Durability

Vehicle durability tests

What does IDIADA offer? FLEXIBILITY

Taylor-made durability tests according to

customers specification providing partially or on
turn-key basis:
Logistic resources & management of the test
Technical management of the test

Standard tests:
High-speed & Powertrain tests
Structural tests
General durability/ quality tests
Cold & Hot climate tests
Component durability tests

Tests can be performed in test tracks, in public

roads, and special geographic areas regarding
special climate conditions
Vehicle durability tests
PROJECT TIME SCHEDULE
Start Styling & packaging freeze Prototype Release Tooling Release Pre-Production SOP

Final validation &

Concept phase Development Production
Homologation Preparation

Styling
IDIADA Engineering Management
CAD CAD 3D & 2D
CAD 3D & 2D
Feasibility Production Optimization
Supplier Coordination

CAE CAE CAE

Prototype Coordination
Testing
Benchmark Series
Mule Test Prototype Testing Pre-series Testing
Tests Testing
Homologation
Tests

COMPLETE VEHICLE DURABILITY TESTING

RELIABILITY
WORKLOAD
POWERTRAIN
FATIGUE
Vehicle durability tests
Human resources organization

Durability Manager
Systems Administration
Development
Co-ordinator

TEST MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP Senior Engineers DRIVERS
Workshop responsible Junior Engineers Drivers responsible
Mechanics Test assistants Senior Drivers
Junior Drivers
Main activities: Main activities:
Test responsibility
Maintenance Test preparation Main activities:
Reparation Test execution Driving
Inspection Test inspection Vehicle checking
Measurements Test reporting
Communication

PROJECTS
Resources assignation
24h/day
Up to 7 days/week
Specific environment durability
The most comprehensive independent proving ground
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1.070 m

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3.600 m

370 hectares
0 General Road Circuit 8 Specific Comfort Surfaces
1 High-Speed Circuit 9 Dynamic Platform B
2 External Noise Track 10 Off-Road Track
3 Accelerated Fatigue Track A 11 Wet Circle
& Comfort Track 12 Wet Handling Track
4 Dynamic Platform A A Client Workshops
5 Dry Handling Track B Fuel Station
6 Test Hills C Meeting Rooms
7 Wet Braking Surfaces
Specific environment durability
Public Roads

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Sort Altitude S M
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Tremp

LLEIDA
Motorway routes
Tarrega Main roads
Monegros
Desert
Bad surface roads
BARCELONA Curvy roads
Mountain roads (altitude)
Reus
Mora d
TARRAGONA
City driving
Ebre
Off-road tracks
KEY ROUTES:
Mountain
Sand roads
Barcelona city
Delta Tarragona city Mountain C
Country
Desert areas (dust & gravel roads)
Area Coast city North Highway (Lleida)
Valencia South Highway (Valencia)
Specific environment durability
Cold tests (1/2)

CUSTOMER

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LOCAL RESOURCES
Specific environment durability
Cold tests (2/2)
Testing vehicles in North of Sweden (Artic Circle) for DPF fleets validation, General
durability and Quality tests. Activity started in the year 2000.

Functional evaluation:
Cold starts & Drivability, Transmission evaluation
HVAC (Defrosting evaluation, passenger compartment
temp.stabilisation,..)
Snow intrusion/accumulation, soiling,..
Functionality electrical devices
ABS/ESP

Benchmarking organization capabilities
Specific environment durability
Hot tests
Several trips and durability tests have been
organized in Granada in the last years.

Functional evaluation:
Hot starts & Driveability
HVAC Performance
Dust intrusion evaluation
Influence of high temperatures on internal
and external trims

Pre-defined routes
Specific environment durability
Cross-over tests

Ex.:
GRANADA-IDIADA:
800km 1 driving day
IDIADA - ARVIDSJAUR
3600km 6 driving days
Total: 4400km
6 driving days

* To drive across
different European
countries is only
possible if definitive
license plates are
available.
Specific environment durability
Experience in performing durability programmes in:

Germany
Market specific driving assessment
Autobahn driving cycles
Corrosion on salted roads

Italy
Engine
Transmission
Altitude

Rusia
Market specific ageing
Driving assessment
Specific road conditions
Workshops

Customer Workshop

Durability Workshop
Confidential
Restricted access
Multiclient
Durability tests schedule
Information (Key Word)

Test preparation
Test control Test Reporting
mileage accumulation Mileage
Incidents Status Report
TEST TIME

Test inspection
Measurements Incident Report
Inspections Inspection Report
Evaluations Measurement Reports
Complementary Evaluation Reports
Tests Performance Reports
mileage accumulation Tear Down
Test inspection
mileage accumulation

Final inspection

Final Report
Route Monitoring using GPS system
GPS Data Recorder Tool
Record 3D position, speed, time (min 0,1 Hz)
Demonstrate Quality of mileage accumulation
Mileage can be rebuild after the test
It provides INFORMATION of use conditions
Data acquisition on board

Monitoring of parameters of the test vehicles through data loggers and

sensors. It provides complementary
INFORMATION of the vehicle while it is running

DATA LOGGERS

Low sampling rate SENSORS

Continuous use
Daily data check Installation
Analog & digital data Calibration
200
180
800
700 CAN line All types of sensors
160 600
140
120 500
Diagnostic tools
bar
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100 400
m

80
Special loggers
300
60 200
40
20 100
0
22:00 23:00 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00
0
6:00
Macros for data analysis
IntakeAir Intercooler IN Time [Hr]

Intercooler OUT Ambient temp.

Boost PressureAfter Intercooler Boost Pressure After Compressor
Complementary tests and services to Durability tests

Powertrain Department Vehicle Dynamics

Durability tests

Complementary INFORMATION
Different mileage intervals
Deterioration of the vehicle NVH
Systems & Components
Miscellaneous
IDIADA provides necessary services for the tests

Temporary numberplates
insurances
Water dummies
ballast
Trailers
Spare parts
Importation of vehicles & parts
Transports of vehicles & parts
Provision of vehicles
Fuel
Accommodation
Vehicle rescue
Workshop & driving services
External facilities
Communication CUSTOMER - IDIADA

Testing
CUSTOMER Design
Production

Countermeasures
Test results CUSTOMER
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Vehicle upgrade
Incidents Follow-up & solutions
On time

Testing
Inspection
Reporting
Test information management

Incident detection Incident Report

Analysis
Data recorded
Driving 200 800
180 700
160 600
140
500

mbar
120

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100 400
80 300
60 200
40
100
20
0 0
22:00 23:00 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00

Intake Air Intercooler IN Time [Hr]

Intercooler OUT Ambient temp.

Boost Pressure After Intercooler Boost Pressure After Compressor

Inspection

Inspecting
Testing
Immediately sent
Digital Pictures
e-mail
Why IDIADA?

Flexible organization, fast response to adapt to the

customers requirements and changes
High quality of service
Extensive test possibilities (in & out)
Fully independent of any vehicle manufacturer
Service 24 hours/day and up to 7 days a week
Confidentiality
Good weather allowing year-round testing
Good location and easy communication
Customer oriented company

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