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| Title: | STATIC AND DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WITH VAN BODY |
| Authors: | Kassahun, Mekonnen |
| Advisors: | Dr. Alem Bazezew |
| Copyright: | 2008 |
| Date Added: | 21-Oct-2008 |
| Publisher: | Addis Ababa University |
| Abstract: | A vehicle and its structural components are subjected to loads which cause stresses, strains,
deflections, vibration and noise in the components. To achieve a quality vehicle, i.e. one having
longer fatigue life, reduced weight, reduced cost, and so on, it becomes necessary to use
materials of appropriate strength and stiffness property with the most appropriate geometry
(form). One way to achieve this is evaluation and assessment of responses of the vehicle to
different loads.
This research addresses responses of a vehicle to static and dynamic loads. The entire analysis is
done for an ISUZU NPR model commercial vehicle with van body. The method used is finite
element modeling and analysis for which the inputs are obtained from quarter car model
analysis. The responses to static loads and random excitation caused by road roughness are
determined. Components and, particularly areas which are much affected by the different loads
are indentified. Finally, conclusions based on the results and recommendations which can be
extensions of this research are also presented. |
| Description: | A Thesis
by
Kassahun Mekonnen
Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies of Addis Ababa University in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for M.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1535 |
| Appears in: | Thesis - Mechanical Engineering
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