ABSTRACT
To achieve a higher level of design, the practical use of CAE system is significant. In this paper, we discussed the application of impact analysis of aluminum wheel. The analysis model was composed of aluminum wheel and tire structure. The tire structure model was naturally inflated with pressure load by Abaqus/Standard, and the results of implicit analysis were imported to Abaqus/Explicit for the dynamical impact analysis afterward. Both results of 13 and 90 degree impact analyses were
1 INTRODUCTION
To improve convenience and safety of automobile vehicles, impact tests for Aluminum wheel have been required for the guarantee of safety condition. SAE (SAE, 2003) regulates the 13 degree lateral impact test which is shown in Figure 1. This test aims for side contact to a curbstone. The target is the lateral stiffness of total tire system.
