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Optimization and design of disk-type MR brakes

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In this paper, first a new design for a disk-type magneto-rheological (MR) brake for automotive applications is proposed and then, a finite element analysis is performed to analyze the resulting magnetic field intensity distribution within the MR brake configuration. This finite element model of the brake is then utilized in a optimization process which incorporates Genetic Algorithm (GA) to obtain optimal design parameters. The optimization process goal is to increase the braking torque capacity of the brake while keeping the weight of the brake as low as possible. Although, the braking torque of the present design is larger compared to the previous designs, the braking toque capacity of the present design is still smaller than the required braking torque for automobiles.

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  1. F. Daneshmand

    Present address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2K6, H3A 2K6, Canada

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  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada

    B. Assadsangabi

  2. Mechanical Engineering Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

    F. Daneshmand & M. Eghtesad

  3. Mechanical Engineering Department, Petroleum Institute, PO Box 2533, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    N. Vahdati

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, 71955-845, Iran

    Y. Bazargan-Lari

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Assadsangabi, B., Daneshmand, F., Vahdati, N. et al. Optimization and design of disk-type MR brakes. Int.J Automot. Technol. 12, 921–932 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-011-0105-x

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