Modal characteristics analysis of agricultural vehicle support frame

Abstract

The support frame of large agricultural vehicles was simulated using the finite element method to ensure stability and reliability. Modal experiments were conducted to verify the simulation accuracy, and mesh division and optimization were performed based on different size and structure types. Three types of loads were applied according to different working conditions. The natural frequency, vibration mode, stress, and deformation characteristics of the model under prestressed mode condition were calculated to determine the weak structure of the support frame. Modal measurement points for calibration during test modal analysis were used to generate a test modal model with force hammer, acceleration sensor, signal acquisition instrument, and other devices. The results showed that there was good agreement between finite element modal analysis and experimental modal analysis with a maximum error in natural frequency of 2.2 %, verifying the accuracy of the finite element model.