Finite Element Simulation of Cartilage Mechanics During Diarthrodial Joint Motion Using Physiological Data

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerem Ün ◽  
Peter S. Donzelli ◽  
Robert L. Spilker
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Cartilage Mechanics ◽  
Moving Contact ◽  
Diarthrodial Joint ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Diarthrodial Joints

Abstract Moving contact is fundamental to understanding the mechanical environment of articular cartilage in diarthrodial joints. This study presents a method for approximating three-dimensional (3D) moving contact of biphasic tissue layers using a time-dependent penetration method. This technique has been implemented in a custom finite element solution framework for large-scale simulation that includes a graphical user interface, automatic meshing, and visualization tools. Thus, physiological geometry and load levels can be simulated by this approximate technique. The method is illustrated for canonical and physiological problems representing the glenohumeral joint (GHJ) of the shoulder.

Research on Thermally Induced Deformation of Reinforcing Plate Based on Finite Element Simulation

2012 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 139-143
Author(s):  
Hua Bai ◽  
Yi Du Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Temperature Change ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Reinforcement Structure ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Element Simulation

The change of ambient temperature will cause deformation during the machining process of large-scale aerospace monolithic component. Based on finite element simulation, thermally induced deformation of reinforcing plate is studied in such aspects as reinforcement structure, clamping method and temperature change, and contact function in finite element software is used to simulate the unilateral constraint between workpiece and worktable. The results indicate that reinforcing plate will produce warping deformation due to the change of ambient temperature. Different reinforcement structures and clamping methods have important influence on the deformation positions and degrees, and the deformation is proportional to the temperature change.

Finite Element Simulation of a Strong-Post W-Beam Guardrail System

SIMULATION ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 587-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali O. Atahan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Crash Test ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Crash Testing ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Test Requirements

Computer simulation of vehicle collisions has improved significantly over the past decade. With advances in computer technology, nonlinear finite element codes, and material models, full-scale simulation of such complex dynamic interactions is becoming ever more possible. In this study, an explicit three-dimensional nonlinear finite element code, LS-DYNA, is used to demonstrate the capabilities of computer simulations to supplement full-scale crash testing. After a failed crash test on a strong-post guardrail system, LS-DYNA is used to simulate the system, determine the potential problems with the design, and develop an improved system that has the potential to satisfy current crash test requirements. After accurately simulating the response behavior of the full-scale crash test, a second simulation study is performed on the system with improved details. Simulation results indicate that the system performs much better compared to the original design.

Recheck Calculation of Dahedong Trench-Buried Inverted Siphon Structure

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Min Tan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Inverted Siphon ◽  
Operating Process ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Water Conveyance ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Inverted siphon structure is a common water conveyance buildings, computer as a efficient computational tool is used, this paper adopt finite element method to carry out three-dimensional finite element simulation analysis for Dahedong inverted siphon structure. Deducing variation law of the inverted siphons stress and displacement in construction process and operating process. Analysis results further verified that design scheme is reasonable and safe, it has certain application value.

Finite element simulation of deployment of large-scale confined inflatable structures

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 152-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo M. Sosa ◽  
Jerry Choo-Siang Wong ◽  
Adi Adumitroaie ◽  
Ever J. Barbero ◽  
Gregory J. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Inflatable Structures ◽  
Element Simulation
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