Keywords
viscoelastic beam, thermomechanical behavior, brakes
Abstract
A model for the dynamic thermomechanical behavior of a viscoelastic beam which is in frictional contact with a rigid rotating wheel is presented. It describes a simple braking system in which the wheel comes to a stop as a result of the frictional traction generated by the beam. Friction is modelled with a temperature and slip rate dependent coefficient of friction. Frictional heat generation is taken into account as well as the wheel temperature evolution, and the wear of the beam's contacting end. The model is formulated as a variational inequality. A FEM numerical scheme for the model is described, implemented, and the results of numerical simulations are shown.
Original Publication Citation
European Journal of Applied Mathematics, 15(24), pp 181-22.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Kuttler, Kenneth; Bajkowski, J.; Fernandez, J. R.; and Shillor, M., "A thermoviscoelastic beam model for brakes" (2004). Faculty Publications. 459.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/459
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2004-01-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/1241
Publisher
Cambridge University Press, http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=47589
Language
English
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Mathematics
Copyright Status
© 2004 Cambridge University Press
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