Numerical study on glass-epoxy composite driveshaft for light motor vehicle

The weight reduction of driveshaft has a big role to play and it becomes a highly desirable goal when achieved without decreasing quality and reliability. The epoxy laminated composite material is excellent material where a high strength to weight ratio is desirable. In the present study, the proble...

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Main Authors: Shinde, R. M., Sawant, Suresh. M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Composite materials
Failure analysis
Finite element method
Glass fiber reinforced plastics
Glass-epoxy composites
Laminar composites
Motor vehicles
Resonant frequencies
Safety margins
Shafts (machine elements)
Strength to weight ratio
Ultimate tensile strength
Weight reduction
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Summary:The weight reduction of driveshaft has a big role to play and it becomes a highly desirable goal when achieved without decreasing quality and reliability. The epoxy laminated composite material is excellent material where a high strength to weight ratio is desirable. In the present study, the problem undertaken is finite element modeling and simulations of the glass-epoxy composite drive shaft for its performance and failure analysis. The analysis results have shown the torsional and torsional buckling strengths are 3589 Nm and 25757 Nm, respectively. In the dynamic simulation, the natural frequency is 315.2 Hz and the driveshaft is stable up to 16319 rpm. The progressive failure analysis has shown all local stresses are below the ultimate strength of glass epoxy composite lamina and positive safety margin.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0049922