Finite element analysis of nonuniformity of tires with imperfections

Tire Science and Technology

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 226-238

  Jeong, K M ^a   Kim, K W ^a   Beom, H G ^b   Park, J U ^c  

^a Kumho Tire Co Ltd   (South Korea)

^b Inha University   (South Korea)

^c R and D Center   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Finite element analysis; Imperfection; Radial force variation; Tire uniformity

Indexed keywords

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; LOADS (FORCES); STIFFNESS; THREE DIMENSIONAL;

RADIAL FORCE VARIATION; TIRE UNIFORMITY;

TIRES;

EID: 35348962483     PISSN: 00908657     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2346/1.2768607     Document Type: Conference Paper

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