Finite Element Analysis of Automobile Suspension Control Arm

Abstract:

In order to improve the reliability and stability of the automobile suspension system, the important parts of automobile suspension control arm is studied. Reverse engineering technology is applied to reverse modeling according to the characteristics of complicated suspension control arm shape. At the same time, the automobile suspension control arm is analyzed under load condition to ensure that the automobile suspension control arm is safe in the process of driving. The control arm meshing and strength analysis are completed by ANSYS analysis software. Finally, ANSYS fatigue analysis module is used to verify that the automobile suspension control arm can meet the requirement of fatigue strength.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 752-753)
• Pages: 859-863
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.752-753.859
• Online since: April 2015
• Authors: Hai Bo Zhang*, Rui Jun Zhang, Ying Chang
• Keywords: ANSYS, Automobile Suspension Arm, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Reverse Engineering

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