Accumulator Roll Analysis Using the Finite Element Method

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazel M. Pierson ◽  
Daniel H. Suchora ◽  
Anthony V. Viviano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Roll Design ◽  
Roll Body ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Finite Element Package ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a method to analyze various designs of non-driven accumulator rolls using a static finite element software package. This would allow the engineer to determine how the various components of the roll design contribute to or lessen the deflection of and stresses in the roll body when it is loaded by sheet metal passing over o under it. The method outlined is intended mainly for use when an advanced dynamic finite element package that incorporates contact elements is not available and when a comparison of various roll designs is desired. First, an approximation of the pressure on the roll body caused by the force of the sheet metal as it wrapped over or under the roll was determined. Then using the finite element package ALGOR, an FEA model of a standard accumulator roll design was loaded with this pressure and the stresses and deflections were calculated. Next, components of this basic roll design were varied in the FEA model. These were the location of the stiffeners and the thickness of the roll body, the end plates, and the stiffeners. A comparative approach was then used to assess the impact each of these variations in roll design had oh the deflection of and the stresses in the roll.

Implementation of p and h-p Versions of the Finite Element Method

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye-Chen Lai ◽  
Timothy C. S. Liang ◽  
Zhenxue Jia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Analysis ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Adaptive Analysis

Abstract Based on hierarchic shape functions and an effective convergence procedure, the p-version and h-p adaptive analysis capabilities were incorporated into a finite element software system, called COSMOS/M. The range of the polynomial orders can be varied from 1 to 10 for two dimensional linear elastic analysis. In the h-p adaptive analysis process, a refined mesh are first achieved via adaptive h-refinement. The p-refinement is then added on to the h-version designed mesh by uniformly increasing the degree of the polynomials. Some numerical results computed by COSMOS/M are presented to illustrate the performance of these p and h-p analysis capabilities.

Engineering Analysis of Shoulder Dystocia in the Human Birth Process by the Finite Element Method

1992 ◽  
Vol 206 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Meghdari ◽  
R Davoodi ◽  
F Mesbah
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Shoulder Dystocia ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Engineering Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Birth Process ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Finite Element Package ◽  
Human Birth

This paper presents an engineering analysis of shoulder dystocia (SD) in the human birth process which usually results in damaging the brachial plexus nerves and the humerus and/or clavicle bones of the baby. The goal is to study these injuries from the mechanical engineering point of view. Two separate finite element models of the neonatal neck and the clavicle bone have been simulated using eight-node three-dimensional elements and beam elements respectively. Simulated models have been analysed under suitable boundary conditions using the ‘SAP80’ finite element package. Finally, results obtained have been verified by comparing them with published clinical and experimental observations.

scholarly journals Collapse Analysis of a Transmission Tower-Line System Induced by Ice Shedding

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Li ◽  
Biao Wang ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Shuhong Wang ◽  
Xiaohong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Line System ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Transmission Towers ◽  
Ice Shedding ◽  
The Impact

Ice shedding causes transmission lines to vibrate violently, which induces a sharp increase in the longitudinal unbalanced tension of the lines, even resulting in the progressive collapse of transmission towers in serious cases, which is a common ice-based disaster for transmission tower-line systems. Based on the actual engineering characteristics of a 500 kV transmission line taken as the research object, a finite element model of a two-tower, three-line system is established by commercial ANSYS finite element software. In the modeling process, the uniform mode method is used to introduce the initial defects, and the collapse caused by ice shedding and its influencing parameters are systematically studied. The results show that the higher the ice-shedding height is, the greater the threat of ice shedding to the system; furthermore, the greater the span is, the shorter the insulator length and the greater the dynamic response of the line; the impact of ice shedding should be considered in the design of transmission towers.

scholarly journals An Investigation Into the Design of Hollow Accumulator Rolls Using Finite Element Analysis

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony V. Viviano ◽  
Daniel H. Suchora ◽  
Hazel M. Pierson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Static Analysis ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Uniform Pressure ◽  
Roll Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Roll Body ◽  
Present Design

Abstract Accumulator systems consist of a series of accumulator rolls, arranged either vertically or horizontally, used in many sheet processing lines for the purpose of storing up strip. Literature on roll design for this particular type of roll is scarce. Much of the present design theory is based on a static analysis assuming the entire contact load from the strip is uniformly distributed over the roll. A previous paper done on this subject focused on modeling the roll using finite element analysis (FEA) assuming this uniform pressure load on the roll. The purpose of this work was to incorporate non-linear contact elements between the strip and the roll body in a finite element analysis. This would allow the software to distribute the load from the strip to the roll, taking into account friction and contact losses. Once accomplished, this load was placed on various roll design configurations, of which included variation in the number of roll stiffeners and the thickness of the roll body and the end plates. These results were also compared to the previous uniform pressure FEA in order to assess the validity of the uniform pressure assumption. Based on these results, a roll design methodology is presented.

scholarly journals Selected aspects of numerical modelling in prediction of building vibrations due to traffic

2018 ◽  
Vol 196 ◽  
pp. 01055
Author(s):  
Sławomir Dudziak ◽  
Zofia Kozyra
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Modelling ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Mass Estimation ◽  
Structure Response ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Transportation Routes ◽  
The Impact

Dynamic analyses play an important role in the process of designing buildings in the vicinity of transportation routes. The Finite Element Method is the most popular modelling technique, because it allows to simulate the structure response in the higher frequency range properly. However, the results of such analyses depend on many factors and can differ a lot. This paper discusses the impact of the building mass estimation and neglecting or including damping in the analysis on the assessment of influence of vibrations due to traffic on people.

scholarly journals Seismic Damage Investigation of Spatial Frames with Steel Beams Connected to L-Shaped Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular (CFST) Columns

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jicheng Zhang ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Yu Zheng ◽  
Zhijie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Steel Beams ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Testing Specimen ◽  
Tubular Columns ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Composite Frames ◽  
Cfst Columns

Currently, the frame structures with special-shaped concrete-filled steel tubular columns have been widely used in super high-rise buildings. Those structural members can be used to improve architectural space. To investigate the seismic behavior of spatial composite frames that were constructed by connecting steel beams to L-shaped concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns, a finite element analysis (FEA) model using commercial finite element software ABAQUS was proposed to simulate the behavior of the composite spatial frames under a static axial load on columns and a fully-reversed lateral cyclic load applied to frames in this paper. Several nonlinear factors, including geometry and material properties, were taken into account in this FEA model. Four spatial specimens were designed, and the corresponding experiments were conducted to verify the proposed FEA model. Each testing specimen was two-story structure consisting of eight single span steel beams and four L-shaped CFST columns. The test results showed that the proposed FEA model in this paper could evaluate the behavior of the composite spatial frames accurately. Based on the results of the nonlinear analysis, the stress developing progress of columns is investigated. The load transferring mechanism and failure mechanism are also determined. The results are discussed and conclusions about the behavior of those spatial frame structures are presented.

Accuracy of Conventional Finite Element Models in Bulk-Forming of Micropins From Sheet Metal

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kraus ◽  
T. Hufnagel ◽  
M. Merklein
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Basic Process ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
High Agreement ◽  
Bulk Forming ◽  
High Production Rate ◽  
High Production ◽  
Material Utilization

The ongoing miniaturization trend in combination with increasing production and functional volume leads to a rising demand for metallic microparts. Bulk forming of microparts from sheet metal provides the potential for mass production of those components by an extensive simplification of the handling. The advantage of a high production rate contrasts with the disadvantage of a low utilization of material. In this context, it is necessary to investigate suitable measures to increase the material utilization. To save cost intensive trial and error tests, numerical analysis could be an appropriate method for a basic process investigation. In this work, a validation with experimental results in the macro- and microscale was used to investigate the eligibility of the finite element method (FEM) for a basic process analysis. For a high transferability, the finite element (FE) models were validated for various tribological conditions and material states. The results reveal that there is a high agreement of the experimental and numerical results in the macroscale. In microscale, conventional FEM shows inaccuracies due to the negligence of size effects in the discretization of the process. This fact limits the application of conventional FE-programs. Furthermore, the results show that lubricated and dry formed blanks lead to the same friction force and process result in the microscale. In addition, the basic formability of the prestrengthened pins in further forming stages was experimentally demonstrated.

An Ultrasonic Knife System for MEMS Packaging

2012 ◽  
Vol 190-191 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Jin Sha ◽  
Zhi Yuan Yao ◽  
Yang Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Ultrasonic Transducer ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Structure Amplitude ◽  
High Frequency Vibration ◽  
Mems Packaging ◽  
The Impact

This paper proposes an ultrasonic knife system for MEMS packaging. The ultrasonic knife system is consisted of an ultrasonic transducer, a cutter and a gripper feeder. The ultrasonic transducer engenders high frequency vibration, which lead to the resonance of the structure. Amplitude transformer can magnify the amplitude. By the impact and collision of the cutter, the material can be cut through, and the high temperature created by high-frequency vibration can do the welding. The structure is designed and optimized by the finite element method, and a model machine is produced. According to the experimental results, the ultrasonic knife system has the virtues of high cutting force and better wedding feature, which are suitable for MEMS packaging.

Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Impact-Induced Magnetic Erasures in Magnetic Storage Thin Film Media

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Yu ◽  
Andreas A. Polycarpou ◽  
Jorge V. Hanchi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Hard Disk Drives ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Oblique Impact ◽  
Magnetic Storage ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Oblique impact of a slider with a rotating disk in hard disk drives was analyzed using the finite element method. A three dimensional, thermomechanical, impact model was developed to study the mechanical and thermal response during the impact of a spherical slider corner with the disk. The model was validated by comparing finite element results with analytical solutions for homogeneous glass disk under simple conditions. Impact penetration, stress and incurred flash temperature were obtained for various normal impact velocities.

scholarly journals On the Finite Element Implementation of Functionally Graded Materials

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilio Martínez-Pañeda
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Level ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Property Variation ◽  
User Subroutine ◽  
Finite Element Package ◽  
Fracture Assessment

We investigate the numerical implementation of functionally graded properties in the context of the finite element method. The macroscopic variation of elastic properties inherent to functionally graded materials (FGMs) is introduced at the element level by means of the two most commonly used schemes: (i) nodal based gradation, often via an auxiliary (non-physical) temperature-dependence, and (ii) Gauss integration point based gradation. These formulations are extensively compared by solving a number of paradigmatic boundary value problems for which analytical solutions can be obtained. The nature of the notable differences revealed by the results is investigated in detail. We provide a user subroutine for the finite element package ABAQUS to overcome the limitations of the most popular approach for implementing FGMs in commercial software. The use of reliable, element-based formulations to define the material property variation could be key in fracture assessment of FGMs and other non-homogeneous materials.

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