Project introduction
Our task was to verify the roadworthiness compliance of an underrun protection for an amphibious vehicle using finite element analysis, followed by revising the results with a 1:1 scale model under the supervision of experts from the Institute of Transportation Sciences.
Characteristics
- Type: Amphibious passenger bus
- Operating zone: Inland water, zone 3
Main dimensions
- Length: 12.075 m
- Width: 2.55 m
- Displacement: 18 tons
- Passenger capacity: 43 persons
Construction design
Welded aluminum structure
Performed main tasks
- Design of underrun protection element tailored to the rear part of the amphibious vehicle
- Strength and size optimization of underrun protection components
- Structural analysis using finite element method considering forces during collisions
- Examination of a 1:1 scale half model in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Compilation of results and finalization of underrun protection plans
Project participants
- Barta Nautica Kft.
- Swimbus International Kft.
- Riverride Kft.
