Advancing Passenger Safety through Simulation: Hinduja Tech’s Side Impact Analysis as per SINCAP

Passenger safety has always been at the forefront of automotive innovation, especially as regulators set higher compliance benchmarks each year. At Hinduja Tech, we continually explore more innovative, more effective engineering approaches to address these challenges. In one recent project, our team leveraged advanced simulation tools to conduct a comprehensive side-impact analysis of a passenger vehicle, ensuring robust performance in line with NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) requirements.

Setting the Stage: NCAP Compliance and Simulation

Meeting regulatory standards like NCAP involves more than ticking boxes; it demands rigorous validation of vehicle architecture, occupant protection, and structural durability.

For this project, Hinduja Tech focused on structural evaluation using Hypermesh and LS Dyna, running virtual crash scenarios that simulated real-world side impacts. These tools enabled rapid, efficient modelling, reducing the need for costly physical prototypes and paving the way for early performance validation.

Rigorous Simulation, Comprehensive Analysis

Our engineers started by creating a full finite element (FE) model of the passenger car. Every detail, including seating positions, seat deformations, front and rear seatbelt actions was digitally replicated. This virtual environment allowed our team to extract force data, analyze B-Pillar strain and deformation, and understand how different parts of the vehicle respond during a side-impact event.

Critical insights were derived from energy plots, section forces, and detailed strain and weld-failure studies. By running these digital tests, Hinduja Tech could pinpoint vulnerabilities without the need for repeated real-world crash tests. This efficiency translated into substantial cost and time savings, a key advantage for manufacturers looking to accelerate their product validation cycles.

Engineering Solutions Driven by Simulation Results

From the initial analysis, the Hinduja Tech team identified specific areas for improvement in the B-Pillar, a critical component for side-impact resistance. Modifications were made to enhance the B-Pillar stiffener design in the simulation model. After implementing these changes, our engineers repeated the analysis to confirm the improvements. The result was a significantly more resilient structure, with the new B-Pillar configuration showing far better force absorption and compliance with regulatory standards.

This approach reflects our philosophy at Hinduja Tech: leverage robust simulation data to inform practical, actionable design changes before investing in physical tooling or manufacturing, thereby reducing risk and maximizing ROI.

Real Benefits for Automotive Programs

By relying on virtual assessment, our client achieved a performance model that confidently met NCAP criteria. The revised design not only ensured superior occupant safety but also streamlined the validation process. With regulatory compliance secured from the simulation phase onward, program managers could plan for smoother certification and market launch timelines.

Moreover, design decisions rooted in simulation data foster greater cross-functional alignment. Product engineers, safety experts, and manufacturing teams can visualize and validate complex crash scenarios, collaborate more quickly, and implement changes that matter.

Accelerate Your Path to Safe, Compliant Vehicles

Automotive development is evolving rapidly, and so are the expectations around regulatory compliance and occupant safety. At Hinduja Tech, we empower OEMs and suppliers to stay ahead by leveraging simulation-led engineering across everything from crashworthiness to thermal management and beyond.

If your organization is exploring side impact analysis, regulatory compliance, or B-Pillar optimization, our proven expertise in vehicle simulation, digital validation, and regulatory program acceleration can help minimize risks for your upcoming product launch and exceed customer expectations.

Contact us to discuss how simulation-driven safety solutions can deliver results for your vehicle program. Reach us at info@hindujatech.com to learn more about our end-to-end mobility engineering services.