MPDB Tool
The MPDB tool offers a complete automated post processing solution of the MPDB Frontal Compatibility Assessment load case, for Radioss and LS-DYNA output files.
![](../../images/post_processing/mpdb_tool_figure.png)
Figure 1. Figure from Carhs Safety Companion 2019
![](../../images/post_processing/mpdb_safety_tools_menu.png)
Figure 2.
![](../../images/post_processing/mpdb_proj_tool_dialog.png)
Figure 3.
- The definition of the rating area of the PDB front face
- The calculation of the standard deviation of the post-test barrier deformation
- The calculation of the Occupant Load Criterion (OLC)
- The calculation of the Compatibility Modifier
- Results report generation
Calculate the Standard Deviation
Calculate the OLC and Modifier
Generate Results and Reports
![](../../images/post_processing/mpdb_results_and_reporting_example.png)
Figure 8.
MPDB Tool Results
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Figure 9.
![](../../images/post_processing/mpdb_results_plot.png)
Figure 10.
- Output.key or output_0000.rad
- Solver input file containing the deformed shape of the barrier at the selected time step.
- outputreference_plate.key or outputreference_0000.rad
- Solver input file containing the reference plate defining the Grid for the projection calculation.
- export_barrier_reference.key or export_barrier_reference_0000.rad
- Solver input file containing the deformed shape of the barrier at the selected time step and the GRID used for the projection calculation.
- outputprojection.csv
- File containing the projection nodal or elemental projection values.
- MPDB_session_file.mvw
- Session file with results.