Optimization of Torsional Stiffness for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Chassis Frame

Gawande, S. H.; Muley, Anuj A.; Yerrawar, R. N.

doi:10.1007/s42154-018-0044-6

Cited by 8 publications

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“…The position and size of the hole depending on the structure, joints with other parts, components and accessories determined by the FEA, which defines a safe area to propose a cutting plan. In the truck frame structure, these holes help reduce the weight of the chassis frame itself and simultaneously increase the torsional stiffness of the entire structure of the chassis as described in [13]. Lightening hole location and dimension depend on the FEA results of the existing frame model, namely the first case, Case No.…”

Section: Lightening Holesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Research on Reducing the Weight of Semi-Trailer Frame Manufactured in Vietnam

2020

JST: SsaD

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This article analyses and proposes suitable approaches to improve frame structures in term of weight reduction for heavy-duty truck chassis frame in general and semi-trailer frame in particular. Specifically, this study focused on reducing the weight of frame side members, which makes up the primary mass of the vehicle chassis. Some variants of design to evaluate its efficiency and applicability on semi-trailer frame were proposed. The study explored maximum stress and deformation within the frame structure under static loading conditions using the integrated finite element analysis and multi-body simulation based on which some modified designs from the existing frame was proposed to reduce the weight of the chassis frames, including altering the main beam's material property, cross-section dimension, or lightening holes. The analysis results were presented in plots of the stress and deflection spectrum of the frame in numerical simulations. The proposed approaches were analysed and discussed to find out the appropriate improvement method for the heavy truck frame and the semi-trailer frame suitable for the truck manufacturers in Vietnam.

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Section: Lightening Holesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Research on Reducing the Weight of Semi-Trailer Frame Manufactured in Vietnam

2020

JST: SsaD

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“…Some studies are discussed in [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] on mass reduction where the structure continues to increase torsional stiffness. The cited studies show simulation of the rigidity of buses and heavy trucks.…”

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confidence: 99%

Design and finite element analysis of a circular steel profile frame using Autodesk Inventor

Popescu

Chivu²,

Uzuneanu³

et al. 2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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The paper aims to apply the technical knowledge of recreational vehicles and the skills of using CAD applications for the design and construction of a steel profile frame. After the synthesis of the specific theoretical elements, from the specialized literature, the paper explores subassemblies of a kart, for which it proposes modeling studies. One element under analysis is the go-kart chassis. Designed in two constructive variants, the chassis is investigated in terms of rigidity, using finite element analysis specific to the Autodesk Inventor Professional application. The obtained results and the additional calculation elements, regarding the dynamics of the designed minivehicle, allow the physical realization of a chassis with increased rigidity.

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