Showing 3 results for Finite Element Method
R. Mirzaamiri, M. Esfahanian, S. Ziaei-Rad,
Volume 2, Issue 3 (7-2012)
Abstract
During the design and development of truck cabins, the safety of the driver and the front seat passenger in
an accident is an important task and should be considered. The cab must be designed in such a way that in
an accident a sufficient survival space is guaranteed. The aim of this study is to investigate the behavior of
Iran Khodro (IKCO) 2624 truck subjected to a complex crash test according to regulation ECE-R29. This
regulation is a comprehensive European regulation consisting of three tests: 1-Front impact test (Test A), 2-
Roof strength test (Test B), 3-Rear wall strength test (Test C). These tests do not consider the safety of the
occupant directly however, a III-50th% dummy was used to assess the cab’s deformations relative to the
driver survival space. A 3D finite element model of the cab and chassis was developed and subjected to
tests by using LS-DYNA software. The results indicate that the cab complied with Test A and C
successfully while it passed Test B marginally. Finally, two solutions are suggested and implemented to
improve the cab’s response for Test B.
M. Namjoo, H. Golbakhshi, H. Momeni-Khabisi, F. Khoshnam,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (9-2016)
Abstract
Evaluating the thermal effects and variations in temperature of rolling pneumatic tires, is a very important factor in safe performance of the vehicles. Normally, the transient thermal investigation of rolling tires is performed by tire test rigs. However, experimental analysis is a very time and cost consuming process and because of technical limitations, the tests cannot be carried out in most severe conditions. In this work, a validated finite element model is proposed for transient thermal investigation of rolling pneumatic tires. Compared with the experimental tests, the current study gives satisfactory results for temperature distribution of the tire.
M.h Shojaeifard, S. Ebrahimi-Nejad R., S. Kamarkhani,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (3-2017)
Abstract
Excitations from the vehicle engine and the road surface cause vibrations in the exhaust system and the exhaust noise and vibrations are transmitted through the vehcile body and structure to the cabin, causing distractions and discomfort for the driver and passengers. In this article the method of average driving degrees of freedom displacement (ADDOFD) has been used to determine and optimize the location of suspended hanger points. Based on this approach, a model of car exhaust system is used using ANSYS software to optimize the hanger installation points for reducing vibration and to select the best positions for these points. The optimum hanger positions must have a relatively lower ADDOFD value compared to adjacent points. Then the static and dynamic analysis of the exhaust system is illustrated and finally on the basis of the above analyses, the position is chosen for the exhaust system hangers to reduce the transmission of noise and vibrations into the car cabin. Results indicate that optimization of the locations has resulted in a significant decrease in hanger loads, significantly reducing the vibrations transmitted to the vehicle cabin and increasing the life of the rubber hangers. This study has practical significance for reducing the vibration of automobile exhaust systems and the vehicle cabin.
