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Modelling Strategy and Parametric Study of Metal Gaskets for Automotive Applications
Fabio Bruzzone, Cristiana Delprete, Carlo Rosso*
Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
* Corresponding Author: Carlo Rosso. Email:
Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2020, 125(1), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2020.011023
Received 14 April 2020; Accepted 23 June 2020; Issue published 18 September 2020
Abstract
This paper is focused on finite element simulation of cylinder head gaskets. Finite element codes support several methodologies, each of which has its own
strengths and weaknesses. One of the key points lies in the influence of the gasket
geometry on its final behaviour. Such a contribution can come from the detailed
modelling of the gasket or by defining a global non-linear behaviour in which material and geometry non-linearities are summarised. Two approaches were used to
simulate the gasket behaviour. The first one consists in using a 2D approach, which
allows to model through-thickness non-linear behaviour of gasket. The second one
consists in using conventional 3D finite element modelling. The numerical methods
have been discussed and compared in relation to the accordance with experimental
data, amount of information supplied and computational time required. Finally, a
parametric study shows how some geometric parameters influence the compressive
load and the elastic recovery of a single-layer steel gasket.
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Bruzzone, F., Delprete, C., Rosso, C. (2020). Modelling Strategy and Parametric Study of Metal Gaskets for Automotive Applications.
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 125(1), 51–64. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2020.011023