Finite Element Analysis of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) Frame with Proposed Drain Holes

Abstract

It was reported that High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) frames were rusting out in tropical climates due to salt water resting in the frame rails. In order to alleviate this problem, a proposal to drill four drain holes into the HMMWV frame rail was made. The purpose of this report was to perform finite element analysis (FEA) on the HMMWV frame to determine if the proposed drain holes lower the structural integrity of the frame.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246328

Entities

People

  • Roberto P. Garcia
  • Stephen G. Lambrecht

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Information Exchange
  • Interactive Graphics
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Salt Water
  • Shape
  • Stresses
  • Structural Components
  • Structural Integrity

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.