Original scientific paper
Detailed vs. Simplified Tread Tire Model for Steady-State Rolling Analysis
Nikola KORUNOVIĆ
orcid.org/0000-0002-9103-9300
Miroslav TRAJANOVIĆ
Miloš STOJKOVIĆ
Nikola VITKOVIĆ
Milan TRIFUNOVIĆ
Jelena MILOVANOVIĆ
Abstract
This paper deals with the level of detail that is necessary for representation of tread pattern in finite element tire models. Different methods for creation of tire tread mesh are systematized by two different criteria: the most common approaches and the finite element analysis type. Some of the representative approaches found in literature are given in more detail and their advantages and disadvantages discussed. An example from author’s experience, which describes the creation of finite element tire model with detailed tread for steady-state rolling analysis, is presented. The paper also brings a head-to-head comparison of the response of simplified and detailed tread tire models, subjected to a range of finite element analyses, from footprint analysis at static loading conditions to steady-state rolling cornering analysis.
Keywords
Tire; Tread pattern; Finite element analysis (FEA); Finite element method (FEM); Steady-state rolling
Hrčak ID:
93637
URI
Publication date:
30.4.2012.
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