Extending the tire dynamic model range of operating conditions based on finite element method

Abstract

Tire dynamics model is the basis of vehicle dynamic performance research, however, due to the limitation of safety and environmental conditions, the six-component physical test can not fully characterize the dynamic mechanical response characteristics of tire under special conditions such as low service inflation pressure, high load, and large range of operation temperature. To accurately describe the dynamic response of the tire under special operating conditions with the magic formula (MF) tire model, this paper combines the nonlinear finite element analysis and the experimental test. The finite element model of the tire is verified by the dynamic characteristic experiments, and the tire dynamics simulation under special operating conditions are also conducted based on the verification results. The MF tire model is modified and the parameter identification is performed for the prediction results to extend the operating conditions of the tire dynamic model. The results of the comparison show that the method proposed in this paper can realize the condition expansion of MF tire model under special conditions.