A Study on the Simulation Model Verification for Performance Estimation of Torsion Beam Axle

토션빔액슬 성능 평가를 위한 해석 모델 검증에 관한 연구

  • Published : 2006.03.01

Abstract

The torsion beam axle type is widely used in the rear suspension for small passenger cars due to low cost, good performance, etc. To develop the torsion beam axle, it is necessary to estimate the characteristics of rear suspension from the design process. The characteristics estimation of the torsion beam axle is performed using FEM, dynamic simulation and is verified the real test. In this study, the natural frequency and roll stiffness of the torsion beam axle were measured by FEM, and the reliability of the FE model was evaluated according to the comparison of test data. This study presents a unique method for the finite element modeling and analysis of the torsion beam axle. The results of the FEA were verified using test data.

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