Numerical Analysis of Texture Tactics on Skin by Using of the Model of Periodic Micro Unit

Author(s):  
Takayuki Ishino ◽  
Atsushi Sakuma

Various mechanical effects occur in the human skin when it touches the texture which has micrometric scale. Since these mechanical effects in the skin are complicated, their study is necessary. The purpose of this study is to ascertain these mechanical effects by applying numerical analyses for a detailed discussion. In particular, the analysis confirms the differential effects in the skin due to a periodic variation of the texture. By the modeling situation that the texture touches the skin, a stress in the position of skin sensory organs is examined. As a result of the analysis, von Mises stresses at a shallow position of skin showed characteristic effects in the case of a large texture period. It is inferred that these effects occur with a texture period greater than a certain boundary value. Stress values at deep positions of skin are substantially equal without depending on the pressure position of the skin surface. In other words, skin sensory organs of the deep position have a wide receptive field in the numerical analysis of this paper, and this result matches with results of previous researches.

ForScience ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emerson Cardoso de Castro ◽  
Flávio Teixeira de Souza ◽  
Arlene Maria Cunha Sarmanho

O presente trabalho constitui-se de uma análise numérica, por meio de elementos finitos, objetivando a reprodução via software de um ensaio experimental de ligação parafusada semirrígida em perfis formados a frio, dada no âmbito tridimensional. A análise consistiu-se a partir da reprodução da geometria do protótipo, das condições de contorno e aplicação de carregamento. Para melhor previsão do comportamento da ligação, foram inseridas ao modelo a não linearidade física e geométrica. Foram obtidas as curvas força-deslocamento e a evolução das tensões de Von Mises para os diferentes componentes do protótipo. Os resultados indicaram que o modelo numérico é cerca de duas vezes mais rígido que o experimental. Todavia, foi possível observar que o comportamento do modelo numérico possui tendência similar ao do modelo experimental e também foi possível avaliar a contribuição dos elementos da ligação para o desempenho da mesma.Palavras-chave: Análise numérica. Ligação parafusada semirrígida. Perfis formados a frio. Desempenho estrutural.Numerical analysis of semi-rigid bolt connection in cold formed profilesAbstractThe current paper is based on a numerical analysis by means of finite elements aiming at the software reproduction of an experimental test of semi-rigid bolt connection in cold formed profiles occurred in the three-dimensional scope. The analysis consisted of the reproduction of the prototype geometry, the boundary conditions, and the loading application. For a better forecast of the connection behavior, physical and geometric non-linearity were inserted to the model. The force-displacement curves and the evolution of the Von Mises stresses for the different prototype components were obtained. The results indicated that the numerical model is about twice as rigid as the experimental one. However, it was possible to observe that the behavior of the numerical model has a similar tendency  if compared to  the experimental model and it was still possible to evaluate the contribution of the connection elements to its performance.Keywords: Numerical analysis. Semi-rigid bolt connection. Cold-formed profiles. Structural performance.


1963 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 265-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J Cook ◽  
Allan L Lorincz ◽  
Alan R Spector

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingheng Shu ◽  
Quanyi Wang ◽  
Desmond Y.R. Chong ◽  
Zhan Liu

AbstractLoadings in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are essential factors in dysfunction of TMJs, and are barely noticed in treatment of maxillofacial deformity. The only approach, which can access stresses in TMJs, could expend day’s even weeks to complete. The objective of the study was to compare the differences of the morphological and biomechanical characteristics of TMJs between asymptomatic subjects and patients with mandibular prognathism, and to preliminarily analyze the connection between the two kinds of characteristics. Morphological measurements and finite element analysis (FEA) corresponding to the central occlusion were carried out on the models of 13 mandibular prognathism patients and 10 asymptomatic subjects. The results indicated that the joint spaces of the patients were significantly lower than those of the asymptomatic subjects, while the stresses of patients were significantly greater than those of asymptomatic subjects, especially the stresses on discs. The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that weak or no correlations were found between the von Mises stresses and the joint spaces of asymptomatic subjects, while moderate, even high correlations were found in the patients. Thus, it was shown to be a feasible way to use morphological parameters to predict the internal loads of TMJs.


Friction ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Longxiang Yang ◽  
Zhanjiang Wang ◽  
Weiji Liu ◽  
Guocheng Zhang ◽  
Bei Peng

AbstractThis work is a supplement to the work of Sneddon on axisymmetric Boussinesq problem in 1965 in which the distributions of interior-stress fields are derived here for a punch with general profile. A novel set of mathematical procedures is introduced to process the basic elastic solutions (obtained by the method of Hankel transform, which was pioneered by Sneddon) and the solution of the dual integral equations. These processes then enable us to not only derive the general relationship of indentation depth D and total load P that acts on the punch but also explicitly obtain the general analytical expressions of the stress fields beneath the surface of an isotropic elastic half-space. The usually known cases of punch profiles are reconsidered according to the general formulas derived in this study, and the deduced results are verified by comparing them with the classical results. Finally, these general formulas are also applied to evaluate the von Mises stresses for several new punch profiles.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mohammed Lamine Moussaoui ◽  
Mohamed Chabaat

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a numerical analysis of structural monitoring for damage zones detection. The study is performed with Ansys finite element software, which reads in batch mode programming a previously generated mesh data file and computes the transient dynamic solution for each time-step iteration within an analysis time range. Design/methodology/approach The approach itself is applied on a bridge structure which can be potentially subjected to damage zones due to severe loads cases and or earthquakes vibrations. The ideal Von Mises failure criterion ellipsoid envelope is applied for the detection of overstepped computed stresses and strains. Findings This numerical analysis allows computing, for each time-step iteration, the dynamic displacements at each degree of freedom and the corresponding stresses and strains inside the elements under the action of several times dependent loads cases. Practical implications Several simulations are considered to quantify the external loads. Originality/value The material properties of reinforced concrete RC are calculated for an existing specific bridge structure case. The RC strength is then introduced from the basic compounds material properties using the corresponding volumes fractions.


2013 ◽  
Vol 703 ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
Shao Biao Cai ◽  
Yong Li Zhao

This study presents a first attempt to develop a numerical three-dimensional multilayered (more than 2 composite layered coatings) elasticperfectly plastic rough solids model to investigate the contact behavior under combined normal loading and tangential traction. Contact analyses are performed to study the effects composite thin film layers. Local contact pressure profiles, von Mises stresses, and shear stresses as a function of material properties and applied normal and tangential friction loads are calculated.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Fu ◽  
Ming Ni ◽  
Jiying Chen ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Wei Chai ◽  
...  

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to establish the finite element analysis (FEA) model of acetabular bone defect reconstructed by 3D printed Ti6Al4V augment and TM augment and further to analyze the stress distribution and clinical safety of augments, screws, and bones.Methods. The FEA model of acetabular bone defect reconstructed by 3D printed Ti6Al4V augment was established by the CT data of a patient with Paprosky IIIA defect. The von Mises stresses of augments, screws, and bones were analyzed by a single-legged stance loading applied in 3 increments (500 N, 2000 N, and 3000 N).Results. The peak von Mises stresses under the maximal loading in the 3D printed augments, screws, and cortical bone were less than the yield strength of the corresponding component. However, the peak stress in the bone was greater than the yield strength of cancellous bone under walking or jogging loading. And under the same loading, the peak compressive and shear stresses in bone contact with TM augment were larger than these with 3D printed augment.Conclusions. The FEA results show that all the components will be intact under single-legged standing. However, partial cancellous bone contacted with 3D printed augment and screws will lose efficacy under walking or jogging load. So we recommend that patients can stand under full bearing, but can not walk or jog immediately after surgery.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750074
Author(s):  
MD ABU HASAN ◽  
PANOS S. SHIAKOLAS

This study compares the biomechanical behavior of a mandibular full-arch fixed implant prosthesis with four implants under lingualized and conventional balanced occlusion schemes. The acrylic resin denture was supported by four titanium cylindrical implants and connected via a titanium prosthetic rectangular bar. Orthotropic material was used for the cortical and cancellous bones. The applied loadings were vertical and bilateral: 100[Formula: see text]N on first molar and 50[Formula: see text]N on first and second premolars each. For the lingualized balanced occlusion, the loadings were applied in central fossae of the posterior teeth, whereas for the conventional balanced occlusion the loadings were applied in central fossae and buccal cusps. The maximum von-Mises stresses for the lingualized and conventional balanced schemes were 301[Formula: see text]MPa and 25[Formula: see text]MPa, respectively, and were located at the neck of the posterior implants. In the denture teeth, the highest stress was located at the beginning of the cantilever extension. In the cortical bone, according to Tsai–Wu criterion, the failure index for the lingualized balanced occlusion was 1.10 and for the conventional balanced occlusion was 0.83. Thus, the conventional balanced occlusion demonstrated more favorable stress distribution in the implants and the cortical bone than the lingualized balanced occlusion.


1990 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil A. Grajski ◽  
Michael M. Merzenich

The inverse magnification rule in cortical somatotopy is the experimentally derived inverse relationship between cortical magnification (area of somatotopic map representing a unit area of skin surface) and receptive field size (area of restricted skin surface driving a cortical neuron). We show by computer simulation of a simple, multilayer model that Hebb-type synaptic modification subject to competitive constraints is sufficient to account for the inverse magnification rule.


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