Elastic contact analysis of functionally graded brake disks subjected to thermal and mechanical loads

M. M. Shahzamanian, B. B. Sahari, M. Bayat*, F. Mustapha, Z. N. Ismarrubie

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics
Volume14
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)10-23
Number of pages14
ISSN1550-2287
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Bending load
  • Contact condition
  • Finite element method
  • Functionally graded material
  • Thermo-elastic analysis

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