Structural design and CAE simulation analysis of the strength performance of a light truck cargo box

Haijun Qiu; Qing Jia

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2026.35969

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Received: 21 July 2026

Published: 5 August 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2026.35969

Article Type: Research Article

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Qiu,H.;Jia,Q. (2026). Structural design and CAE simulation analysis of the strength performance of a light truck cargo box. Advances in Engineering Innovation,17(8),177-198.

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