A comparative study on kinetics and dynamics of two dump truck lifting mechanisms using MATLAB simscape

•Two dump truck lifting mechanisms with opposite placements were compared on the kinetics and dynamics•MATLAB Simscape was used to access the kinetics and dynamic of two models•The analytical calculations to validate the simulation for both models give errors of less than 5 %•The established model is extremely helpful in studying and designing hydraulic-mechanical systems In this paper, two lifting mechanism models with opposing placements, which use the same hydraulic hoist model and have the same angle of 50°, have been developed. The mechanical and hydraulic simulation models are established using MATLAB Simscape to analyze their kinetics and dynamics in the lifting and holding stages. The simulation findings are compared to the analytical calculation results in the steady state, and both methods show good agreement. In the early lifting stage, Model 1 produces greater force and discharges goods in the container faster than Model 2. Meanwhile, Model 2 reaches a higher force and ejects goods from the container cleaner than its counterpart at the end lifting stage. The established simulation models can consider the effects of dynamic loads due to inertial moments and forces generated during the system operation. It is crucial in studying, designing, and optimizing the structure of hydraulic-mechanical systems. [Display omitted]