Optimization and Fatigue Analysis of Steering Knuckle |
Author(s): |
| Atul Yadav , K.J College of Engineering & Management Research, Pune, India; Abhijeet S Kabule, K.J College of Engineering & Management Research, Pune, India |
Keywords: |
| Creo, Fatigue, Linear Static, Nastran, Steering Knuckle, Optimization |
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Light weight, low fuel consumption and high durability are the primary demands for any vehicle. The steering knuckle is a standout amongst the most vital parts of a vehicle. The aim of this research is scale down the mass of an existing steering knuckle component of a local car model, using Creo 2.0, and performing its shape optimization, using Hyperworks as pre and post processor and Nastran as a solver, in order to meet the required strength attributes at the cost of minimum weight. The Investigation has been successful in optimizing the steering knuckle satisfying the required attributes and achieving a weight reduction of 8.81% in comparison with its initial model. Fatigue analysis is performed on the model to investigation the load bearing behavior of steering knuckle under when in operation. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV4I80086 Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 8 Publication Date: 01/11/2016 Page(s): 169-173 |
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