Anticipating local flaps closed‐form solution on 3D face models using finite element method

Author(s):  
Zhenli Kwan ◽  
Nur Nadirah Khairu Najhan ◽  
Yat Huang Yau ◽  
Yan Luximon ◽  
Fethma M Nor
Author(s):  
Parisa Ghanati ◽  
Saeed Adibnazari ◽  
Mohammad Alrefai ◽  
Azadeh Sheidaei

In this paper, a new procedure is developed for the solution of a general two-dimensional uncoupled symmetric double contact problem with smooth contact zones in which the indenter geometry is described by a piecewise biquadratic function. This procedure gives an approximate closed-form solution for any smooth indenter profile. In order to evaluate the accuracy of this approach, it is applied to the symmetric indentation of a flat surface by two rigidly interconnected parabolic indenters and results are compared with the exact unclosed-form solution. Moreover, this procedure is applied to the symmetric indentation of a flat surface by two rigidly interconnected cylinders to compare the results with the finite element solution obtained by the finite element method software, ABAQUS. The results showed that in comparison with the finite element method, this procedure is a fast and highly accurate method with low complexity that makes feasible the possibility of determining approximate closed-form solution for a wide range of indenter geometries with a concavity between two symmetric contact zones; hence it can be useful in practical issues.


2014 ◽  
Vol 969 ◽  
pp. 192-198
Author(s):  
Stanislav Kmeť ◽  
Peter Platko

Results of the generalized and simplified linear closed form solution of an active or adaptive tensegrity unit, as well as its numerical analysis using finite element method are presented in the paper. The shape of the unit is an octahedral cell with a square base and it is formed by thirteen members (four bottom and four top cables, four edge struts and one central strut). The central strut is designed as an actuator that allows for an adjustment of the shape of the unit which leads to changes of tensile forces in the cables. Due to the diagonal symmetry of the 3D tensegrity unit the closed-form analysis is based on the 2D solution of the equivalent planar biconvex cable system with one central strut under a vertical point load.


2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Stanislav Kmeť ◽  
Peter Platko

Abstract Results of the linear closed form solution of an active or adaptive tensegrity unit, as well as its numerical analysis using finite element method are presented in the paper. The shape of the unit is an octahedral cell with a square base and it is formed by thirteen members (four bottom and four top cables, four edge struts and one central strut). The central strut is designed as an actuator that allows for an adjustment of the shape of the unit which leads to changes of tensile forces in the cables. Due to the diagonal symmetry of the 3D tensegrity unit the closed-form analysis is based on the 2D solution of the equivalent planar biconvex cable system with one central strut under a vertical point load.


2013 ◽  
Vol 856 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
S.H. Adarsh ◽  
U.S. Mallikarjun

Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) are promising materials for actuation in space applications, because of the relatively large deformations and forces that they offer. However, their complex behaviour and interaction of several physical domains (electrical, thermal and mechanical), the study of SMA behaviour is a challenging field. Present work aims at correlating the Finite Element (FE) analysis of SMA with closed form solutions and experimental data. Though sufficient literature is available on closed form solution of SMA, not much detail is available on the Finite element Analysis. In the present work an attempt is made for characterization of SMA through solving the governing equations by established closed form solution, and finally correlating FE results with these data. Extensive experiments were conducted on 0.3mm diameter NiTinol SMA wire at various temperatures and stress conditions and these results were compared with FE analysis conducted using MSC.Marc. A comparison of results from finite element analysis with the experimental data exhibits fairly good agreement.


2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Doostfatemeh ◽  
M. R. Hematiyan ◽  
S. Arghavan

ABSTRACTSome analytical formulas are presented for torsional analysis of homogeneous hollow tubes. The cross section is supposed to consist of straight and circular segments. Thicknesses of segments of the cross section can be different. The problem is formulated in terms of Prandtl's stress function. The derived approximate formulas are so simple that computations can be carried out by a simple calculator. Several examples are presented to validate the formulation. The accuracy of formulas is verified by accurate finite element method solutions. It is seen that the error of the formulation is small and the formulas can be used for analysis of thin to moderately thick-walled hollow tubes.


Author(s):  
Sulaman Pashah ◽  
Syed M. Zubair ◽  
Abul Fazal M. Arif

The use of dimensional analysis and dimensionless parameters is very common in the field of heat transfer. The paper presents a non-dimensional finite element capable of modeling combined heat and mass transfer from fins. The aim of the formulation is to get solution of the fin problems that do not have a closed form solution. The performance of a fin is described through its efficiency and numerous closed form solutions for fin efficiency under combined heat and mass transfer are available in the literature. Deriving a closed form solution for geometric or material complexities is somewhat a difficult task. An example is variable profile composite fin. A composite fin is composed of base material or substrate with a coating layer. Finite element approach can handle such complexity with relatively ease, Therefore the main objective is to developed formulation for mass transfer problems. The formulation is derived in dimensionless form to extend the applicability of finite element results to a class of problems with same governing dimensionless parameters. The derived formulation is then applied to study the combined heat and mass transfer for variable profile composite fins under fully wet condition.


1984 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. Yoder ◽  
R. G. Whirley

A closed-form solution is given for the way stresses evolve during an elastoplastic time step under conditions of purely kinematic hardening or softening. When isotropic effects are included, the analysis becomes more difficult, so a perturbation solution is developed. These solutions are then compared with various algorithms commonly used in finite element programs in order to assess the trade-offs between accuracy and computational efficiency.


2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Nikkhoo ◽  
Y.-C. Hsu ◽  
M. Haghpanahi ◽  
M. Parnianpour ◽  
J.-L. Wang

ABSTRACTDisc rheological parameters regulate the mechanical and biological function of intervertebral disc. The knowledge of effects of degeneration on disc rheology can be beneficial for the design of new disc implants or therapy. We developed two material property identification protocols, i.e., inverse poroelas-tic finite element analysis, and biphasic closed form solution. These protocols were used to find the material properties of intact, moderate and severe degenerated porcine discs. Comparing these two computational protocols for intact and artificial degenerated discs showed they are valid in defining bi-phasic/poroelastic properties. We found that enzymatic agent disrupts the functional interactions of proteoglycans which decreased hydraulic permeability and aggregate modulus but increased the Poisson's ratio. The fatigue loading, which damages disc structure, and squeezes and occludes the matrix pores, further decreased the hydraulic permeability and the Poisson's ratio but increased the elastic modulus. The FE simulations showed the stress experienced during the creep test increases with severe degeneration but steady-state fluid loss decreases for the both moderate and severe degenerated discs. Discriminant analysis declared that the probability of correct classification using the FE analysis is higher than the results of the closed form solution. The specimen-specific models extracted from FE analysis can be additionally used for complimentary investigations on disc biomechanics.


2006 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 263-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
HOSSEIN ROUHANI ◽  
MANSOUR NIKKHAH BAHRAMI ◽  
BABAK NADJAR ARAABI ◽  
CARO LUCAS

A thorough analysis of cylindrical shells' dynamical behavior is essential in many different industrial design problems, and particularly in electric motor design. Shell vibration equations form a set of partial differential equations of order eight, where their closed form solution is only known for few special cases with a few known boundary conditions along with many not necessarily realistic assumptions. On the other hand, finite element based numerical solutions does not yield a lumped model that can be regarded as a general solution for natural frequencies of cylindrical shells. In this paper, a neurofuzzy model for natural frequencies of cylindrical shells is developed. At first, natural frequencies are calculated for a wide range of cylindrical shells' dimensions, using either closed form solution or finite element method. Gathered data is exploited for training of a Locally Linear Neurofuzzy Network, which yields a general model for calculation of natural frequencies of cylindrical shells. While the developed neurofuzzy model may be used in different design problems that deals with cylindrical shells, as a case study, the proposed model along with an evolutionary algorithm are utilized in the optimal design of a Switched Reluctance motor.


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