A rollover warning algorithm for vehicles based on dangerous speeds considering the suspension and dynamic characteristics

  • Wei Zhang*
  • , Danhua Li
  • , Weida Wang
  • , Jian Wang
  • , Haonan Peng
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Rollover accidents involving buses adversely affect highway traffic and personal safety. The roll stability limit (RSL) of vehicles is analysed by investigating the roll dynamics and rollover mechanism of vehicles using a non-linear roll plane model. Taking the influence of suspension, the dynamic characteristic of the vehicle, and cross-fall, superelevation, or adverse camber on roads, on the RSL of vehicles, the threshold value of lateral acceleration for a rollover warning algorithm is acquired. The influence of the adhesion between tyres and the ground on the rollover warning threshold is analysed to distinguish it from false rollover alarms caused by sideslip. In addition, the research provides a method for calculating dangerous speeds. Then, the rollover warning algorithm based on those dangerous speeds is proposed, and verified in terms of accuracy and robustness by using a numerical simulation. The result shows that the proposed rollover warning algorithm can predict possible rollover accidents and is robust with respect to vehicle parameters and changes in working conditions. Brake control after a rollover warning indicates that rollover accidents can be effectively reduced by using the warning algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, CIS 2017 and IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, RAM 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages411-416
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538631355
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, CIS 2017 and IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, RAM 2017 - Ningbo, China
Duration: 19 Nov 201721 Nov 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, CIS 2017 and IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, RAM 2017 - Proceedings
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, CIS 2017 and IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, RAM 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNingbo
Period19/11/1721/11/17

Keywords

  • dangerous speed
  • roll stability limit
  • rollover warning
  • vehicle rollover

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