A STUDY ON THE DESIGN OF AUXETIC STRUCTURE OF SEAT SKELETON

Abstract

This paper presents numerical study of deformation and stresses in seat skeleton elements subject to static and dynamic pressure loads. Elastic skeleton made of polyamide or elastomer is taken as an example of a seat material. Auxetic type of seat structure ensures the reduction of real contact stresses between human body and seat, making it more comfortable than typical. FEM analysis is performed using ABAQUS system. Numerical calculations are carried out to determine the nonlinear stiffness characteristics of seat springs. The study makes possible the selection of material and structural topology fulfilling design constraints and additional recommendations concerning structural flexibility, stability and optimal reduction of contact stresses. This paper presents an application of the problem.