High-speed vehicles are exposed to crosswinds that can result in the overturning of the vehicle. As part of the vehicle homologation process, the characteristic wind curve (CWC) must be calculated to determine the maximum vehicle velocity under different wind conditions. European Standard EN 14067-6 presents different approaches for studying this matter, from a two-dimensional (2D) model to a full multi-body model. The key to the problem rests in the uncertainties inherent in a multi-body model: characterizing its suspension elements and obtaining its aerodynamic coefficients. This paper compares a 2D model with a multi-body model of the same vehicle, and presents the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Results show that a 2D model is valid for graphing the CWC and sufficient for studying the basics of the overturning process. Furthermore, a wheel unloading time signal is also studied. It is concluded that the simplification process can modify the transitory response but that the maximum wheel unloading remains constant. Finally, a study of the wheel/rail contact is performed to check if the contact model has an influence on the calculation of the CWCs.


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    Titel :

    A comparison of crosswind calculations using a full vehicle and a simplified 2D model


    Beteiligte:
    Sesma, I. (Autor:in) / Vinolas, J. (Autor:in) / Emeterio, A. San (Autor:in) / Gimenez, J.G. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2012


    Format / Umfang :

    13 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 10 Tabellen, 13 Quellen




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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