Non-Linear FE Modeling of Radial Tire for Analysis of Tire- Road ContactStress

In this study, an elaborated 3D model fully compliantwith the geometry of radial tire 115/60R13 is workedup, using commercial code Solidworks Simulation.Higher-order elements are employed for properlyoverlapping mesh and problem domain boundary. Thehyper-elastic and incompressible rubber as tire mainmaterial is analyzed by Moony-Rivlin model.Throughout the model, the effects of inflation pressureand axle loads on deformation and stress/ strain fieldscreated in the tire are assessed, with a particular focuson the contact area and sidewalls. Comparing theobtained results with laboratory tests, demonstrates thatthis study provides a comprehensive and high accuracyanalysis with low cost and time expenditure on tire-roadinteraction.

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Tire ، Road ، Finite Element Method (FEM) ، Solidworks Simulation