Rollover crashworthiness of a rural transport vehicle using MADYMO.

Author(s)
Mukherjee, S. Chawla, A. Nayak, A. & Mohan, D.
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Abstract

In this work a full vehicle model of a rural transport vehicle (RTV) is developed in MADYMO. The steering, tyre and suspension are modeled using standard modules available in the package. A speed controller was also incorporated to maintain a constant speed of the vehicle in the simulations. Validation of the model was done against experimental accelerations measured over a bump. The validated model was then used to predict rollover characteristics using Slowly Increasing Steer, J-Turn, and Road Edge Recovery maneuvers. These maneuvers were conducted for three different loading conditions – RTV without passengers, RTV with unrestrained passengers, and RTV with restrained passengers – and the safe speeds are compared with those of other vehicles. (Author/publisher)

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20062467 ST [electronic version only]
Source

International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 11 (2006), No. 5 (September), p. 495-503, 6 ref.

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