Fuselage Structural-Acoustic Modeling for Structure-Borne Interior Noise Transmission

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Unruh ◽  
S. A. Dobosz

Detailed finite element models of a fuselage structure and acoustic cabin volume of a laboratory based prototypical aircraft fuselage were generated for the purpose of studying the predictive capabilities of deterministic modeling procedures for structure-borne noise transmission. Comparative predictions are made to measured wing-to-fuselage attach point inertances and interior noise to force responses. Several structural models with increased structural definition were evaluated. It was found that to accurately predict wing-to-fuselage attach point inertances required increased local area structural definition, while interior noise can be reasonably well predicted without paying additional attention to local area structural details.

Author(s):  
Carrie A. Voycheck ◽  
Patrick J. McMahon ◽  
Richard E. Debski

Glenohumeral dislocation is a significant clinical problem and often results in injury to the anteroinferior (anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament (AB-IGHL) and axillary pouch) glenohumeral capsule. [1] However, clinical exams to diagnose capsular injuries are not reliable [2] and poor patient outcome still exists following repair procedures. [3] Validated finite element models of the glenohumeral capsule may be able to improve diagnostic and repair techniques; however, improving the accuracy of these models requires adequate constitutive models to describe capsule behavior. The collagen fibers in the anteroinferior capsule are randomly oriented [4], thus the material behavior of the glenohumeral capsule has been described using isotropic models. [5,6] A structural model consisting of an isotropic matrix embedded with randomly aligned collagen fibers proved to better predict the complex capsule behavior than an isotropic phenomenological model [7] indicating that structural models may improve the accuracy of finite element models of the glenohumeral joint. Many structural models make the affine assumption (local fiber kinematics follow global tissue deformation) however an approach to account for non-affine fiber kinematics in structural models has been recently developed [8]. Evaluating the affine assumption for the capsule would aid in developing an adequate constitutive model. Therefore, the objective of this work was to assess the affine assumption of fiber kinematics in the anteroinferior glenohumeral capsule by comparing experimentally measured preferred fiber directions to the affine-predicted fiber directions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 644-653
Author(s):  
Jan-Niclas Walther ◽  
Michael Petsch ◽  
Dieter Kohlgrüber

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present some of the key achievements. At DLR, a sophisticated interdisciplinary aircraft design process is being developed, using the CPACS data format (Nagel et al., 2012; Scherer and Kohlgrüber, 2016) as a means of exchanging results. Within this process, TRAFUMO (Scherer et al., 2013) (transport aircraft fuselage model), built on ANSYS and the Python programming language, is the current tool for automatic generation and subsequent sizing of global finite element fuselage models. Recently, much effort has gone into improving the tool performance and opening up the modeling chain to further finite element solvers. Design/methodology/approach Much functionality has been shifted from specific routines in ANSYS to Python, including the automatic creation of global finite element models based on geometric and structural data from CPACS and the conversion of models between different finite element codes. Furthermore, a new method for modeling and interrogating geometries from CPACS using B-spline surfaces has been introduced. Findings Several new modules have been implemented independently with a well-defined central data format in place for storing and exchanging information, resulting in a highly extensible framework for working with finite element data. The new geometry description proves to be highly efficient while also improving the geometric accuracy. Practical implications The newly implemented modules provide the groundwork for a new all-Python model generation chain, which is more flexible at significantly improved runtimes. With the analysis being part of a larger multidisciplinary design optimization process, this enables exploration of much larger design spaces within a given timeframe. Originality/value In the presented paper, key features of the newly developed model generation chain are introduced. They enable the quick generation of global finite element models from CPACS for arbitrary solvers for the first time.


Author(s):  
Scott Cogan ◽  
Gérard Lallement ◽  
Laetitia Sanseigne

Abstract The present synthesis highlights the recent developments in the research work at the R.C.A.M.L. concerning the difficulties encountered at various stages of the correcting process of linear elastodynamics finite element models and some of the solutions suggested to reduce them : optimizing test preparation, combining the principle of selective sensitivity with the concept of pseudo-tests, utilizing additional information coming from base excitations, quantifying the quality of the updated model for applications such as structural modifications or dynamic sub-structuring.


Author(s):  
В. В. Борисов ◽  
В. В. Сухов

One of the main problems, which solved during the design of transport category aircraft, is problem of analysis of the stress distribution in the strengthened fuselage frames structure. Existing integral methods of stress analysis does not allow for the mutual influence of the deformation of a large number of elements. The most effective method of solving the problem of analysis of deformations influence on the stress distribution of structure is finite element method, which is a universal method for analyzing stress distribution arbitrary constructions.This article describes the features of the finite element model synthesis of the strengthened fuselage frames structure of the aircraft fuselage transport category. It is shown that the finite element model of strengthened frames can be synthesized by attaching additional finite element models of the reinforcing elements to the base finite element model which is built by algorithm which is developed for normal frame. For each reinforcing element developed a separate class of finite element model synthesis algorithm. The method of synthesis of finite element model of strengthened frame, which are described in this article, developed for object-oriented information technology implemented in an object-oriented data management system "SPACE".Finite-element models of the reinforcing elements are included in the finite element model of the fuselage box after the formation of a regular finite element model of the fuselage box. As the source data for the synthesis of finite element models of the reinforcing elements used the coordinates of the boundary sections nodes of existing finite element models of conventional frames.Reinforcing elements belong to the group of irregular structural elements that connect regular elements of the cross set with different elements that are not intended for the perception and transmission of loads. The only exceptions are the vertical amplification increasing the stiffness of  frames in a direction parallel to the axis OY.Source data input for the synthesis of finite element models of the reinforcing elements can occur only through the individual user interfaces that supported by objects of the corresponding classes. Structure of user interfaces depends on the number and type of additional data that required for the synthesis of finite element models of the reinforcing elements. For example, for the synthesis of structures of finite element models of horizontal beams that support the floor of cargo cabin, you must specify the distance between the upper surface of the beam and the horizontal axis of the fuselage, as well as the height of the beam section. For the synthesis of the structure of the finite element model of vertical reinforcing element is enough to specify the distance between the its inner belt and the a vertical axis of symmetry of the fuselage.And in both cases you must to specify a reference to the basic finite element model, by selecting from a list of frame designations. List of frames, as well as links to objects containing the appropriate finite-element models, must be transmitted from an object which references to the level of decomposition, in which the general model of the fuselage box is created.Finite-element models of the reinforcing elements include two groups of nodes. The first group is taken from an array of nodes, which is transmitted from the base finite element model. The second group is formed by the synthesis algorithm of finite element model of the selected class reinforcing element. Therefore, the synthesis of finite element models of the reinforcing elements starts with the formation of their local model versions. On the basis of these models are formed temporary copies, which are transmitted to the general finite element model of the box. This should be considered when developing of data conversion algorithm of data copying from a local finite element model to the temporary copy.Based on this analysis, we can conclude that this method improves the quality of the design of the aircraft fuselage, increasing the amount of structure variant number and reduce the likelihood of errors.


Author(s):  
Chengbi Zhao ◽  
Ming Ma ◽  
Owen Hughes

Panel based hydrodynamic analyses are well suited for transferring seakeeping loads to 3D FEM structural models. However, 3D panel based hydrodynamic analyses are computationally expensive. For monohull ships, methods based on strip theory have been successfully used in industry for many years. They are computationally efficient, and they provide good prediction for motions and hull girder loads. However, many strip theory methods provide only hull girder sectional forces and moments, such as vertical bending moment and vertical shear force, which are difficult to apply to 3D finite element structural models. For the few codes which do output panel pressure, transferring the pressure map from a hydrodynamic model to the corresponding 3D finite element model often results in an unbalanced structural model because of the pressure interpolation discrepancy. To obtain equilibrium of an imbalanced structural model, a common practice is to use the “inertia relief” approach to rebalance the model. However, this type of balancing causes a change in the hull girder load distribution, which in turn could cause inaccuracies in an extreme load analysis (ELA) and a spectral fatigue analysis (SFA). This paper presents a method of applying strip theory based linear seakeeping pressure loads to balance 3D finite element models without using inertia relief. The velocity potential of strip sections is first calculated based on hydrodynamic strip theories. The velocity potential of a finite element panel is obtained from the interpolation of the velocity potential of the strip sections. The potential derivative along x-direction is computed using the approach proposed by Salvesen, Tuck and Faltinsen. The hydrodynamic forces and moments are computed using direct panel pressure integration from the finite element structural panel. For forces and moments which cannot be directly converted from pressure, such as hydrostatic restoring force and diffraction force, element nodal forces are generated using Quadratic Programing. The equations of motions are then formulated based on the finite element wetted panels. The method results in a perfectly balanced structural model.


1988 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. T. Oden ◽  
T. L. Lin ◽  
J. M. Bass

Abstract Mathematical models of finite deformation of a rolling viscoelastic cylinder in contact with a rough foundation are developed in preparation for a general model for rolling tires. Variational principles and finite element models are derived. Numerical results are obtained for a variety of cases, including that of a pure elastic rubber cylinder, a viscoelastic cylinder, the development of standing waves, and frictional effects.


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