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>Being 25% heavier than necessary is likely far too much. You could definitely design a car using analog tools and calculations to within <5% of the minimum req
by marcinzm 4y ago
>Being 25% heavier than necessary is likely far too much. You could definitely design a car using analog tools and calculations to within <5% of the minimum requirements.
Most of the complexity of modern cars goes to crash standards which are much more rigorous than in the 1950s. I doubt you could design a car within 5% that meets crash testing standards without simulations or live testing.
- Animats 4y agoTrue. Look at crash test videos. The entire front of the vehicle has crumpled and absorbed the crash energy, while windshield and passenger compartment remain intact. Figuring out just where to punch holes in the sheet metal beams to do that requires simulation.