Prediction of Tire Ground Interaction Using FEA Truck Tire Models

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rustam Ali ◽  
Moustafa El-Gindy ◽  
Ranvir Dhillon ◽  
Trivedi Mukesh ◽  
Fredrik Öijer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Vertical Load ◽  
Camber Angle ◽  
Truck Tire ◽  
Deflection Test ◽  
Tire Models

The advancement of computerized modeling has allowed for the creation of extensive pneumatic tire models. These models have been used to determine many tire properties and tire-road interaction parameters which are either prohibitively expensive or unavailable with physical models. This paper focuses on the prediction of tire-ground interaction with emphasis on individual and combined effect of tire slip angle and camber angle at various operating parameters. The forces generated at tire contact such as rolling resistance, cornering force, aligning moment and overturning moment can be predicted and used to optimize the tire design parameters. In addition to above stated, the three-groove FEA truck tire model representing radial-ply tire of size 295/75R22.5 was used in vertical load deflection test to determine enveloping characteristics under various load conditions and inflation pressures.

Non-Linear and Non-Steady Tire Model Under High-Range Slip Condition

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erfan Afrasiabi ◽  
Francesco Braghin ◽  
Edoardo Sabbioni ◽  
Vincenzo Scali
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Road Surface ◽  
Contact Forces ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Vertical Load ◽  
Camber Angle ◽  
Road Surface Roughness ◽  
High Range

Based on experimental data, a nonlinear tire model able to predict tire contact forces as a function of slippage, slip angle, camber angle, vertical load, tire bulk and tread temperatures as well as road surface roughness and road temperature has been developed.

scholarly journals Thermomechanical Couplings in Aircraft Tire Rolling/Sliding Modeling

2011 ◽  
Vol 274 ◽  
pp. 81-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ange Kongo Kondé ◽  
Iulian Rosu ◽  
F. Lebon ◽  
L. Seguin ◽  
Olivier Brardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Thermal Effects ◽  
Coulomb Friction ◽  
Large Deformations ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Vertical Load ◽  
Coulomb Friction Law ◽  
Lateral Friction

This paper presents a finite element model for the simulation of aircraft tire rolling. Large deformations, material incompressibility, heterogeneities of the material, unilateral contact with Coulomb friction law are taken into account. The numerical model will allow estimating the forces in the contact patch - even in critical and extreme conditions for the aircraft safety and security. We show the influence of loading parameters (vertical load, velocity, inflating pressure) and slip angle on the Self Aligning torque and on the lateral friction coefficient. A friction coefficient law corresponding to Chichinadze model is considered to take into account thermal effects in the aircraft tire model behaviour.

FEA Tire Modeling and Validation Techniques

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrsa Marjani ◽  
Moustafa El-Gindy ◽  
David Philipps ◽  
Fredrik Öijer ◽  
Inge Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Virtual Model ◽  
Static And Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Modeling Methods ◽  
Truck Tire ◽  
Tire Modeling ◽  
Tire Models

Recent advances in power and efficiency of computerized modeling methods has made it easier to develop accurate tire models. These newer models are now created with such accuracy that it has become easy to predict the experimental tire’s behavior and characteristics. These models are helpful with determining tire, tire-road, and tire-soil interaction properties. By creating virtual models, the overall capital for research and development can be reduced as well as replacing unavailable experimental tires for research. This research paper mainly focuses on the validation of computer generated FEA tire models which are then used for the prediction of the experimental tire’s rolling resistance, static and dynamic characteristics. Experimental data, such as rolling resistance and vertical acceleration are used in validation simulations in order to tune the virtual model to match the experimental tire’s behavior. The tire that was used for this research is a six-groove 445/50R22.5 FEA truck tire, which was constructed and validated over the course of this research.

Validation of a High-Fidelity Finite Element Tire Model on Pavement

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer Wasfy ◽  
Hatem Wasfy ◽  
Paramsothy Jayakumar ◽  
Srinivas Sanikommu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Longitudinal Force ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Tire Model

Abstract The objective of this study is to validate a high-fidelity finite element tire model on hard pavement. In this model, the tire rubber matrix is modeled using locking-free brick elements with embedded thin beam elements along the tire’s circumference, meridian, and diagonals for modeling the tire’s reinforcements (belt, ply and bead). The internal air pressure is applied as a distributed force on the inner surface of the brick elements. Frictional contact between the outer surface of the brick elements and the pavement is modeled using the penalty method along with an asperity based Coulomb friction model. In order to validate the tire model, a medium duty truck tire is modeled and the following response quantities are compared to experimental results: (1) normal load versus deflection at different tire pressures; (2) rolling resistance versus speed; (3) longitudinal force versus slip; (4) lateral force versus slip angle for different normal loads; and (5) self-aligning torque versus slip angle for different normal loads.

Theoretical Tire Model for Wear Progress of Tires with Tread Pattern Considering Two-Dimensional Contact Patch

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Nakajima ◽  
S. Hidano
Keyword(s):  
Shear Force ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Slip Condition ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Slip Ratio ◽  
Contact Patch ◽  
Crown Shape ◽  
External Forces

ABSTRACT A new theoretical tire model for the wear progress of tires with tread block pattern is developed considering a two-dimensional contact patch. In the model, the wear energy is calculated from the shear force and pressure distribution in a two-dimensional contact patch that are changed with not only shear forces in a contact patch but also with the wear and irregular wear of tires. The fore–aft shear force in a contact patch consists of six mechanisms related to slip ratio, camber, contact between a tire and a road, barrel deformation of a loaded block, rolling resistance, and a rolling tire with rounded crown shape, whereas the lateral shear force consists of three mechanisms related to slip angle/camber, contact of a tire with rounded crown shape, and barrel deformation of a loaded block. The heel and toe irregular wear and the progress of irregular wear under pure slip condition qualitatively agree with the conventional knowledge of tire engineers. The expected wear energy is introduced to predict the wear progress under combined slip condition in the wear course. Using the vehicle dynamics to predict the tire force history, a histogram of external forces is obtained by transforming from it. Calculating wear energies by changing slip angle and slip ratio, the relation between external forces and the wear energy is expressed as the response surface. Multiplying the wear energy by the histogram, the expected wear energy distribution in a block is calculated. Assuming that the worn depth is proportional to the expected wear energy, the wear progress is predicted.

In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Dynamic Response Predictions of a Truck Tire Using Detailed Finite Element and Rigid Ring Models

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seokyong Chae ◽  
Fredrik O¨ijer ◽  
Mustafa El-Gindy ◽  
Mukesh Trivedi ◽  
Inge Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Rigid Ring ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Truck Tire ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Tire Models

A detailed nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) model of a radial-ply truck tire, 295/75R22.5, has been developed using explicit FEA simulation software, PAM-SHOCK. For the validation of the model, the tire model predictions of contact patch area, vertical stiffness, and cornering characteristics, such as cornering force and aligning moment versus slip angle, at different vertical loads are in good agreement with available physical measurements. For complete vehicle simulations, a simplified rigid ring tire model is required for efficient analysis throughput. The behavior of such a tire model can be verified and improved by comparing responses with the developed FEA model. Moreover, the in-plane and out-of-plane tire parameters needed for the simplified rigid ring tire model could be virtually determined at various vertical loads by testing the FEA tire model instead of performing expensive tire parameters measurements. The in-plane and out-of-plane tire parameters are implemented into a simplified rigid ring tire model to perform durability tests. The durability tests are conducted to examine dynamic behaviors by using the FEA truck tire and the rigid ring tire models during running on a water drainage ditch at various vertical tire loads. The ditch is 12.0-cm (4.72-in) deep and lies in 45-degree angle against tire traveling direction. The dynamic responses such as vertical displacement, forces, and moments at tire center are predicted using both tire models. The results obtained from both models are in reasonable agreement.

Wheel Torque Controller Development Using a Simplified Tire Model for Vehicle Handling Enhancement

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesh Adireddy ◽  
Taehyun Shim ◽  
Douglas Rhode
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Control ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Yaw Rate ◽  
Wheel Torque ◽  
Tire Models

A tire model is an essential element in the vehicle controller development and various complexities of tire models have been developed and used. It is highly desirable for the control systems to use a tire model that is computationally efficient and easy to implement in control algorithms while providing desired performance. In this paper, a wheel torque controller was developed using a non-linear predictive control theory, 8 degree of freedom vehicle model, and a simplified nonlinear tire model in order to control the vehicle yaw rate and side slip angle. The performance of this controller was compared to that based on well known Magic Formula tire model. The effectiveness and limitations of the proposed controller were discussed through simulation.

Dynamic Response Predictions of Quarter-Vehicle Models Using FEA and Rigid Ring Truck Tire Models

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seokyong Chae ◽  
James Allen ◽  
Fredrik O¨ijer ◽  
Moustafa El-Gindy ◽  
Mukesh Trivedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Front Axle ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Vertical Acceleration ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Dynamic Coupling ◽  
Rigid Ring ◽  
Truck Tire ◽  
Tire Models

In this paper two finite element analysis (FEA) quarter-vehicle models (QVMs) are constructed using developed nonlinear 3-and 4-groove tread FEA radial-ply truck tire models. In addition to the FEA models, a rigid ring QVM is developed to observe the dynamic response of the rigid ring tire model under the effect of the sprung mass vertical motions. The rigid ring tire model was created in the authors' previous studies. In the rigid ring QVM, the suspension characteristics are similar to that used in the FEA QVMs. Simulations are conducted using explicit FEA simulation software, PAM-SHOCK. The FEA tire model predictions of contact patch area, static vertical stiffness, first mode of free vertical vibration, and yaw oscillation frequency response are compared with measurements and found to be in good agreement. After the successful validation tasks, the FEA QVMs is subjected to a durability test on a 74 cm-long and 8.6 cm-deep water drainage ditch to observe the dynamic tire responses. Meanwhile, measurements are conducted using a tractor-semitrailer. The vertical acceleration of the front axle that moves vertically together with front tires is measured and compared with the results from the QVMs. The predicted vertical accelerations from the QVMs exhibit similar results in magnitude and trend to each other. However, the measured peak values are lower than those observed from the QVMs due to a dynamic coupling effect from roll and pitch motions. Reasonable agreement between predicted and measured vertical acceleration is observed at higher speeds because the dynamic coupling effect is less significant on the front axle of the tractor-semitrailer at higher speeds. In order to compare the dynamic tire responses of the QVMs with measured values, special test equipment similar to the QVM is required to obtain the actual dynamic tire responses in the same quarter-vehicle environment.

Rolling resistance and its relation to operating conditions: A literature review

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702110110
Author(s):  
Lisa Ydrefors ◽  
Mattias Hjort ◽  
Sogol Kharrazi ◽  
Jenny Jerrelind ◽  
Annika Stensson Trigell
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Temperature Correction ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Test Surface ◽  
Vehicle Type ◽  
Camber Angle ◽  
Definition Of

For at least 50 years, the interest in understanding and reducing the rolling resistance of pneumatic tyres has been growing. This interest is driven by the need to reduce vehicle fuel consumption and CO2-emissions, for environmental and economic reasons. The amount of rolling resistance generated depends on the vehicle type, tyre properties and operating conditions. The main objective of this literature review is to provide an overview of the most influential operating conditions with respect to rolling resistance, their effects and their connection to different measurement techniques. The examined operating conditions are the inflation pressure, the temperature, the curvature of the test surface, the load, road surface, speed, torque, slip angle and camber angle. In addition, the definition of rolling resistance is investigated, which shows lack of harmony in the literature. There are important areas where little research can be found and where further research would be valuable. Examples of such areas are effects of the torque, slip angle and camber angle on rolling resistance, thorough comparison between flat-surface and drum measurements, effects of temperature difference between laboratory measurements and actual driving on rolling resistance and evaluation of Unrau’s formula for temperature correction of rolling resistance measurements.

A Dynamic Tire Model for ABS Maneuver Simulations

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Braghin ◽  
Edoardo Sabbioni
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Order Differential Equation ◽  
Transient Behavior ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Relaxation Length ◽  
Steady State Condition ◽  
First Order ◽  
Significant Parameter ◽  
Tire Models

Abstract Due to the dimensions of the tire-road contact area, transients in a tire last approximately 0.1 s. Thus, in the case of abrupt maneuvers such as ABS braking, the use of a steady-state tire model to predict the vehicle’s behavior would lead to significant errors. Available dynamic tire models, such as Pacejka’s MF-Tire model, are based on steady-state formulations and the transient behavior of the tire is included by introducing a first order differential equation of relevant quantities such as the slip angle and the slippage. In these differential equations the most significant parameter used to describe the transient behavior is the so-called relaxation length, i.e., the distance traveled by the tire to settle to a new steady-state condition once perturbated. Usually this parameter is assumed to be constant.

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