Development of a Requirement-Oriented Design Approach for Integrating Wood into Vehicle Components

The resource wood has been optimized by nature for millions of years, leading to its exceptional lightweight potential for numerous applications. This study examines the potential of wood as a lightweight material in the automotive sector, considering its multitudinous advantageous properties. Given the stringent requirements of the industry, uncertainty exists regarding wood integration methods and forms. Therefore, requirements were identified, analyzed and used to derive requirement-oriented design approaches. Thus, this research study explores an innovative technology for embedding wood into vehicle body components, incorporating ecofriendly design principles. Preliminary simulation results reveal significant weight reduction potentials.