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Title: Nonlinear finiteelementanalysisofliquidsloshingincomplex vehiclemotionscenarios
.The objective of this investigation is to develop a new total Lagrangian continuum-based liquid sloshing model that can be systematically integrated with multibody system (MBS) algorithms in order to allow for studying complex motion scenarios. The new approach allows for accurately capturing the effect of the sloshing forces during curve negotiation, rapid lane change, and accelerating and braking scenarios. In these motion scenarios, the liquid experiences large displacements and significant changes in shape that can be captured effectively using the finite element (FE) absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF). ANCF elements are used in this investigation to describe complex mesh geometries, to capture the change in inertia due to the change in the fluid shape, and to accurately calculate the centrifugal forces, which for flexible bodies do not take the simple form used in rigid body dynamics. A penalty formulation is used to define the contact between the rigid tank walls and the fluid. A fully nonlinear MBS truck model that includes a suspension system and Pacejka’s brush tire model is developed. Specified motion trajectories are used to examine the vehicle dynamics in three different scenarios – deceleration during straight-line motion, rapid lane change, and curve negotiation. It is demonstrated that the liquid sloshing changes the contact forces between the tires and the ground – increasing the forces on certain wheels and decreasing the forces on other wheels. In cases of extreme sloshing, this dynamic behavior can negatively impact the vehicle stability by increasing the possibility of wheel lift and vehicle rollover.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1632302
NSF-PAR ID:
10026214
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of sound and vibration
Volume:
405
ISSN:
0022-460X
Page Range / eLocation ID:
208 - 233
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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