scholarly journals Structural Analysis of Double-Wishbone Suspension System

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1681-1685
Author(s):  
Manas Metar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Leaf Spring ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Suspension Spring ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

Abstract: A suspension system is a crucial part of the vehicle system which assists in handling the vehicle and safety of the occupants. From leaf spring type suspension to multi-link suspension and modern adaptive suspension systems, different modifications and researches are practiced to enhance dynamic characteristics of suspension optimizing drivability and ride comfort. The presented study focuses on the analysis of double wishbone suspension system. The components used and working of this suspension are also explained as well as the numerical calculation for creation of the spring is presented. The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is carried out using Simscale software. The suspension is analyzed through static analysis and results show acceptable values. Keywords: Structural Analysis, Vehicle Suspension System, Double Wishbone Suspension System, Analysis of Suspension System, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), SIMSCALE, Suspension Spring, Suspension Spring Calculation.

Structural analysis of bellcrank in a pullrod suspension system in an FSAE prototype

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 236-246
Author(s):  
Abhishek Mahesh Sharma ◽  
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Sidhant Konwar Roy ◽  
AnanthaKrishnan R ◽  
Nivedh Das Thaikoothattil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Factor Of Safety ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cad Modelling

The cause of accidents due to suspension failure is fatigue. The goal of this project was to design a bell crank for an FSAE prototype to withstand fatigue loads and reduce the chances of failure during its use. After finding the bellcrank forces, the dimensions of the bellcrank and the associated OEMs (bearings) are calculated and found. This was followed by CAD modelling and structural optimization using Autodesk Fusion 360 software. Finally, finite element analysis was performed and a comparative study was done between the new and old model of bellcrank assembly based on mass, fatigue life and factor of safety and the results were acknowledged.

Failure Analysis of a Fractured Leaf Spring as the Suspension System Applied on the Dump Truck

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Husaini ◽  
Rizqi Handayani Liza ◽  
Ali Nurdin ◽  
Sadrawi Muammar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Leaf Spring ◽  
Dump Truck ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Leaf Springs ◽  
Rigid Rods ◽  
Cause Of Failure ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

A spring is a component which is designed to have relatively low stiffness compared to normal rigid rods, thereby making it possible to accept certain forces that are charged. A leaf spring is an important suspension component for heavy vehicles, as a failure of the leaf spring can cause severe if not fatal accidents. This study aims to investigate the factors that cause leaf spring failure in the form of a 125 PS dump truck vehicle suspension system. The method employed incorporated experimental and finite element analyses. The experimental work included visual observations, observation using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), hardness testing, and microstructure testing. Leaf spring modelling was conducted using Autodesk Inventor 2017 software, and the finite element analysis (FEA) was performed using Siemens ™ FEMAP V12.0.1 application software to calculate the maximum stress and strain that occurred near the crack tip of the leaf spring. The results from the analysis indicated that the cause of the fracture that occurred in leaf spring No. 3 was due to a defect discovered on the surface of the leaf spring. Based on the observations of the fracture surface, it is revealed that the cause of failure was due to the cyclic load experienced by the components during operation which caused crack propagation beginning from micro-cracks until reaching a significant dimension to cause a final fracture. In addition, the overload imposed on the leaf springs also caused maximum stress on the springs to increase, thus accelerating the failure of the leaf springs. Further results also showed that the value of the stress intensity factor, KI = 29.15 MPa.m1/2 was greater than the value of fracture toughness, KIC = 23 MPa.m1/2 of the spring material.

Structural Analysis of Centrifugal Fan Impeller Using CATIA Software

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 859-864
Author(s):  
Dănuţ Zahariea
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Constant Thickness ◽  
Blade Design ◽  
Centrifugal Fan ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Modes Of Vibration

In this paper, the finite element analysis for stress/deformation/modes of vibration for the centrifugal fan impeller with constant thickness backward-curved blades using CATIA software will be presented. The principal steps of the finite element analysis procedure using CATIA/Generative Structural Analysis environment will be presented: creating the 3D model; configuring the mesh; applying the restraints; applying the loads; running the numerical static analysis and the numerical frequency analysis; interpreting the results and observing the modes of vibration correlating with the impeller mode shape. This procedure will be used for 4 different centrifugal fan impellers according with the 4 blade design methods and the results will be comparatively analyzed. For each design method, two materials will be used: steel with density of 7860 kg/m3 and aluminium with density of 2710 kg/m3. Two important results have been obtained after the structural analysis: under the working conditions considered for the analysis, all 4 blade design methods leads to impellers with very good mechanical behaviour; any frequency of the main modes of vibrations for all blade design methods and for both materials is not in phase with the impeller speed, thus the possibility of resonance being eliminated.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis Based Structural Analysis of Stacked Heat Exchanger

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Patil Tushar Vishwas ◽  
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Supale Jayant P ◽  
Vinaay Patil
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis

Finite element analysis of elastomer used in automotive suspension systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 521-536
Author(s):  
R Karthikeyan ◽  
S Rajkumar ◽  
R Joseph Bensingh ◽  
M Abdul Kader ◽  
Sanjay K Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Uniaxial Stress ◽  
Leaf Spring ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Material ◽  
Hyperelastic Materials ◽  
Automotive Suspension

Present research endeavours towards the development of a methodology to enhance the life of hyperelastic materials in automotive suspension (leaf spring) system. The durability of the elastomeric (rubber) material in the insert was determined at various loading conditions for better operation. Three different rubber materials were used as the models including the currently used rubber material in the suspension system. The non-linear finite element analysis was carried out for the three different materials with the uniaxial stress–strain data as the input source for the material properties. A suitable hyperelastic model was also used as the input for determining the deformation and the stress concentration in the leaf spring tip insert. The failure of the tip insert was determined in various loading conditions and the best design for limited stress concentration with higher reliability was determined in the three models. The overall results are tabulated and compared for better utilization of rubber as a tip insert in the automotive industry.

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