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Background and Motivation
Share of total U.S. energy used U.S. transportation energy Segment wise transport energy
for transportation, 2017 sources/fuels, 2017 consumption
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Background and Motivation
IC Engine
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Background and Motivation
Rolling loss
contributor
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Introduction – Rolling resistance
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Introduction – Literature review
Variable stiffness
approach
• Summarized look of researchers on rolling resistance:
Deformation,
Semi-coupled process for Representation of DI
dissipation and thermal
rolling resistance prediction through spring model by
modules by Park et al.
by Ebbot et al. (1999) Mars et al. (2011)
(1997)
Use of subroutine as
replacement of structural and Extension of DI concept for
energy dissipation loop by Non-pneumatic tyre by
Futamura et al. (2004) Gibert et al. (2013)
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Introduction – Deformation index (DI)
Deformation State
Energy loss under cyclic deformation for different state of deformation Equal strain
Equal energy
Equal stress
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Deformation index
Tyre A
175/65 R 14 8.4 42.5 49.1
Passenger car radial
Tyre B
10.00 D 20 5.5 26.9 67.6
Truck cross-ply
Tyre C
10.00 R 20 8.2 52.1 39.7
Truck radial
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Problem Description
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Simulation Methodology – Schematic representation
Rolling Resistance simulation with original compound properties
Rolling resistance simulation with the updated modulus and original loss properties
No Yes
Rolling Resistance
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Result & Discussion – 10.00-20 cross-ply tyre
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Result & Discussion – 10.00-20 cross-ply tyre
(a) (b)
Deformation index contour for 10.00-20 cross ply tyre: (a) base design and (b) proposed design
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Result & Discussion
96.0%
95.0%
0.95
Rolling resistance
91.5%
0.9
0.85
0.8
Passenger car radial (Tyre A) Commercial cross-ply (Tyre B) Commercial Radial (Tyre C)
Normal design Proposed design
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Result & Discussion – Effect of compound
(a) (b) T1 1 1
T2 0.832 0.236
T3 0.937 0.312
(c) (d)
Deformation index contour comparison between tyre with tread T4 0.934 0.610
compounds: (a) T1, (b) T2, (c) T3, and (d) T4.
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Result & Discussion – Design proposals
Material distribution between (a) base design , (b) proposal-1 and (c) proposal-2
Temperature distribution between (a) base design , (b) proposal-1 and (c) proposal-2
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Result & Discussion – Design proposals
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Performance Parameters
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0.5
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Rolling Resistance Radial Stiffness Lateral Stiffness Tangential Cornering Stiffness
Stiffness
Base design Proposal-1 Proposal-2
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Conclusion & Outlook
• Proposed approach can be effectively used for optimal rolling resistance design
• Proposed approach can be used for cost effectiveness and material reduction
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References
• [1] Futamura S., Goldstein Arthur A., “Prediction and simulation of tire
performance characteristics based on deformation index,” Rubber Chemistry and
Technology (2016) Vol. 89, 66-71.
• [2] Futamura S., "Deformation Index – Concept for hysteresis energy loss
process," Rubber Chemistry and Technology (1991) Vol. 64, 57-64.
• [3] Mars W. V., "Analysis of stiffness variation in context of strain, stress and
energy controlled process," Rubber Chemistry and Technology (2011) Vol. 84,
178-186.
• [4] Narasimha Rao, K. V., “Design of Pneumaic Tyres with Finite Element
Analysis,” Phd Thesis submitted to IIT Madras (2005).
• [5] Narasimha Rao, K. V. et al., “A sensitivity analysis of design attributes and
operating conditions on tyre operating temperatures and rolling resistance using
finite element analysis,” IMechE, Vol. 220 Part D: J. Automobile Engineering
(2006).
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