@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/89,
	  title     = {Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis of the Front Cross Member of the Peugeot 405},
	  author    = {Kh.Farhangdoust and  H.Kamankesh},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Undoubtedly, chassis is one of the most important
parts of a vehicle. Chassis that today are produced for vehicles are
made up of four parts. These parts are jointed together by screwing.
Transverse parts are called cross member.
This study reviews the stress generated by cyclic laboratory loads
in front cross member of Peugeot 405. In this paper the finite element
method is used to simulate the welding process and to determine the
physical response of the spot-welded joints. Analysis is done by the
Abaqus software.
The Stresses generated in cross member structure are generally
classified into two groups: The stresses remained in form of residual
stresses after welding process and the mechanical stress generated by
cyclic load. Accordingly the total stress must be obtained by
determining residual stress and mechanical stress separately and then
sum them according to the superposition principle.
In order to improve accuracy, material properties including
physical, thermal and mechanical properties were supposed to be
temperature-dependent. Simulation shows that maximum Von Misses
stresses are located at special points. The model results are then
compared to the experimental results which are reported by
producing factory and good agreement is observed.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering},
	  volume    = {4},
	  number    = {8},
	  year      = {2010},
	  pages     = {645 - 648},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/89},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/44},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 44, 2010},
	}