On the Nonlinear Vibrations of Clamped Oval Shells

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Ibrahim ◽  
B. P. Patel ◽  
Y. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Algebraic Equations ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Finite Strip Method ◽  
Free Vibration Frequency ◽  
Time Domains ◽  
Spectral Neighborhood

In the present study, the nonlinear dynamic response of clamped immovable oval cylindrical shells subjected to radial harmonic excitation in the spectral neighborhood of the free vibration frequency is investigated. The formulation is based on the first order shear deformation theory. Geometric nonlinearity is inducted in the formulation considering moderately large deformation effects employing the Sanders type kinematic relations. Governing equations are discretized in space and time domains, respectively, employing computationally efficient finite-strip method and Newmark time marching scheme. Resulting nonlinear algebraic equations are solved using Newton-Raphson iterative technique. A detailed parametric study is conducted to bring out the influence of ovality parameter on the nonlinear vibration characteristics of different modes of vibrations of isotropic and angle-ply oval shells. For isotropic oval shells, it is observed that moderately oval shells show softening type nonlinearity whereas shells of large ovality show hardening type nonlinearity. The response of oval shells with large ovality reveals different temporal variation near to the semi-major axis region compared to that in the semi-minor axis region.

Nonlinear Periodic Response of Composite Curved Beam Subjected to Symmetric and Antisymmetric Mode Excitation

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Ibrahim ◽  
B. P. Patel ◽  
Y. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Internal Resonance ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Symmetric Mode ◽  
Curved Beams ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Antisymmetric Mode ◽  
Periodic Response

The periodic response of cross-ply composite curved beams subjected to harmonic excitation with frequency in the neighborhood of symmetric and antisymmetric linear free vibration modes is investigated. The analysis is carried out using higher-order shear deformation theory based finite element method (FEM). The governing equations are integrated using Newmark’s time marching coupled with shooting technique and arc-length continuation. Shooting method is used to solve the second-order differential equations of motion directly without converting them to the first-order differential equations. This approach is computationally efficient as the banded nature of equations is retained. A detailed study revealed that the response of antisymmetrically excited beams has contribution of higher antisymmetric as well as symmetric modes whereas the response of symmetrically excited beams has the significant participation of the higher symmetric modes except for the excitation in the neighborhood of first symmetric mode. The beam excited in the neighborhood of first symmetric mode has an additional branch corresponding to significant participation of first antisymmetric mode due to two-to-one internal resonance. Furthermore, for the beams excited in the neighborhood of higher modes, the peak response amplitude becomes less than that of the beam excited in the neighborhood of first mode but vibration behavior is drastically different due to the presence of subharmonics and higher harmonics. Two-to-one internal resonance between second antisymmetric mode and first symmetric mode is predicted for the first time.

Detection and Characterization of earth-like Planets

1997 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 299-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Marie Mariotti ◽  
Alain Léger ◽  
Bertrand Mennesson ◽  
Marc Ollivier
Keyword(s):  
Direct Detection ◽  
Contrast Ratio ◽  
Angular Size ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Infrared Emission ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Earth Like Planets ◽  
Visible Wavelengths

AbstractIndirect methods of detection of exo-planets (by radial velocity, astrometry, occultations,...) have revealed recently the first cases of exo-planets, and will in the near future expand our knowledge of these systems. They will provide statistical informations on the dynamical parameters: semi-major axis, eccentricities, inclinations,... But the physical nature of these planets will remain mostly unknown. Only for the larger ones (exo-Jupiters), an estimate of the mass will be accessible. To characterize in more details Earth-like exo-planets, direct detection (i.e., direct observation of photons from the planet) is required. This is a much more challenging observational program. The exo-planets are extremely faint with respect to their star: the contrast ratio is about 10−10at visible wavelengths. Also the angular size of the apparent orbit is small, typically 0.1 second of arc. While the first point calls for observations in the infrared (where the contrast goes up to 10−7) and with a coronograph, the latter implies using an interferometer. Several space projects combining these techniques have been recently proposed. They aim at surveying a few hundreds of nearby single solar-like stars in search for Earth-like planets, and at performing a low resolution spectroscopic analysis of their infrared emission in order to reveal the presence in the atmosphere of the planet of CO H2O and O3. The latter is a good tracer of the presence of oxygen which could be, like on our Earth, released by biological activity. Although extremely ambitious, these projects could be realized using space technology either already available or in development for others missions. They could be built and launched during the first decades on the next century.

Using phase field and third-order shear deformation theory to study the effect of cracks on free vibration of rectangular plates with varying thickness

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 853-867
Author(s):  
Phuc Pham Minh
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Phase Field ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Equilibrium Equations ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Free Vibration Frequency

The paper researches the free vibration of a rectangular plate with one or more cracks. The plate thickness varies along the x-axis with linear rules. Using Shi's third-order shear deformation theory and phase field theory to set up the equilibrium equations, which are solved by finite element methods. The frequency of free vibration plates is calculated and compared with the published articles, the agreement between the results is good. Then, the paper will examine the free vibration frequency of plate depending on the change of the plate thickness ratio, the length of cracks, the number of cracks, the location of cracks and different boundary conditions

scholarly journals Some Special Types of Orbits around Jupiter

Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Yongjie Liu ◽  
Yu Jiang ◽  
Hengnian Li ◽  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Gravity Model ◽  
Small Perturbation ◽  
Equilibrium Points ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Ground Track ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Degenerate Equilibrium ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Element Theory

This paper intends to show some special types of orbits around Jupiter based on the mean element theory, including stationary orbits, sun-synchronous orbits, orbits at the critical inclination, and repeating ground track orbits. A gravity model concerning only the perturbations of J2 and J4 terms is used here. Compared with special orbits around the Earth, the orbit dynamics differ greatly: (1) There do not exist longitude drifts on stationary orbits due to non-spherical gravity since only J2 and J4 terms are taken into account in the gravity model. All points on stationary orbits are degenerate equilibrium points. Moreover, the satellite will oscillate in the radial and North-South directions after a sufficiently small perturbation of stationary orbits. (2) The inclinations of sun-synchronous orbits are always bigger than 90 degrees, but smaller than those for satellites around the Earth. (3) The critical inclinations are no-longer independent of the semi-major axis and eccentricity of the orbits. The results show that if the eccentricity is small, the critical inclinations will decrease as the altitudes of orbits increase; if the eccentricity is larger, the critical inclinations will increase as the altitudes of orbits increase. (4) The inclinations of repeating ground track orbits are monotonically increasing rapidly with respect to the altitudes of orbits.

scholarly journals Dynamical properties of the Molniya satellite constellation: long-term evolution of the semi-major axis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Daquin ◽  
Elisa Maria Alessi ◽  
Joseph O’Leary ◽  
Anne Lemaitre ◽  
Alberto Buzzoni
Keyword(s):  
Major Axis ◽  
Long Term Evolution ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Satellite Constellation ◽  
Term Evolution ◽  
Dynamical Properties

scholarly journals Creation/destruction of ultra-wide binaries in tidal streams

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Peñarrubia
Keyword(s):  
Globular Clusters ◽  
Galactic Halo ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Formation Rate ◽  
Semimajor Axis ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Tidal Streams

Abstract This paper uses statistical and N-body methods to explore a new mechanism to form binary stars with extremely large separations (≳ 0.1 pc), whose origin is poorly understood. Here, ultra-wide binaries arise via chance entrapment of unrelated stars in tidal streams of disrupting clusters. It is shown that (i) the formation of ultra-wide binaries is not limited to the lifetime of a cluster, but continues after the progenitor is fully disrupted, (ii) the formation rate is proportional to the local phase-space density of the tidal tails, (iii) the semimajor axis distribution scales as p(a)da ∼ a1/2da at a ≪ D, where D is the mean interstellar distance, and (vi) the eccentricity distribution is close to thermal, p(e)de = 2ede. Owing to their low binding energies, ultra-wide binaries can be disrupted by both the smooth tidal field and passing substructures. The time-scale on which tidal fluctuations dominate over the mean field is inversely proportional to the local density of compact substructures. Monte-Carlo experiments show that binaries subject to tidal evaporation follow p(a)da ∼ a−1da at a ≳ apeak, known as Öpik’s law, with a peak semi-major axis that contracts with time as apeak ∼ t−3/4. In contrast, a smooth Galactic potential introduces a sharp truncation at the tidal radius, p(a) ∼ 0 at a ≳ rt. The scaling relations of young clusters suggest that most ultra-wide binaries arise from the disruption of low-mass systems. Streams of globular clusters may be the birthplace of hundreds of ultra-wide binaries, making them ideal laboratories to probe clumpiness in the Galactic halo.

EFFECTS OF INITIAL INHOMOGENEOUS DENSITY DISTRIBUTION AND VOID SHAPE ON POWDER FORGING OF POROUS METAL

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (19) ◽  
pp. 1341008
Author(s):  
TAIQING DENG ◽  
LIANXI HU ◽  
YU SUN ◽  
XIAOYA LIU
Keyword(s):  
Density Distribution ◽  
Initial Density ◽  
Porous Metal ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Punch Force ◽  
Inhomogeneous Density ◽  
Void Shape ◽  
Initial Density Distribution

The deformation behavior during axisymmetric upsetting of sintered metals has been studied based on the finite-element method. The investigation on the effects of the initial density distribution, void shape and die friction on the density distribution and punch force during deformation have been conducted. It was found that under low-friction conditions, the initial density distribution affects the deformation geometry and the density distribution. However, the effect of the initial density distribution was found to be negligible under high-friction conditions. The initial density distribution did not affect the punch force or the average density, regardless of the friction conditions. When the force is perpendicular to semi-major axis of elliptical void, it is not only good for densification but also decrease the punch force in forging of porous metal.

Design, Modeling, and Experimental Drag Characterization of a Bio-Inspired, Shape-Adapting Underwater Vehicle

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levi D. DeVries ◽  
Michael D. M. Kutzer ◽  
Rebecca E. Richmond ◽  
Archie C. Bass
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Major Axis ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Hydrodynamic Drag ◽  
Control Input ◽  
Semi Major Axis ◽  
Generative Modeling

Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) have shown great promise in fulfilling surveillance, scavenging, and monitoring tasks, but can be hindered in expansive, cluttered or obstacle ridden environments. Traditional gliders and streamlined AUVs are designed for long term operational efficiency in expansive environments, but are hindered in cluttered spaces due to their shape and control authority; agile AUVs can penetrate cluttered or sensitive environments but are limited in operational endurance at large spatial scales. This paper presents the prototype testbed design, modeling, and experimental hydrodynamic drag characterization of a novel self-propelled underwater vehicle capable of actuating its shape morphology. The vehicle prototype incorporates flexible, buckled fiberglass ribs to ensure a rigid shape that can be actuated by modulating the length of the semi-major axis. Tools from generative modeling are used to represent the vehicle shape by using a single control input actuating the vehicles length-to-diameter ratio. By actuating the length and width characteristics of the vehicle’s shape to produce a desired drag profile, we derive the feasible speeds achievable by shape actuation control. Tow-tank experiments with an experimental proto-type suggest shape actuation can be used to manipulate the drag by a factor between 2.15 and 5.8 depending on the vehicle’s operating speed.

Discrete-Time Inverse Dynamics Control of Flexible Joint Robots

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. P. Jankowski ◽  
H. Van Brussel
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Time ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Inverse Dynamics ◽  
Differential Algebraic Equations ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Algebraic Equations ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Electromechanical Actuators ◽  
Flexible Joint Robots ◽  
Inverse Dynamics Control

This paper focuses on the problem of the application of inverse dynamics control methods to robots with flexible joints and electromechanical actuators. Due to drawbacks of the continuous-time inverse dynamics, discussed in the paper, a new control strategy in discrete-time is presented. The proposed control algorithm is based on numerical methods conceived for the solution of index-three systems of differential-algebraic equations. The method is computationally efficient and admits low sampling frequencies. The results of numerical experiments confirm the advantages of the designed control algorithm.

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