Abstract
The authors performed several experimental tests regarding on establishing the mechanical properties of two type of materials used for cylinder-head gasket in Romanian truck industry. These properties were used for Finite Element modelling of the stress-strain state evaluation of the cylinder-head gaskets. Were taken into consideration different modalities of the tightening for the cylinder-head fixing screws in obtaining a better reliability of the engines.
Keywords: cylinder-head gasket material, mechanical properties, Finite Element modelling