Vehicle Structure Fatigue

Vehicle Structural Fatigue Testing: Durability and Reliability

CSI provides advanced .vehicle structural fatigue testing services aimed at evaluating reliability, durability, robustness, and performance of body and chassis components and systems.

With dedicated laboratories and proving grounds, CSI supports automotive manufacturers in vehicle development and validation under real and extreme conditions.

Fatigue and durability testing

Activities include:

  • Fatigue testing of body, chassis, and powertrain systems, performed:
    • on test benches
    • in proving grounds and dedicated tracks
  • Testing under severe operating conditions, pushing systems to design limits

Extreme climate testing

CSI also performs:

  • Accelerated fatigue testing in hot and cold climates, simulating real-world extreme usage
  • Tests carried out in selected global locations to meet requirements for:
    • EMEA
    • NAFTA
    • LATAM
    • APAC

A trusted partner for automotive testing, structural validation, and vehicle durability development.

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