Optimizing Front Axle Design for Heavy Commercial Vehicles: A
Comprehensive Analysis of Structural and Mechanical Properties 2023-01-5076
This study intends to improve the design of front axles for heavy commercial
vehicles, with a major goal of reducing weight while maintaining mechanical
strength. The front axle is critical in supporting the weight of the vehicle and
facilitating steering while effectively absorbing shocks generated by
differences in road surfaces. To achieve these requirements, a front axle beam
that minimizes weight, fuel consumption, and stress on the load-carrying member
must be designed. In this work, finite element analysis (FEA) techniques are
used using CATIA software to assess the structural and mechanical attributes of
several front axle designs. The purpose is to pick the best front axle shape
depending on specific load situations and driving torque needs. The influence of
alternative component shapes on stress and strain distribution is evaluated
using surface changes and ANSYS Workbench numerical simulation software.
Furthermore, the impact of these structural changes on the mechanical
characteristics of the front axle is carefully investigated. The findings of
this study will help to shape front axle designs that strike a compromise
between weight reduction and mechanical strength, therefore improving the
performance and efficiency of big commercial vehicles. This study gives useful
insights into optimizing front axle designs by employing modern engineering
analytical techniques, which may lead to increased fuel efficiency and lower
vehicle maintenance costs.