Report: FEA of Truck Axle under Various Driving Conditions

This report presents a finite element analysis (FEA) of a truck axle, simulating its behavior under various driving conditions. The study focuses on determining stress distribution, deflection, and the factor of safety. The methodology involves designing both front and rear axles in CAD software, importing them into ANSYS for simulation, and applying calculated loads. Calculations include reactions, shear force, bending moment, and stress values. The report details the application of point loads, material properties, and boundary conditions. The results include shear stress, deflection, equivalent stress, principal stresses, and von Mises stress. The findings highlight the critical points of maximum stress and deflection, providing insights into the axle's performance and reliability. The report also includes preliminary calculations to determine the applied forces on the axle based on truck model data and assumptions about load distribution. This analysis aids in understanding axle behavior, improving design, and enhancing manufacturing processes.