Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering Vol. 11(2), pp. 36 - 45
DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2023.110202
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CAD Modelling and Fatigue Analysis of a Wheel Rim Incorporating Finite Element Approach

U. Shashank Maiya , Manjunath , Shetty Hitesh Balakrishna , Ravikiran Kamath Billady ^*
Department of Mechanical Engineering, NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University), India

ABSTRACT

Of the many vital parts of an automobile, the wheels play a pivotal role. The rim is the exterior edge of a wheel, which grips the tire. It forms the outside portion of the wheel upon which the inner portion of the tire gets attached as seen in automobiles. It is important to predict the failure of any machine element during the design phase itself. This ensures the safety of the product while in service. Finite Element Method is one such method which aids in achieving this objective. There are a number of softwares which are used for modelling a machine part. However, the analysis is generally carried out using a software like ANSYS. Fatigue analysis is critical in components subjected to fluctuating load cycles. This paper presents modelling of the wheel rim covering all the major parts and performing the fatigue analysis. The modelling was done using CATIA V5 and the fatigue analysis was performed using ANSYS WORKBENCH. The fatigue analysis results indicated that the life cycles and safety factor achieved for both the designs were the same and are in compromise with the theoretically obtained results. However, the second design exhibited noticeable enhancement in the deformation and equivalent stress (Von-Mises stress) values.

KEYWORDS
Wheel Rim, Design, Fatigue Analysis, Modelling, CATIA, ANSYS WORKBENCH

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] U. Shashank Maiya , Manjunath , Shetty Hitesh Balakrishna , Ravikiran Kamath Billady , "CAD Modelling and Fatigue Analysis of a Wheel Rim Incorporating Finite Element Approach," Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 36 - 45, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2023.110202.

(b). APA Format:
U. Shashank Maiya , Manjunath , Shetty Hitesh Balakrishna , Ravikiran Kamath Billady (2023). CAD Modelling and Fatigue Analysis of a Wheel Rim Incorporating Finite Element Approach. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 11(2), 36 - 45. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2023.110202.