Geometric optimization for the thermoelectric generator with variable cross-section legs by coupling finite element method and optimization algorithm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Ge ◽  
Kui He ◽  
Liehui Xiao ◽  
Wuzhi Yuan ◽  
Si-Min Huang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Geometric Optimization ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Element Method

Stress Wave Propagation Analysis in One-Dimensional Micropolar Rods with Variable Cross-Section Using Micropolar Wave Finite Element Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Mirzajani ◽  
Naser Khaji ◽  
Muneo Hori
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Stress Wave Propagation ◽  
Rotational Degree ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Element Method

The wave finite element method (WFEM) is developed to simulate the wave propagation in one-dimensional problem of nonhomogeneous linear micropolar rod of variable cross-section. For this purpose, two kinds of waves with fast and slow velocities are detected. For micropolar medium, an additional rotational degree of freedom (DOF) is considered besides the classical elasticity’s DOF. The proposed method is implemented to solve the wave propagation, reflection and transmission of two distinct waves and impact problems in micropolar rods with different layers. Along with new solutions, results of the micropolar wave finite element method (MWFEM) are compared with some numerical and/or analytical solutions available in the literature, which indicate excellent agreements between the results.

Nonlinear Stain of Variable Cross-Section Beam Element Based on Positional FEM

2012 ◽  
Vol 557-559 ◽  
pp. 2371-2374
Author(s):  
Lv Zhou Ma ◽  
Jian Liu ◽  
Xun Lin Diao ◽  
Xiao Dong Jia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Beam Width ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Nonlinear Fem ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Beam Depth

Based on positional finite element method, this paper attempts to find beam elements that can show the characteristics of the variable cross-section beam and can be practically applied. In this paper, the stain on a random point of the variable cross-section beam element is obtained when beam depth changes in a linear or quadratic parabolic way and beam width is fixed. The calculation is different and simpler than the classical nonlinear FEM.

Boundary element method in numerical study of three-dimensional Stokes flows in channels of arbitrary shape

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Yu.A. Itkulova
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Element Method ◽  
Boundary Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cylindrical Tube ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Periodic Flows ◽  
Element Method

In the present work creeping three-dimensional flows of a viscous liquid in a cylindrical tube and a channel of variable cross-section are studied. A qualitative triangulation of the surface of a cylindrical tube, a smoothed and experimental channel of a variable cross section is constructed. The problem is solved numerically using boundary element method in several modifications for a periodic and non-periodic flows. The obtained numerical results are compared with the analytical solution for the Poiseuille flow.

scholarly journals Assessment of Rectangular Cavity in Concrete Gravity Retaining Wall using Finite Element Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2656-2661
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Retaining Wall ◽  
Rectangular Cavity ◽  
Gravity Retaining Wall ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Conditions Of Stability ◽  
Element Method

The design of the Gravity retaining wall (GRW) is a trial and error process. Prevailing conditions of backfill are used to determine the profile of GRW, which proceeds with the selection of provisional dimensions. The optimum section is having factors of safety of stability higher than the allowable values and stresses in the cross-section smaller than permissible. The cross-section is designed to fulfill conditions of stability, subjected to very low stresses. The strength of the material, which is provided in the cross-section remains unutilized. A computer program is developed to find stresses at various locations on the cross-section of GRW using the Finite Element Method (FEM). A discontinuity in the form of a rectangular cavity is introduced in the cross-section of GRW to optimize it. The rectangular cavity is introduced in the cross-section of GRW at different locations. An attempt is made in this paper to find the stress distribution in the gravity retaining wall cross-section and to study the effect of the rectangular cavity on the stress distribution. Two cases representing different locations are considered to study the effect of the cavity. The location of the cavity is distinguished by the parameter w, the effects of cases with varied was 0.2305 (Case-I) and 0.1385 (Case-II) are observed. The cavity, which is provided not only makes the wall structurally efficient but also economically feasible.

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