A study of an embeddable and locatable spinning system via quasi-static mechanical analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (20) ◽  
pp. 2071-2077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongshan Wang ◽  
Zhigang Xia ◽  
Weilin Xu

In this study, a quasi-static model is built to theoretically analyze the distribution of twists and spinning tension in embeddable and locatable spun (ELS) yarn formation zone. Important equations are also derived to determine inner mechanics and external configurations of the ELS yarn formation zones 1, 2 and 3. Analysis results demonstrate that in zones 1 and 2 the tension distribution on the filament and staple strand is directly proportional to their linear mass and square of delivery speed; the larger weight causes a smaller angle between the responding component and the composite strand axis line. The angle between the composite strands 1 and 2 can be simply calculated by dividing the composite yarn velocity by composite strand velocity. Online photographs are provided to validate theoretical analysis of the ELS yarn formation zone configuration and twist distribution in zones 1 and 2.

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (15) ◽  
pp. 2998-3006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhigang Xia ◽  
Jiandong Tang ◽  
Wenxiang Ye

In this study, a novel concept has been developed as a cyclical spacing-change method to produce periodic varied structural composite yarn. Geometrical analysis indicated that the cyclical change of spacing between filaments and the strand altered the yarn formation zone shapes from corefil to sirofil, causing cyclic yarn structure variations from the hairy core–sheath (corefil section) to the smooth spiral filament wrapping (sirofil section). A mechanical analysis revealed the corefil section with more twists was thinner than the sirofil section with fewer twists. Specifically, the cross-sectional diameter performed gradual periodic changes from the thick sirofil section to the thin corefil section. Then, an eccentric godet wheel device was used to conduct confirmatory experiments. Besides validating the theoretical analysis, the experimental results also showed that the novel concept yarn had the minimum hairiness and medium irregularity and strength after comparisons with sirofil and corefil yarns.


2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbora Vojáčková ◽  
Jan Tippner ◽  
Petr Horáček ◽  
Luděk Praus ◽  
Václav Sebera ◽  
...  

Failure of a tree can be caused by a stem breakage, tree uprooting, or branch failure. While the pulling test is used for assessing the first two cases, there is no device-supported method to assess branch failure. A combination of the optical technique, pulling test, and deflection curve analysis could provide a device-supported tool for this kind of assessment. The aim of the work was to perform a structural analysis of branch response to static mechanical loading. The analyses were carried out by finite element simulations in ANSYS using beam tapered elements of elliptical cross-sections. The numerical analyses were verified by the pulling test combined with a sophisticated optical assessment of deflection evaluation. The Probabilistic Design System was used to find the parameters that influence branch mechanical response to loading considering the use of cantilever beam deflection for stability analysis. The difference in the branch’s deflection between the simulation and the experiment is 0.5% to 26%. The high variability may be explained by the variable modulus of the elasticity of branches. The finite element (FE) sensitivity analysis showed a higher significance of geometry parameters (diameter, length, tapering, elliptical cross-section) than material properties (elastic moduli). The anchorage rotation was found to be significant, implying that this parameter may affect the outcome in mechanical analysis of branch behavior. The branch anchorage can influence the deflection of the whole branch, which should be considered in stability assessment.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 5789
Author(s):  
Olga Mysiukiewicz ◽  
Mateusz Barczewski ◽  
Arkadiusz Kloziński

Polylactide-based composites filled with waste fillers due to their sustainability are a subject of many current papers, in which their structural, mechanical, and thermal properties are evaluated. However, few studies focus on their behavior in low temperatures. In this paper, dynamic and quasi-static mechanical properties of polylactide-based composites filled with 10 wt% of linseed cake (a by-product of mechanical oil extraction from linseed) were evaluated at room temperature and at −40 °C by means of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), Charpy’s impact strength test and uniaxial tensile test. It was found that the effect of plasticization provided by the oil contained in the filler at room temperature is significantly reduced in sub-zero conditions due to solidification of the oil around −18 °C, as it was shown by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and DMA, but the overall mechanical performance of the polylactide-based composites was sufficient to enable their use in low-temperature applications.


Author(s):  
K. Tolidis ◽  
D. Papadogiannis ◽  
Y. Papadogiannis ◽  
P. Gerasimou

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Cichosz ◽  
Anna Masek

The following article debates on the properties of cellulose-filled ethylene-norbornene copolymer (EN) composites. Natural fibers employed in this study have been modified via two different approaches: solvent-involving (S) and newly developed non-solvent (NS). The second type of the treatment is fully eco-friendly and was carried out in the planetary mill without incorporation of any additional, waste-generating substances. Composite samples have been investigated with the use of spectroscopic methods (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), static mechanical analysis, and surface-free energy measurements. It has been proved that the possible filler-polymer matrix interaction changes may occur due to the performed modifications. The highest reinforcement was evidenced for the composite sample filled with cellulose treated via a NS approach—TS = (34 ± 2) MPa, Eb = (380 ± 20)%. Additionally, a surface free energy polar part exhibited a significant increase for the same type of modification. Consequently, this could indicate easier wetting of the material which may contribute to the degradation process enhancement. Successfully developed cellulose-filled ethylene-norbornene copolymer composite compromises the rules of green chemistry and sustainable development by taking an advantage of renewable natural resources. This bio-inspired material may become an eco-friendly alternative for commonly used polymer blends.


1997 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 643-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Akbar Merati ◽  
Fujio Konda ◽  
Masaaki Okamura ◽  
Etsuo Marui

We have analyzed the tension distribution along the yarn tail in the yarn-forming zone of a friction spinning machine by considering the effective parameters of the torque applied to the yarn tail. Tension is applied to the yarn tail by suction air pressure and rotation of friction rollers. The yarn tension in the yarn-forming zone is measured for various yarn counts and suction air pressures. The effects of the parameters on yarn tension are considered in a theoretical analysis based on tension distribution along the conical yarn tail. Theoretical results are compared with me experimental data. The results of this research show that yarn tension increases with increasing suction air pressure and yarn size in tex, and yam diameter decreases with increasing suction air pressure for the same yarn size. Therefore, because of the low tension experienced with fine yarns, it is difficult to properly produce such yarns through friction spinning.


Author(s):  
Samuel Lorin ◽  
Christoffer Cromvik ◽  
Fredrik Edelvik ◽  
Lars Lindkvist ◽  
Rikard Söderberg

Welding induces high temperatures that cause residual stresses and strains in the welded structure. With a welding simulation, these stresses and strains may be predicted. A full simulation implies performing a transient thermal and a quasi-static mechanical analysis. These analyses usually involve a large number of time steps that leads to long simulation times. For welding distortions, there are approximate methods that require considerably less time. This is useful when simulating large structures or for analyses that use an iterative approach common in optimization or variation simulation. One of these methods is volumetric shrinkage, which has been shown to give reasonable results. Here it is assumed that the driving force in welding distortion is the contraction of the region that has been melted by the weld. In volumetric shrinkage, the nodes that are inside the melted region are assigned a uniform temperature and the distortion is calculated using elastic volumetric shrinkage. Although this method has been shown to give reasonable predictions, we will show that it is sensitive to small perturbations, which is an essential part in variation simulation. We also propose a modification of the volumetric shrinkage method that addresses this lack of robustness; instead of defining the melted region by applying a uniform temperature to the nodes inside the zone, we formulate an optimization problem that finds a temperature distribution such that the local melted volume is preserved. A case study with application to variation simulation has been used to elicit the proposed method.


2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-559
Author(s):  
Shanshan He ◽  
Longdi Cheng ◽  
Wenliang Xue ◽  
Zhong Lu ◽  
Liguo Chen

Due to spiral winding, there is an inclination angle between the teeth and the direction of the tangential velocity of the licker-in, which makes the teeth obliquely work with the fibers instead of vertically. In the previous work in Part I, we discussed the impacts of this using theoretical mechanical analysis and a digital model in ANSYS Explicit Dynamics. Based on the analysis, this paper makes a new type of card clothing for the licker-in and manufactures the rack by adding a process in the processing for traditional AT5610 × 05611 racks. The comparison of the two slivers worked by the traditional and new design licker-in card clothing show that the new design clothing has an increase of 24.41% on nep removal, which is consistent with the theoretical analysis. According to the paired samples test, the trash removal ratio and the short fiber content in the sliver, this new design shows no deterioration. For further discussion, we collect the noils and calculate the producing rate of the sliver, licker-in droppings and card strips with special collecting equipment. This new design shows a significant increase in the fiber yield percentage (8.45%) and a dramatic decrease for licker-in droppings (33.6%). Yarns from the new rack have better performance on breaking elongation (a decrease of 5.6%) and evenness. Therefore, this design has higher utilization for fibers and good commercial benefit.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1177
Author(s):  
Marcin Masłowski ◽  
Justyna Miedzianowska ◽  
Maciej Delekta ◽  
Agnieszka Czylkowska ◽  
Krzysztof Strzelec

The rich structural hierarchy of plants permits the obtainment of porous structures which can be expected to show improved performances in fields such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, catalysis, drug delivery, adsorption, separation or sensors in various chemical reactions. On the other hand, porous materials can be an active additive to polymer composites. The aim of the study was to obtain natural rubber (NR) biocomposites with the addition of phyto-ashes reach in biogenic silica from plant biomass. For the production of bioadditives, a two-stage method of high-temperature heat treatment was used, preceded by acid hydrolysis of plant tissues in the form of horsetail and wheat straw. Hydrolysis was performed with hydrochloric and citric acid. The efficiency of the processes and their influence on the elemental composition, surface morphology, thermal stability and particle size of the fillers were determined. Modified bioadditives were introduced into the elastomer matrix and their processing properties, as well as the vulcanization characteristics, were examined. Static mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation at break, stress at 100%, 200% and 300% elongation), dynamic-mechanical analysis and the influence of additives on the cross-link density of the composites were determined. Structural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the field horsetail and cereal straw are plants rich in many valuable chemical compounds, especially silica. The specific and appropriate treatment of these plants can lead to bioadditives that significantly affect the properties of rubber materials.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 107-120
Author(s):  
Arno Roland Ngatcha Ndengna ◽  
Joel Renaud Ngouanom Gnidakouong ◽  
Achille Njomoué Pandong ◽  
Ekmon Mbangue

Accurate modeling and prediction of materials properties is of utmost importance to design engineers. In this study, newly developed two-dimensional laminate constitutive equations (LCE) were derived directly from an existing shell model without using a classical correction factor. The resulted LCEs were subsequently used for the first time to analyze a laminated composite tube (LCT) subjected to in plane-loading. This led to additional composite-shell stiffness coefficients which are not currently available in some LCEs. The strains and stresses distribution fields were computed via Matlab. The accuracy and robustness of our analytical method were proven by opposing the as-obtained results of thick and thin LCTs with that of existing theories which use a correction factor. An excellent convergence was observed. Whereas a lower convergence was observed in the case of a laminated shell plate. Results also showed that the thickness ratio χ (2χ=h/R ) considerably influences the mechanical behavior of the LCT. In fact when χ<0.1, the distribution of stresses and strains of the tube were the same for the two opposed theories. When χ>0.1, the distribution of stresses and strains were not the same, hence the contribution of our ABCDE matrix. The new mechanical couplings in our LCE could be well illustrated in a finite element package with visualization tools to observe some intricate deformations which are yet to be seen. Thus the outcome of this work will be of particularly interest to promote advanced scientific and structural engineering applications.


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