Multi-body dynamics simulations for mini-bus rollover tendency during sharp turns
Multi-body dynamics simulations for mini-bus rollover tendency during sharp turns
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2010
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Ma Chunsheng
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Ma Chunsheng
Although the incidence of mini-bus rollover accidents is not very high, the fatality rate in such accidents is very high. A multi-body dynamics model was developed to analyze mini-bus dynamics and sharp turn stability. The relationships between the steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, and tire vertical force were obtained using the J-turn and fish-hook virtual tests. Analysis of the mini-bus rollover shows that the maximum lateral acceleration for which rollover will not occur is 1.0 g for these two simulation conditions. The influences of mini-bus structure, traffic conditions, and external conditions on the rollover tendency were also analyzed in single-factor experiments. The results show that the road adhesion coefficient is the most important parameter with the vehicle's center of gravity and other parameters also having some influence on the rollover tendency. These results can be used to improve mini-bus redesigns, improve risk prediction, and reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.