Optimizing the GM 4.3L Rocker Cover Assembly Material Testing and Finite Element Analysis

This paper summarizes a study aiming at saving weight on the 4.3 L rocker cover Versatech Sealing Systems (VSS) molds for the General Motors (GM) Vortec engine. The search consisted of characterizing rubbers and plastic in the assembly and modeling via Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The paper presents aspects to testing and simulation in optimizing a full sealing system. It also lays tests geared at validating the analytical work.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0849
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/01487191
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of SAE International.
• Authors:
  • Chouchaoui, Ben
  • Lajevardi, Reza
  • Hickson, Dave
• Conference:
  • SAE 2001 World Congress
  • Location: Detroit Michigan, United States
  • Date: 2001-3-5 to 2001-3-8
• Publication Date: 2000-5-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Serial:
  • SAE Technical Paper
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0148-7191
  • EISSN: 2688-3627
  • Serial URL: http://papers.sae.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment assemblies; Finite element method; Optimization; Simulation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01797954
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: SAE International
• Report/Paper Numbers: 2001-01-0849
• Files: TRIS, SAE
• Created Date: Dec 9 2021 10:19AM