Title: The mechanical response of a rotating wheel: influence of inflation pressure and radial loads

Authors: J. Stearns, X. Gao, T.S. Srivatsan, P.C. Lam

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3903, USA. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3903, USA. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3903, USA. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3903, USA

Abstract: This paper highlights use of the finite element technique for analysing stress and displacement distributions in wheels of automotive vehicles when subject to the conjoint influence of inflation pressure and radial load. The most commonly used considerations in design of the automotive wheel are elucidated. A potentially viable technique for finite element modelling of the radial wheel, subjected to loading, is highlighted. The extrinsic influence of inflation pressure on performance of the rotating wheel is rationalised.

Keywords: wheel design; finite element analysis; FEA; inflation pressure; radial loads; displacement responses; stress distribution; vehicle design; automotive wheels; automobile industry; modelling; radial wheel.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2010.033828

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2010 Vol.53 No.3, pp.166 - 180

Published online: 02 Jul 2010 *

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