Ansys Software Aids Racecar Part Redesign
Pratt and Miller has used a combination of software from Safe Technology and its partner Ansys to redesign a cracked brake pedal face. The team used engineering simulation products from Ansys and fe-safe fatigue analysis software developed by Safe Technology to explore design alternatives and identify an optimal solution that strengthened the critical part without excessive weight or compromising on race performance. The open architecture of Ansys technology combined with the advanced fatigue analysis capabilities of fe-safe software enabled Pratt and Miller to quickly identify an optimal redesign that met stringent fatigue life targets. In world-class auto racing, mechanics often modify the car's brake pedal face to comply with driver preference. Moving the pedal off centre introduces a significant twisting moment - a situation that induces stresses and can lead to material fatigue. Pratt and Miller Engineering, a force in motorsports and high-level engineering, discovered th...