Inflation simulation of tractor radial tire

The possibility of prediction of some parameters of large-size pneumatic tire was presented. Author’s computer program based on the finite element method with the use of axisymmetric tire model was utilized. Material constants required for the tire analysis were determined experimentally. The procedure for obtaining a simplified axisymmetric tire tread was described. The method used for simulation of tire inflation process allows obtaining the shape of an inflated tire, forces in cords and elastic energy density distribution. A test tire overall dimensions obtained in this way are close to measured values.

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.