Optimization design of titanium alloy connecting rod based on structural topology optimization

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zheng ◽  
Yi Cai ◽  
Kelun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Connecting Rod ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to realize the lightweight of connecting rod and meet the requirements of low energy consumption and vibration. Based on the structural design of the original connecting rod, the finite element analysis was conducted to reduce the weight and increase the natural frequencies, so as to reduce materials consumption and improve the energy efficiency of internal combustion engine. Design/methodology/approach The finite element analysis, structural optimization design and topology optimization of the connecting rod are applied. Efficient hybrid method is deployed: static and modal analysis; and structure re-design of the connecting rod based on topology optimization. Findings After the optimization of the connecting rod, the weight is reduced from 1.7907 to 1.4875 kg, with a reduction of 16.93%. The maximum equivalent stress of the optimized connecting rod is 183.97 MPa and that of the original structure is 217.18 MPa, with the reduction of 15.62%. The first, second and third natural frequencies of the optimized connecting rod are increased by 8.89%, 8.85% and 11.09%, respectively. Through the finite element analysis and based on the lightweight, the maximum equivalent stress is reduced and the low-order natural frequency is increased. Originality/value This paper presents an optimization method on the connecting rod structure. Based on the statics and modal analysis of the connecting rod and combined with the topology optimization, the size of the connecting rod is improved, and the static and dynamic characteristics of the optimized connecting rod are improved.

Finite Element Analysis of Hydraulic Clipping Machine Shear Platform Dased on ANSYS

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Hai Lin Wang ◽  
Yi Hua Sun ◽  
Ming Bo Li ◽  
Gao Lin ◽  
Yun Qi Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Elastic Strain ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress

Q43Y-85D type crocodile hydraulic clipping machine was taken as research object to optimization design. A finite element model for clipping machine was built using shell unit as fundamental unit. ANSYS12.0 finite element method was used to analyze the deformation and stress distribution of the shear platform model of hydraulic clipping machine. The result showed that the maximum equivalent stress at the dangerous area was 368.162 MPa and the maximum elastic strain was 0.1814×10-2 mm. After the structural optimization design, it was found that the maximum equivalent stress decreased to 186.238 MPa which did not exceed the material’s yield limitation 215 MPa and the maximum elastic strain decreased to 0.919×10-3 mm which satisfied the requirement of stiffness.

Finite Element Analysis of Stamped Tees Stress in Directly Buried Heating Pipeline

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 997-1001
Author(s):  
Guo Qiang Yu ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Guang Du
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structure Analysis ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Intersection Area ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Displacement Constraints

In order to provide evidence for optimization design of directly buried heating pipeline tees, finite element models of tees with different ratios of branch-main pipe diameters had been established and simulated by structure analysis soft ANSYS. The change law of maximum equivalent stress values in pipe-nozzle intersection area had been obtained at same temperature, pressure loads and displacement constraints. The results show that maximum equivalent stress values of stamped tees are less than welded tees with same specifications. And stamped tees with lager fillet radius and local wall thickness can effectively decrease maximum equivalent stress values of pipe-nozzle intersection area.

The Rod Force Law Analysis of 600MW Air Cooling Tower

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 1135-1138
Author(s):  
Tao Liang ◽  
Chun Ling Meng ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
Xiu Hua Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Force ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Cooling Tower ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
The Cost

The finite element analysis of large air cooling tower was carried out using ABAQUS. On the basis of strength above,8 types of the axial force are analyzed and summarized, find valuable rules, and put forward the further optimization design. So that it can satisfy the strength and stability of air cooling tower, the structure is more reasonable, reduce weight, reduce the cost.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis Applied to Ergonomic Design of 2-Piece Aluminum Beverage Cans and Bottles

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Han ◽  
Koetsu Yamazaki ◽  
Sadao Nishiyama ◽  
Ryoichi Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Tactile Sensation ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Ring Shape ◽  
Beverage Containers ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Sheet Formability

This paper has introduced the finite element analysis (FEA) into the ergonomic design to evaluate the human feelings numerically and objectively, and then into the optimization design of beverage containers considering human factors. In the design of the end of can (the lid of can), experiments and the FEA of indenting vertically the fingertip pulp by a probe and the tab of end have been done to observe force responses and to study feelings in the fingertip. A numerical simulation of finger lifting the tab for opening the can has also been performed, and discomfort in the fingertip has been evaluated numerically to present the finger-accessibility of the tab. The comparison of finger-accessibility between two kinds of tab ring shape designs showed that the tab that may have a larger contact area with the finger is better. In the design of beverage bottles served hot drinks, the FEA of tactile sensation of heat has been performed to evaluate numerically the touch feeling of the finger when holding the hot bottle. The numerical simulations of embossing process have also been performed to evaluate the formability of various rib-shape designs. The optimum design has then been done considering the hot touch feeling as well as the metal sheet formability.

Finite Element Analysis and Topology Optimization of the Clamping Unit in a Two-Platen Injection Machine

2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 1535-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wei Zhang ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Zhi Heng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Molding Machine ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
And Topology ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Finite Element Model

In this paper, the clamping unit of a two-platen injection molding machine was modeled by Pro/ENGINEER, and was imported to Altair HyperWorks. In HyperMesh module, the finite element model was set up, ANSYS has been used in the finite element analysis of the clamping unit and the deformation and stress results were obtained. Based on the topology optimization of HyperWorks/OptiStruct, recommendations to improve the structure of the clamping mechanism are presented; the results showed that less material was used while its performance was maintained.

The Finite Element Analysis on the Compression Splicing Position of Strain Clamp in Guy Tower

2014 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Zhang Qi Wang ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Wen Gang Yang ◽  
Yong Feng Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

Strain clamp is an important connection device in guy tower. If the quality of the compression splicing position is unsatisfied, strain clamp tends to be damaged which may lead to the final collapse of a guy tower as well as huge economic lost. In this paper, stress distribution on the compressible tube and guy cable is analyzed by FEM, and a large equivalent stress of guy cable is applied to the compression splicing position. During this process, a finite element model of strain clamp is established for guy cables at compression splicing position, problems of elastic-plastic and contracting are studied and the whole compressing process of compressible position is simulated. The guy cable cracks easily at the position of compressible tube’s port, the inner part of the compressible tube has a larger equivalent stress than outside.

Displacement and Stress Constrained Topology Optimization

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meisam Takalloozadeh ◽  
Krishnan Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Level Set ◽  
Numerical Experiments ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Stress Constraints ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate a topology optimization method subject to displacement and stress constraints. The method does not rely on pseudo-densities; instead it exploits the concept of topological level-set where ‘partial’ elements are avoided. Consequently: (1) the stresses are well-defined at all points within the evolving topology, and (2) the finite-element analysis is robust and efficient. Further, in the proposed method, a series of topologies of decreasing volume fractions are generated in a single optimization run. The method is illustrated through numerical experiments in 2D.

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