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Analys av utmattningssprickor i medbringare samt framtagning av förbättringsåtgärder
University of Skövde, School of Engineering Science.
University of Skövde, School of Engineering Science.
2026 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Analysis of fatigue cracking in coupling plate and development of improvement measures (English)
Abstract [sv]

Volvo TTI har gett i uppdrag att undersöka och förbättra en medbringare som uppvisar sprickor och måste därför kasseras. Medbringaren används för att koppla samman en dynamometer med en motor som sedan testas. Motorn startas och dynamometern bromsar genom att applicera ett moment som förs över med hjälp av medbringaren. För att få en uppfattning av problemet genomfördes en litteraturstudie där ämnen som brottmekanik, spänningskoncentration och vibrationer undersöktes. Tillsammans med litteraturstudier och observationer utfördes FEM-beräkningar och handberäkningar för att finna orsaken till sprickbildningen. Beräkningar och simuleringar pekade på att sprickorna orsakades av utmattning. Denna utmattning uppstod på grund av flera faktorer, såsom spänningskoncentrationer, vibrationer och ojämn belastning på grund av varierande åtdragningsmoment. Med en färdig nulägesbild framtogs koncept med olika idégenereringsmetoder. Koncepten utvärderades och en lösning togs fram med avseende på material, sammanfogning och geometri. Lösningen förväntas minska risken för sprickbildning och minskar därmed kostnaden över tid.

Abstract [en]

Volvo TTI has assigned the task of investigating and improving a coupling plate that shows cracks and must therefore be scrapped. The coupling plate is used to connect a dynamometer to an engine. The engine is started and tested by the dynamometer, which applies a braking torque that is transferred using the coupling plate. To gain an understanding of the problem, a literature study was conducted in which topics such as fracture mechanics, stress concentration and vibrations were investigated. Along with the literature study and observations, FEM calculations and hand calculations were performed to find the cause of the cracking. Calculations and simulations indicated that the cracks were caused by fatigue. This fatigue occurred due to several factors, such as stress concentrations, vibrations and uneven loading due to tightening torque. With a complete picture of the current situation, concepts were developed using various idea generation methods. The concepts were evaluated and a solution was developed regarding material, joining and geometry. The proposed solution is expected to reduce the risk of crack initiation and thus reduce costs over time.

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2026. , p. 72
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Mechanical Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-26739OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-26739DiVA, id: diva2:2080809
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Volvo TTI
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineer
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Available from: 2026-06-28 Created: 2026-06-28 Last updated: 2026-06-28Bibliographically approved

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