Modeling and analysis of Regional Haul Steer (RHS) truck tire model
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2024-04-01
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In this thesis, the RHS truck tire size 315/80R22.5 was developed using Finite Element Analysis and several material properties. The tire model was then validated using static and dynamic testing, against physical measurements provided by the manufacturer. A simulation model of flooded and snow terrain was then developed using the Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics technique and hydrodynamic elastic-plastic material model. The tire-terrain interaction characteristics were then evaluated over flooded and snow surfaces. The interaction characteristics included the rolling resistance, cornering force, self-aligning moment, and overturning moment. The analysis was performed at different operating conditions including terrain depth, longitudinal speed, and vertical loads. In general, the results from both surfaces exhibited similar trends, even though the values were not the same. Future work involves the utilization of genetic algorithms to generate semi-empirical relationships, as well as the implementation of temperature and wear models for the RHS tire.