Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm

This paper explores the finite element modeling, analysis and fatigue life prediction of lower suspension arm using the strain-life approach. Aluminum alloys are selected as a suspension arm materials. The structural model of the suspension arm was utilizing the Solid works. The finite element model...

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Main Authors: M. M., Rahman, M. M., Noor, K., Kadirgama, R. A., Bakar, M. R. M., Rejab
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Language:English
Published: 2009
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1434/1/2009_P_MUCEET09_M.M.Rahman_M.M.Noor_SuspensionArm-conference-.pdf
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spelling ump-14342018-01-25T06:56:40Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1434/ Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm M. M., Rahman M. M., Noor K., Kadirgama R. A., Bakar M. R. M., Rejab TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery This paper explores the finite element modeling, analysis and fatigue life prediction of lower suspension arm using the strain-life approach. Aluminum alloys are selected as a suspension arm materials. The structural model of the suspension arm was utilizing the Solid works. The finite element model and analysis were performed utilizing the finite element analysis code. TET10 mesh and maximum principal stress were considered in the linear static stress analysis and the critical location was considered at node(6017). From the fatigue analysis, Smith-Watson-Topper mean stress correction was conservative method when subjected to SAETRN loading, while Coffin-Manson model is applicable when subjected to SAESUS and SAEBRKT loading. From the material optimization, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy is suitable material of the suspension arm. 2009 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1434/1/2009_P_MUCEET09_M.M.Rahman_M.M.Noor_SuspensionArm-conference-.pdf M. M., Rahman and M. M., Noor and K., Kadirgama and R. A., Bakar and M. R. M., Rejab (2009) Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm. In: Malaysian Technical Universities Conference on Engineering and Technology, 20-22 Jun 2009 , MS Garden Hotel, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. . (Unpublished)
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topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
M. M., Rahman
M. M., Noor
K., Kadirgama
R. A., Bakar
M. R. M., Rejab
Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
description This paper explores the finite element modeling, analysis and fatigue life prediction of lower suspension arm using the strain-life approach. Aluminum alloys are selected as a suspension arm materials. The structural model of the suspension arm was utilizing the Solid works. The finite element model and analysis were performed utilizing the finite element analysis code. TET10 mesh and maximum principal stress were considered in the linear static stress analysis and the critical location was considered at node(6017). From the fatigue analysis, Smith-Watson-Topper mean stress correction was conservative method when subjected to SAETRN loading, while Coffin-Manson model is applicable when subjected to SAESUS and SAEBRKT loading. From the material optimization, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy is suitable material of the suspension arm.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author M. M., Rahman
M. M., Noor
K., Kadirgama
R. A., Bakar
M. R. M., Rejab
author_facet M. M., Rahman
M. M., Noor
K., Kadirgama
R. A., Bakar
M. R. M., Rejab
author_sort M. M., Rahman
title Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
title_short Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
title_full Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
title_fullStr Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
title_full_unstemmed Finite Element Modeling, Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of Lower Suspension Arm
title_sort finite element modeling, analysis and fatigue life prediction of lower suspension arm
publishDate 2009
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1434/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1434/1/2009_P_MUCEET09_M.M.Rahman_M.M.Noor_SuspensionArm-conference-.pdf
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