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Abstract
In recent years, an increasing number of vehicle-related drowning incidents have highlighted the need for vehicles capable of surviving submersion or floating in water. This project aims to address this concern by developing a hull system that enables conventional vehicles to float in emergency situations, thereby reducing fatalities due to vehicle submersion. The focus is on modifying a conventional car by integrating a floating hull structure to improve buoyancy and safety. Instead of using traditional Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), an aluminium alloy is employed to enhance structural strength and corrosion resistance. The hull is designed using CATIA software, and performance is evaluated through simulations in ANSYS Fluent. Key analyses conducted include hydrostatic structural analysis, buoyancy analysis, drag analysis, and thrust analysis. These simulations provide insights into how a modified conventional vehicle behaves in aquatic environments under various conditions.
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Copyright © 2025 Govindharaj S.M.E, Rakesh Gautham Apme, Periyasamy Dr., Periyasamy Dr.. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
