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Prediction of Fatigue Failure Location on Lower Control Arm Using Finite Element Analysis (Stress Life Method)

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Analyzing a structure early in the design cycle gives an automotive industry a huge advantage which can reduce development time and cost. Before a prototype can be built and tested, determination of the critical region of the structure should be achieved and thus the design can be improved. The method involves the study of the fatigue failure location and structural integrity of the lower control arm subjected to the load applied mimicking real condition of the lower control arm operation. The 3D geometry of finite element model is simulated in Autodesk Mechanical Simulation. The finite element analysis (FEA) results are compared to critical distance approach whereby prediction of the fatigue failure is focused on critical location of curve near bushing. Finally, it is concluded that this approach can be considered as an initial process for the design of the high life lower suspension arm.

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We would like to thank Universiti Malaysia Pahang through research grant RDU1703311 for fully support the facilities and resources for this research.

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  1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, University Malaysia Pahang, 26600, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

    S. K. Abu Bakar, Rosdi Daud, H. Mas Ayu & M. S. Salwani

  2. Faculty of Technical and Vocational, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia

    A. Shah

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Abu Bakar, S.K., Daud, R., Mas Ayu, H., Salwani, M.S., Shah, A. (2020). Prediction of Fatigue Failure Location on Lower Control Arm Using Finite Element Analysis (Stress Life Method). In: Awang, M., Emamian, S., Yusof, F. (eds) Advances in Material Sciences and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8297-0_5

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