A Three-Dimensional Ring-Based Structural Tyre Model: Development and Validation

Document Number: 2009-01-2105

Date Published: May 2009

Author(s):
Peter Kindt - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Filip De Coninck - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Paul Sas - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Wim Desmet - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Abstract:
This paper presents the development of a structural model for passenger car tires, based on a three-dimensional flexible ring on an elastic foundation. The ring represents the belt and the elastic foundation represents the tire sidewall. The tire model, which is implemented as a finite element model, is valid below the first treadband axial bending mode and includes a definition of the wheel flexibility and air cavity. The eigenfrequencies predicted by the model are within 5% of the measured eigenfrequencies. The model is validated by comparing predicted with measured responses for both an unloaded and loaded tire.

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