Finite element modelling to predict equivalent stiffness of 3D space frame structural joint using circular beam element

• Main Authors: Yob, Mohdshukri, Mansor, Shuhaimi Shuhaimi, Sulaiman, Razali
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/51072/; http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.431.104
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

In automotive industry, thin walled beam is widely used to build vehicles structure. Vehicle structure is built by joining thin walled beams using various welding techniques. The usage of thin walled structure in automotive is important to improve vehicle performance by offering better strength-to-w...