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Multiphysics Modelling and Experimental Validation of Road Tanker Dynamics: Stress Analysis and Material Characterization

by
Conor Robb
1,
Gasser Abdelal
2,*,
Pearse McKeefry
1 and
Conor Quinn
1
1
Crossland Tankers Ltd., Maghera BT46 5QZ, UK
2
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AH, UK
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Computation 2026, 14(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/computation14010007
Submission received: 30 May 2025 / Revised: 11 September 2025 / Accepted: 19 December 2025 / Published: 2 January 2026
(This article belongs to the Section Computational Engineering)
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Abstract

Crossland Tankers is a leading manufacturer of bulk-load road tankers in Northern Ireland. These tankers transport up to forty thousand litres of liquid over long distances across diverse road conditions. Liquid sloshing within the tank has a significant impact on driveability and the tanker’s lifespan. This study introduces a novel Multiphysics model combining Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate fluid–structure interactions in a full-scale road tanker, validated with real-world road test data. The model reveals high-stress zones under braking and turning, with peak stresses at critical chassis locations, offering design insights for weight reduction and enhanced safety. Results demonstrate the approach’s effectiveness in optimising tanker design, reducing prototyping costs, and improving longevity, providing a valuable computational tool for industry applications.
Keywords: Multiphysics; smooth particle hydrodynamics; finite element; Chassis design; structure dynamics; fluid-structure interaction; fluid sloshing Multiphysics; smooth particle hydrodynamics; finite element; Chassis design; structure dynamics; fluid-structure interaction; fluid sloshing

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Robb, C.; Abdelal, G.; McKeefry, P.; Quinn, C. Multiphysics Modelling and Experimental Validation of Road Tanker Dynamics: Stress Analysis and Material Characterization. Computation 2026, 14, 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/computation14010007

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Robb C, Abdelal G, McKeefry P, Quinn C. Multiphysics Modelling and Experimental Validation of Road Tanker Dynamics: Stress Analysis and Material Characterization. Computation. 2026; 14(1):7. https://doi.org/10.3390/computation14010007

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Robb, Conor, Gasser Abdelal, Pearse McKeefry, and Conor Quinn. 2026. "Multiphysics Modelling and Experimental Validation of Road Tanker Dynamics: Stress Analysis and Material Characterization" Computation 14, no. 1: 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/computation14010007

APA Style

Robb, C., Abdelal, G., McKeefry, P., & Quinn, C. (2026). Multiphysics Modelling and Experimental Validation of Road Tanker Dynamics: Stress Analysis and Material Characterization. Computation, 14(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/computation14010007

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