Finite Element Analysis of Drive Axle Housing Based on the Solid Element and the Shell Element

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 5681-5685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Shun Fu ◽  
Jun Feng Wang ◽  
Jin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bend Strength ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stress Situation ◽  
Solid Element ◽  
Drive Axle ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Drive Axle Housing

The finite element model of drive axle housing was built by using the solid element and the shell element respectively. Vertical bend strength and stiffness under 2.5 times of fully load of the drive axle housing were calculated by finite element method. By comparing the results of the vertical bend strength and stiffness of both models, we could know that both of the two models can be used to analyze the whole stress situation of drive axle housing. Because there were fewer elements of drive axle housing model based on shell element, the amount of final calculation was less. It is more feasible to analyze the whole stress situation of drive axle housing by establishing drive axle housing based on shell element.

scholarly journals Finite-Element Analysis on Lightweight Material of Drive Axle Housing

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Feifei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Drive Axle ◽  
Drive Axle Housing

In actual engineering, the drive axle of vehicles is often enlarged to prevent it from being damaged. However, the enlargement will increase the weight of the vehicle, pushing up fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. This common practice is obviously detrimental to the environment and sustainable development. To meet the stiffness and strength requirements on the drive axle housing of Steyr heavy trucks, this paper carries out finite-element analysis on the stiffness and strength of the axile housing under different working conditions, in the light of its actual stress features. According to the production process of drive axle housing in truck, the authors reviewed the development of the materials for high-strength axle housing, which could be properly formed through hot stamping, cold stamping, and mechanical expansion, and briefly introduced the structural features of drive axle housing. Then, a drive axle model was established in the three-dimensional (3D) drawing software Pro/ENGINEER, and converted into a finite-element model in Pro/Mechanica by calling the meshing command. On this basis, the static load of axle housing was analyzed under four working conditions: maximum vertical force, maximum traction, maximum braking force, and maximum lateral force. Finite-element analysis was performed on the meshed model to obtain the displacement and stress cloud maps of the axle housing under each working condition. The results show that the drive axle housing satisfy the requirements on strength, stiffness, and deformation. To sum up, this research improves the design efficiency and quality of products through finite-element analysis on the stiffness and strength of drive axle housing.

Finite Element Analysis and Optimal Design of Commercial Vehicle Drive Axle Housing

2013 ◽  
Vol 816-817 ◽  
pp. 782-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Bing Zhou ◽  
Hui Lin Li ◽  
Qian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Commercial Vehicle ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Bench Test ◽  
Dynamics Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Drive Axle ◽  
Drive Axle Housing

In order to solve the heavy mass problem of the commercial vehicle drive axle housing, the structure of axle housing is optimized with finite element method. At first, the parametric finite element model of axle housing is built by using ANSYS software, and the dynamic response characteristics of axle housing are obtained with transient dynamics analysis. The dynamic analysis results show that strength and stiffness of axle housing can satisfy design criteria very well. Then the fatigue life of axle housing are predicted based on the dynamics analysis, and results show that the fatigue dangerous regions occur on the spring seats. Finally, the structure optimization of axle housing is done aimed at lightweight with goal drive optimization method, and the fatigue life of optimized axle housing are verified with FEA and bench test. The results of verification by both FEA and test show that the optimized axle housing has apparent lightweight effects with its fatigue life meeting design requirements.

Finite Element Analysis of Automobile Drive Axle Housing Based on ANSYS

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 223-226
Author(s):  
Hai Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Automobile Design ◽  
Housing Structure ◽  
Drive Axle ◽  
Drive Axle Housing

The performance of automobile drive axle housing structure affects whether the automobile design is successful or not. In this paper, the author built the FEA model of a automobile drive axle housing with shell elements by ANSYS. In order to building the optimization model of the automobile drive axle housing, the author studied the static and dynamic performance of it’s structure based on the model.

Computational Modal Analyses of a Steel Nuclear Containment Vessel

2014 ◽  
Vol 490-491 ◽  
pp. 625-628
Author(s):  
Chun Lai Tian ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Rui Chang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Software Cost ◽  
Containment Vessel ◽  
Nuclear Containment ◽  
Computational Analyses ◽  
Deformation Area ◽  
The Finite Element Model

In order to obtain frequencies and modal shapes of a nuclear containment vessel, the computational analyses have been carried out through free structure finite element analysis software. The finite element model of the vessel is built with shell element and solved by the type of the dynamics frequency solver. Results show that mainly deformation area is on the vessels cylindrical shell and the maximum displacements occur at its center. Compared with the design validation values, the frequencies obtained are a little lower. It may be because that the model built here is a completely vessel shell without any hatches or attachments. It is provided that a reliable method of computational structural analyses for the nuclear containment without commercial software cost.

Finite Element Analysis of Stiffness of Steel Plate with a Rectangular Cutout Bonded by Composite Patches

2013 ◽  
Vol 377 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Ze Long You ◽  
Xiang Ming Zhang ◽  
Kui Du
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Adhesive Layer ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
Bonded Repair ◽  
Spring Plate

An ANSYS-based "volume-spring-plate" three-dimensional finite element model is established in this paper to analyze steel plate with a rectangular hole reinforced by double-side bonding patch, in which the plate is simulated by solid45 8-node 3D element, the adhesive layer is simulated by linear elastic spring element combin14, and the patch is simulated by shell element. Relative intensity, relative stiffness and yield load rising rate of a patched steel plate with regard to parameters, such as the patch length, width, the number of patch layer and ply orientation are studied. The results indicate that composite bonded repair can effectively restore the mechanical properties of the structure and improve the service life.

Loading Capacity Calculated and Finite Element Analysis for Trough Roller

2014 ◽  
Vol 607 ◽  
pp. 286-289
Author(s):  
Hai Fei Qiu ◽  
Song Lin Wu ◽  
Hong Cai Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Component Part ◽  
Belt Conveyor ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cross Section Area ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Stress And Deformation ◽  
Set Up

Trough roller is an important component part on belt conveyor, the carrying capacity of the roller is a basis of belt conveyor. The calculation principle and method of material’s cross section area is deduced in the thesis, and mechanical analysis of the trough roller is carried out based on that, in results, the static load of it is calculated. The finite element model of the trough roller is set up by Simulation /Works software, and then the stress and deformation results of it is clear through finite element statics calculation and analysis. Based on this thesis, some valuable basis and reference are offered to trough roller’s strength and stiffness design.

The Comparison Mechanics Analysis of Two Simplified Models about Elevator Bearing Beam

2014 ◽  
Vol 533 ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Zhi Hong Zhang ◽  
Xi Li Ni ◽  
Yu Qing Zheng ◽  
Xu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Force ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Simplified Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stress Situation ◽  
Mechanics Analysis ◽  
Reasonable Choice ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

It discusses two simplified elevator bearing beam models that describe the design installation way usually and the on-site installation way respectively for the elevator’s traction machine. Taking a real 12-ton traction elevator as an example, it analyzed the load force on the bearing beam, and also used finite element analysis software ANSYS12.0 to calculate their stress situation of two simplified models. Then it compares the bearing beam strength and stiffness influences based on two different fixed ways. Finally, it suggested a conductive advice to make more reasonable choice to install the bearing beam for elevator safety.

Digital Design of the Ocean Casing Pipes Centering Equipment

2009 ◽  
Vol 419-420 ◽  
pp. 673-676
Author(s):  
Xiao Dong Xing ◽  
Li Xun Zhang ◽  
Li Quan Wang ◽  
Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Butt Welding ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Digital Modelling ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

An Ocean Casing Pipes Centering Equipment is designed and implemented. Utilizing the equipment, two casing pipes can be fastened together by means of welding. The equipment can automatically carry out clamping and centering two casing pipes, and then the butt welding is conducted at their adjacent ends. In the development of this equipment, some advanced means, such as digital modelling and FEA (Finite Element Analysis), are taken full advantage of. First, all the parts’ 3D models are built with Pro/Engineer. Then, those digital parts is assembled in Pro/E assembly environments. Meanwhile, assembly interference detection is executed. Furthermore, by means of universal finite-element software，the finite element model is constructed. The strength and stiffness of the structure is calculated and analyzed so that the faults of the equipment can be found out in design stage. Through repeating this designing and verifying course, the structure of the equipment can be improved.

Structural Analysis and Optimization Design of the Frame of YC460LC-8 Excavator

2012 ◽  
Vol 157-158 ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Guang Lin Shi ◽  
Kun Wu ◽  
Lin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Weak Link ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Object Use ◽  
Rotary Platform ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

This paper based on a settled type of structure concerning hydraulic excavator rotary platform as the research object, use the method of finite element analysis to build the finite element model in the conditions of three typicals of representative working condition about this rotary platform. By the analysis concerning the strength and stiffness of this platform structure based on the builded model, the weak link about this structure can be find out by us. Finally , according to the optimization structure design about this device, the maximum combined stress related to the easy fatigue failure area in all working condition could be significantly reduced from 162.93MPa to 115.05MPa, decrease by 29.4 percent. Thus, the structure performance could be greatly improved on the premise of guarantee the weight of construction.

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