MCE 202 Formula SAE Hub Fatigue Analysis in ANSYS Notes

Description

This educational resource provides a comprehensive guide to performing fatigue analysis of a Formula SAE hub using ANSYS Workbench. It covers the fundamental differences between Stress-Life (S-N) and Strain-Life (ε-N) fatigue methods, along with a detailed step-by-step process for setting up a Static Structural analysis. The material explains how to configure the ANSYS Fatigue Tool for various loading types, including Fully Reversed, Zero-Based, Ratio, and History-Based, and apply mean stress correction theories. Key fatigue results such as Fatigue Life, Damage Factor, Safety Factor, and Biaxiality Indicator are discussed. This guide is suitable for students and professionals seeking to understand and apply fatigue analysis concepts for designing durable mechanical components.