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Front Lower Control Arm Stiffness and Buckling Strength

Front Lower Control Arm Stiffness and Buckling Strength

Design a lower control arm of an automotive suspension with 30% weight reduction using 6082-T6 forged aluminum alloy. Lightweight design failed performance requirements suggesting use of stiffer material with higher yield strength.
Altair HyperWorksLinear Static FEANon-Linear Static FEA
Cornering Fatigue Test on Wheel

Cornering Fatigue Test on Wheel

Design a lightweight automotive wheel. Reducing weight by up to 40%, A356 cast aluminum alloy was pushed beyond its limit. Lightweight design suggests use of material with higher yield strength.
Altair HyperWorksLinear Static FEA