Design and analysis of mine resistant ambush protected vehicle rollover simulator

In this study, design, static structural analysis and, dynamic simulation of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Rollover Simulator which is designed for egress training, was carried out. Especially for military requirements, types and necessity of emergency egress training are explained and, according to MRAP vehicles in use, a generic cabin and rollover mechanism designed and their structural resistance has been examined. The Figures of the components of the simulator were shared. Unlike the conventional type of rollover simulators, a lateral movement mechanism is added to the simulator for better rollover sentiment and eventually better training. According to this design, a member of the vehicle crew was modeled and a planar movement simulation was created in the MATLAB Simulink Multibody Environment. The most sensitive part was determined as his/her neck for rollover situation and based on the outcomes that are taken from the neck part, the maximum velocity and acceleration to avoid any injury while training, was determined. This assembly system was simulated with the MATLAB Simulink program, and the results were shared.