SWEPT-PATH: noun (plural Swept Paths)
The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of the structure of the vehicle.
The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of the structure of the vehicle.
Swept Path Analysis
Swept Path Analysis refers to the analysis of the way a vehicle moves. One calculates and measures the exact path a vehicle takes when that vehicle does not move in a straight line but turns for instance. When a vehicle turns it is essential to know what path that vehicle will take and how much maneuvering space it requires to avoid any mishaps on the road design. In the old days these calculations were made by hand but in modern times swept path analysis is done by special swept path analysis software.
Example: When an urban planner drafts the roads and space for a new living area, they need to make sure the roads are wide enough for a big firetruck to reach all individual homes. Swept Path analysis provides information such as the turning radius of the firetruck to make sure there are no challenges when an emergency arises.
Swept Path Analysis is typically used by engineers, urban planners, transportation design professionals, governments and municipalities.
Example: When an urban planner drafts the roads and space for a new living area, they need to make sure the roads are wide enough for a big firetruck to reach all individual homes. Swept Path analysis provides information such as the turning radius of the firetruck to make sure there are no challenges when an emergency arises.
Swept Path Analysis is typically used by engineers, urban planners, transportation design professionals, governments and municipalities.
This examples above shows a special transport vehicle. On the animation to the left you can see the vehicle movement in the design phase. The right animation shows how this vehicle movement would play out in real life.
These animation focus on a docking movement of a truck. On the left we can see the 2D drawings and calculations while the right animation gives you an idea of how this would be in 3D.
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UsageSwept Path Analysis is typically used by engineers, urban planners, transportation design professionals, governments and municipalities.
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