Finite Element Analysis of V-Ribbed Belt/Pulley System with Pulley Misalignment Using a Neural-Network-Based Material Model

Abstract

Pulley misalignment limits the performance of V-ribbed belt/pulley system as it relates to rib load-sharing and contact pressure distribution for multiple rib belts required in high torque demands of modern automotive applications. In this paper, a three-dimensional dynamic finite element model is built to evaluate the effects of pulley misalignment. The model consists of a pulley and a segment of V-ribbed belt in contact with the pulley. A material model of belt, including rubber compound and reinforcing cord is developed. Multiple rubber layers are each considered hyperelastic with distinct material characterization parameters. A novel neural-network-based hyperelastic material model is implemented to represent properties of nonlinear elastic belt-rib compound. The models are implemented in the commercial code ABAQUS/ Explicit to simulate the misalignment of the belt- pulley system. The developed model is first validated by experimental measurements of pulley lateral force due to misalignment. Also, three common types of misalignment in the belt-pulley system are analyzed and results are presented.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Mark IV Automotive

Keywords and Phrases

Belt; Finite Element; Hyperelastic Material; Misalignment; Neural Network

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2009 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Mar 2009

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