Semi-Trailer Structural Failure Analysis Using Finite Element Method

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dc.contributor.authorBaadkar, Chetan Chandrakant
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-28T02:24:32Z
dc.date.available2011-06-28T02:24:32Z
dc.date.issued2010en
dc.description.abstractThis project is centred on an ongoing trailer component failure problem at the STEELBRO New Zealand Ltd due to cracks. In this research the problem has been systematically approached using ANSYS finite element analysis software. The approach involves investigation of the problem and structural analysis of the trailer subjected to two types of service conditions. The service conditions are simulated in ANSYS which involved CAD and finite element modelling of the trailer, and then the finite element model is validated experimentally by strain gauges and geometrically by ANSYS element shape checking capability. The finite element model subjected to static structural analysis confirmed the crack locations and indicated the cause of the failure. Further fatigue analysis on one of the loading condition revealed it’s potential to cause failure at the crack locations. Finally, this research concludes with a proposal of revised component design to overcome the failure at the crack locations and recommendations for further analysis on the trailer.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/5240
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2144
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Canterbury. Mechanical Engineeringen
dc.relation.isreferencedbyNZCUen
dc.rightsCopyright Chetan Chandrakant Baadkaren
dc.rights.urihttps://canterbury.libguides.com/rights/thesesen
dc.subjectFinite Element Analysisen
dc.subjectSemitraileren
dc.subjectFatigue analysisen
dc.subjectStrain gaugeen
dc.titleSemi-Trailer Structural Failure Analysis Using Finite Element Methoden
dc.typeTheses / Dissertations
thesis.degree.disciplineMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Canterburyen
thesis.degree.levelMastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Engineeringen
uc.bibnumber1649026
uc.collegeFaculty of Engineeringen
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