Upper Bearing Plate

Summary

Assignee

Adam Marchand

Checked by
Date

Pass/Fail

PASS

MS Part NumberMS00030
Revision01
AssemblyFront Suspension
MaterialAISI 4130 Chromoly Steel
Yield strength435 MPa
Endurance Strength
Max von Mises Stress140.93 MPa
Max displacement0.12892mm
Safety Factor3.087
Lifetime

Background Information 

The upper bearing plate provides a seat/location for the upper spherical bearing in the front suspension assembly. This plate is welded into notches on the control arms. This component was analyzed both as part of the control arm assembly and individually. 

Requirements

Safety factor of at least 2.5 to match the rest of the suspension components. 

Loading and Boundary Conditions 

Results

von Mises Stress 

Displacement

Mesh Independence


Conclusion & Recommendation