Parallel computing with domain decomposition for the vehicle crashworthiness simulation

The research presented in the paper deals with explicit nonlinear finite element calculation with domain decomposition for vehicle crashworthiness simulation. This is very important for vehicle design. Parallel computing is an efficient solution method to speedup and enhance the solving ability of large-scale numerical simulation. In this paper, a cost-effective domain decomposition method based on contact balance is presented, and the algorithm flowchart including contact computing is provided, and the parallel computing process and communication overhead are analyzed. Furthermore, scalability of the parallel computing method on different hardware platforms, the SGI Onyx 3800 and the ShenWei cluster, is studied. Finally, the effect of different domain decomposition strategy on vehicle crashworthiness simulation computing efficiency is presented. To end users, the research results should provide a reference for vehicle design and choosing appropriate hardware platform and computing software.     

A fundamental investigation of tilt control systems for narrow commuter vehicles

One way of addressing traffic congestion is by efficiently utilizing the existing highway infrastructure. Narrow tilting vehicles that need a reduced width lane can be part of the solution if they can be designed to be safe, stable, and easy to operate. In this paper, a control system that stabilizes the tilt mode of such a vehicle without affecting the handling of the vehicle is proposed. This control system is a combination of two different types of control schemes known as steering tilt control (STC) and direct tilt control (DTC) systems. First, different existing variations of both STC and DTC systems are considered and their shortcomings analysed. Modified control schemes are then suggested to overcome the deficiencies. Then a new method of integrating these two control schemes that guarantees smooth switchover between the controllers as a function of vehicle velocity is proposed. The performance of the proposed STC, DTC, and integrated systems is evaluated by carrying out simulations for different operating conditions and some experimental work. The design of a second-generation narrow tilting vehicle on which the developed control system has been implemented is presented.     

Vibration control in train–bridge–track systems

To study the problems associated with vibration control of train–bridge–track systems a mathematical model with the capability of representing supplementary vibrational control devices is proposed. The train system is assumed as rigid bodies supported on double-deck suspension mechanism with semi-active features. The bridge system is modeled using the modal approach. Vibration control for bridge responses is provided by tuned mass dampers. A non-classical incremental Eigen analysis is proposed to trace the system characteristics across the time. In an example, the capability of the proposed model in investigating the vibration control prospects of a bridge–train system is shown. The results indicate the effectiveness of active suspension mechanism in reducing train's body movements, particularly the pitching angle and the vertical accelerations. Accordingly, the results also verify the potential of TMD devices in reducing the bridge responses at resonance motions.     

基于测速与测距技术的汽车安全座椅设计

为提高汽车的正面防撞安全性能,降低甚至避免二次碰撞危害,文章特提出一种新型的汽车安全座椅的设计方案。文章介绍了基于测速与测距技术的汽车安全座椅在功能、结构设计及椅背倾角调节等方面的关键问题,并从基础理论的角度进行了可行性验证,说明该技术能提前预测碰撞危险,并及时采取措施避让,提高了汽车的安全性。     

缓速器和排气制动联合作用恒速仿真模型研究

通过液力缓速器和排气制动外特性曲线,借助simulink建立包括环境因素在内的缓速器和排气制动联合制动的恒速仿真模型,通过PID算法对恒速模型进行控制,仿真实验表明该恒速仿真模型可以有效的保证车辆恒速下坡功能并适应更为复杂的工况。     

公路隧道中控制火灾烟流的计算模型

本模型揭示公路隧道火灾期间发生逆流时火源区域烟流流动规律,得出公式可用于估算阻止火灾期间发生逆流时所需的“临界风速”。从本模型得知临界风速取决于隧道高度和火源热释放率的大小。通过与原型试验隧道火灾试验数据进行比较,本模型可以为防灾通风设计提供依据。     

运营期高速公路车速管理分析

针对目前运营期的高速公路车速管理存在的问题,分析影响车速管理的多个因素,阐述了处于运营期的高速公路车速管理原则,提出了相应的管理思路。以广东省揭普高速公路运营期车速管理为例,在安全性评价的基础上,系统分析了揭普高速公路车速管理方案。     

A fundamental investigation of tilt control systems for narrow commuter vehicles

One way of addressing traffic congestion is by efficiently utilizing the existing highway infrastructure. Narrow tilting vehicles that need a reduced width lane can be part of the solution if they can be designed to be safe, stable, and easy to operate. In this paper, a control system that stabilizes the tilt mode of such a vehicle without affecting the handling of the vehicle is proposed. This control system is a combination of two different types of control schemes known as steering tilt control (STC) and direct tilt control (DTC) systems. First, different existing variations of both STC and DTC systems are considered and their shortcomings analysed. Modified control schemes are then suggested to overcome the deficiencies. Then a new method of integrating these two control schemes that guarantees smooth switchover between the controllers as a function of vehicle velocity is proposed. The performance of the proposed STC, DTC, and integrated systems is evaluated by carrying out simulations for different operating conditions and some experimental work. The design of a second-generation narrow tilting vehicle on which the developed control system has been implemented is presented.     

降速报警防追尾系统的设计应用

根据车辆的行驶状态和制动降速时制动灯工作延迟时间,作者开发了降速防追尾系统。可提前控制制动灯工作以提醒后方驾驶员注意安全,以降低安全隐患。     

柴油机电控系统车速处理及最高车速限制策略开发

基于GD—1柴油机电控单元ECU设计了车速信号采集和处理软件,不仅包含车速信号盘周期的获取、车速转换计算、行驶里程累计和信号的故障诊断,还在此基础上开发了适用于整车控制的最高车速限制控制策略。利用MATLAB/Simulink软件平台编写控制策略框图,由Targetlink自动生成了C代码,并集成到已有的GD—1柴油机电控单元ECU中,在硬件在环(HIL)试验台上进行了仿真验证,并且最终在玉柴YC4D匹配的试验车上成功进行了实车试验。