A proposed innovative approach for predicting the torsional moment capacity of half-shaft based on static FEM

Junlou Li, Yipo Kang, Jianjiao Deng, Xuandong Li, Youlong Zhang, Bo Yan

Abstract: Highlights•A novel method for predicting the torsional moment capacity of half-shafts: fracture torque prediction achieved with a static FEA.•A three-layer material property model was developed and verified using experimental data.•Half-shaft fracture torque prediction with 95 % integrated accuracy can replace static torsion tests and thus reduce development costs.