Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation

Researches in motorcycle crash simulations have been largely focused on the large motorcycles that are commonly found on the roads in developed nations, whereas for the small motorcycles that are used as daily transport in developing nations, the development is relatively far lacking. The present st...

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Main Author:	Tan, Kean Sheng
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	Traffic accidents - Research Automobiles - Crashworthiness Motor vehicles - Safety appliances
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70254/1/FK%202016%2031%20IR.pdf
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spelling	my-upm-ir.702542019-08-22T07:53:30Z Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation 2016-03 Tan, Kean Sheng Researches in motorcycle crash simulations have been largely focused on the large motorcycles that are commonly found on the roads in developed nations, whereas for the small motorcycles that are used as daily transport in developing nations, the development is relatively far lacking. The present study was thus set out to create and validate a finite element model of a small motorcycle with fully deformable capability for simulating frontal crashes, and to establish guidelines for the entire development process. The Malaysian national motorcycle, Modenas Kriss 110, was selected as the reference motorcycle and the model was developed in LS-DYNA environment. The front wheel and fork which often experience severe and highly dynamic deformations in frontal crashes were modelled to be fully deformable for capturing detail deformation mechanisms and also interactions involved. The models of these crucial subassemblies were validated separately against experimental data. The overall validity and sensitivity of the models were also assessed using factorial experiment approach.The validated front subassemblies were then assembled together with other parts to form the full motorcycle model. A specially designed apparatus and the associated measuring technique were developed to determine the location of centre of gravity and mass moment of inertia of the actual motorcycle. These inertial properties were incorporated in the full motorcycle model. The full motorcycle model was validated against an actual laboratory-based full motorcycle impact test. The global behaviour of the motorcycle and the major deformations sustained particularly by the front wheel and fork were compared. Time histories of motorcycle kinematics were validated against the test data using Roadside Safety Verification and Validation Program(RSVVP). The computed values of the metrics Sprague-Geers MPC and ANOVA are all met the acceptance criteria: 17.6%(magnitude), 16.5% (phase), 24.2% (comprehensive), 0.9% (average) and 21.6% (standard deviation) for the horizontal acceleration; -11%, 22.7%, 25.2%, 0.8% and 19.8% for the corresponding metrics for the vertical acceleration. It is thus concluded that the validated motorcycle model was successfully developed. Detail modelling aspects in developing the models including major numerical instabilities encountered and proposed resolutions, and also limitations and discrepancies exhibited by the models were discussed. The robustness of the model was demonstrated by its capability in simulating severe deformations and the geometric failure of the rim. A guideline to effectively and systematically develop a high fidelity finite element model of a small motorcycle for use in simulating frontal collision of a motorcycle was established. Traffic accidents - Research Automobiles - Crashworthiness Motor vehicles - Safety appliances 2016-03 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70254/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70254/1/FK%202016%2031%20IR.pdf text en public doctoral Universiti Putra Malaysia Traffic accidents - Research Automobiles - Crashworthiness Motor vehicles - Safety appliances
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
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language	English
topic	Traffic accidents - Research Automobiles - Crashworthiness Motor vehicles - Safety appliances
spellingShingle	Traffic accidents - Research Automobiles - Crashworthiness Motor vehicles - Safety appliances Tan, Kean Sheng Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
description	Researches in motorcycle crash simulations have been largely focused on the large motorcycles that are commonly found on the roads in developed nations, whereas for the small motorcycles that are used as daily transport in developing nations, the development is relatively far lacking. The present study was thus set out to create and validate a finite element model of a small motorcycle with fully deformable capability for simulating frontal crashes, and to establish guidelines for the entire development process. The Malaysian national motorcycle, Modenas Kriss 110, was selected as the reference motorcycle and the model was developed in LS-DYNA environment. The front wheel and fork which often experience severe and highly dynamic deformations in frontal crashes were modelled to be fully deformable for capturing detail deformation mechanisms and also interactions involved. The models of these crucial subassemblies were validated separately against experimental data. The overall validity and sensitivity of the models were also assessed using factorial experiment approach.The validated front subassemblies were then assembled together with other parts to form the full motorcycle model. A specially designed apparatus and the associated measuring technique were developed to determine the location of centre of gravity and mass moment of inertia of the actual motorcycle. These inertial properties were incorporated in the full motorcycle model. The full motorcycle model was validated against an actual laboratory-based full motorcycle impact test. The global behaviour of the motorcycle and the major deformations sustained particularly by the front wheel and fork were compared. Time histories of motorcycle kinematics were validated against the test data using Roadside Safety Verification and Validation Program(RSVVP). The computed values of the metrics Sprague-Geers MPC and ANOVA are all met the acceptance criteria: 17.6%(magnitude), 16.5% (phase), 24.2% (comprehensive), 0.9% (average) and 21.6% (standard deviation) for the horizontal acceleration; -11%, 22.7%, 25.2%, 0.8% and 19.8% for the corresponding metrics for the vertical acceleration. It is thus concluded that the validated motorcycle model was successfully developed. Detail modelling aspects in developing the models including major numerical instabilities encountered and proposed resolutions, and also limitations and discrepancies exhibited by the models were discussed. The robustness of the model was demonstrated by its capability in simulating severe deformations and the geometric failure of the rim. A guideline to effectively and systematically develop a high fidelity finite element model of a small motorcycle for use in simulating frontal collision of a motorcycle was established.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Doctorate
author	Tan, Kean Sheng
author_facet	Tan, Kean Sheng
author_sort	Tan, Kean Sheng
title	Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
title_short	Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
title_full	Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
title_fullStr	Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
title_full_unstemmed	Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
title_sort	computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation
granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	2016
url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70254/1/FK%202016%2031%20IR.pdf
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Computational modelling of small motorcycle crashes and experimental validation

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