”
Application
determination of force transmission behaviour
rolling resistance measurements
determination of tyre vibration characteristics
tyre stiffness measurements
Technical …
Highly Dynamic Tyre Test Rig “HyReP”
Application
investigation of highly dynamic stiffness and damping characteristics of passenger car and motorsports tyres
investigation of the influence of wheel load fluctuations on side …
Kinematic and Compliance Test Rig
Application
kinematics and compliance investigations (K&C)
measurement of complete vehicles or single axle modules
Technical Data
3-D force application:longitudinal forces (x), …
Linear Friction Measuring Device “LiReP”
Application
investigation of different friction conditions
investigation of influence of temperature on rubber friction
investigation of influence of road roughness on friction …
Mobile Tyre Test Rig “FaReP”
Application
determination of tyre characteristics on real road surfaces and outer drum
determination of tyre characteristics in different weather conditions
Technical Data
wheel …
Tyre Stiffness Test Rig „SteiReP“
Application
Fully automated static vertical, lateral, longitudinal and torsional stiffness measurements of non-rolling tire; static stiffness data on sharp obstacles; contact patch pressure …
Vehicle Inertia Measuring Machine (VIMM)
Application
measurement of vehicles, components and trailers
Technical Data
measurement of all inertia parameters:
mass
centre of gravity position
moments of …
Servo Hydraulic Test Centre
Application
endurance strength investigation of complete vehicles, vehicle structures and components
investigation of vehicle comfort characteristics
determination of material …
Chassis-NVH-rig
Application
System-level analysis of the NVH behavior of a vehicle chassis
Analysis of subsystems and components in a chassis
Customized test bench configurations
Optional …
Drive Systems
Battery Test and Simulation System I
Application
characterisation of electrical energy storages
simulation of electrical energy storages
voltage source/sink to high voltage components
combinable with other test …
Battery Test and Simulation System II
Application
characterisation of energy storages including a cooling system under varying climatic conditions
development and testing of cooling systems and thermal management …
Dynamic Roller Test Bench
Application
testing of conventional and alternative drive systems
analysis of energy consumption
noise and vibration analysis
durability test
function development and …
Dynamic Transmission and Axis Test Benches
Application
dynamic road tests similar to the test track
function study and characteristic behaviour / performance of drive train components
endurance strength with and without time …
Four-wheel Test Bench
Application
dynamic road tests analog to test track
function study and characteristic behaviour/performance of drive train components
endurance strength wit hand without time …
Test Bench Infrastructure
Available components
micro drive for auxiliary power and towing capacity measurements
high-precision torque measurement technique (HBM T12)
analysers for electrical power output …
Electrics / Electronics
Battery Conditioning and Powernet Testing
Application
controlled charging/discharging of batteries to desired state of charge (SoC)
cyclic conditioning of batteries
verification of vehicle powernet topologies and operating …
Simulation Center
Bicycle Simulator
Fields of application
Behavioral analysis of bicyclists
Parameterization of bicycle driver models
Exterior HMI usability and acceptance
Studies on (non-verbal) communication …
Highly Dynamic Driving Simulator
Application
driver behaviour analysis
driver assistance systems assessment
demonstration of future steering and control concepts
“time machine” for future mobility and …
Pedestrian Simulator
Fields of application
Behavioral analysis of pedestrians
Parameterization of pedestrian models
Exterior HMI usability and acceptance
Studies on (non-verbal) communication between …
Seating Bucket
Fields of application
Driver behavior analysis
HMI usability and acceptance studies
Support in early decision phases for development of new assistance systems
Demonstration of …
Static Driving Simulator
Fields of application
Driver behavior analysis
HMI usability and acceptance studies
Support in early decision phases for Development of new assistance systems
Demonstration of …
Thermal Management
Thermal Conductivity Test Bench
Application
heat flux coefficient determination for different materials and material combinations
contact resistance determination for different surface combinations as function of the …
Automotive Interior Center
Application
Analysis of the vehicle interior and exterior noise
Determination of acoustic behavior of components, e.g. bushes, under defined thermal boundary conditions
Combined …
Service
Cooperations
Address
Institute for Automotive Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
Steinbachstraße 7
52074 Aachen · Germany