Research on the Effectiveness of the Innovative Protective Structure for Vehicles

Abstract

This article presents results of the research on developed innovative protective structure for vehicles. The fundamental objective of executed work was to check the correctness of assumed assumptions, shape and geometry of the solution and configuration of components that affect the protective effectiveness during the impact of the explosive. In order to reach that goal, both model tests and experimental tests were carried out. The experimental tests were carried out on the real object. Significant information about the level, directions and nature of affecting dynamic loads were obtained as well as information about their impact on particular structure elements. The MES numerical model of the research object has been developed in LS-Dyna system. Special emphasis was placed on the mapping of complex geometry, configuration of components and their interactions. Test calculations were carried out and then the resistance calculations were made. As a load, generating post-explosion impact wave, the load imposed by normative requirements concerning the way of explosive arrangement as well as the shape and weight. The analysis of obtained results of the experimental and numerical tests allows for high evaluation of effectiveness of proposed solution.