Structural Simulation Analysis of the Developed Hybrid of Aluminum Composites and Carbon Nanotube Brake Disc

Abstract

Modifications to the mechanical properties of composite materials are always desired and also widely used in the manufacturing sector due to their weight, superior strength-to-weight ratio, better fracture toughness, improved fatigue, and tensile properties, enhanced corrosion resistance to harsh environments, etc. This study proposed a multiscale finite element (FE) analytical approach to investigate the mechanical behavior of Developed Aluminum Composites Brake Disc using Waste Aluminum Beverage Can, Carbon Nanotube-Derived from Rice Husk (CNTs-derived RH), and Periwinkles Shell Nanoparticles (PWSnp). Based on the experimental findings, it was observed that the maximum stress of the brake disc during the braking process is 15.8402MPa, and the compressive strength of the brake disc is 410MPa. The comparison of the experimental results with the numerical and experimental methods in the literature yielded satisfactory agreements and demonstrated the appropriateness of the composite mechanical behavior for each percentage of CNT weight.