Ground Vehicle Safety Optimization Considering Blastworthiness and the Risks of High Weight and Fuel Consumption: Modeling and Optimization Results

Abstract

Blast-induced casualties and fatalities have increased at an alarming rate in recent years. Fuel convoys have become a major target for insurgency efforts. A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) is 4-6 times the weight of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and consumes twice as much fuel. The objective of this research has been the optimization of ground vehicle design to minimize casualties from blast events and from fuel convoy exposure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 21, 2011
Accession Number
ADA548176

Entities

People

  • Michael Kokkolaras
  • Panos Papalambros
  • Steven Hoffenson
  • Sudhakar Arepally

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Casualties
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Governments
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Michigan
  • Optimization
  • Probability
  • Simulations
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vehicle Design
  • Vehicles

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