Asperity Spring Friction Model With Application to Belt-Drives

Author(s):  
Tamer M. Wasfy

An asperity spring friction model that uses a variable anchor point spring along with a velocity dependent force is presented. The model is incorporated in an explicit timeintegration finite element code. The friction model is used along with a penalty-based normal contact model to simulate the dynamic response of a two-pulley belt-drive system. It is shown that the present friction model accurately captures the stick-slip behavior between the belt and the pulleys using a much larger time-step than a pure velocity-dependent approximate Coulomb friction model.

Author(s):  
Tamer M. Wasfy ◽  
Michael J. Leamy

A time-accurate explicit time-integration finite element code is used to simulate the dynamic response of tires including tire/pavement and tire/rim frictional contact. Eight-node brick elements, which do not exhibit locking or spurious modes, are used to model the tire’s rubber. Those elements enable use of one element through the thickness for modeling the tire. The bead, tread and ply are modeled using truss or beam elements along the tire circumference and meridian directions with appropriate stiffness and damping properties. The tire wheel is modeled as a rigid cylinder. Normal contact between the tire and the wheel and between the tire and the pavement is modeled using the penalty technique. Friction is modeled using an asperity-based approximate Coulomb friction model.


Author(s):  
Mohammed Khattab ◽  
Tamer Wasfy

Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate if a high-fidelity finite element model can predict the Schallamach wave phenomenon in belt-drives. To this end a computational model which closely mimics a recently developed one-pulley experimental belt-drive apparatus, was created. The dynamic response predicted by the model is compared to the experiment results in order to demonstrate that the model can be used to predict the Schallamach wave phenomenon. Furthermore, the model is used to investigate the roles of Coulomb friction coefficient, adhesion, and torque direction on stick-slip instability effects.


Robotica ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidal Farhat ◽  
Vicente Mata ◽  
Álvaro Page ◽  
Miguel Díaz-Rodríguez

SUMMARYDynamic simulation in robotic systems can be considered as a useful tool not only for the design of both mechanical and control systems, but also for planning the tasks of robotic systems. Usually, the dynamic model suffers from discontinuities in some parts of it, such as the use of Coulomb friction model and the contact problem. These discontinuities could lead to stiff differential equations in the simulation process. In this paper, we present an algorithm that solves the discontinuity problem of the Coulomb friction model without applying any normalization. It consists of the application of an external switch that divides the integration interval into subintervals, the calculation of the friction force in the stick phase, and further improvements that enhance its stability. This algorithm can be implemented directly in the available commercial integration routines with event-detecting capability. Results are shown by a simulation process of a simple 1-DoF oscillator and a 3-DoF parallel robot prototype considering Coulomb friction in its joints. Both simulations show that the stiffness problem has been solved. This algorithm is presented in the form of a flowchart that can be extended to solve other types of discontinuity.


Author(s):  
Tamer M. Wasfy ◽  
Cagkan Yildiz ◽  
Hatem M. Wasfy ◽  
Jeanne M. Peters

A necessary condition for high-fidelity dynamic simulation of belt-drives is to accurately predict the belt stresses, pulley angular velocities, belt slip, and belt-drive energy efficiency. In previous papers, those quantities were predicted using thin shell, beam, or truss elements along with a Coulomb friction model. However, flat rubber belts have a finite thickness and the reinforcements are typically located near the top surface of the belt. In this paper, the effect of the belt thickness on the aforementioned response quantities is studied using a two-pulley belt-drive. The belt rubber matrix is modeled using three-dimensional brick elements. Belt reinforcements are modeled using one-dimensional truss elements at the top surface of the belt. 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.


2015 ◽  
Vol 656-657 ◽  
pp. 526-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Quang ◽  
Do Minh Nghiep ◽  
Hyoung Seop Kim

A influence of friction on the deformation behavior and strain homogeneity during ECAP has been studied by conducting 2D and 3D finite element simulations for a range of friction conditions m = 0 – 0.2. The deformation was more uniform in central steady zone as compared to the ends of the sample. The calculated ram load was higher in 3D simulations than 2D simulations. For a frictionless condition, the ram load was similar in both 2D and 3D simulations. Keywords: ECAP, SPD, FEM, Coulomb friction model, friction condition, ram load.


2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruh-Hua Wu ◽  
Pi-Cheng Tung

This paper presents the studies of stick-slip friction, presliding displacement and its influence on hunting. Experimental studies reveal that presliding displacement could affect the stability of hunting. A modified Coulomb friction model integrating presliding displacement in the microsliding regime is proposed to demonstrate such effect. Finally, step responses obtained from experiments and from the modified model are compared. These comparisons yield the conclusion that the transition of friction between the sticking state and the sliding state is smooth and continuous, not abrupt. Such a smooth transition of friction is critical to the studies of systems performing high-speed cyclic motion.


Author(s):  
Tamer M. Wasfy ◽  
Michael J. Leamy

A time-accurate explicit time-integration finite element code is used to simulate the dynamic response of synchronous belts-drives. The belt is modeled using beam or truss elements. The sprockets are modeled as cylindrical rigid bodies. Normal contact between the belt and a sprocket is modeled using the penalty technique and friction is modeled using an asperity-based approximate Coulomb friction model. The belt teeth/grooves are assumed to be located at the belt nodes (every fixed number of belt nodes). The nodes in-between teeth are subjected to the normal contact and tangential friction forces. The belt and sprocket teeth are assumed to be trapezoidal. The equivalent belt-sprocket tooth stiffness and damping coefficients in the normal tooth contact direction are used to calculate a normal tooth contact force at the belt teeth nodes. The tooth contact model also includes the effect of the tooth engagement tolerance. For validation purposes, a two-sprocket drive is modeled and a comparison is made between tooth loads predicted by the finite element model and experimental data available in the literature. Reasonable agreement between the simulation and experimental results is found of the drive’s tooth loads. Also, the dynamic response of a hybrid sprocket – flat pulley belt-drive is studied.


Author(s):  
Young Suk Kim ◽  
Don R. Metzger ◽  
Mukesh K. Jain

Various experimental and numerical works have shown the existence of pressure peaks at the contact interface of draw-bend tests. From this observation, a need has been raised for the re-examination of the methodology to calculate the friction coefficient from the draw-bend friction test. In this paper, the draw-bend friction tests have been simulated by the explicit finite element method. By using 3D finite element models and local axis system, the existence of pressure peaks was confirmed. A non-constant friction model (Stribeck friction model), which is more realistic for sheet metal forming than a constant friction model (Coulomb friction model), was implemented into the finite element code. Simulations were performed with constant and non-constant friction models. From the comparisons, the effect of existence of pressure peaks on the friction measurement was evaluated.


Author(s):  
Xiao Tan ◽  
Guoping Chen ◽  
Dongyang Sun ◽  
Yan Chen

A computational methodology to model and analyze planar rigid mechanical system with stick–slip friction in revolute clearance joint is presented. In this work, the LuGre friction model, which captures the Stribeck effect and spring-like characteristics for stiction, is employed to estimate the stick–slip friction in revolute clearance joint. A hybrid contact force model, combining Lankarani–Nikravesh model, and improved elastic foundation model, is used to establish contact model. The generalized-α method, which can dissipate the spurious high-frequency responses caused by the strongly nonlinear contact force and friction in numerical simulation, is adopted to solve the equations of motion and make the result closer to the physics of the problem. A slider-crank mechanism with revolute clearance joint based on LuGre friction model and modified coulomb friction model are simulated, respectively, and utilized to discuss the influences of the Stribeck effect and stiction on dynamic behavior of the mechanism. Different test scenarios are considered to investigate the effects of the clearance size and friction coefficient on the dynamic response of the mechanism. The results show that the mechanism based on LuGre friction model has better energy dissipation characteristics, while there are stiction phenomena of the contacting surfaces in many cases. When the relative velocity is zero or close to zero, the contact force of mechanism based on the LuGre friction model is significantly lower than that based on the modified coulomb friction model. Clearance size and friction coefficient obviously affect dynamic behavior of the mechanism.


2004 ◽  
Vol 126 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. V. Librovich ◽  
A. F. Nowakowski

This paper introduces a mathematical model to analyze the dynamic behavior of a novel rotary vane engine (RVE). The RVE can be considered to have a number of advantages when compared to a majority of other reciprocating engine types. The advantages are found in the simple structure and the small number of moving parts. In this paper the geometrical structure and dynamical behavior of engines with a different number of work units is considered in detail. This has been examined through a study of torque transmission with a particular reference to how this is affected by the noncircular geometry of gear pitch curves. Using the Coulomb friction model, consideration has been given to the mechanical power loss due to friction in different parts of the engine, which must be taken into account. The study also proposes a possible method for balancing of asymmetric cogwheels. The analysis concludes that by using an appropriate design and arrangement of cogwheels and all moving parts, vibration can be attenuated due to impulsive gas torque.


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