Name: Federico Mammini
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicomammini
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Cycle: XL
Curriculum: Vehicle Engineering
Title of the PhD Project: Development of numerical tools for the assessment of loads on material handling vehicles
Supervisor(s):
- Prof. Francesco Bucchi
- Prof. Francesco Frendo
In collaboration with: Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Italy spa.
Abstract of the PhD project:
This PhD project focuses on the development and experimental validation of dynamic models for industrial vehicles, with particular emphasis on forklift trucksThe objective is to improve the accuracy and reliability of multibody and flexible multibody simulations by providing a realistic representation of the dynamic behavior; to this end, key subsystems such as solid rubber tires and the mast–fork assembly are investigated.
Solid tire dynamics are investigated through the implementation of rheological models capable of capturing stiffness, damping, and hysteretic effect. Model parameters are identified using dedicated experimental test benches specifically designed for dynamic characterization. In parallel, flexible multibody models of the mast–fork system are developed using component mode synthesis techniques and validated through experimental measurements obtained from instrumented setups.
The integrated numerical–experimental approach enables an accurate evaluation of vibration behavior and load transmission during typical operational maneuvers. The ultimate goal is to provide validated and computationally efficient simulation tools to support virtual prototyping, durability analyses, and design optimization of industrial vehicles, reducing experimental costs and improving simulation-driven design reliability.
Keywords: Multibody dynamics, Flexible multibody systems, Solid rubber tiresExperimental validation, Component mode synthesis, Vehicle dynamics.
Teaching experience: Exercises of the Automotive Design course: e.g., diaphragm spring, torsional vibrations of a driveline, structural verification of a gearbox, automotive suspensions, steering systems.
Publications: Mammini, F., Pinelli, M., Sgamma, M., Frendo, F., & Bucchi, F. (2025). Analysis and experimental validation of rheological models for solid tires in forklift applications. Vehicle System Dynamics, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2025.2589923
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7142-4609
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60220522400
Conferences
- Partecipation at AIAS conference with the presentation “Sviluppo di strumenti numerici per la valutazione dei carichi sui veicoli per la movimentazione dei materiali”, 3-6 September 2025, Florence