FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF STATIC TIRE ENVELOPING CHARACTERISTICS

ALKAN, V.; KARAMIHAS, S. M.; ANLAS, G.

doi:2011.12.4.529

International Journal of Automotive Technology > Volume 12(4); 2011 > Article

Automobile Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic

International Journal of Automotive Technology 2011;12(4): 529-535.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-011-0062-4

FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF STATIC TIRE ENVELOPING CHARACTERISTICS

V. ALKAN¹, S. M. KARAMIHAS², G. ANLAS³

¹Pamukkale University
²The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
³Bogazici University

ABSTRACT

To investigate static tire enveloping characteristics, a three dimensional (3-D) finite element model is proposed. The vertical stiffness of the tire is studied on a flat surface with and without cleat. Tire rubber materials and cord layers are represented independently using

Key Words: Tire, Finite element model, Enveloping characteristics, Cleat

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