Finite Element Analysis of Metal Forming Processes on Personal Computers

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-lai Yan ◽  
Song-qing Xu ◽  
Guo-ji Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Rigid Plastic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Forming Analysis ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Linear Problems ◽  
Shape Complexity

The main difficulty in running a rigid-plastic finite element program for metal forming analysis on a personal computer lies in the lengthy computation, typical of non-linear problems. To make the PC more acceptable for forming analyses in industrial applications, some measures have been proposed, such as using a higher order IVP solver and modifying the generation of the initial velocity field to account for the existence of rigid zones, if any. As a result, 2-D metal forming problems with moderate shape complexity can be solved on PCs within a reasonable length of time.

Finite Element Analysis on the Deformation of Energy-Saving Wire-Mesh Frame Wallboard

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 731-735
Author(s):  
Li Zhang ◽  
Kang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Wire Mesh ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Influence Degree

This paper analyzes the influence degree of related design parameters of wire-mesh frame wallboard on deformation through finite element program, providing theoretical basis for the design and test of steel wire rack energy-saving wallboard.

Rigid-Plastic Finite Element Simulation of Cold Forging and Sheet Metal Forming by Eulerian Meshing Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 970 ◽  
pp. 177-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Chiet Cheong ◽  
Heng Keong Kam ◽  
Chan Chin Wang ◽  
Ying Pio Lim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cold Forging ◽  
Rigid Plastic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Linear Solution

A computational technique of rigid-plastic finite element method by using the Eulerian meshing method was developed to deal with large deformation problem in metal forming by replacing the conventional way of applying complicated remeshing schemes when using the Lagrange’s elements. During metal forming process, a workpiece normally undergoes large deformation and causes severe distortion of elements in finite element analysis. The distorted element may lead to instability in numerical calculation and divergence of non-linear solution in finite element analysis. With Eulerian elements, the initial elements are generated to fix into a specified analytical region with particles implanted as markers to form the body of a workpiece. The particles are allowed to flow between the elements after each deformation step to show the deforming pattern of material. Four types of cold forging and sheet metal clinching were conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the presented method. The proposed method is found to be effective by comparing the results on dimension of the final product, material flow behaviour and punch load versus stroke obtained from simulation and experiment.

The Finite Element Analysis of Dynamic Interaction of High-Speed Shinkansen, the Rail, and Bridge

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Tanabe ◽  
Hajime Wakui ◽  
Nobuyuki Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Element Program ◽  
The Impact

Abstract A finite element formulation to solve the dynamic behavior of high-speed Shinkansen cars, rail, and bridge is given. A mechanical model to express the interaction between wheel and rail is described, in which the impact of the rail on the flange of wheel is also considered. The bridge is modeled by using various finite elements such as shell, beam, solid, spring, and mass. The equations of motions of bridge and Shinkansen cars are solved under the constitutive and constraint equations to express the interaction between rail and wheel. Numerical method based on a modal transformation to get the dynamic response effectively is discussed. A finite element program for the dynamic response analysis of Shinkansen cars, rail, and bridge at the high-speed running has been developed. Numerical examples are also demonstrated.

Risk Analysis for the Construction Phases of Long-Span CFST Arch Bridge Based on Finite Element Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 225-226 ◽  
pp. 823-826
Author(s):  
Yu Feng Zhang ◽  
Guo Fu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Buckling ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Arch Bridge ◽  
Cfst Arch Bridge ◽  
Element Program

As a part of virtual simulation of construction processes, this paper deals with the quantitative risk analysis for the construction phases of the CFST arch bridge. The main objectives of the study are to evaluate the risks by considering an ultimate limit state for the fracture of cable wires and to evaluate the risks for a limit state for the erection control during construction stages. Many researches have been evaluated the safety of constructed bridges, the uncertainties of construction phases have been ignored. This paper adopts the 3D finite element program ANSYS to establish the space model of CFST Arch Bridge, and to calculate the linear, the geometrical nonlinear and the double nonlinear buckling safety factors under the six different lode cases. Then the bridge’s risks are evaluated according to the results calculated which provide a reference for design of similar project.

A Nonlinear and Time Dependent Finite Element Analysis of Solder Joints in Surface Mounted Components Under Thermal Cycling

1991 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsin Pao ◽  
Kuan-Luen Chen ◽  
An-Yu Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Cycling ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Free Edge ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Peel Stress

AbstractA nonlinear and time dependent finite element analysis was performed on two surface mounted electronic devices subjected to thermal cycling. Constitutive equations accounting for both plasticity and creep for 37Pb/63Sn and 90Pb/10Sn solders were assumed and implemented in a finite element program ABAQUS with the aid of a user subroutine. The FE results of 37Pb/63Sn solder joints were in reasonably good agreement with the experimental data by Hall [19]. In the case of 9OPb/1OSn solder in a multilayered transistor stack, the FE results showed the existence of strong peel stress near the free edge of the joint, in addition to the anticipated shear stress. The effect of such peel stress on the crack initiation and growth as a result of thermal cycling was discussed, together with the singular behavior of both shear and peel stresses near the free edge.

Buckling and layer failure of composite laminated cylinders subjected to hydrostatic pressure

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Chun Shen ◽  
Guang Pan ◽  
JiangFeng Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
Failure Criteria ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Critical Buckling Pressure

AbstractThe buckling and layer failure characteristics of composite laminated cylinders subjected to hydrostatic pressure were investigated through finite element analysis for underwater vehicle application. The Tsai-Wu failure criteria were used as the failure criteria for the buckling analysis. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to research the influence of the number of elements on the critical buckling pressure. ANSYS, a finite element program, successfully predicted the buckling pressure with 5.3–27.8% (linear) and 0.3–22.5% (nonlinear) deviation from experimental results. The analysis results showed that the cylinders can carry more pressure after a slight decrease in pressure and recovery of the supporting load. For layer failure analysis, it was found that the failure that occurred in the 0° layer was more serious than that in the 90° layer within the neighboring layers at the inner layers (nos. 1–7) and outer layers (nos. 8–24).

Nonlinear Response and Failure of Steel Elbows Under In-Plane Bending and Pressure

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Karamanos ◽  
E. Giakoumatos ◽  
A. M. Gresnigt
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Plane Bending

The paper investigates the response of elbows under in-plane bending and pressure, through nonlinear finite element tools, supported by experimental results from real-scale tests. The finite element analysis is mainly based on a nonlinear three-node “tube element,” capable of describing elbow deformation in a rigorous manner, considering geometric and material nonlinearities. Furthermore, a nonlinear shell element from a general-purpose finite element program is employed in some special cases. Numerical results are compared with experimental data from steel elbow specimens. The comparison allows the investigation of important issues regarding deformation and ultimate capacity of elbows, with emphasis on relatively thin-walled elbows. The results demonstrate the effects of pressure and the influence of straight pipe segments. Finally, using the numerical tools, failure of elbows under bending moments is examined (cross-sectional flattening or local buckling), and reference to experimental observations is made.

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