Rollover Simulations for Vehicles using Deformable Road Surfaces

Vehicle Rollover simulations have been performed using LS-DYNA to predict both the vehicle dynamics and structural performance. However, these simulations do not consider a deformable road surface, affecting both the propensity of the vehicle to achieve a condition which will initiate a roll over or the effect of that surface to impart or mitigate damage to the structure. This study will highlight the capabilities of LS-DYNA for the simulation of deformable road surfaces as applied to rollover events.