Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts

In this study, finite element numerical simulations were used to investigate the deformation of critical vehicle components and the damage characteristics of the retaining wall at the end of the emergency escape ramp after the impact of a Ford 800 truck on the retaining wall of the refuge lane. A fi...

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Main Authors: Pinpin Qin, Zhicheng Xu, Yiyuan Shi
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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description In this study, finite element numerical simulations were used to investigate the deformation of critical vehicle components and the damage characteristics of the retaining wall at the end of the emergency escape ramp after the impact of a Ford 800 truck on the retaining wall of the refuge lane. A finite element model of the reinforced concrete retaining wall of the truck was created using the LS-DYNA (R11.0) program and the correctness of the constructed finite element model was confirmed by tests. The parameters of the reinforced concrete retaining wall were determined using orthogonal tests. Finite element numerical simulations of vehicle impact on the retaining wall were carried out, and the results showed that two stages of deformation occurred at the front and rear sides of the cockpit during the impact process, and the damage of the retaining wall increased with the increase in the vehicle speed, the impact angle, and the bumper stiffness. Punching shear damage occurred in the impact region of the wall and shear damage occurred at the corners of the wall.
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spelling doaj-art-e1b1c1061f294097bc0b550783c8f5f02025-08-20T02:44:29ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-02-01254101310.3390/s25041013Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck ImpactsPinpin Qin0Zhicheng Xu1Yiyuan Shi2Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System & Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaGuangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System & Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaGuangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System & Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaIn this study, finite element numerical simulations were used to investigate the deformation of critical vehicle components and the damage characteristics of the retaining wall at the end of the emergency escape ramp after the impact of a Ford 800 truck on the retaining wall of the refuge lane. A finite element model of the reinforced concrete retaining wall of the truck was created using the LS-DYNA (R11.0) program and the correctness of the constructed finite element model was confirmed by tests. The parameters of the reinforced concrete retaining wall were determined using orthogonal tests. Finite element numerical simulations of vehicle impact on the retaining wall were carried out, and the results showed that two stages of deformation occurred at the front and rear sides of the cockpit during the impact process, and the damage of the retaining wall increased with the increase in the vehicle speed, the impact angle, and the bumper stiffness. Punching shear damage occurred in the impact region of the wall and shear damage occurred at the corners of the wall.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/4/1013emergency escape rampretaining walltruckcrash analysisfinite element method
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Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
Sensors
emergency escape ramp
retaining wall
truck
crash analysis
finite element method
title Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
title_full Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
title_fullStr Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
title_full_unstemmed Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
title_short Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Deformation of Critical Vehicle Components and Damage to Retaining Walls of Emergency Escape Ramps During Truck Impacts
title_sort finite element numerical simulation of deformation of critical vehicle components and damage to retaining walls of emergency escape ramps during truck impacts
topic emergency escape ramp
retaining wall
truck
crash analysis
finite element method
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/4/1013
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