Prediction of automobile tire cornering force characteristics by finite element modeling and analysis

Tonuk E., Unlusoy Y. S.

COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES, vol.79, no.13, pp.1219-1232, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 13
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0045-7949(01)00022-0
  • Journal Name: COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1219-1232
  • Keywords: cornering force characteristics, pneumatic tires, nonlinear finite element analysis, tire testing, VEHICLE DYNAMIC SIMULATIONS, PNEUMATIC TIRES, SLIPS
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, a detailed finite element model of a radial automobile tire is constructed for the prediction of cornering force characteristics during the design stage. The nonlinear stress-strain relationship of rubber as well as a linear elastic approximation, reinforcement, large displacements, and frictional ground contact are modeled. Validity of various simplifications is checked. The cornering force characteristics obtained by the finite element tire model are verified on the experimental setup constructed for this purpose. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.