Design, Analysis And Optimization Of Tie Rod Of Four Wheeler Car

Abstract

Tie rods are an integral part of vehicle’s steering system. Just as its name suggests a Tie rod ties vehicle’s
steering rack to the steering arm. While the vehicle is at rest or in static condition there exist some forces acting on tie
rod due to weight of the vehicle. Due to its weight forces acting on tie rod, it buckles by some amount after prolonged
period. So to avoid the buckling effect we need to increase the strength of material by changing its existing material or
to change its dimensions. We are analyzing the existing tie rod using FEA and comparing result which includes
critical buckling load, displacement, stress with different material and also doing theoretical calculations and
Experimental validation followed by the optimization on the basis of different common materials available in the
market.