Safety vision of agricultural tractors: An engineering perspective based on recent studies (2009–2019)
The high rate of injuries occurring in agricultural activities is of major concern in most
countries, despite the ever-increasing efforts made at normative levels. In particular, the use …
countries, despite the ever-increasing efforts made at normative levels. In particular, the use …
Advances in tractor rollover and stability control: Implications for off-road driving safety
L Wang, F Liu, Z Song, Y Ni, Z He, Z Zhai, Z Zhu… - … and Electronics in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Off-road vehicles undertake various tasks in complex road environments. Rollover accidents
involving these vehicles, accompanied by intense impacts, pose severe threats to both …
involving these vehicles, accompanied by intense impacts, pose severe threats to both …
ROPS designs to protect operators during agricultural tractor rollovers
Although it is well known that properly used Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) can
virtually prevent agricultural tractor rollover fatalities, the US still has hundreds of these …
virtually prevent agricultural tractor rollover fatalities, the US still has hundreds of these …
Warning against critical slopes in agriculture: Comprehension of targeted safety signs in a group of machinery operators in Italy
Steep slopes are the main cause of rollover incidents in agriculture. Targeted safety signs
have been developed to warn machinery operators against risky slopes. However …
have been developed to warn machinery operators against risky slopes. However …
Tractor rollover protection: is the incorrect use of foldable rollover protective structures due to human or to technical issues?
Objective: To identify the critical behaviors that may hinder the correct use of foldable
rollover protective structures (FROPS) on tractors and to explore the influence of user factors …
rollover protective structures (FROPS) on tractors and to explore the influence of user factors …
Develo** and evaluating a finite element model for predicting the two-posts rollover protective structure nonlinear behaviour using SAE J2194 static test
Highlights•A Finite Element Model (FEM) was developed to predict the ROPS test
behaviour.•The non-linear FEM with no calibration, was developed by using Abaqus.•The …
behaviour.•The non-linear FEM with no calibration, was developed by using Abaqus.•The …
Improving tractor safety: A comparison between the usability of a conventional and enhanced rear-mounted foldable ROPS (FROPS)
Tractor rollover is the main cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in agriculture. The
foldable rollover protective structure (FROPS) can help to prevent these injuries. However, in …
foldable rollover protective structure (FROPS) can help to prevent these injuries. However, in …
Falling-object protective structure for tractors in service: Prototype design and validation
L Al-Bassit, N Tricot, S Sayegh - Biosystems engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•Falling-object protective structure is designed for in-service agriculture
tractors.•Cantilever FOPS is designed to be mounted on tractor having rear rollbar.•Scope of …
tractors.•Cantilever FOPS is designed to be mounted on tractor having rear rollbar.•Scope of …
The effect of friction on actuation torques of foldable rollover protective structures
F Khorsandi, PD Ayers - Journal of agricultural safety and health, 2018 - elibrary.asabe.org
The number of fatal tractor rollover accidents with an inoperative foldable rollover protective
structure (FROPS) has increased sharply in recent years. Operators frequently leave the …
structure (FROPS) has increased sharply in recent years. Operators frequently leave the …
[KNIHA][B] Overturn countermeasures for vehicles: history of the rollbar
ML Myers - 2022 - books.google.com
This book describes the century-long emergence and battle to protect drivers and occupants
of off-road and on-road vehicles from crush-related injuries from rollovers. Deaths and …
of off-road and on-road vehicles from crush-related injuries from rollovers. Deaths and …