Optimization of Brake Rotor Slotting Using Finite Element Analysis

摘要

The disc braking system in a vehicle is used for either retarding the motion of a vehicle or to bring it to a halt. Due to the application of brakes for number of times, there is a generation of heat, which may result in the failure of brake rotor. In this study, the thermal analysis of the brake rotor was done using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The primary aim of the project was to compare the effect of different types of slotting on the rotor. The two designs of the rotors with different slotting were considered for analysis. The two designs were compared by their thermal values obtained from the thermal analysis by FEA and the best suitable design was selected for better performance disc brakes.