Finite Element Analyses of Fastened Joints in Automotive Engineering

2007-01-1204

04/16/2007

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SAE World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
In this paper, the methodology of finite element analyses of fastened joints in automotive engineering applications is described in detail. The analyses cover a) the possibility of slippage of the spacer with the design/actual clamp load, and under critical operating loads; b) the strength of the fastener and other structural components comprising the joint under the maximum clamp load.
The types of fastened joints, the mechanical characteristics of the joints, the relationship of clamp load to torque, the design and maximum clamp loads, the finite element model meshing and assembly, the non-linearity due to contact, the determination of gaps and stack-up, and the nonlinear material simulation and loading procedures are described. An analysis example of a fastened joint on chassis is also illustrated.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-1204
Pages
9
Citation
Guo, M., Lin, B., Ali, S., and Sanghera, R., "Finite Element Analyses of Fastened Joints in Automotive Engineering," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-1204, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-1204.
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Published
Apr 16, 2007
Product Code
2007-01-1204
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English