Documented how rivet geometry, residual stresses, and press profiles impact lining separation and noise for heavy-duty brake shoes.
Publication
Finite element analysis and experimental studies on rivets and riveting of brake linings
Combined finite element modeling with lab validation to set rivet specs that cut lining failures and helped Sundaram Brake Linings win Deming Prize adoption.
Authors
Dr. Lal Cheruvalath et al.
Published in
FEAST Software Users Meet, Vikram Sarabhai Space Center
Year
1997
Topics
Manufacturing Engineering