Thermomechanical Simulation and Optimisation of Disc Brake Systems Part Two
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Lastvagnar Aktiebolag - Volvo 3P avd 26454 AB4S |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 276 163 |
| Project duration | August 2012 - December 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Traffic safety and automated vehicles -FFI |
| End-of-project report | 2012-00046eng.pdf (pdf, 387 kB) |
Purpose and goal
An improved design on the brake hardware opens up for new possibilities to further improve the design of active safety systems (adaptive cruise control, queue support etc.) and brake strategies. With an optimised design, a more effective brake system will be the result. One benefit could be shorter stopping distance. See project (RNo 2009-00086) for more details. This project was cancelled prematurely up on request on the conducting party (JTH).
Results and expected effects
The result from this project were two publications, one article and one conference contribution. See project (RNo 2009-00086) for more details. This project was cancelled prematurely up on request on the conducting party (JTH).
Approach and implementation
Due to the project complexity the project will be divided into four phases. In Phase One the global analysis model of the disc brake system will be set up e.g. modelling, boundary conditions etc. In Phase Two detailed knowledge concerning frictional heating, thermal stresses, disc cracks and fatigue life and wear will be built. In Phase Three the main focus will be on optimisation of the most important parameters e.g. fatigue life. In Phase Four a simulation model of the Volvo brake test rig will be created and correlated. Additionally simplified complete vehicle simulations will be done.