Design and application of durability simulation system for automotive mechanism based on co-simulation

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-8484.2025.05.006

Abstract

Abstract:

A co-simulation-based durability simulation system was developed based on the nonlinear coupling between gradual damage accumulation and performance degradation of components to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of durability evaluations for automotive mechanisms. This system constructed a closed-loop iterative process which involved dynamic response extraction, damage modeling, and parameter updating, and enabled dynamic coupling analysis of damage evolution and performance degradation. The system integrated key functional modules, which included a database, co-simulation, and durability evaluation, to assess the durability of a specific suspension mechanism. The results show that, compared to fixed-step iterative methods, the variable-step iterative approach improves the accuracy of wear depth evaluation for the lower ball bowl of a faulty vehicle suspension by 21.2% to 28.3%, demonstrating that the system provides a high-precision and high-efficiency digital solution for the durability design of automotive mechanisms.

Key words: automotive mechanism, suspension system, dynamic coupling analysis, co-simulation, damage accumulation, mechanical system durability

CLC Number:

TP391
V215

SHAO Longfei, MENG Yan, PANG Huan, WANG Daocheng, SONG Pankun, YE Zhiqiang. Design and application of durability simulation system for automotive mechanism based on co-simulation[J]. Journal of Automotive Safety and Energy, 2025, 16(5): 716-724.

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车辆编号	道路类型	行驶里程/ (10⁴km)	行驶时间/h	比例
a	平坦公路	2.00	333.33	0.561 8
a	崎岖山路	0.78	260.00	0.438 2
b	崎岖山路	1.00	333.33	0.529 1
b	平坦公路	1.78	296.67	0.470 9

车辆编号	道路类型	行驶里程/ (10⁴km)	行驶时间/h	比例
a	平坦公路	2.00	333.33	0.561 8
a	崎岖山路	0.78	260.00	0.438 2
b	崎岖山路	1.00	333.33	0.529 1
b	平坦公路	1.78	296.67	0.470 9