Design and finite element analysis of a short piezoelectric fiber-reinforced composite actuator

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 691-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyajit Panda ◽  
N. H. Reddy ◽  
A. S. Pavan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Composite Actuator ◽  
Piezoelectric Fiber

scholarly journals Multi-Fiber-Reinforced Composites for the Coronoradicular Reconstruction of Premolar Teeth: A Finite Element Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Raphaël Richert ◽  
Philip Robinson ◽  
Gilbert Viguie ◽  
Jean-Christophe Farges ◽  
Maxime Ducret
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Root Anatomy ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Risk Of Fracture ◽  
Extreme Stress ◽  
Reinforced Composite

A coronoradicular reconstruction (CRR) has conventionally used a metallic inlay core (MIC) or a single-fiber-reinforced composite (sFRC) but extensive dentin removal can lead to root fracture. We propose herein a multi-fiber-reinforced composite (mFRC) based on a bundle of thin flexible fibers that can be adapted to the root anatomy without removing additional dentin. The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical behavior of the root reconstructed with mFRC, MIC, or sFRC using a finite element analysis (FEA). Models with or without a ferrule effect were created using Autodesk© software and divided into four parts: root, post, bonding composite or cement, and zirconia crown. For both models, extreme stress values (ESV), stress distribution, and risk of fracture were calculated for an oblique force (45°) of 100 N applied to the top of the buccal cusp. Results indicated that mFRC and mFRCG present a lower risk of fracture of the root and of the CRR without ferrule and thus could be valuable alternatives for premolar CRR. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the clinical success of these CRR.

Error Estimation and Mesh Optimization for Finite Element Analysis of Short Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Kim ◽  
Ian R. Grosse ◽  
S. V. Nair
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Mesh Refinement ◽  
Short Fiber ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Fiber Matrix Interface

Abstract Knowledge of internal stress fields in fiber or whisker reinforced composites is crucial to the design, manufacturing and applications of composites. Finite element analysis (FEA) presents the only rigorous approach to a solution of this problem. However, the application of FEA to composites requires careful attention to the geometry of the optimum mesh used in the analysis. Standard energy analysis and mesh refinement procedures have yet to be generalized or extended to the special case of fiber or whisker reinforced non-homogeneous composites. Current automatic mesh generation codes do not provide the optimum mesh for composites. This paper is concerned with the development of a generalized approach for optimal mesh refinement in a short fiber reinforced composite. Optimization procedures are based on the calculation of the error in energy norm for global convergence and the traction differential approach at the fiber/matrix interface for local convergence whereas the mesh refinement strategy is based on the use of elongated elements at the fiber/matrix interface. An isoparametric finite element model that has a periodic hexagonal array of elastic fibers surrounded by an elastic matrix was used in the investigation. It is shown that this approach provides the optimum mesh with a much more rapid convergence than conventional meshes. In this manner converged local solutions can be obtained with significantly lower degrees of freedom than by conventional mesh refinement methods.

3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced Composite Spur Gears

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Çağdaş Alagöz ◽  
M. A. Sahir Arıkan ◽  
Ö. Gündüz Bilir ◽  
Levend Parnas
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Spur Gears ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Failure Index ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Processing Module ◽  
Long Fibers

Abstract A method and a computer program are developed for 3-D finite element analysis of long fiber reinforced composite spur gears, in which long fibers are arranged along tooth profiles. For such a structure, the gear is composed of two regions; namely the long fiber reinforced and the chopped fiber reinforced regions. Pre and post-processing modules of the program for the finite element analysis are written in Borland Delphi Pascal 3.0®. ABAQUS® is used for finite element analysis. Main inputs for the pre-processing module of the program are, information on basic gear geometry, gear drive data, material properties and long fiber reinforcement geometry. Finite element meshes are automatically generated and mesh information with other required data are written to a file in the input-file-format of ABAQUS®. Stresses are read from the output file of ABAQUS® by the post-processing module, and color-coded drawings for various stresses and failure index are displayed. For the long fiber reinforced region, failure indexes are calculated by using the tensor polynomial failure criterion. Effects of reinforcing thickness and location of long fibers on gear strength are investigated. Stresses and failure index are calculated for different materials and fiber volume ratios.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document