Abstract
A systematic finite element procedure is developed for solving loaded tire problems. The principal elements of this procedure are an efficient pre-processor for input generation, a multipoint constraint option to allow the user to exploit any existing symmetry in the problem, and a procedure for generating initial conditions from axisymmetric analyses. This procedure can be used to conduct parametric studies on loaded tires by using a rather coarse mesh and large load steps, thus leading to a significant reduction in CPU time, with a minimum sacrifice in solution accuracy. The efficiency of this procedure is illustrated with the analysis of a radial automobile tire.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 249-273 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Tire Science and Technology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1988 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Polymers and Plastics