Model
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Loading Cases
Loading Case | Force (N) |
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1 | 409.5887 |
2 | 993.6961 |
3 | 1291.5 |
4 | 1268.2 |
5 | 1652.8 |
All loads found using MATLAB solver, based off values found previously
Fixtures
There are no fixtures for the Tie Rod, it is a loose two force member
Loads
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forces act on the bolt holes and are equal and opposite tangent to the tie rod
Mesh
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The fixture is set at where the pin that connects the ball bearing to the steering rack, and is constrained to not move in any direction at all.
Load
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The load acts along the axis of the tie rod and will be at the ball bearing connection between itself and the steering arm.
Mesh
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not really sure what to call it but there's where I put the mesh slider
Results
Loading CaseMax Stress (MPa) | Did it break? | Model |
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1 | PASSED |  |
2 | PASSED |  |
3 | PASSED |  |
4 | 5 |
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PASSED |  | |
5 | PASSED |  |
Conclusion
The tie rod passed all of the different loading cases with minimal deformation (6061 Al).