Dynamic Load FEA Analysis And optimization of integrated steering knuckle

The objective of this project is to reduce the weight of the steering knuckle without compromising the strength of steering knuckle. Steering knuckle is one of important component of vehicle which is connected to steering, suspension and brake to chassis of vehicle. It undergoes different loading under different conditions. There has been a strong trend towards the adoption of optimum materials and components in automotive industry. Conventional steering knuckles comprise an assembly of two or more forged components that are secured together.In this project the integrated steering knuckle is used. The flanged body, wheel spindle, tie rod arm and brake caliper bracket are all formed from a single steel billet as a one-piece heavy duty forging. Such a design eliminates the brake caliper/knuckle joint and the tie rod arm/knuckle joint, and thus, it results in savings in assembly time and weight.Afinite element software,Hyperworks which contains several modules, is used to achieve this objective.