Shorten the odds

Finite element analysis is used to model the behaviour of tyres, but in the future it may be used to model the chemical interactions at the surface of fillers and the polymer. Dr James Busfield of Queen Mary University of London describes the opportunities for such modelling. He explains the different levels of modelling that can be used to model tyres. He believes that modelling of the chemical interactions at the surface of fillers and the polymer would have a big effect on tyre design, enabling designers to optimise and maximise performance by tailoring interfaces. The challenges to be overcome include the requirement for huge amounts of computer time.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/46513973
• Authors:
  • READ, K
• Publication Date: 2006-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 36-9
• Serial:
  • Tire Technology International
  • Publisher: AutoIntermediates Limited
  • ISSN: 0969-7217
  • Serial URL: http://www.ukinpress.com/tire.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemistry; Design; Fillers (Materials); Finite element method; Mathematical models; Polymers; Tires
• ITRD Terms: 7165: Chemistry; 9011: Design (overall design); 4599: Filler; 6490: Finite element method; 6473: Mathematical model; 7482: Polymer; 1381: Tyre
• Subject Areas: Design; Vehicles and Equipment; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01050835
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jun 5 2007 12:19AM