Stress analysis and shape optimization of wheel rim
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Automobile have number of components which are important for good performance of the vehicle. Testing component with the help of various software is economical as compared to laboratory testing. The computational power is also increasing day by day which help researchers to evaluate the performance of various components to see their effect on the overall system Wheels are one of such component. They are not just imperative component that must meet fatigue, effect and ride quality determinations; however their weight is of prime importance because of the both rotational and translational forces present at the wheel [1]. This paper describes the use of structural analysis tool for wheel rim stress analysis and weight reduction. The wheel along with the wheel rim plays an important role in vehicle dynamic performance. That performance is indirectly dependent upon various load acting on the wheel rim. These loads acting on the wheel rim are air pressure, engine torque, vehicle weight. An attempt is made to design the wheel rim which is identical to ford ecosport. Two major dimensions which are section height and section width are considered for wheel rim design. Corresponding stress result is shown in this paper along with the relevant diagrams obtained from the structural analysis tool available in ansys. Weight optimization is also done using the shape optimization tool available in the ansys workbench. At each and every stage stress analysis is done. These weights are applied at the respective location on the wheel rim. Finally the resultant wheel rim design is compared with its original design in terms of weight and strength.
Authors and Affiliations
Mayur Khule, P Baskar
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