Finite element analysis and mathematical characterization of contact pressure distribution in bolted joints

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (10) ◽  
pp. 4715-4725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbin Cao ◽  
Zhousuo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Element Analysis

Analysis of Contact Pressure Distribution on 3-Bolt Self-Energized Connector Seals

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeev Madazhy ◽  
Sheril Mathews ◽  
Erik Howard
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Operating Pressure ◽  
Seal Ring ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Novel Design

A novel design using 3 bolts for a self-energized seal connector is proposed for quick assembly applications. Contact pressure distribution on the surface of the seal ring during initial bolt-up and subsequent operating pressure is analyzed for 3″ and 10″ connectors using Finite Element Analysis. FEA is performed on a 3″ and 10″ ANSI RF flange assembly and contact pressure distribution on the RF gasket is compared with the tapered seal ring assemblies. Hydrostatic tests are carried out for the tapered seal and ANSI bolted connectors to evaluate maximum pressure at which leak occurs for both size assemblies.

A Method for Characterizing Running-In of Sliding Contacts

2016 ◽  
Vol 681 ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
R. Ismail ◽  
M. Tauviqirrahman ◽  
J. Jamari ◽  
D.J. Schipper
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Sliding Contact ◽  
Wear Depth ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Sliding Contacts ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Proposed Model

Although in terms of conservation wear is undesirable, however, running-in wear is encouraged rather than avoided. Running-in is rather complex and most of the studies related to the change in micro-geometry have been conducted statistically. The purpose of this study was to characterize the running-in of sliding contacts using finite element analysis based on measured micro-geometries. The developed model combines the finite element simulation, Archard’s wear equation and updated geometry to calculate the contact pressure distribution and wear depth. Results show that the proposed model is able to predict the running-in phase of sliding contact system.

Finite element analysis of the ovine hip: Development, results and comparison with the human hip

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (04) ◽  
pp. 301-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Jalali ◽  
F. Schmidutz ◽  
C. Schröder ◽  
M. Woiczinski ◽  
J. Maierl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Pelvic Bone ◽  
Acetabular Cartilage ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Femoral Cartilage ◽  
Acetabular Side

SummaryObjectives: The ovine hip is often used as an experimental research model to simulate the human hip. However, little is known about the contact pressures on the femoral and acetabular cartilage in the ovine hip, and if those are representative for the human hip.Methods: A model of the ovine hip, including the pelvis, femur, acetabular cartilage, femoral cartilage and ligamentum transversum, was built using computed tomography and microcomputed tomography. Using the finite element method, the peak forces were analysed during simulated walking.Results: The evaluation revealed that the contact pressure distribution on the femoral cartilage is horseshoe-shaped and reaches a maximum value of approximately 6 MPa. The maximum contact pressure is located on the dorsal acetabular side and is predominantly aligned in the cranial-to-caudal direction. The surface stresses acting on the pelvic bone reach an average value of approximately 2 MPa.Conclusions: The contact pressure distribution, magnitude, and the mean surface stress in the ovine hip are similar to those described in the current literature for the human hip. This suggests that in terms of load distribution, the ovine hip is well suited for the preclinical testing of medical devices designed for the human hip.

Proposition of Helical Thread Modeling With Accurate Geometry and Finite Element Analysis

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshimichi Fukuoka ◽  
Masataka Nomura ◽  
Yuuya Morimoto
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pressure Distributions ◽  
Thread Root

Distinctive mechanical behavior of bolted joints is caused by the helical shape of thread geometry. Recently, a number of papers have been published to elucidate the strength or loosening phenomena of bolted joints using three-dimensional finite element analysis. In most cases, mesh generations of the bolted joints are implemented with the help of sophisticated software. The mesh patterns so obtained are, therefore, not necessarily adequate for analyzing the stress concentration and contact pressure distributions, which are the primary concerns when designing bolted joints. In this paper, an effective mesh generation scheme is proposed, which can provide a helical thread model with accurate geometry in order to analyze such important characteristics as stress concentrations and contact pressure distributions along the thread helix. Using the FE models with accurate thread geometry, it is shown how the thread root stress and contact pressure vary along the helix and nut loaded surface and how the chamfering of the top threads of the nut mitigate the stress concentration concerned.

Proposition of Helical Thread Modeling With Accurate Geometry and Finite Element Analysis

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshimichi Fukuoka ◽  
Masataka Nomura
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pressure Distributions ◽  
Loaded Surface ◽  
Thread Root ◽  
Second Peak

Distinctive mechanical behavior of bolted joints is caused by the helical shape of thread geometry. Recently, a number of papers have been published to elucidate the strength or loosening phenomena of bolted joints using three-dimensional finite element analysis. In most cases, mesh generations of the bolted joints are implemented with the help of commercial software. The mesh patterns so obtained are, therefore, not necessarily adequate for analyzing the stress concentration and contact pressure distributions, which are the primary concerns when designing bolted joints. In this paper, an effective mesh generation scheme is proposed, which can provide helical thread models with accurate geometry to analyze specific characteristics of stress concentrations and contact pressure distributions caused by the helical thread geometry. Using the finite element (FE) models with accurate thread geometry, it is shown how the thread root stress and contact pressure vary along the helix and at the nut loaded surface in the circumferential direction and why the second peak appears in the distribution of Mises stress at thread root. The maximum stress occurs at the bolt thread root located half a pitch from nut loaded surface, and the axial load along engaged threads shows a different distribution pattern from those obtained by axisymmetric FE analysis and elastic theory. It is found that the second peak of Mises stress around the top face of nut is due to the distinctive distribution pattern of σz.

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