Optimization of Speed Hump Profiles Based on Vehicle Dynamic Performance Modeling
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 140, Issue 8
Abstract
Speed humps are in widespread use around the world. Despite their effective performance in increasing safety, they cause considerable damage to vehicles and discomfort to drivers and passengers. This paper investigates the dynamic response of vehicles on different types of speed humps using a multibody simulation software package that is popular in the automotive industry. Following this evaluation, two new profiles are recommended to optimize the dynamic performance of speed humps. A series of formulas are also presented to estimate the dynamic performance of passenger cars on flat-topped and parabolic humps based on vehicle speed, hump dimensions, and driving behavior while traversing the hump. The results show that, for flat-topped humps, the ramp length (or entrance slope) has the greatest effect on vehicle performance. It is found that the dynamic performance of the recommended profiles is much better than that of conventional humps.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 140 • Issue 8 • August 2014
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© 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 6, 2013
Accepted: Mar 12, 2014
Published online: May 12, 2014
Published in print: Aug 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Oct 12, 2014
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