Fatigue Life Evaluation of Rubber Components for Automobile Vehicles

2006 ◽  
Vol 324-325 ◽  
pp. 181-184
Author(s):  
Chang Su Woo ◽  
Wan Doo Kim ◽  
Jae Do Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Component ◽  
Lagrange Strain

The interest of the fatigue life for rubber components was increasing according to the extension of warranty period of the automotive components. In this study, the fatigue lifetime prediction methodology of the vulcanized natural rubber was proposed by incorporating the finite element analysis and fatigue damage parameter determined from fatigue tests. Finite element analysis of 3D dumbbell specimen and rubber component was performed based on a hyper-elastic material model determined from the mechanical tests. The Green-Lagrange strain at the critical location determined from the finite element analysis was used for evaluating the fatigue damage parameter of the natural rubber. Fatigue tests were performed using the 3D dumbbell specimens and rubber component with different levels of maximum strain and various load. Fatigue life curves can be effectively represented by a following single function using the maximum Green-Lagrange strain. Fatigue lives of the natural rubber are predicted by using the fatigue damage parameters at the critical location. Predicted fatigue lives of the rubber component for automobile vehicle agreed fairly with the experimental fatigue lives.

A Study on the Fatigue Life Prediction and Evaluation of the Natural Rubber Components for Automobile Vehicles

2006 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Chang Su Woo ◽  
Wan Doo Kim ◽  
Jae Do Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Engine Mount ◽  
Lagrange Strain

The fatigue analysis and lifetime evaluation are very important in design procedure to assure the safety and reliability of the rubber components. The interest of the fatigue life of rubber components such as the engine mount is increasing according to the extension of warranty period of the automotive components. In this study, the fatigue lifetime prediction methodology of the vulcanized natural rubber was proposed by incorporating the finite element analysis and fatigue damage parameter determined from fatigue tests. Finite element analysis of 3D dumbbell specimen of natural rubber was performed based on a hyper-elastic material model determined from the tension, compression and shear tests. The Green-Lagrange strain at the critical location determined from the finite element analysis was used for evaluating the fatigue damage parameter of the natural rubber. Fatigue tests were performed using the 3D dumbbell specimens with different levels of maximum strain and various load. The basic mechanical properties test and the fatigue test of rubber specimens under the normal and elevated temperature were conducted. Fatigue life curves can be effectively represented by a following single function using the maximum Green-Lagrange strain. Fatigue lives of the natural rubber are predicted by using the fatigue damage parameters at the critical location. Predicted fatigue lives of the engine mount agreed fairly with the experimental fatigue lives a factor of two.

Fatigue Life Prediction of the Vulcanized Natural Rubber

2005 ◽  
Vol 297-300 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Chang Su Woo ◽  
Wan Doo Kim ◽  
Jae Do Kwon ◽  
Wan Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Critical Location ◽  
Lagrange Strain ◽  
Mean Strain

Fatigue lifetime prediction methodology of the vulcanized natural rubber was proposed by incorporating the finite element analysis and fatigue damage parameter determined from fatigue test. Finite element analysis of 3D dumbbell specimen of natural rubber was performed based on a hyper-elastic material model determined from the tension, compression and shear tests. Stroke controlled fatigue tests were conducted using fatigue specimens at different levels of mean strain. The Green-Lagrange strain at the critical location determined from the FEM was used for evaluating the fatigue damaged parameter of the natural rubber. It was shown that the maximum Green-Lagrange strain was proper damage parameter, taking the mean strain effects into account. Fatigue lives of the natural rubber are predicted by using the fatigue damage parameters at the critical location. Predicted fatigue lives of the natural rubber agreed fairly well the experimental fatigue lives a factor of two.

Fatigue Life Evaluation of Automotive Engine Mount Insulator

2008 ◽  
Vol 385-387 ◽  
pp. 649-652
Author(s):  
Chang Su Woo ◽  
Wan Doo Kim ◽  
Shin Hur
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Biaxial Tension ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Automotive Engine ◽  
Engine Mount ◽  
Lagrange Strain

Fatigue life of automotive engine mount insulator made of natural rubber was evaluated. In order to develop an appropriate fatigue damage parameter of the rubber material, a series of displacement controlled fatigue tests was conducted using 3-dimensional dumbbell specimens with different levels of mean displacement. It was shown that the maximum Green-Lagrange strain was a proper damage parameter, taking the mean displacement effects into account. Nonlinear finite element analyses of the rubber engine mount insulator and 3D dumbbell specimen were performed based on a hyper-elastic material model determined from the simple and equi-biaxial tension tests. Fatigue life prediction of the engine mount insulator was made by incorporating the maximum Green-Lagrange strain values, which was evaluated from the finite element analysis and fatigue tests, respectively. Predicted fatigue lives of the engine mount insulator showed a fairly good agreement with the experimental fatigue lives.

Modification for Fatigue Curves Based on Component Reliability

2012 ◽  
Vol 590 ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Li Juan Cao ◽  
Shou Ju Li ◽  
Yi Jin Shangguan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Component Reliability ◽  
The Relationship

Based on component reliability and scatter factors of material, a new procedure is proposed to modify fatigue curves. The scatter characteristics of fatigue life and strength are investigated. The relationship between modified S-N curves and scatter factors of material is presented. The safety evaluation procedure for fatigue damage based on finite element analysis is performed.

Fatigue Life Prediction of Heat-Aging Vulcanized Natural Rubber

2006 ◽  
Vol 321-323 ◽  
pp. 518-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Su Woo ◽  
Wan Doo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Fatigue Life Prediction ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fatigue Damage Parameter ◽  
Lagrange Strain

Heat-aging effects on the material properties and fatigue life prediction of natural rubber were experimentally investigated. The rubber specimens were heat-aged in an oven at the temperature ranging from 50oC to 100oC for a period ranging from 1 day to 90days. Fatigue life prediction methodology of vulcanized natural rubber was proposed by incorporating the finite element analysis and fatigue damage parameter determined from fatigue test. Fatigue life prediction equation effectively represented by a single function using the Green-Lagrange strain. Predicted lives are in a good agreement with the experimental lives within a factor of two

scholarly journals Prediction of Thermal Fatigue Life of Lead-Free BGA Solder Joints by Finite Element Analysis

2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 809-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Eui Shin ◽  
Kyung-Woo Lee ◽  
Kyong-Ho Chang ◽  
Seung-Boo Jung ◽  
Jae Pil Jung
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Thermal Fatigue ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thermal Fatigue Life

scholarly journals Fatigue life prediction of upper arm suspension using strain life approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafida Kahoul ◽  
Samira Belhour ◽  
Ahmed Bellaouar ◽  
Jean Paul Dron
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Fatigue Analysis ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Location

Purpose This paper aims to present the fatigue life behaviour of upper arm suspension. The main objectives are to predict the fatigue life of the component and to identify the critical location. In this analysis, three aluminium alloys were used for the suspension, and their fatigue life was compared to select the suitable material for the suspension arm. Design/methodology/approach CAD model was prepared using Solid Works software, and finite element analysis was done using ANSYS 14.0 software by importing the Parasolid file to ANSYS. The model is subjected to loading and boundary conditions; the authors consider a vertical force with constant amplitude applied at the bushing that connected to the tire, the others two bushing that connected to the body of the car are constraint. Tetrahedral elements given enhanced results as compared to other types of elements; therefore, the elements (TET 10) are used. The maximum principal stress was considered in the linear static analysis, and fatigue analysis was done using strain life approach. Findings Life and damage are evaluated and the critical location was considered at node 63,754. From the fatigue analysis, aluminium alloys 7175-T73 (Al 90%-Zn 5.6%-Mg 2.5% -… …) and 2014-T6 (Al 93.5%-Cu 4.4%-Mg 0.5%… …) present a similar behaviour as compared to 6061-T6 (Al 97.9%-Mg 1.0%-Si 0.6%… … .); in this case of study, these lather are considered to be the materials of choice to manufacture the suspension arms; but 7175-T73 aluminium alloys remain the material with a better resistance to fatigue. Originality/value By the finite element analysis method and assistance of ANSYS software, it is able to analyse the different car components from varied aspects such as fatigue, and consequently save time and cost. For further research, the experimental works under controlled laboratory conditions should be done to determine the validation of the result from the software analysis.

Finite Element Analysis of the Rolling Contact Fatigue Life of Railcar Wheels

2008 ◽  
Vol 575-578 ◽  
pp. 1461-1466
Author(s):  
Byeong Choon Goo ◽  
Jung Won Seo
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Contact Fatigue ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Railway Vehicles ◽  
Contact Fatigue Life

Railcar wheels and axles belong to the most critical components in railway vehicles. The service conditions of railway vehicles have been more severe in recent years due to speed-up. Therefore, a more precise evaluation of railcar wheel life and safety has been requested. Wheel/rail contact fatigue and thermal cracks due to braking are two major mechanisms of the railcar wheel failure. One of the main sources influencing on the contact zone failure is residual stress. The residual stress in wheels formed during heat treatment in manufacturing changes in the process of braking. Thus the fatigue life of railcar wheels should be estimated by considering both thermal stress and rolling contact. Also, the effect of residual stress variation due to manufacturing process and braking process should be included in simulating contact fatigue behavior. In this paper, an evaluation procedure for the contact fatigue life of railcar wheels considering the effects of residual stresses due to heat treatment, braking and repeated contact load is proposed. And the cyclic stressstrain history for fatigue analysis is simulated by finite element analysis for the moving contact load.

TTK Chitra tilting disc heart valve model TC2: An assessment of fatigue life and durability

2017 ◽  
Vol 231 (8) ◽  
pp. 758-765 ◽  
Author(s):  
NN Subhash ◽  
Adathala Rajeev ◽  
Sreedharan Sujesh ◽  
CV Muraleedharan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Heart Valve ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Heart Valves ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Fatigue Life Prediction ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Valve Model

Average age group of heart valve replacement in India and most of the Third World countries is below 30 years. Hence, the valve for such patients need to be designed to have a service life of 50 years or more which corresponds to 2000 million cycles of operation. The purpose of this study was to assess the structural performance of the TTK Chitra tilting disc heart valve model TC2 and thereby address its durability. The TC2 model tilting disc heart valves were assessed to evaluate the risks connected with potential structural failure modes. To be more specific, the studies covered the finite element analysis–based fatigue life prediction and accelerated durability testing of the tilting disc heart valves for nine different valve sizes. First, finite element analysis–based fatigue life prediction showed that all nine valve sizes were in the infinite life region. Second, accelerated durability test showed that all nine valve sizes remained functional for 400 million cycles under experimental conditions. The study ensures the continued function of TC2 model tilting disc heart valves over duration in excess of 50 years. The results imply that the TC2 model valve designs are structurally safe, reliable and durable.

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