A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis

Abstract This study examines the problem of inadequate dynamic stiffness at the connection points of car bodies. A method based on modal contribution analysis to assess whether the cause of inadequate dynamic stiffness is a common or unique problem is proposed. Taking the front engine compartment at...

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Main Authors: Feitan Peng, Luteng Chen, Junyi Ye, Fuwu Yan
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97026-y
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description Abstract This study examines the problem of inadequate dynamic stiffness at the connection points of car bodies. A method based on modal contribution analysis to assess whether the cause of inadequate dynamic stiffness is a common or unique problem is proposed. Taking the front engine compartment attachment point of a body-in-white as a case study, this research identifies common issues arising from overall modes within the low-frequency range (54/58/74 Hz). To address the problem of frequency mismatch due to different modal truncation frequencies, the left front mounting point of the upper control arm is taken as an example, where the dynamic stiffness at 120 Hz is 8324 N/mm. Through modal contribution analysis, it was identified that the 46 th order engine compartment breathing mode contributed the most, confirming this as a common issue. Common issues can be optimized through frequency avoidance, while unique issues can be optimized using Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis. Early identification of whether an issue is common or unique can significantly enhance the efficiency of NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) optimization for the vehicle body.
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spelling doaj-art-1024604d23974682bc6a04ee3fa154ec2025-08-20T03:10:11ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-011511910.1038/s41598-025-97026-yA method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysisFeitan Peng0Luteng Chen1Junyi Ye2Fuwu Yan3SERES Automobile Co., LtdSERES Automobile Co., LtdSERES Automobile Co., LtdSERES Automobile Co., LtdAbstract This study examines the problem of inadequate dynamic stiffness at the connection points of car bodies. A method based on modal contribution analysis to assess whether the cause of inadequate dynamic stiffness is a common or unique problem is proposed. Taking the front engine compartment attachment point of a body-in-white as a case study, this research identifies common issues arising from overall modes within the low-frequency range (54/58/74 Hz). To address the problem of frequency mismatch due to different modal truncation frequencies, the left front mounting point of the upper control arm is taken as an example, where the dynamic stiffness at 120 Hz is 8324 N/mm. Through modal contribution analysis, it was identified that the 46 th order engine compartment breathing mode contributed the most, confirming this as a common issue. Common issues can be optimized through frequency avoidance, while unique issues can be optimized using Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis. Early identification of whether an issue is common or unique can significantly enhance the efficiency of NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) optimization for the vehicle body.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97026-yBody-in-whiteMinimum dynamic stiffnessModal contributionNVH performance
spellingShingle Feitan Peng
Luteng Chen
Junyi Ye
Fuwu Yan
A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
Scientific Reports
Body-in-white
Minimum dynamic stiffness
Modal contribution
NVH performance
title A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
title_full A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
title_fullStr A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
title_full_unstemmed A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
title_short A method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
title_sort method for identifying common and unique issues in body in white dynamic stiffness based on modal contribution analysis
topic Body-in-white
Minimum dynamic stiffness
Modal contribution
NVH performance
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97026-y
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