This investigation is aimed at evaluating the structural response of existing Fiat- Kobelco crawler excavator cab to the loads imposed by the ROPS test as proposed in the revision of ISO 12117 (TOPS) as drafted in Doc. ISO/TC 127/SC2 WG5 N4. Though it is clearly understood that the analysis will show limits imposed by the model size and that the geometry will be significantly simplified, this investigation should highlight problems, limits and constraints in the procedure proposed by the standards being developed. It could be used as a general guideline for future improvements of the design and for assessing limits of products being put into service in the next years.
Non-linear F.E.M. Analysis of Fiat-Kobelco Crawler Excavator Cab
R Paoluzzi
2003
Abstract
This investigation is aimed at evaluating the structural response of existing Fiat- Kobelco crawler excavator cab to the loads imposed by the ROPS test as proposed in the revision of ISO 12117 (TOPS) as drafted in Doc. ISO/TC 127/SC2 WG5 N4. Though it is clearly understood that the analysis will show limits imposed by the model size and that the geometry will be significantly simplified, this investigation should highlight problems, limits and constraints in the procedure proposed by the standards being developed. It could be used as a general guideline for future improvements of the design and for assessing limits of products being put into service in the next years.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
