The paper discusses in detail the construction of the FEM model and the results of the simulation of a motor vehicle brake operation. The analysis takes into account the dynamic nature of the structure’s operation, thermomechanical coupling, and applies heat generation algorithms resulting from friction forces. Typical problems encountered when performing such simulations are also presented.Brakes are one of the fundamental components of vehicles, responsible for the safety of the driver and passengers. However, modern computer-aided design techniques are still rarely used in the design process of such an important component as the braking system. The primary reason for this state of affairs is the complexity of the phenomena occurring during brake operation. Obtaining reliable results useful for designers was almost impossible just a few years ago. The necessity to account for friction, thermo-mechanical coupling, and the dynamics of the entire process are the basic elements that constitute the difficulty of conducting such analyses. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine