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Aleksander Yevtushenko1, Michal Kuciej2, Piotr Grzes1
1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology (BUT), 45C Wiejska Street, 15-351, Bialystok, Poland.
Abstract:
The article presents finite element models of the 2xBgu type tread brake for the simulation of extended repeated frictional heating carried out on a full-scale inertia dynamometer. The numerical calculations were conducted for the brake blocks made of two organic composite materials newly developed specifically for this study. The transient temperature changes obtained from the 2D axisymmetric and 3D finite element analyses and experimental data agreed well during continuous process of about 1200 s. Simulation of such a long period of braking sequence required introducing simplifications in the boundary conditions in the contact area, convection cooling, arrangement of the model (2D axisymmetric, 3D). The focus was laid on representation of variation of the coefficient of friction and the temperature dependence of the properties of the friction materials during braking. The carried out research indicates limitations in the finite element analysis and directions of necessary improvements in modelling as well as measurements with the use of embedded thermocouples.
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