This paper focuses on an estimation of light weighting opportunities for the frame structure of com- mercial road vehicles. This estimation is based on simpli- fied static load cases which play a predominant role for ...This paper focuses on an estimation of light weighting opportunities for the frame structure of com- mercial road vehicles. This estimation is based on simpli- fied static load cases which play a predominant role for the dimensioning of a frame structure and therefore these simplifications are not putting the general validity of the conclusions into question. A comparison of different ma- terials under this scenario shows that light metals do not show any weight reduction advantage in comparison to steel while a material-independent topology optimization has more weight reduction potential for the frame structure than a simple change of materials. Considering the con- straints of part complexity which is directly linked with production and assembly cost, the ladder frame structure has become the current state of the art design. Thus the paper also puts a spotlight on basic rules of node design and vertical load induction in order to keep the weight of such a design as low as possible. Practical examples from manufacturers show that the weight of a commercial vehicle could be reduced by 10%, and main parts of the frame structure could be reduced by 30% using high strength steel in combination with innovative production methods like roll forming.展开更多
The static test of two single light wood trusses and two girder trusses were carried out to explore theperformance enhancement effect of girder trusses and the influence of different connection types on the mechanical...The static test of two single light wood trusses and two girder trusses were carried out to explore theperformance enhancement effect of girder trusses and the influence of different connection types on the mechanicalbehavior, which was studied through the comparison of the test results of four trusses. It is found that the girder trussescan show better load-carrying capacity and anti-deforming ability compared with which simply increases the cross-sectionsize of the members. Because of the advantage of the connection materials and the non-fastening connection mechanism,the wood pin-connected truss has more ultimate bearing capacity which is 2.6 times of single truss, and better deformationresistance which is only 66.2% of the nailed one’s creep value.展开更多
文摘This paper focuses on an estimation of light weighting opportunities for the frame structure of com- mercial road vehicles. This estimation is based on simpli- fied static load cases which play a predominant role for the dimensioning of a frame structure and therefore these simplifications are not putting the general validity of the conclusions into question. A comparison of different ma- terials under this scenario shows that light metals do not show any weight reduction advantage in comparison to steel while a material-independent topology optimization has more weight reduction potential for the frame structure than a simple change of materials. Considering the con- straints of part complexity which is directly linked with production and assembly cost, the ladder frame structure has become the current state of the art design. Thus the paper also puts a spotlight on basic rules of node design and vertical load induction in order to keep the weight of such a design as low as possible. Practical examples from manufacturers show that the weight of a commercial vehicle could be reduced by 10%, and main parts of the frame structure could be reduced by 30% using high strength steel in combination with innovative production methods like roll forming.
基金National Key Technology Research and Development Program for the 12th Fiveyear Plan of China(No.2015BAD14B05).
文摘The static test of two single light wood trusses and two girder trusses were carried out to explore theperformance enhancement effect of girder trusses and the influence of different connection types on the mechanicalbehavior, which was studied through the comparison of the test results of four trusses. It is found that the girder trussescan show better load-carrying capacity and anti-deforming ability compared with which simply increases the cross-sectionsize of the members. Because of the advantage of the connection materials and the non-fastening connection mechanism,the wood pin-connected truss has more ultimate bearing capacity which is 2.6 times of single truss, and better deformationresistance which is only 66.2% of the nailed one’s creep value.
