This project involved modeling and analyzing a single dry clutch plate assembly. The objectives were to model the clutch plate, perform a structural analysis of the contact surfaces between the flywheel and clutch plate, and conduct a modal analysis of the clutch plate. The model was assembled and structural analysis was performed to calculate deformation, stresses, friction, and pressure on the contact region under various loads. Mesh refinement studies were also conducted. The results showed the maximum stresses were within safe limits for the given loads and materials.

1. MAE 477/577Final Project Poster Presentation -Shreeganesh Sudhindra & Qaiser.J.Khan

2. Project Description Objective : To model a Single Dry Clutch Plate assembly To perform the Structural Analysis of the Contact Surfaces (Fly Wheel and Clutch Plate) To perform a modal analysis of the Clutch Plate (Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes)

3. Model Assembly

4. Exploded View

5. Cross Sectional View

6. Structural Analysis Objective To calculate the total deformation, Von-Misses stress, frictional stress and pressure experienced on the contact region. To mesh the components and apply the loads. Perform a Mesh convergence study.

8. Model the contact region between clutch plate and the fly wheel

9. Mesh For academic reasons a free mesh with constant strain triangular elements was used although it is not advisable to do so.

10. Constraints and Loads

11. Results

12. Results (Continued)

13. Mesh Refinement Studies

14. Conclusion ProE software package was used to model the entire assembly. Ansys Work Bench was used to perform the above mentioned analysis successfully. The maximum stresses of the assembly were found to be well within yield limits for the given loads and material properties. In this project the capabilities of Pro Engineer and Ansys Work Bench software package was explored.