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Analysis of Collisions Involving Articulated Vehicles
Technical Paper
2007-01-0735
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
In the vast majority of impacts involving light vehicles, traditional impulse-momentum collision models can be used to analyze the mechanics of two colliding vehicles. However, these models cannot handle the multiple degrees of freedom associated with articulated (pin-connected) vehicles. In addition, collisions involving one or two articulated vehicles may not satisfy the basic assumptions of these traditional collisions models. In particular, the assumption that impulses of external forces (such as tire-road friction) are negligible compared to the impulse developed over the crash surface may not be valid. The large masses, long dimensions, the presence of the pinned joint, or all of these factors, may necessitate special considerations and more flexible model capabilities.
This paper lists the assumptions that underlie the application of the principle of impulse and momentum to a planar collision between rigid bodies. The general impact equations involving a pair of pinned rigid bodies are derived and presented. These equations form a set of linear algebraic equations that requires a numerical solution. An example is presented that demonstrates the need to include the capability of modeling the impulses of forces external to the intervehicular contact surface. Results of the model, correlated with data from a controlled experimental collision, follow the presentation of the equations. Another example is then presented that illustrates the application of a velocity constraint to one of the bodies.
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Brach, R. and Brach, R., "Analysis of Collisions Involving Articulated Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-0735, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-0735.Also In
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