Criterion of vehicle instability in floodwaters: past, present and future

• Main Authors: Shah, S.M.H., Mustaffa, Z., Martinez-Gomariz, E., Kim, D.K., Yusof, K.W.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85060867388&doi=10.1080%2f15715124.2019.1566240&partnerID=40&md5=16512d7890b5166981726187ae0c9dcb; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/22243/

The stability of vehicles exposed to floodwaters on the roads should not be taken for granted, especially in floodplain areas. When a vehicle in floodwaters becomes unstable, it tends to become buoyant and, eventually, is washed away, putting occupants in extreme danger. Therefore, the characteristi...