TITLE:
Development of Analytical Model for Modular Tank Vehicle Carrying Liquid Cargo
AUTHORS:
M. Toumi, M. Bouazara, M. J. Richard
KEYWORDS:
Analytical Model; Tank Vehicle; Stability; Dynamic Behavior; Suspension
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Mechanics,
Vol.3 No.2,
April
30,
2013
ABSTRACT:
The study of dynamics of tank
vehicles carrying liquid fuel cargo is complex. The forces and moments due to
liquid sloshing create serious problems related to the instability of tank
vehicles. In this paper, a complete analytical model of a modular tank vehicle
has been developed. The model included all the vehicle systems and subsystems. Simulation
results obtained using this model was compared
with those obtained using the popular TruckSim software. The comparison proved the
validity of the assumptions used in the analytical model and showed a good
correlation under single or double lane change and turning manoeuvers.