High-Frequency Dynamic Model of a Pre-Loaded Circular Dielectric Electro-Active Polymer Actuator

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micah Hodgins ◽  
Gianluca Rizzello ◽  
Alex York ◽  
Stefan Seelecke
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Mechanical Coupling ◽  
Polymer Actuator ◽  
Validation Tests ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Force Displacement ◽  
Good Agreement

In this work a high-frequency dynamic model of a pre-loaded circular DEAP actuator is developed and experimentally validated. The model is capable of predicting both the static and dynamic response of the actuator. The static response is modeled based on a free energy approach and consists of an Ogden term representing the elastic energy, and a electrical term representing the electrical-mechanical coupling [1]. The addition of viscoelastic elements (spring-dashpot configurations) enables the model to capture the dynamic response. The Ogden coefficients were first identified through a quasi-static force-displacement test of the actuator. A series of validation tests of the actuator at various pre-loads and voltage frequencies showed the model to be in good agreement with the experiments. The model is shown to accurately predict the actuators observed natural frequencies as the pre-deflection and the stiffness of the spring were changed. Future work will include additions to the model to account for relaxation and creep inherent in DEAP material.

Dynamic model for high-speed rotors based on their experimental characterization

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
L. A. Montoya ◽  
E. E. Rodríguez ◽  
H. J. Zúñiga ◽  
I. Mejía
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Rotating Systems ◽  
Computing Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Stiffness Distribution ◽  
Good Agreement

Rotating systems components such as rotors, have dynamic characteristics that are of great importance to understand because they may cause failure of turbomachinery. Therefore, it is required to study a dynamic model to predict some vibration characteristics, in this case, the natural frequencies and mode shapes (both of free vibration) of a centrifugal compressor shaft. The peculiarity of the dynamic model proposed is that using frequency and displacements values obtained experimentally, it is possible to calculate the mass and stiffness distribution of the shaft, and then use these values to estimate the theoretical modal parameters. The natural frequencies and mode shapes of the shaft were obtained with experimental modal analysis by using the impact test. The results predicted by the model are in good agreement with the experimental test. The model is also flexible with other geometries and has a great time and computing performance, which can be evaluated with respect to other commercial software in the future.

Jitter Transmission Analysis and Experimental Research for Frame Structure in the Median and High Frequency Regions

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 981-985
Author(s):  
You Yi Wang ◽  
Yang Zhao ◽  
Wen Lai Ma
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Wave Method ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Theoretical Results

Frame structure is widely used in practical projects. For jitter of the frame structure excited by median and high frequency disturbances, firstly, the dynamic model of thin plate substructure is built by wave method, and then the dynamic model of frame structure is established by combining wave method and substructure technique. At last, the accurate dynamic response was obtained. The simulation of dynamic characteristic is made, and simulation results are compared with FEM results. On this basis, modal experiment and frequency response experiment is done to verify theoretical results. In comparison to FEM, the results by wave method are accurate in low frequency regions, and the results are more accurate in the median and high frequency regions. The experiment proves wave method is correct and effective for jitter transmission analysis of frame structure in the median and high frequency regions.

Parametric Design and Modal Analysis on Four-Order Elliptical Gear

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 1516-1519
Author(s):  
Zhi Dong Huang ◽  
An Min Hui ◽  
Guang Yang ◽  
Rui Yang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Design

The characteristics of four-order elliptical gear is analyzed. The parameters of four-order elliptical gear are chosen and calculated. The three-dimensional solid modeling of four-order elliptical gear is achieved. The dynamic model of four-order elliptical gear is established by finite element method and modal analysis of four-order elliptical gear is investigated. The natural frequencies and major modes of the first six orders are clarified. The method and the result facilitate the dynamic design and dynamic response analysis of high-order elliptical gear.

The Dynamic Response of Railway Track to High Frequency Vertical Excitation

1982 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Grassie ◽  
R. W. Gregory ◽  
D. Harrison ◽  
K. L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
The Other ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Vertical Excitation ◽  
Discrete Mass ◽  
Good Agreement

Two new dynamic models of railway track are presented, one continuous and the other incorporating the discrete mass of the sleepers. These models include the effect of the railpads which exist between rail and sleeper on modern track, and are used to calculate both the response of the track alone and the contact force between a moving wheel and the rail. There is good agreement between calculation and experiment in the frequency range from 50 to 1500 Hz, and it is shown that the railpad is of fundamental importance in attenuating dynamic loads in this frequency range.

Analysis of the Dynamic Response of a Cracked Beam Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N. Thatoi ◽  
J. Nanda ◽  
H.C. Das ◽  
D.R. Parhi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Crack Detection ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Cracked Beam ◽  
Local Flexibility ◽  
Good Agreement

In this research, dynamic behaviour of a cracked cantilever beam has been analysed using finite element and experimental analysis. Deviations in mode shapes and natural frequencies have been noticed due to the presence of crack in the beam. The variation in the dynamic response is due to change in local flexibility because of the presence of crack in the beam. Finite element and experimental analyses have been carried out to find out the vibration indices of the cracked cantilever beam for validating the robustness of the theoretical model used for crack detection. The numerical results obtained through FEA are in good agreement with experimental results.

The Dynamic Response of Railway Track to High Frequency Longitudinal Excitation

1982 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Grassie ◽  
R. W. Gregory ◽  
K. L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Longitudinal Excitation ◽  
Discrete Nature ◽  
Continuous Support ◽  
Good Agreement

The dynamic response of railway track to longitudinal forces is investigated. A model is presented of the rail as a uniform infinite bar resting on a continuous support. There is good agreement in the frequency range 50–1500 Hz between experimental data and the response calculated using this model. The support is significant up to a frequency of about 200 Hz, above which the rail is effectively a dashpot. The discrete nature of the support on sleepers is relatively unimportant. The track moves very much less under longitudinal forces than it does under vertical forces at these frequencies.

Tire Vibrations

1977 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. R. Potts ◽  
C. A. Bell ◽  
L. T. Charek ◽  
T. K. Roy
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Standing Waves ◽  
Resonant Mode ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Resonant Vibrations ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Radial Tire ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Thin Ring ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract Natural frequencies and vibrating motions are determined in terms of the material and geometric properties of a radial tire modeled as a thin ring on an elastic foundation. Experimental checks of resonant frequencies show good agreement. Forced vibration solutions obtained are shown to consist of a superposition of resonant vibrations, each rotating around the tire at a rate depending on the mode number and the tire rotational speed. Theoretical rolling speeds that are upper bounds at which standing waves occur are determined and checked experimentally. Digital Fourier transform, transfer function, and modal analysis techniques used to determine the resonant mode shapes of a radial tire reveal that antiresonances are the primary transmitters of vibration to the tire axle.

Influence of the backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear on dynamic behavior of compound planetary gear set

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (11) ◽  
pp. 2025-2041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijing Wu ◽  
Haibo Zhang ◽  
Xiaosun Wang ◽  
Zeming Peng ◽  
Kangkang Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Gear Transmission ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Contact Ratio ◽  
The Impact

Backlash is a key internal excitation on the dynamic response of planetary gear transmission. After the gear transmission running for a long time under load torque, due to tooth wear accumulation, the backlash between the tooth surface of two mating gears increases, which results in a larger and irregular backlash. However, the increasing backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear is generally neglected in lots of dynamics analysis for epicyclic gear trains. In order to investigate the impact of backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear on dynamic behavior of compound planetary gear set, in this work, first a static tooth surface wear prediction model is incorporated with a dynamic iteration methodology to get the increasing backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear for one pair of mating teeth under the condition that contact ratio equals to one. Then in order to introduce the tooth accumulated wear into dynamic model of compound planetary gear set, the backlash excitation generated by tooth accumulated wear for each meshing pair in compound planetary gear set is given under the condition that contact ratio equals to one and does not equal to one. Last, in order to investigate the impact of the increasing backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear on dynamic response of compound planetary gear set, a nonlinear lumped-parameter dynamic model of compound planetary gear set is employed to describe the dynamic relationships of gear transmission under the internal excitations generated by worn profile, meshing stiffness, transmission error, and backlash. The results indicate that the introduction of the increasing backlash generated by tooth accumulated wear makes a significant influence on the bifurcation and chaotic characteristics, dynamic response in time domain, and load sharing behavior of compound planetary gear set.

scholarly journals Out-of-Plane Vibration of Curved Uniform and Tapered Beams with Additional Mass

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdi Alper Özyiğit ◽  
Mehmet Yetmez ◽  
Utku Uzun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Additional Mass ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Tapered Beam ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Good Agreement

As there is a gap in literature about out-of-plane vibrations of curved and variable cross-sectioned beams, the aim of this study is to analyze the free out-of-plane vibrations of curved beams which are symmetrically and nonsymmetrically tapered. Out-of-plane free vibration of curved uniform and tapered beams with additional mass is also investigated. Finite element method is used for all analyses. Curvature type is assumed to be circular. For the different boundary conditions, natural frequencies of both symmetrical and unsymmetrical tapered beams are given together with that of uniform tapered beam. Bending, torsional, and rotary inertia effects are considered with respect to no-shear effect. Variations of natural frequencies with additional mass and the mass location are examined. Results are given in tabular form. It is concluded that (i) for the uniform tapered beam there is a good agreement between the results of this study and that of literature and (ii) for the symmetrical curved tapered beam there is also a good agreement between the results of this study and that of a finite element model by using MSC.Marc. Results of out-of-plane free vibration of symmetrically tapered beams for specified boundary conditions are addressed.

Fluid Added Mass Effect in the Modal Response of a Pump-Turbine Impeller

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduard Egusquiza ◽  
Carme Valero ◽  
Quanwei Liang ◽  
Miguel Coussirat ◽  
Ulrich Seidel
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Added Mass ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Pump Turbine ◽  
Modal Response ◽  
Surrounding Fluid ◽  
Turbine Impeller ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, the reduction in the natural frequencies of a pump-turbine impeller prototype when submerged in water has been investigated. The impeller, with a diameter of 2.870m belongs to a pump-turbine unit with a power of around 100MW. To analyze the influence of the added mass, both experimental tests and numerical simulations have been carried out. The experiment has been performed in air and in water. From the frequency response functions the modal characteristics such as natural frequencies and mode shapes have been obtained. A numerical simulation using FEM (Finite Elements Model) was done using the same boundary conditions as in the experiment (impeller in air and surrounded by a mass of water). The modal behaviour has also been calculated. The numerical results were compared with the available experimental results. The comparison shows a good agreement in the natural frequency values both in air and in water. The reduction in frequency due to the added mass effect of surrounding fluid has been calculated. The physics of this phenomenon due to the fluid structure interaction has been investigated from the analysis of the mode-shapes.

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