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Computer Simulation of Wheel Impact Test

860829

04/22/1986

Event
6th International Conference on Vehicle Structural Mechanics and Exposition
Authors
M. Riesner Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI
M. P. Zebrowski Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI
R. J. Gavalier Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI
Abstract
Content
Finite element analysis and linear fracture mechanics are applied to simulate the SAE Rim Impact test. It is shown that the wheel performance during the wheel impact test can be predicted by using a total plastic work approach.
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Topics
Finite element analysis
Impact tests
Computer simulation
Affiliated or Co-Author
Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/860829
Pages
8
Citation
Riesner, M., Zebrowski, M., and Gavalier, R., "Computer Simulation of Wheel Impact Test," SAE Technical Paper 860829, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860829.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Apr 22, 1986
Product Code
860829
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English