Finite Element Simulation Methods for Dry Sliding Wear
Abstract
The Holloman High Speed Test Track is a rocket sled track for testing at hypersonic velocities. However, there are customers that desire to test at even greater velocities. In order to achieve higher velocities there are several phenomena that must be overcome. One important phenomenon is wear of the shoe that holds the sled on the rail. This research is a look at the feasibility of using finite element analysis to predict the wear of the shoe during a test run down the track. Two methods are investigated, one a macro-scale, incremental method utilizing traditional wear equations from Archard, the other a microscale, material property method that used a failure criteria to determine the amount of wear. These methods are implemented at low speeds to allow for comparison to results from the literature. While the incremental method was found to provide accurate results, there are many numerical problems associated with it. The material property method was found to be feasible, but more research is needed to validate and calibrate the process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA480407
Entities
People
- Aaron Chmiel
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology