Renault BIW Project
Advanced Body in White engineering and structural optimization across next-generation platforms.
Comprehensive BIW engineering: structural analysis, optimization, and manufacturing support for Renault vehicle platforms.
15% weight reduction with 25% stiffness improvement and significant cost optimization through simulation-driven design.
12-engineer team over 18 months, delivering validated results aligned with Euro NCAP safety requirements.
Project Description
MecMaroc partnered with Renault to execute advanced finite element analysis (FEA) and optimization of BIW structures. The engagement focused on structural integrity, weight reduction, and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards and correlation to test.
Project Objectives
- Meet performance & safety targets with margin
- Reduce mass while preserving stiffness/strength
- Accelerate development via simulation-led loops
- Ensure manufacturing feasibility & documentation
Technical Environment
- ANSYS Mechanical / Abaqus nonlinear & dynamic
- HyperMesh meshing & model preparation
- LS-DYNA crash simulation workflows
- CATIA V5/V6 for CAD & packaging
Technologies & Methodologies
Stress, modal, and vibration analysis
Energy absorption & intrusion limits
Damage, life, and hotspots
Feasibility, joining & process inputs
Project Results
Optimized material & topology
Targeted reinforcements
Materials & process improvements
Simulation vs. test