Title: A review of math-based CAE tools for rollover simulations

Authors: Clifford C. Chou, Christina D. Wagner, King H. Yang, Albert I. King, Jingwen Hu, Karrie Hope, Sudhakar Arepally

Addresses: Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, 818 W. Hancock, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA. ' Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, 818 W. Hancock, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA. ' Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, 818 W. Hancock, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA. ' Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, 818 W. Hancock, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA ' University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. ' US Army TACOM-TARDEC, Warren, Michigan, 48397, USA. ' US Army TACOM-TARDEC, Warren, Michigan, 48397, USA

Abstract: This article presents a review of math-based models simulating rollover events under various test conditions. The types of model reviewed include rigid-body- and deformable-body-(or finite-element-) based models. Rigid-body-based models consist of those developed using packages including ADAMS, HVE, CarSim, Truck-Sim, MADYMO, CAL3D and PC-Crash. Deformable-body-based models require the use of non-linear crash analysis codes, such as LS-DYNA, Pam-Crash or RADIOSS. Simulations of the SAE J2114 rollover test procedure using both types of model are demonstrated. Model limitations and issues are addressed in regards to model applicability to potential users/modellers. Potential areas of further improvements over these models are also presented.

Keywords: CAE; computer-aided engineering; deformable-body dynamics; FEM; finite element method; math-based methods; rigid-body dynamics; rollover simulation; vehicular dynamics; dynamic modelling; vehicle safety.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVS.2008.024711

International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 2008 Vol.3 No.3, pp.236 - 275

Published online: 16 Apr 2009 *

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