Elastic contact analysis of functionally graded brake disks subjected to thermal and mechanical loads
In this paper, finite element contact analysis of a functionally graded (FG) brake disk in contact with a pad, subjected to rotation, contact pressure, and frictional heat, is presented. The material properties vary through the thickness according to a power-law characterized by a grading index, n....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2013
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28795/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28795/1/Elastic%20contact%20analysis%20of%20functionally%20graded%20brake%20disks%20subjected%20to%20thermal%20and%20mechanical%20loads.pdf |
| Summary: | In this paper, finite element contact analysis of a functionally graded (FG) brake disk in contact with a pad, subjected to rotation, contact pressure, and frictional heat, is presented. The material properties vary through the thickness according to a power-law characterized by a grading index, n. The contact surfaces are full-ceramic with full-metal free surface. The effects of n on the displacement, contact status, strain and stress are investigated. From the analysis, thermo-elastic and contact results are extremely dependent on n. Hence, n is an important criteria for the design of FG brake disks for automotive and aircraft applications. |
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