Proposed Solution Methodology for the Dynamically Coupled Nonlinear Geared Rotor Mechanics Equations

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. D. Mitchell ◽  
J. W. David
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Linear Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dynamic Coupling ◽  
State Response ◽  
Shaft System ◽  
Coupling Terms ◽  
Solution Methodology

The equations which describe the three-dimensional motion of an unbalanced rigid disk in a shaft system are nonlinear and contain dynamic-coupling terms. Traditionally, investigators have used an order analysis to justify ignoring the nonlinear terms in the equations of motion, producing a set of linear equations. This paper will show that, when gears are included in such a rotor system, the nonlinear dynamic-coupling terms are potentially as large as the linear terms. Because of this, one must attempt to solve the nonlinear rotor mechanics equations. A solution methodology is investigated to obtain approximate steady-state solutions to these equations. As an example of the use of the technique, a simpler set of equations is solved and the results compared to numerical simulations. These equations represent the forced, steady-state response of a spring-supported pendulum. These equations were chosen because they contain the type of nonlinear terms found in the dynamically-coupled nonlinear rotor equations. The numerical simulations indicate this method is reasonably accurate even when the nonlinearities are large.

Sensitivity Analysis for the Steady-State Response of Damped Linear Elastodynamic Systems Subject to Periodic Loads

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel A. Tortorelli
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Vibration Amplitude ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Steady State Response ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Direct Differentiation ◽  
State Response ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
General Response

Abstract Adjoint and direct differentiation methods are used to formulate design sensitivities for the steady-state response of damped linear elastodynamic systems that are subject to periodic loads. Variations of a general response functional are expressed in explicit form with respect to design field perturbations. Modal analysis techniques which uncouple the equations of motion are used to perform the analyses. In this way, it is possible to obtain closed form relations for the sensitivity expressions. This eliminates the need to evaluate the adjoint response and psuedo response (these responses are associated with the adjoint and direct differentiation sensitivity problems) over the time domain. The sensitivities need not be numerically integrated over time, thus they are quickly computed. The methodology is valid for problems with proportional as well as non-proportional damping. In an example problem, sensitivities of steady-state vibration amplitude of a crankshaft subject to engine firing loads are evaluated with respect to the stiffness, inertial, and damping parameters which define the shaft. Both the adjoint and direct differentiation methods are used to compute the sensitivities. Finite difference sensitivity approximations are also calculated to validate the explicit sensitivity results.

Effect of Material and Geometric Parameters on the Steady-State Belt Stresses and Belt Slip for Flat Belt-Drives

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cagkan Yildiz ◽  
Tamer M. Wasfy ◽  
Hatem M. Wasfy ◽  
Jeanne M. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flexible Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Rigid Bodies ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Axial Stiffness ◽  
Belt Drive

In order to accurately predict the fatigue life and wear life of a belt, the various stresses that the belt is subjected to and the belt slip over the pulleys must be accurately calculated. In this paper, the effect of material and geometric parameters on the steady-state stresses (including normal, tangential and axial stresses), average belt slip for a flat belt, and belt-drive energy efficiency is studied using a high-fidelity flexible multibody dynamics model of the belt-drive. The belt’s rubber matrix is modeled using three-dimensional brick elements and the belt’s reinforcements are modeled using one dimensional truss elements. Friction between the belt and the pulleys is modeled using an asperity-based Coulomb friction model. The pulleys are modeled as cylindrical rigid bodies. The equations of motion are integrated using a time-accurate explicit solution procedure. The material parameters studied are the belt-pulley friction coefficient and the belt axial stiffness and damping. The geometric parameters studied are the belt thickness and the pulleys’ centers distance.

Periodic Steady State Response and Fatigue Analysis of a Nonlinear City Bus Model

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Valsamos ◽  
Christos Theodosiou ◽  
Sotirios Natsiavas
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Nonlinear Models ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Direct Determination ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Steady State Response ◽  
State Response ◽  
Periodic Steady State

Dynamic response related to fatigue prediction of an urban bus is investigated. First, a quite complete model subjected to road excitation is employed in order to extract sufficiently reliable and accurate information in a fast way. The bus model is set up by applying the finite element method, resulting to an excessive number of degrees of freedom. In addition, the bus suspension units involve nonlinear characterstics. A step towards alleviating this difficulty is the application of an appropriate coordinate transformation, causing a drastic reduction in the dimension of the final set of the equations of motion. This allows the application of a systematic numerical methodology leading to direct determination of periodic steady state response of nonlinear models subjected to periodic excitation. Next, typical results were obtained for excitation resulting from selected urban road profiles. These profiles have either a known form or known statistical properties, expressed by an appropriate spatial power spectral density function. In all cases examined, the emphasis was put on investigating ride response. The main attention was focused on identifying areas of the bus suspension and frame subsystems where high stress levels are developed. This information is based on the idea of a nonlinear transfer function and provides the basis for applying suitable criteria in order to perform analyses leading to prediction of fatigue failure.

scholarly journals Dynamic Response of a Thick Piezoelectric Circular Cylindrical Panel: An Exact Solution

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atta Oveisi ◽  
Mohammad Gudarzi ◽  
Seyyed Mohammad Hasheminejad
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Mathematical Formulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cylindrical Panel ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Steady State Response ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
State Response ◽  
Thick Shells

One of the interesting fields that attracted many researchers in recent years is the smart structures. The piezomaterials, because of their ability in converting both mechanical stress and electricity to each other, are very applicable in this field. However, most of the works available used various inexact two-dimensional theories with certain types of simplification, which are inaccurate in some applications such as thick shells while, in some applications due to request of large displacement/stress, thick piezoelectric panel is needed and two-dimensional theories have not enough accuracy. This study investigates the dynamic steady state response and natural frequency of a piezoelectric circular cylindrical panel using exact three-dimensional solutions based on this decomposition technique. In addition, the formulation is written for both simply supported and clamped boundary conditions. Then the natural frequencies, mode shapes, and dynamic steady state response of the piezoelectric circular cylindrical panel in frequency domain are validated with commercial finite element software (ABAQUS) to show the validity of the mathematical formulation and the results will be compared, finally.

Effect of Rubber Material Properties on Steady-State Flat Belt Response

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer M. Wasfy ◽  
Hatem M. Wasfy
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flexible Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Solution Procedure ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Rigid Bodies ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Belt Drive

Abstract Belt-drives are used to transmit power between rotational machine elements in many mechanical systems such as industrial machines, home appliances, and internal combustion engines. The belt cross-section typically consists of axially stiff tension cords (made of steel or polyester strands) embedded in a rubber matrix. The rubber matrix provides the friction interface between the belt and the pulleys through which mechanical torque is transmitted. In this paper, the effect of the rubber’s Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio on the steady-state belt normal, tangential and axial stresses, average belt slip, and belt-drive energy efficiency is studied using a high-fidelity flexible multibody dynamics model of a flat belt-drive. The belt’s rubber matrix is modeled using three-dimensional brick elements and the belt’s cords are modeled using one dimensional truss elements. Friction between the belt and the pulleys is modeled using an asperity-based Coulomb friction model. The pulleys are modeled as rigid bodies with a cylindrical contact surface. The equations of motion are integrated using a time-accurate explicit solution procedure.

Trigonometric Collocation for Computation of Steady State Responses of Cracked Structures

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bakeer Bakeer ◽  
Oleg Shiryayev ◽  
Ammaar Tahir
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Vibration Period ◽  
State Response ◽  
Trigonometric Collocation ◽  
Steady State Responses ◽  
Cracked Structures ◽  
State Responses

Development of vibration-based structural health monitoring techniques requires the use of various computational methods to predict dynamic responses of damaged structures. The method described in this work can be used for prediction of steady state harmonic responses for structures with fatigue cracks and may have several advantages over alternative techniques. The method appears to be relatively easy to implement and computationally inexpensive. The steady state response of the system at a given number of time points distributed over one vibration period is represented in terms of Fourier series containing higher frequency harmonics. Equations of motion are formulated in the form that allows for easy computation of Fourier coefficients for all terms in the series. Iterative procedure is used for determining the time of stiffness change in order to capture bilinear dynamic behavior. We present results of initial investigation by applying the method to a model of a cantilever beam with a crack.

Periodic Motions of a Two-Body System Subjected to Repetitive Impact

1969 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 931-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Sikarskie ◽  
Burton Paul
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
State Behavior ◽  
State Response ◽  
Stability Of Solution ◽  
Straightforward Method ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Repetitive Impact

The dynamics of a widely used class of hammer impact machines are investigated on the basis of a two-degree-of-freedom idealization. The difficulty in the problem is due to the repetitive impact which introduces a nonlinearity in the system. It is the purpose of the analysis to develop a solution for the steady-state behavior of the system. There are several ways this can be done. One of the most efficient ways, from the point of view of ease of parametric studies of the system, is to convert the problem to a “boundary” value problem. With this technique, the system is governed by the equations of motion between impacts, and further satisfies additional conditions at the beginning and end of each impact cycle. Since the solution is obtained in only one cycle, it thus represents a straightforward method of studying the effect of various system parameters. A fundamental assumption in the analysis is that the steady-state response of the system has a period equal to the forcing period. This is verified for one set of parameters through the use of high-speed movies of an actual machine. There are several other interesting features in the analysis, including multivaluedness of the solution, allowable solution domain, and stability of solution, which have not been completely resolved to date.

scholarly journals Ion Confinement in a Toroidal Heliac

1998 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
J. L. V. Lewandowski
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Larmor Radius ◽  
Collision Term ◽  
Magnetic Topology ◽  
Finite Larmor Radius ◽  
Confinement Mode

A model to describe an unmagnetised plasma in three-dimensional magnetic topology is presented. Ion trajectories are integrated numerically and all finite-Larmor radius effects are retained exactly. A velocity-dependent collision term is included in the equations of motion. Numerical simulations relevant to the low-confinement mode of H1-NF are presented and discussed.

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