Design, analysis and testing of a Roll-Over & Falling-Object Protective Structure (ROPS & FOPS) for a mining Utility Vehicle (UTV) – Maubra Utility Products - Finite Element Analysis

Design, analysis and testing of a Roll-Over & Falling-Object Protective Structure (ROPS & FOPS) for a mining Utility Vehicle (UTV) – Maubra Utility Products

31/8/2018

The factory-fitted ROPS & FOPS of a two-seater UTV did not comply to functional and safety requirements applicable to underground mining applications. A fit-for-purpose protective structure was designed, analysed and optimised using LS-DYNA. Destructive tests in accordance with ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 were performed.