Automotive stabilizer bars – strength calculations of stabilizer bars using finite element method – directions and general instructions for calculation
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ThyssenKrupp Federn & Stabilisatoren GmbH
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Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Transport
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ilesian University of Technology, Faculty of Transport
Publication date: 2014-10-20
The Archives of Automotive Engineering – Archiwum Motoryzacji 2014;65(3):37-50
ABSTRACT
The function of stabilizer bars in motor vehicles is to reduce the body roll during cornering. The body roll is influenced by the occurring wheel load shift and the change of camber angle. Decisive is the steering performance which may be purposefully adjusted towards understeer or oversteer when designing the stabilization. The article contains the further outline of the calculation methods for stabilizer bars. Modern technological and structural solutions in contemporary cars are reflected also in the construction and manufacture of stabilizer bars. A proper construction and the selection of parameters influence the strength properties, the weight, durability and reliability as well as the selection of an appropriate production method. An improper preparation of Finite Element Method calculation models consequently leads to wrong results. It is particularly difficult to interpret the results and to find an error if we do not have a comparative calculation base (such as results of fatigue tests, analytical strength calculations). The article contains practical directions and general instructions for calculation necessary for a correct preparation of calculation models, for a proper performance of calculations and a proper interpretation of results using Finite Element Method.