Torsional Strength Analysis of Output Shaft in Portal Axle Using Finite Element Analysis

Abstract:

Portal axle unit is a gearbox unit installed on every end axles of the vehicle. It is installed to the vehicle to give higher ground clearance to enable vehicle to go over large obstacle when driving in off-road conditions. Shafts must be exceptionally tough and lightweight to improve the overall performance of the portal axle unit. In this paper, the shaft is analyzed in three-dimensional model and the stress of the shaft model is analyzed using finite element analysis (FEA). The FEA result is compared with experimental results.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 284-287)
• Pages: 996-1000
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.284-287.996
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Jong Boon Ooi, Xin Wang, Ying Pio Lim, Ching Seong Tan, Jee Hou Ho, Kok Cheong Wong
• Keywords: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Portal Axle, Shaft

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