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News Release from: Dassault Systemes | Subject: Abaqus Unified FEA
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2007
Software analyses tyre designs
Apollo Tyres uses Abaqus Unified FEA in the initial stages of all new-product development to evaluate alternative concepts, guide design decisions and refine product performance.
Leading Indian tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres is using Abaqus Unified Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software from Simulia to evaluate and improve product performance which is helping the company grow as a preferred partner for global automotive OEMs Tyre development requires the evaluation of a complex combination of rubber, steel and other layered materials
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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For products such as large, off-road radial tyres, testing even a few physical prototypes is expensive and time-consuming.
Apollo Tyres uses Abaqus Unified FEA in the initial stages of all new-product development to evaluate alternative concepts, guide design decisions and refine product performance.
"Abaqus software helps us achieve design and performance goals efficiently", says PK Mohamed, chief of technology and R and D at Apollo Tyres.
"Realistic simulation reduces design cycle time and cost, while enabling our engineers to evaluate design properties and optimise product performance".
"We selected Abaqus because it is a world-class design analysis product with specific functionalities for tyre analysis".
"In the tyre manufacturing industry, Abaqus is the preferred simulation software due to its robust analysis capabilities for simulating real-world performance of complex materials undergoing large deformation and contact", stated Ken Short, vice president, Simulia strategy and marketing.
"We continually strive to enhance our technology which helps our customers, such as Apollo Tyres, meet product performance specifications quickly and cost-effectively".
Apollo Tyres has implemented Abaqus Unified FEA as an integral tool in the development of all categories of their radial tyres.
The software provides a unified simulation environment to accelerate the evaluation of tyre durability, tread wear, vehicle handling, noise and vibration, and rolling resistance.
Optimising tyre performance for these attributes plays a crucial role in improving vehicle safety, reliability, passenger comfort, and fuel economy.
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