Abstract
AbstractThe nonlinear dynamics of two-wheeled trailers is investigated using a spatial 4-DoF mechanical model. The non-smooth characteristics of the tire forces caused by the detachment of the tires from the ground and other geometrical nonlinearities are taken into account. Beyond the linear stability analysis, the nonlinear vibrations are analyzed with special attention to the nonlinear coupling between the vertical and lateral motions of the trailer. The center manifold reduction is performed leading to a normal form up to third degree terms. The nature of the emerging periodic solutions, and, thus, the sense of the Hopf bifurcations are verified semi-analytically and numerically. Simplified models of the trailer are also used in order to point out the practical relevance of the study. It is shown that the linearly independent pitch motion affects the sense of the Hopf bifurcations at the linear stability boundary. Namely, the constructed spatial trailer model provides subcritical bifurcations for higher center of gravity positions, while the commonly used simplified mechanical models explore the less dangerous supercritical bifurcations only. Domains of loss of contact of tires are also detected and shown in the stability charts highlighting the presence of unsafe zones. Experiments are carried out on a small-scale trailer to validate the theoretical results. A good agreement can be observed between the measured and numerically determined critical speeds and vibration amplitudes.
Funder
Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovaciós Alap
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Applied Mathematics,Mechanical Engineering,Ocean Engineering,Aerospace Engineering,Control and Systems Engineering
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