Strength calculation and optimization of axle housing form

A M Abramov; Абрамов А М; A S Kovalev; Ковалев А С

doi:10.17816/2074-0530-69523

Strength calculation and optimization of axle housing form

Authors: Abramov AM¹, Kovalev AS²
Affiliations:
1. Novgorod State University
2. Mechaical Engineering Service Ltd
Issue: Vol 4, No 2 (2010)
Pages: 12-14
Section: Articles
URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2074-0530/article/view/69523
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/2074-0530-69523
ID: 69523

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Abstract

The article describes strength calcualtion on the casted axle housing of the truck using FEM-software and its further form optimization with topology optimization software, performed for RD center of KAMAZ JSC. The optimization provided 17% mass reduction of the casting.