Title: Thermo-mechanical analysis of ventilated discs used in disc brakes by various design parameters: a review

Authors: Manoj Subhash Patil; Harshal Ashok Chavan

Addresses: MET's IOE, SPPU, Pune, India; MVP Samaj's KBT COE, Nashik, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, MET's IOE, Nashik-422007, Maharashtra, India

Abstract: Disc brake systems play a pivotal role in the automotive industry, ensuring both safety and performance in vehicles across the globe. This paper presents a thorough review of thermo-mechanical analyses conducted on disc brake systems, aiming to consolidate existing knowledge in this vital area of research. The review examines the basic operating principles of disc brakes, focusing on the mechanisms that produce and dissipate heat during braking as well as the analytical and computational approaches used to analyse the thermal behaviour of disc brakes. Furthermore, this review scrutinises the mechanical aspects of disc brakes, encompassing their structural mechanics, stress analysis, and material selection. The influence of design parameters, such as disc geometry and material, on mechanical performance is also discussed. Furthermore, it identifies potential areas for future research, including advancements in simulation techniques, materials, and design strategies, with the ultimate goal of enhancing disc brake safety, reliability, and performance.

Keywords: thermo-mechanical; brake disc; optimisation; temperature; stress; deformation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJQET.2024.143748

International Journal of Quality Engineering and Technology, 2024 Vol.10 No.3, pp.226 - 247

Received: 07 Nov 2023
Accepted: 18 Jun 2024
Published online: 06 Jan 2025 *

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