Parametric modelling and validation for ball joint in Matlab partial differential equation module

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Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Çukurova Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Müh., Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2023

Tezin Dili: İngilizce

Öğrenci: MUSTAFA ÖZAGİL

Danışman: Necdet Geren

Özet:

The ball joint is exposed to variable loads and has a very critical importance in terms of safety in the automotive industry. Ball joints, which have hundreds of different variations, need to be analyzed under many different load conditions at the design stage. In this study, a parametric analysis study was carried out for the ball joint component. As an alternative to the parametric analysis performed with Excel, CAD software and Finite Element Analysis software, parametric analysis was performed in the Matlab Partial Differential Equation module. Simple geometries were also solved using the Manual Solution Method and softwares to ensure validation of the results. It has been observed that the results are generally compatible with each other, and many limitations of the Matlab software have emerged. If these limitations are removed, Matlab software will be used more widely for parametric analysis. Thus, time and cost will be reduced during the design phase.