Numerical-experimental analysis of a semi-curtainsider according to the standard EN 12642-XL
by Hugo Malon; Luis Castejon; Alberto Viñuales
International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing (IJVSMT), Vol. 7, No. 2, 2012

Abstract: Today, countries such as Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands require compliance under the standard EN 12642-XL to load and unload trucks, semi-trailers and curtainsiders in their territory. Compliance under these regulations is a problem for manufacturers of semi-trailers and trucks due to the difficulty of modifying their models to the standard requirements. This paper shows the process developed in collaboration with the semi-trailers and semi-curtainsiders LECIÑENA S.A. and the research group 'New Technologies Applied on Vehicles and Road Safety' (VEHIVIAL), in the numerical and experimental analysis of a semi-curtainsiders, which has obtained an optimal model of a semi-curtainsider under the standard EN 12642-XL.

Online publication date: Sat, 13-Sep-2014

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