Modelling and testing of arresting process in flexible vehicle arresting systems

Car bombings have become more prevalent globally; to not only protect people's lives but also avoid the complete destruction of the suspected vehicle, a promising solution is to use flexible vehicle arresting systems, which generally absorb the kinetic energy of the suspected vehicle using energy absorbers and an arresting net. Thus, the vehicle can be arrested safely. According to the existing literature, there is very little theoretical research on vehicle arresting systems and processes. This research is the first attempt at developing an analytical model for the arresting system and process, and for carrying out experimental validation. Based on the model built, a dynamic analysis of the arresting process was also carried out. Experimental and simulated results indicate the model developed is valid, and can accurately predict arresting distance and other safety–related parameters. Therefore, the analytical model proposed can provide a foundation for further study of vehicle arresting systems.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2014.057773
• Record URL:
  • http://inderscience.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=V445286J00154770
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/14775360
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Copyright © 2014 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Wong, Pak Kin
  • Tam, Lap Mou
  • Chen, Yueqiao
  • Xie, Zhengchao
• Publication Date: 2014

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 1-25
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Vehicle Design
  • Volume: 64
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1477-5360
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bombings; Energy absorption; Flexible structures; Mathematical models; Simulation; Temporary barriers; Testing; Vehicle safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Car bombs; Vehicle arresting barriers
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01502397
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 23 2013 11:07AM