Finite element analysis on the static and fatigue characteristics of composite multi-leaf spring

• Main Authors: Kueh J.-T.J., Faris T.
• Other Authors: 55347509000
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Composites; Deflection; Fatigue; Finite element; Leaf spring; Stress; Finite Element Analysis; Glass; Life Cycle; Properties; Stresses; Vehicles; Composite materials; Deflection (structures); Fatigue of materials; Finite element method; Life cycle; Light weight vehicles; Materials properties; Bending stress; Design constraints; E-glass fibers; Effects of materials; Fatigue behavior; Fatigue characteristics; Finite Element; Light commercial vehicles; Multi-leaf springs; Transportation industry; Two-materials; Leaf springs

This paper investigated the static and fatigue behaviors of steel and composite multi-leaf spring using the ANSYS V12 software. The dimensions of an existing conventional leaf spring of a light commercial vehicle were used. The same dimensions were used to design composite multi-leaf spring for the...