An approach for comparing in-service multi-input loads applied on non-stiff components submitted to vibration fatigue

Abstract

We focus on applications from the automotive industry, on mechanical components submitted to vibration loads. On one hand, the characterization of loading for dimensioning new structures in fatigue is enriched and updated by customers data analysis. In a second hand, the loads characterization also aims to provide robust specifications dedicated to the simulation or test rigs. We aim to provide vibration specifications that are adapted to a calculation time or physical test durations in accordance with the pace imposed by the projects timeframe. The vibration specifications need to be robust by taking care of the diversity of vehicles and markets considered in the projects. In the trucks industry, the dynamic behavior can vary significantly from one configuration to another. For non-stiff structures, the lifetime depends, among other things, on the frequency content of the loads, as well as the interactions between the components of the multi-input loads. In this context, this paper proposes to compare sets of multi-input loads applied on the non-stiff structure, i.e for which the frequency content of loads impacts the damage.