Finite Element Analysis of Six Transcortical Pin Parameters and Their Effect on Bone–Pin Interface Stresses in the Equine Third Metacarpal Bone

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (02) ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
Timothy B. Lescun ◽  
Stephen B. Adams ◽  
Russell P. Main ◽  
Eric A. Nauman ◽  
Gert J. Breur
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Metacarpal Bone ◽  
Distal Limb ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Minimal Impact ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Objective The objectives of this study were to validate a finite element model of the equine distal limb transfixation cast and to determine the effect of six transcortical pin parameters on bone–pin interface (BPI) stresses in the third metacarpal bone. Study Design A transfixation cast finite element model was developed from a computed tomography scan of the third metacarpal bone and modelled pin elements. The model was validated by comparing strain measured around a 6.3-mm transfixation pin in the third metacarpal bone with the finite element model. The pin parameters of diameter, number, location, spacing, orientation and material were evaluated by comparing a variety of pin configurations within the model. Results Pin diameter and number had the greatest impact on BPI stress. Increasing the diameter and number of pins resulted in lower BPI stresses. Diaphyseal pin location and stainless-steel pins had lower BPI stresses than metaphyseal location and titanium alloy pins, respectively. Offset pin orientation and pin spacing had minimal impact on BPI stresses during axial loading. Conclusion The results provide evidence that diameter and number are the main pin parameters affecting BPI stress in an equine distal limb transfixation cast. Configurations of various pin size and number may be proposed to reduce BPI stresses and minimize the risk of pin related complications. Further refinement of these models will be required to optimize pin configurations to account for pin hole size and its impact on overall bone strength.

Torsional Analysis of a Steel Cord-Rubber Tire Belt Structure

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Belt ◽  
Steel Cord ◽  
Torsional Analysis

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Analysis for Wrinkling Behavior of Girth-Welded Line Pipe

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz T. Souza ◽  
David W. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Experimental Test ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Line Pipe ◽  
New Era ◽  
Analytical Tools

The paper presents results for finite element analysis of full-sized girth-welded specimens of line pipe and compares these results with the behavior exhibited by test specimens subjected to constant axial force, internal pressure and monotonically increasing curvatures. Recommendations for the ‘best’ type of analytical finite element model are given. Comparisons between the behavior predicted analytically and the observed behavior of the experimental test specimens are made. The mechanism of wrinkling is explained and the evolution of the deformed configurations for different wrinkling modes is examined. It is concluded that the analytical tools now available are sufficiently reliable to predict the behavior of pipe in a manner that was not previously possible and that this should create a new era for the design and assessment of pipelines if the technology is properly exploited by industry.

scholarly journals A Novel Method for Tooth Bending Stress Calculation of Gears With Asymmetric Teeth

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oguz DOGAN ◽  
Celalettin YUCE ◽  
Fatih KARPAT
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stress Calculation ◽  
Bending Stresses ◽  
New Equation ◽  
Asymmetric Factor

Abstract Today, gear designs with asymmetric tooth profiles offer essential solutions in reducing tooth root stresses of gears. Although numerical, analytical, and experimental studies are carried out to calculate the bending stresses in gears with asymmetric tooth profiles a standard or a simplified equation or empirical statement has not been encountered in the literature. In this study, a novel bending stress calculation procedure for gears with asymmetric tooth profiles is developed using both the DIN3990 standard and the finite element method. The bending stresses of gears with symmetrical profile were determined by the developed finite element model and was verified by comparing the results with the DIN 3990 standard. Using the verified finite element model, by changing the drive side pressure angle between 20° and 30° and the number of teeth between 18 and 100, 66 different cases were examined and the bending stresses in gears with asymmetric profile were determined. As a result of the analysis, a new asymmetric factor was derived. By adding the obtained asymmetric factor to the DIN 3390 formula, a new equation has been derived to be used in tooth bending stresses of gears with asymmetric profile. Thanks to this equation, designers will be able to calculate tooth bending stresses with high precision in gears with asymmetric tooth profile without the need for finite element analysis.

Simulation of Thermo-Mechanical Models for Hot Formed Parts by Numerical Experiments

2014 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 668-674
Author(s):  
Azman Senin ◽  
Zulkifli Mohd Nopiah ◽  
Muhammad Jamhuri Jamaludin ◽  
Ahmad Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Prediction Accuracy ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Deformation Characteristic ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Forming Limit ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
New Production ◽  
Element Analysis

The Finite-Element Analysis (FEA) is a prediction methodology that facilitates product designers produced the part design with manufacturing focused. With the similar advantages, manufacturing engineers are capable of build the first actual car model from the new production Draw Die. This approach has eliminated the requirement to manufacture the prototype model from soft tool parts and soft tool press die. However, the prediction accuracy of FEA is a major topic of research work in automotive sector's practitioners and academia as current accuracy level is anticipated at 60%. The objective of works is to assess the prediction accuracy on deformation results from mass production stamped parts. The Finite-element model is developed from the CAD data of the production tools. Subsequently, finite-element model for production tools is discretized with shell elements to avoid computation errors in the simulation process. The sheet blank material with 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm thickness is discredited by shell (2D modeling) and solid elements (3D modeling) respectively. The input parameters for the simulation model for both elements are attained from the actual setup at Press Machine and Production Tool. The analysis of deformation and plastic strain are performed for various setup parameters. Finally, the deformation characteristic such as Forming Limit Diagram (FLD) and thinning are compared for all simulated models.

Finite Element Analysis of Tandem Rubber O-Ring Sealing Structure at the End of Shaft

2013 ◽  
Vol 774-776 ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Cong Fang Hu ◽  
Yuan Qiang Tan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Compression Rate ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Uniform Compression ◽  
Friction Factors ◽  
Sealing Performance ◽  
Sealing Failure

Based on the tandem sealing structure at the end of the shaft,a finite element model of rubber O-rings has been established and the sealing performance of rubber O-ring has been analyzed. There is an un-uniform compression among these O-rings which lead to the sealing failure. Under different friction factors, several groups of the rubber O-rings have been analyzed, finding that the friction factor is the reason of un-uniform compression. The effect of different average compression rate has been investigated, which has been integrated in the sealing criteria for the tandem O-rings, providing a reference for the optimization of tandem sealing structure at the end of the shaft. According to the sealing criteria for a single O-ring, the sealing criteria for the tandem O-rings is built.

Finite Element Analysis of Mechanics Property on Memory Alloy Patella Claws with Anti-Shearing Force

2014 ◽  
Vol 635-637 ◽  
pp. 507-510
Author(s):  
Dong Peng Du ◽  
Zhe Wu ◽  
Juan Xing ◽  
Xiao Yan Gong ◽  
Xiang Wen Miu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Force ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Element Model ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Shearing Force ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis

When strong exercise on human being body, respectively, under knees 30°, 60°,90°, using PRO/E5.0 software to establish the transverse patella fracture and anti-shearing force patella claws 3D models, then the two structure models were assembled and imported into ABAQUS10.1 software to establish the finite element model of patellar fracture fixed within patella claw, and analyzed the mechanical performance in perforce finite element model. Under the same boundary conditions, the maximum displacement and deformation of each components were different at every flexion angle. Compared with anti-shearing force patella claw and AO tensile force girdle, the patella claw with stronger resistance to tension and anti-shearing force was more stable. Deformation and displacement of patella claw in accordance with biomechanical research result that is needed by clinical. Its stability will satisfy clinical requirements for functional exercise.

A SPECTRAL/hp NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF HIGHER-ORDER BEAM THEORY WITH VISCOELASTICITY

2012 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 1250010 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. P. VALLALA ◽  
G. S. PAYETTE ◽  
J. N. REDDY
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Third Order ◽  
The Third

In this paper, a finite element model for efficient nonlinear analysis of the mechanical response of viscoelastic beams is presented. The principle of virtual work is utilized in conjunction with the third-order beam theory to develop displacement-based, weak-form Galerkin finite element model for both quasi-static and fully-transient analysis. The displacement field is assumed such that the third-order beam theory admits C0 Lagrange interpolation of all dependent variables and the constitutive equation can be that of an isotropic material. Also, higher-order interpolation functions of spectral/hp type are employed to efficiently eliminate numerical locking. The mechanical properties are considered to be linear viscoelastic while the beam may undergo von Kármán nonlinear geometric deformations. The constitutive equations are modeled using Prony exponential series with general n-parameter Kelvin chain as its mechanical analogy for quasi-static cases and a simple two-element Maxwell model for dynamic cases. The fully discretized finite element equations are obtained by approximating the convolution integrals from the viscous part of the constitutive relations using a trapezoidal rule. A two-point recurrence scheme is developed that uses the approximation of relaxation moduli with Prony series. This necessitates the data storage for only the last time step and not for the entire deformation history.

Finite Element Analysis of Structural Strength of Concrete Mixing Truck’s Frame

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 1143-1149
Author(s):  
Hai Xia Sun ◽  
Hua Kai Wei ◽  
Xiao Fang Zhao ◽  
Jia Rui Qi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Structural Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Model

The finite element model of the concrete mixing truck’s frame is builded by using shell as basic element, and the process of building the finite element model of the balance suspension is introduced in detail. Based on this, frame’s stress on five types of typical operating conditions are calculated by using the finite element analysis software, NASTRAN, and results can show the dangerous position and the maximum stress position on the frame. The analysis result on structural strength can provide the basis for further improving the frame structure.

Dynamic Characteristics and Finite Element Model Updating of Micromachined Torsion Structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 1831-1835
Author(s):  
Wei Hsin Gau ◽  
Kun Nan Chen ◽  
Yunn Lin Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Speckle Pattern ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry ◽  
Finite Element Model Updating ◽  
Element Analysis

In this paper, two experimental techniques, Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry and Stroboscopic Interferometry, and two different finite element analysis packages are used to measure or to analyze the frequencies and mode shapes of a micromachined, cross-shaped torsion structure. Four sets of modal data are compared and shown having a significant discrepancy in their frequency values, although their mode shapes are quite consistent. Inconsistency in the frequency results due to erroneous inputs of geometrical and material parameters to the finite element analysis can be salvaged by applying the finite element model updating procedure. Two updating cases show that the optimization sequences converge quickly and significant improvements in frequency prediction are achieved. With the inclusion of the thickness parameter, the second case yields a maximum of under 0.4% in frequency difference, and all parameters attain more reliable updated values.

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