Modelling and Analysis of Brake Drum using ANSYS Workbench

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, a brake drum was modelled and analyzed which is useful for slowing or completely stopping a moving vehicle. Brake drum is a critical part of the safety system, which is used to prevent the motion of vehicle. The purpose of the work is to find a suitable brake drum material which will be able to stop the vehicle within a minimum distance in case of emergency. Brake drum is modelled in CREO software and analysis of brake drum was performed on three different materials i.e., Grey cast iron, Aluminum alloy and Carbon ceramics by using ANSYS software. Total deformation and Von-mises stress analysis help to predict the brake drum failure when an internal pressure acts on it.