Abstract:This work is presented to fill a demand in understanding complexities associated with the design and performance of front underride protection devices (FUPDs) mounted upon tractor-trailers. A multi-objective design process is outlined utilising advanced optimisation techniques to effectively create FUPD systems complying with a variety of quasi-static loading standards via simultaneous rather than sequential considerations. These actions are performed to fit protection devices on tractors residing within two d… Show more
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