Development of a novel vehicle dynamics/crash mathematical model for vehicle crash mitigation

Elkady, Mustafa, Elmarakbi, Ahmed and Crolla, Dave (2012) Development of a novel vehicle dynamics/crash mathematical model for vehicle crash mitigation. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 59 (1). pp. 61-81. ISSN 0143-3369

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the development of a unique 3-Degree-of-Freedom (3-DOF) vehicle dynamics/crash mathematical model to study the effect of vehicle dynamics on vehicle crash situations. This model integrates a vehicle dynamics model with a vehicle front-end structure model. The mathematical model and its associated equations of motion are developed and presented in this study. It is shown from the numerical simulations that the vehicle dynamic response and crash scenarios can be captured and analysed quickly and accurately. Furthermore, it is shown that the deformation of the crumple zone and the vehicle body pitch angle and acceleration are minimised.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H300 Mechanical Engineering
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Depositing User:	Becky Skoyles
Date Deposited:	14 Dec 2018 11:16
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2019 15:02
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/37270

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