EngineeringMaterials Science

A. Leppänen, Asko Kumpula, J. Vaara, Massimo Cattarinussi, J. Könnö, T. Frondelius

2017.8.21Rakenteiden Mekaniikka

DOI: 10.23998/rm.64743

tlooto Summary

Finite element simulation of cylinder head fatigue using Abaqus Standard and Z-post software shows good correlation with field observations.

Abstract

The finite element simulation of a cylinder head has been carried out with Abaqus Standard using Z-mat material model, with thermal boundary conditions coming from combined conjugate heat transfer and gas-exchange simulations. The fatigue post-processing of results has been done with Z-post software using ONERA fatigue model. The resulting lifetime values have been found out to correspond well to observations from the field.

Citation format

LEPPÄNEN, A., et al. Thermomechanical fatigue analysis of cylinder head. Rakenteiden Mekaniikka, 2017, 50: 182–185.