Experimental Stress Analysis of a Nylon Engine Cooling Fan
850752
04/01/1985
- Event
- Content
- An unsatisfactory stress condition existing in a molded nylon engine cooling fan was identified in strain gauge testing in a vehicle application. In order to reduce the high stress condition observed at the blade-hub interface, an experimental stress analysis program was initiated. Various blade contours were evaluated on an axial shaker and in a test facility simulating the strain levels observed in the vehicle. The results were utilized to modify the mold and sample molded fans confirmed the analysis method.
- Pages
- 8
- Citation
- Pouder, J., "Experimental Stress Analysis of a Nylon Engine Cooling Fan," SAE Technical Paper 850752, 1985, https://doi.org/10.4271/850752.