Optimization of Two Wheeler Rim Using Finite Element Analysis
Keywords:
Al alloy, Steel alloy, Mg alloy, Geometric Modeling, FEA, Stress Analysis, Cornering Fatigue TestAbstract
Importance of wheel in the automobile is obvious. The vehicle may be towed without the engine but at the same
time even that is also not possible without the wheels, the wheels along the tire has to carry the vehicle load, provide
cushioning effect and cope with the steering control. Generally wheel spokes are the supports consisting of a radial member
of a wheel joining the hub to the rim. The most commonly used materials for making Wheel spokes are with features of
excellent lightness, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, characteristics of casting, low temperature, high damping
property, machine processing and recycling, etc. This metal main advantage is reduced weight, high accuracy and design
choices of the wheel. This metal is useful for energy conservation because it is possible to re-cycle. Spokes make vehicles
look great but at the same time they require attention in maintenance. To perform their functions best, the spokes must be
kept under the right amount of tension. The two main types of motorcycle rims are solid wheels, in which case the rim and
spokes are all cast as one unit and the other spoke wheels, where the motorcycle rims are laced with spokes. These types of
wheels require unusually high spoke tension, since the load is carried by fewer spokes. If a spoke does break, the wheel
generally becomes instantly unridable also the hub may break. Presently, for motor-cycles Aluminium alloy wheels are used,
currently now replacing by new magnesium alloy due its better properties than Al-alloy. An important implication of this
paper or the problem stated here is to “analyse the stress and the displacement distribution comparing the results obtained”.
In addition, this work extends Proper analysis of the wheel plays an important role for the safety of the rider. This paper
deals with the static &fatigue analysis of the wheel. The present work attempts to analyse the safe load of the alloy wheel,
which will indicate the safe drive is possible.
