scholarly journals Optimization Method of the Car Seat Rail Abnormal Noise Problem Based on the Finite Element Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Huijie Yu ◽  
Xinkan Zhang ◽  
Chen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Joint Probability ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Joint Probability Distribution ◽  
Natural Frequencies And Modes ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Element Method

The finite element model of the seat rail is established with a spring-damping element to simulate the ball in the rail joint part. The stiffness and damping parameters of the joint part are determined by the combination of finite element method and experiment. Firstly, the natural frequencies and modes of the guide rail are obtained by modal experiment. The stiffness of the spring-damping element is optimized in the finite element software to make the natural frequencies and modes of the system consistent with the experimental ones. Secondly, the dynamic response curve of the key nodes is obtained through sweeping experiment, and the damping of the spring-damping element is optimized in the finite element software to make the nodal response of the system output consistent with the experiment. Then, the gap of the joint part of the car seat rail is studied considering the factors of load and structure randomness. The influence factors of the gap are selected by Hammersley experimental design method. The results show that the gap is normally distributed, and therefore the confidence interval of the gap is obtained. Finally, the joint probability distribution of the gap is obtained under the condition that the load and the structure are all random, which provides the theoretical guidance for determining the reasonable gap of the joint.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF SAW BLADE NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND CRITICAL SPEEDS USING CSAW AND FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Poirier ◽  
P. Radziszewski
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Saw Blade ◽  
Circular Saws ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Method

The natural frequencies of circular saws limit the operating speeds of the saws. Current industry methods of increasing natural frequency include pretensioning, where plastic deformation is induced into the saw. To better model the saw, the finite element model is compared to current software for steel saws; C-SAW, a software program that calculates frequencies for stiffened circular saws. Using C-SAW and the finite element method the results are compared and the finite element method is validated for steel saws.

Finite Element Method for Stochastic Beams Based on Variational Principles

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 664-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.-J. Ren ◽  
I. Elishakoff ◽  
M. Shinozuka
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Covariance Function ◽  
Variational Principles ◽  
Joint Probability ◽  
Accurate Solution ◽  
Joint Probability Distribution ◽  
Covariance Functions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Element Method

This paper proposes a new version (fundamentally different from the existing ones) of finite element method for the mean and covariance functions of the displacement for bending beams with spatially random stiffness. Apart from the conventional finite element method for stochastic problems, which utilizes either perturbation or series expansion technique or the Monte Carlo simulation, the present method is based on the newly established variational principles. The finite element scheme is formulated directly with respect to the mean function and covariance function, rather than perturbed components of the displacement. It takes into account an information on joint probability distribution function of the random stiffness to obtain the covariance function of the displacement. Therefore, the accurate solution can be obtained even if the coefficient of variation of the random stiffness is large, in contrast to conventional technique. Several examples are given to illustrate the advantage of the proposed method, compared with the conventional ones.

Fatigue Analysis of Dental Prostheses by Finite Element Method (FEM)

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Agostinho Hernandez ◽  
Alexander Paterno ◽  
Edson Antonio Capello Sousa ◽  
João Paulo de Oliveira Freitas ◽  
Cesar Renato Foschini
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
Complex Geometries ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Dental Prostheses ◽  
Abutment Screw ◽  
Element Method

Introduction and Objectives: The dental prostheses are typical biomechanical structures because they have the objective to restore the mastication functions and are responsible for replacing the original tooth that was damaged. In the last few years, many studies have been done and big achievements have been noticed in this area. However, clinical studies and experimental procedures for these conditions are sometimes impractical, due to the biological nature of these components and the difficult to reproduce and to analyze such conditions. Moreover, it involves complex geometries, loads and mechanical behaviors, which analytical solution is very difficult to achieve. For these reasons, many researchers have applied the Finite Element Method (FEM). This method allows the evaluation of non-linear situations (e.g. biomechanical interactions) with complex geometries where experimental tests are usually difficult to be conducted. Furthermore, the uses of this method allow failure evaluation and it forecast occurrence. Like any mechanical structure, prostheses are sensible to failures. The cyclic nature of the loading that components are exposed means that fatigue failures are the type of failure which needs more attention in these kinds of structures. Therefore, this project aims to develop a tridimensional finite element model of dental prosthesis in order to evaluate the fatigue problem. Methods: A geometric model from a single dental prosthesis compounded by an implant, an abutment screw, an abutment, a fixation’s screw and a crown will be generated from Micro CT and scanning data. Then, the geometry will be exported to finite element software where a finite element model will be created. After these steps, boundaries conditions will be applied and simulations will be done. Finally, the simulation results will be analyzed. Results: The results from fatigue simulations and analysis demonstrated that abutment screw will have a finite life in most of the analyzed cases, and the fixation screw will be an infinite life. Conclusion: The results obtained illustrate the efficiency of Finite Element Method on simulating the biomechanical conditions, mainly in dental prostheses. In this study, the fatigue conditions were explored and analyzed. Finally, the knowledge about this problem could be improved.

scholarly journals Finite Element Method modeling of Additive Manufactured Compressor Wheel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márton Tamás Birosz ◽  
Mátyás Andó ◽  
Sudhanraj Jeganmohan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Method Simulation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Isotropic Hardening ◽  
Compressor Wheel ◽  
Material Extrusion ◽  
Element Method

AbstractDesigning components is a complex task, which depends on the component function, the raw material, and the production technology. In the case of rotating parts with higher RPM, the creep and orientation are essential material properties. The PLA components made with the material extrusion process are more resistant than VeroWhite (material jetting) and behave similarly to weakly cross-linked elastomers. Also, based on the tensile tests, Young’s modulus shows minimal anisotropy. Multilinear isotropic hardening and modified time hardening models are used to create the finite element model. Based on the measurements, the finite element method simulation was identified. The deformation in the compressor wheel during rotation became definable. It was concluded that the strain of the compressor wheel manufactured with material extrusion technology is not significant.

A Coupled SBFEM-FEM Approach for Evaluating Stress Intensity Factors

2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 3369-3377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Guang Shi ◽  
Chong Ming Song ◽  
Hong Zhong ◽  
Yan Jie Xu ◽  
Chu Han Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Stress Intensity Factors ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Stress Singularity ◽  
Intensity Factors ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Scaled Boundary Finite Element ◽  
Element Method

A coupled method between the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method (SBFEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) for evaluating the Stress Intensity Factors (SIFs) is presented and achieved on the platform of the commercial finite element software ABAQUS by using Python as the programming language. Automatic transformation of the finite elements around a singular point to a scaled boundary finite element subdomain is realized. This method combines the high accuracy of the SBFEM in computing the SIFs with the ability to handle material nonlinearity as well as powerful mesh generation and post processing ability of commercial FEM software. The validity and accuracy of the method is verified by analysis of several benchmark problems. The coupled algorithm shows a good converging performance, and with minimum additional treatment can be able to handle more problems that cannot be solved by either SBFEM or FEM itself. For fracture problems, it proposes an efficient way to represent stress singularity for problems with complex geometry, loading condition or certain nonlinearity.

scholarly journals Modeling and Eigenfrequency Analysis of Sound-Structure Interaction in a Rectangular Enclosure with Finite Element Method

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Mohamady ◽  
Raja Kamil Raja Ahmad ◽  
Allahyar Montazeri ◽  
Rizal Zahari ◽  
Nawal Aswan Abdul Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Active Noise Control ◽  
Interior Noise ◽  
Rectangular Enclosure ◽  
Sound Structure ◽  
Flexible Panel ◽  
Experimental Works ◽  
Element Method

Vibration of structures due to external sound is one of the main causes of interior noise in cavities like automobile, aircraft, and rotorcraft, which disturb the comfort of passengers. Accurate modelling of such phenomena is required in eigenfrequency analysis and in designing an active noise control system to reduce the interior noise. In this paper, the effect of periodic noise travelling into a rectangular enclosure is investigated with finite element method (FEM) using COMSOL Multiphysics software. The periodic acoustic wave is generated by a point source outside the enclosure and propagated through the enclosure wall and excites an aluminium flexible panel clamped onto the enclosure. The behaviour of the transmission of sound into the cavity is investigated by computing the modal characteristics and the natural frequencies of the cavity. The simulation results are compared with previous analytical and experimental works for validation and an acceptable match between them were obtained.

An inhomogeneous cell-based smoothed finite element method for the nonlinear transient response of functionally graded magneto-electro-elastic structures with damping factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liming Zhou ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Bingkun Chen ◽  
Feng Li ◽  
Xiaolin Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Micro Electro Mechanical System ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Elastic Structures ◽  
Mapping Procedure ◽  
Gaussian Integration ◽  
Smoothed Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Method

In this article, an inhomogeneous cell-based smoothed finite element method (ICS-FEM) was proposed to overcome the over-stiffness of finite element method in calculating transient responses of functionally graded magneto-electro-elastic structures. The ICS-FEM equations were derived by introducing gradient smoothing technique into the standard finite element model; a close-to-exact system stiffness was also obtained. In addition, ICS-FEM could be carried out with user-defined sub-routines in the business software now available conveniently. In ICS-FEM, the parameters at Gaussian integration point were adopted directly in the creation of shape functions; the computation process is simplified, for the mapping procedure in standard finite element method is not required; this also gives permission to utilize poor quality elements and few mesh distortions during large deformation. Combining with the improved Newmark scheme, several numerical examples were used to prove the accuracy, convergence, and efficiency of ICS-FEM. Results showed that ICS-FEM could provide solutions with higher accuracy and reliability than finite element method in analyzing models with Rayleigh damping. Such method is also applied to complex structures such as typical micro-electro-mechanical system–based functionally graded magneto-electro-elastic energy harvester. Hence, ICS-FEM can be a powerful tool for transient problems of functionally graded magneto-electro-elastic models with damping which is of great value in designing intelligence structures.

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