Prediction of automobile tire cornering force characteristics by finite element modeling and analysis

In this study, a detailed finite element model of a radial automobile tire is constructed for the prediction of cornering force characteristics during the design stage. The nonlinear stress–strain relationship of rubber as well as a linear elastic approximation, reinforcement, large displacements, a...

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Published in:Computers & structures 2001-05, Vol.79 (13), p.1219-1232
Main Authors: Tönük, Ergin, Ünlüsoy, Y.Samim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cornering force characteristics
Nonlinear finite element analysis
Pneumatic tires
Tire testing
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Summary:In this study, a detailed finite element model of a radial automobile tire is constructed for the prediction of cornering force characteristics during the design stage. The nonlinear stress–strain relationship of rubber as well as a linear elastic approximation, reinforcement, large displacements, and frictional ground contact are modeled. Validity of various simplifications is checked. The cornering force characteristics obtained by the finite element tire model are verified on the experimental setup constructed for this purpose.
ISSN:0045-7949
1879-2243
DOI:10.1016/S0045-7949(01)00022-0