Random Vibration Fatigue: Frequency Domain Critical Plane Approaches

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni de Morais Teixeira ◽  
Radwan Hazime ◽  
John Draper ◽  
Dewi Jones
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Input Signal ◽  
Random Vibration ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
System Response ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Critical Plane

Frequency domain analysis offers a very efficient method for the fatigue durability assessment of structures subjected to vibration loading. It also allows engineers to gain valuable insight into system behavior and characteristics that are not easily recognized in the time domain. With some reasonable assumptions, most importantly linearity and steady state behavior, the response of a structure in many engineering applications can be simply evaluated through the “scaling” of the input signal by the Frequency Response Functions (FRFs). In cases where the input is random or stochastic in nature additional assumptions are needed to assess the behavior of the system. Usually such cases assume a stationary and ergodic input signal with a zero mean Gaussian distribution. When making such assumptions the system is still characterized by its FRFs. However, since the input signal is random it can be best described by its Power Spectral Density (PSD). Furthermore, the system response (characterized by the stress tensor) can be evaluated by “scaling” the PSD of the input signal(s) by the magnitude squared of the stress FRFs. The linearity assumption also allows the evaluation of a system response due to multiple inputs through superposition principles. When using stress based fatigue (to assess the durability of a component or a structure) there are several damage evaluation methodologies that can be used. Traditionally, for time domain analysis the von Mises equivalent stress had been the methodology of choice. More recently critical plane search methods have gained popularity and have shown much better correlation with laboratory experiments and field failures, especially under multi-axial and non-proportional loading. Some of these methods have found their way into frequency domain analysis. This paper highlights the application of critical plane methods for the multi-axial fatigue assessment of engineering structures that are subjected to non-deterministic random vibration. A case study is presented to illustrate the process and shows how the proposed method works.

scholarly journals Analysis of Three-Phase Wye-Delta Connected LLC

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3606
Author(s):  
Jing-Yuan Lin ◽  
Chuan-Ting Chen ◽  
Kuan-Hung Chen ◽  
Yi-Feng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Time Domain Analysis ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Complete Analysis ◽  
Plane Analysis ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Three Phase

Three-phase wye–delta LLC topology is suitable for voltage step down and high output current, and has been used in the industry for some time, e.g., for server power and EV charger. However, no comprehensive circuit analysis has been performed for three-phase wye–delta LLC. This paper provides complete analysis methods for three-phase wye–delta LLC. The analysis methods include circuit operation, time domain analysis, frequency domain analysis, and state–plane analysis. Circuit operation helps determine the circuit composition and operation sequence. Time domain analysis helps understand the detail operation, equivalent circuit model, and circuit equation. Frequency domain analysis helps obtain the curve of the transfer function and assists in circuit design. State–plane analysis is used for optimal trajectory control (OTC). These analyses not only can calculate the voltage/current stress, but can also help design three-phase wye-delta connected LLC and provide the OTC control reference. In addition, this paper uses PSIM simulation to verify the correctness of analysis. At the end, a 5-kW three-phase wye–delta LLC prototype is realized. The specification of the prototype is a DC input voltage of 380 V and output voltage/current of 48 V/105 A. The peak efficiency is 96.57%.

A Frequency Domain Analysis of Learning Control

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 781-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Goh
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Planning Horizon ◽  
Time Domain Analysis ◽  
Learning Control ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Convergence Criterion ◽  
The Time Domain

The convergence of learning control is traditionally analyzed in the time domain. This is because a finite planning horizon is often assumed and the analysis in time domain can be extended to time-varying and nonlinear systems. For linear time-invariant (LTI) systems with infinite planning horizon, however, we show that simple frequency domain techniques can be used to quickly derive several interesting results not amenable to time-domain analysis, such as predicting the rate of convergence or the design of optimum learning control law. We explain a paradox arising from applying the finite time convergence criterion to the infinite time learning control problem, and propose the use of current error feedback for controlling possibly unstable systems.

scholarly journals Frequency-domain analysis of dynamically applied strain using sweep-free Brillouin time-domain analyzer and sloped-assisted FBG sensing

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (26) ◽  
pp. B581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asher Voskoboinik ◽  
Dvora Rogawski ◽  
Hao Huang ◽  
Yair Peled ◽  
Alan E. Willner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Applied Strain

Hydrodynamic Interactions and Relative Motions Analysis for Installation of an Extendable Draft Platform

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonjun Koo ◽  
Jang Whan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Hydrodynamic Interactions ◽  
Coupled Analysis ◽  
Heave Plate ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Stabilized Platform ◽  
Relative Motions

The Extendable Draft Platform (EDP) is a deep draft, column stabilized platform with a deck box support for topsides and a single, deep draft heave plate that provides suitable motion characteristics to enable the use of dry tree top tensioned risers. The EDP can be fabricated with topsides installed on the deck box and commissioned quayside in a typical construction yard. With the columns in the retracted position, the EDP floats on its deck box and can be towed, in this configuration, to the location of interest. Once the EDP is transported to its final site, the columns and heave plate are lowered to their final operating draft. During the lowering sequence, the deck box and the lower hull become two relatively independent bodies, mechanically connected by chains that control the lowering of the columns and heave plate, and the guides between the deck box and the columns. This multi-body system is hydrodynamically coupled because of radiated and diffracted waves. The global performance analyses of the installation process (lowering of the lower hull) are carried out by three different methods. The first method is frequency-domain analysis by WAMIT and a frequency domain motion solver. In the frequency domain analysis, all the mechanical connections are modeled as linear springs. The second method is time-domain, partially coupled analysis using HARP/WINPOST. In this analysis, the off diagonal 6×6 hydrodynamic interactions are ignored. The last method is a time domain, fully coupled analysis using HARP/WINPOST. In this analysis, full 12×12 hydrodynamic interactions are considered. In the time domain analyses, the mechanical couplings between each column and deck box are modeled with linear springs and the chain connections are modeled with slender rods by using the nonlinear finite element method. This paper presents and compares analysis results based on the three methods for relative motions and loads between the deck box and the lower hull during the lowering of the columns and heave plate.

Children Display Adult-Like Kinetic Patterns in the Time Domain, But Not in the Frequency Domain, While Walking With Ankle Load

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 292-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Wu ◽  
Toyin Ajisafe ◽  
Matthew Beerse
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Domain Analysis ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Spatiotemporal Parameters ◽  
The Time Domain

This study used both time and frequency domain analyses to investigate walking patterns with ankle load in children and adults. Twenty-two children aged 7–10 years and 20 young adults participated in this study. Three levels of ankle load were manipulated: no load, low load (2% of body mass on each side), and high load (4% of body mass on each side). An instrumented treadmill was used to register vertical ground reaction force (GRF) and spatiotemporal parameters, and peak vertical GRFs were determined. A frequency domain analysis was conducted on the vertical GRF data. Results demonstrate that, in the time domain, children showed adult-like spatiotemporal parameters and adult-like timing and magnitude of the 2 peak vertical GRFs under each load. In the frequency domain, children produced a lower power from the second harmonic than young adults, although both groups showed the highest power from this harmonic and increased this power with ankle load. It was concluded that children aged 7–10 years may start showing adult-like neuromuscular adaptations to increasing ankle load and display similar spatiotemporal control of foot falls and foot–floor kinetic interaction; however, a frequency domain analysis is effective in revealing different kinetic and neuromuscular characteristics between children and adults.

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