An Advancement in Truck-Tire–Road Interaction Using the Finite Element Analysis

Fathi, Hamed; Khosravi, Mehran; El-Sayegh, Zeinab; El–Gindy, Moustafa

doi:10.3390/math11112462

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“…The finite element results showed a good agreement compared with the experimental results for the longitudinal force, lateral force, and correction moment. In the same year, Fathi et al [22] performed a finite element analysis of a Regional Haul Steer II (RHS), 315/80 R22.5 truck tire. The tire interacted on a dry, hard terrain.…”

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Modeling and Validation of a Passenger Car Tire Using Finite Element Analysis

Fathi,

El-Sayegh,

Ren

et al. 2024

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This paper focuses on the modeling and analysis of a four-groove passenger car tire, size 235/55R19, using finite element analysis. The Mooney–Rivlin material model is employed to define the hyperelastic behavior of the tire rubber compounds for all solid elements. The tire rim is modeled as a rigid body using aluminum alloy material, and the beads are modeled as beam elements using steel material. The tire model is validated in both static and dynamic domains through several simulations and is compared to published measured data. The tire is validated using footprint and vertical stiffness tests in the static domain. In the static footprint test, a steady-state vertical load is applied, and the tire–road contact area is computed. In the vertical stiffness test, a ramp vertical load is applied, and the tire’s vertical displacement is measured to calculate the tire’s vertical stiffness. In the dynamic domain, the tire is validated using drum-cleat and cornering tests. In the drum-cleat test, a drum with a 2.5 m diameter and a cleat with a 15 mm radius is used to excite the tire structure and obtain the frequency of the vertical and longitudinal first modes of vibration, that is, by applying the fast Fourier transformation (FFT) of the vertical and longitudinal reaction forces at the tire center. In addition to this test, the tire model is pre-steered on a flat surface with a two-degree slip angle and subjected to a steady state linear speed of 10 km/h to predict the cornering force and compute the cornering stiffness. In addition, the effect of tire longitudinal speed on the rolling resistance coefficient is then predicted at zero slip angle using the ISO 28580 rolling resistance test. The findings of this research work provide insights into passenger car tire–road interaction analysis and will be further used to perform tire rubber compound material model sensitivity analysis.

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Modeling and Validation of a Passenger Car Tire Using Finite Element Analysis

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El-Sayegh,

Ren

et al. 2024

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Sensitivity analysis of truck tire tread material properties for on-road applications

Fathi,

Ly,

Pathak

et al. 2024

Trans. Can. Soc. Mech. Eng.

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This research delves into the sensitivity analysis of a truck tire rubber compound concerning its impact on tire–road interaction characteristics. Initially, the study employs finite element analysis to model a 315/80R22.5 truck tire, which is subsequently validated through static and dynamic response assessments via various simulation tests. Following validation, the established tire model is utilized to conduct a sensitivity analysis of the tire rubber compound specifically applied on the tread. This analysis encompasses several material definitions, including Mooney–Rivlin, visco-Mooney–Rivlin, linear viscoelastic, and nonlinear viscoelastic materials. By exploring the effects of these material models, the research scrutinizes their influence on tire–road interaction characteristics across diverse operating conditions. The tire–road interaction characteristics include the rolling resistance coefficient, and the cornering force at operating conditions including the longitudinal speed, vertical load, and slip angle. This comprehensive investigation offers insights into the intricate relationship between tire composition and performance, thereby enhancing our understanding of tire behavior and informing potential advancements in tire technology.

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Research on simplified tire finite element modeling and simulation method

Lu,

Yang,

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D:

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A simplified tire finite element model modeling and simulation method with high efficiency and accuracy is proposed to address the issues of poor efficiency and low accuracy in tire finite element simulation. Firstly, the detailed finite element model of the tire is established, and the viscoelastic material parameters are determined through theoretical analysis and simulation verification. Then, the Hyperelastic material parameters are obtained through cyclic Tensile testing, and finally, the static tire condition test verification is completed. Based on the established detailed finite element model of the tire, the influence of different rubber materials on the dynamic characteristics of the tire is studied. On this basis, simplified friction and structure models are proposed to complete the establishment of a simplified tire finite element model. The simulation results of lateral and longitudinal slip conditions are compared with experimental data by implanting a finite element friction model that considers slip velocity and contact pressure. Through simulation analysis, it was found that the tread compound has a significant impact on the dynamic characteristics of the tire, while other compounds have a relatively small impact. Simplifying the tire finite element model can significantly improve the efficiency of finite element simulation and reduce convergence issues. The comparison accuracy between the finite element model simulation results and experimental data is relatively high, with the average accuracy of longitudinal force, lateral force, and correction moment reaching 89%, 95%, and 81%, respectively. This verifies the correctness and effectiveness of the simplified tire finite element model modeling and simulation method. This method provides certain reference significance for improving the efficiency of tire finite element simulation and providing virtual matching between tires and the entire vehicle.

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An Advancement in Truck-Tire–Road Interaction Using the Finite Element Analysis

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

Modeling and Validation of a Passenger Car Tire Using Finite Element Analysis

Modeling and Validation of a Passenger Car Tire Using Finite Element Analysis

Sensitivity analysis of truck tire tread material properties for on-road applications

Research on simplified tire finite element modeling and simulation method

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