Analysis and Design of Smart Structures to Control Vibration and Noise

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Gabbert ◽  
Jean Lefe`vre ◽  
Tamara Nestorovic´ ◽  
Stefan Ringwelski
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Piezoelectric Actuators ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Lightweight Structures ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Acoustic Fluid

The paper presents an overall analysis and design approach for smart lightweight structures to actively reduce vibration and noise. As smart materials, distributed piezoelectric patches are attached to the structure. The basis of the approach is an overall finite element model, which includes the structure itself, the acoustic fluid, the piezoelectric actuators and sensors as well as the controller. As a test example a smart acoustic box is simulated and the simulation results are compared with measured data. Finally, also industrial applications are briefly presented.

Study on the Simulation of Anti-Flood Spiral Pile-Driven Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 2527-2530
Author(s):  
Hong Chen Pang ◽  
Yu Xing Wang ◽  
Yan Qin Tang ◽  
Han Dong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Sph Method ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Fem Method ◽  
Simulation Results

Pile-driven operation is the essential means of flood control and river harnessing. Anti-flood Spiral Pile is an innovative flood fighting and rescue equipment. Based on the experiment, established the spiral pile finite element model in FEM method and constructed the soil model with SPH smooth particles, set the keywords and parameters by using LS-DYNA softwares own processor, and then, the large deformation (soil extrusion and shearing status, etc.) and stress conditions be simulated truthfully. With reference to the experiment, the simulation results of SPH method with ALE method was contrasted, which could provide a reliable reference and scientific basis for the subsequent analysis and design of the spiral pile.

Modeling the Response of Surface Micromachined Thermal Actuators

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amarendra P. Atre
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Reasonable Agreement ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Linear Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Actuators ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Thermal microactuators, devices that use the principle of thermal expansion to amplify motion, have several advantages in comparison with other actuators used to motivate surface micromachined components such as rotary microengines. They provide higher output forces and have simple geometries. Accurate steady-state and transient modeling of such thermal actuators provides a tool for design optimization to obtain better actuator performance. This paper describes the development, modeling issues and results of a three dimensional multiphysics non-linear finite element model of a surface micromachined thermal actuator. The simulation results are compared with experimentally measured data. Reasonable agreement is observed for static actuator deflection response. The measured transient response is observed to be significantly slower than that predicted by the finite element model.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Thickness Differential on the Formability of Aluminum Tailor Welded Blanks

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 875
Author(s):  
Jie Wu ◽  
Yuri Hovanski ◽  
Michael Miles
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Equivalent Plastic Strain ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dome Height ◽  
Tailor Welded Blanks ◽  
Simulation Results

A finite element model is proposed to investigate the effect of thickness differential on Limiting Dome Height (LDH) testing of aluminum tailor-welded blanks. The numerical model is validated via comparison of the equivalent plastic strain and displacement distribution between the simulation results and the experimental data. The normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values are proposed as a means of quantifying the influence of thickness differential for a variety of different ratios. Increasing thickness differential was found to decrease the normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values, this providing an evaluation of blank formability.

scholarly journals 3D Simulation-Based Acoustic Wave Resonator Analysis and Validation Using Novel Finite Element Method Software

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2715
Author(s):  
Ruth Yadira Vidana Morales ◽  
Susana Ortega Cisneros ◽  
Jose Rodrigo Camacho Perez ◽  
Federico Sandoval Ibarra ◽  
Ricardo Casas Carrillo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
3D Simulation ◽  
3D Simulations ◽  
Acoustic Resonators ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Wave Resonator ◽  
Film Bulk ◽  
Simulation Results

This work illustrates the analysis of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (FBAR) using 3D Finite Element (FEM) simulations with the software OnScale in order to predict and improve resonator performance and quality before manufacturing. This kind of analysis minimizes manufacturing cycles by reducing design time with 3D simulations running on High-Performance Computing (HPC) cloud services. It also enables the identification of manufacturing effects on device performance. The simulation results are compared and validated with a manufactured FBAR device, previously reported, to further highlight the usefulness and advantages of the 3D simulations-based design process. In the 3D simulation results, some analysis challenges, like boundary condition definitions, mesh tuning, loss source tracing, and device quality estimations, were studied. Hence, it is possible to highlight that modern FEM solvers, like OnScale enable unprecedented FBAR analysis and design optimization.

scholarly journals Reconstruction finite element model of cars

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Lý Hùng Anh ◽  
Nguyễn Phụ Thượng Lưu ◽  
Nguyễn Thiên Phú ◽  
Trần Đình Nhật
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Crash Analysis ◽  
Inertia Moment ◽  
Frontal Crash ◽  
Analysis Center ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
And Behavior

The experimental method used in a frontal crash of cars costs much time and expense. Therefore, numerical simulation in crashworthiness is widely applied in the world. The completed car models contain a lot of parts which provided complicated structure, especially the rear of car models do not contribute to behavior of frontal crash which usually evaluates injuries of pedestrian or motorcyclist. In order to save time and resources, a simplification of the car models for research simulations is essential with the goal of reducing approximately 50% of car model elements and nodes. This study aims to construct the finite element models of front structures of vehicle based on the original finite element models. Those new car models must be maintained important values such as mass and center of gravity position. By using condition boundaries, inertia moment is kept unchanged on new model. The original car models, which are provided by the National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC), validated by using results from experimental crash tests. The modified (simplistic) vehicle FE models are validated by comparing simulation results with experimental data and simulation results of the original vehicle finite element models. LS-Dyna software provides convenient tools and very strong to modify finite element model. There are six car models reconstructed in this research, including 1 Pick-up, 2 SUV and 3 Sedan. Because car models were not the main object to evaluate in a crash, energy and behavior of frontal part have the most important role. As a result, six simplified car models gave reasonable outcomes and reduced significantly the number of nodes and elements. Therefore, the simulation time is also reduced a lot. Simplified car models can be applied to the upcoming frontal simulations.

Calculation of Cross Beam in Continuous Box Girder Bridge Based on Modified Shear Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 642-647
Author(s):  
Ya Feng Gong ◽  
Xiao Bo Sun ◽  
Huan Li Wang ◽  
Hai Peng Bi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Box Girder Bridge ◽  
Girder Bridge ◽  
Simplified Calculation ◽  
The Finite Element Model

The mechanical properties of cross beam in continuous box girder bridge can be obtained through analyzing the finite element model and measured data of bridge. A new simplified calculation method for cross beam is proposed in this paper, which is called modified shear method. Comparative analysis with traditional method is used to verify its feasibility and practicability.

On the Source of the Systematic Error of the Pressure Measurement Film Applied to Wheel–Rail Normal Contact Measurements

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagoba Lekue ◽  
Florian Dörner ◽  
Christian Schindler
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Measurement Error ◽  
Systematic Error ◽  
Pressure Measurement ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Normal Contact ◽  
Failure Pressure ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Element Failure ◽  
Simulation Results

This paper presents research activities regarding the systematic error of the pressure measurement film when measuring the area of the wheel–rail contact. In particular, an explanation for the different error values shown by the different film types was sought. A finite element model was created based on the assumption that not only the film, but also the microcapsules on top of it alter the results. The performance of the existing film models was enhanced by defining microcapsules with element failure and deletion behaviors. The new model was capable of reproducing the trend shown by the systematic error in the experiments. The simulation results confirmed that the measurement error of a certain film type is not only caused by the film itself, but also depends on the failure pressure and especially the diameter of the capsules.

Simulation of Crank-Rocker Mechanism on Finite Element by ANSYS

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 626-629
Author(s):  
Xin Yu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Analysis And Design

This paper has analyzed the movement of the crank-rocker mechanism by a simple finite element model, to study the establishing of the model and the constraints imposed. It has simulated the movement by software ANSYS, and gets the results which is consistent to the theoretical analysis. It accesses kinematical and dynamic characteristics for the mechanism, and provides the necessary foundation to analysis and design of the complex machinery.

Determination of Optimum Sensor Positions for Defect Detection on Revolving Machines by a Finite Element Vibration Analysis

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Bogard ◽  
K. Debray ◽  
Y. Q. Guo ◽  
A. Pavan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Spectral Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vibration Monitoring ◽  
Tangent Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Optimum Sensor ◽  
Sensor Positions

Abstract The vibration monitoring is largely used to detect the defects in the revolving machines. The determination of the best sensor positions is one of main research goals in the domain of the conditional maintenance. This paper proposes a numerical methodology based on a finite element model and a spectral analysis in order to find optimum sensor positions. The bearing is considered as a key component in vibration propagation from the moving parts to static ones. In this paper, we use an analytical bearing model and its numerical implementation in a FE code. The tangent stiffness matrix of the bearing element is calculated by the Newton-Raphson method and then introduced into the modal and spectral analysis. The technique of “Mode Shape Summation Plot” (MSSP) is adopted to find the most sensitive zones to usual defects. The proposed numerical approach gives good agreements with the experimental results. A real grinder modeling shows its interesting industrial applications.

ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICATION OF LOWER LIMB FINITE ELEMENT MODEL BASED ON MUSCLE GROUPS

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (08) ◽  
pp. 1840024
Author(s):  
MONAN WANG ◽  
RONGPENG LI ◽  
JUNTONG JING
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Upper And Lower Bounds ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Living Body ◽  
Prosthetic Socket ◽  
Simulation Results

Living body or corpse could be replaced with the virtual human tissue model for biomechanical experimental study, which effectively avoids the non-reusability, great social controversy, huge costs and difficulty in extracting parameters, and finally, the accurate analysis results are obtained. Unlike the previous lower limb models, the finite element models of hip and thigh were established based on the concept of muscle group in this paper. The cortical bones of hip bone and femur were set as *MAT_PIECEWISE_LINEAR_ PLASTICITY. The material of cancellous bone was set as *MAT_ELASTIC_PLASTIC_ WITH_DAMAGE_FAILURE. The material of articular cartilage was set as *MAT_ISOTROPIC_ELASTIC. The materials of muscle and fat were set as *MAT_VISCOELASTIC. The accuracy of the finite element model was verified by dynamic three-point bending experiment of the thighs. Mechanical simulation was carried out to the stump-prosthetic socket and the comfort of socks by the established model. The simulation results were all between the upper and lower bounds of the experimental results in the dynamic three-point bending experiment of the thighs where the loads were separately applied to one-third of the distal end of thighs and the middle part of thighs. The simulation results of the stump-prosthetic socket example show that the optimal elastic modulus of silicone pad is 2.5[Formula: see text]MPa. Simulation results of socks comfort show that the distribution of stress and deformation of the anterior and posterior thighs is different when the human lower limbs are in stockings. The established simulation model meets the accuracy requirement and can replace the living body or corpse to carry out biomechanical experimental study. The finite element simulation results converge, and the time to complete a finite element calculation is less than or equal to 10[Formula: see text]min.

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