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PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
When a leaf spring is compressed, the length of the leaves changes and the leaves slide on each other. This sliding action could be a source of noise and can also produce friction. Weight of single steel leaf spring is around 9.2kg.
With increase in the fatigue life of the spring. Increase the Stiffness of the leaf spring.
LITERATURE REVIEW:
ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF A COMPOSITE LEAF SPRING
Mahmood M. Shokrieh , Davood Rezaei A four-leaf steel spring used in the rear suspension system of light vehicles is analyzed using ANSYS V5.4 software. The finite element results showing stresses and deflections verified the existing analytical and experimental solutions. Using the results, a composite one made from fiberglass with epoxy resin is designed and optimized using ANSYS. Main consideration is given to the optimization of the spring geometry. The objective was to obtain a spring with minimum weight that is capable of carrying given static external forces without failure.
Fiber-E Glass:
Lighter, stiffer and stronger Less fatigue Water resistance.
PROPOSED METHODOLOGY:
To carry out static analysis on parabolic spring using FEM to Find the stiffness of the Leaf spring. Find the max stress and location corresponding to Rated load and Over condition. To design a Composite leaf spring made of Fiber Glass/ epoxy resin. Comparative FEM study of composite leaf spring with Steel leaf spring. The CAD models of the parabolic leaf spring will be meshed by 3D 8-node structural solid elements. 3D contact elements (CONTACT 49) represent contact and sliding between adjacent surfaces of leaves. An average coefficient of friction 0.03 was taken between surfaces. Software to be used: Hypermesh, Ansys Units: Load in Kg, Displacement in mm