Finite-element analysis of multi-body contacts for pile driving using a hydraulic pile hammer

2011 ◽  
Vol 225 (5) ◽  
pp. 1153-1161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Guo ◽  
J P Hu ◽  
L Y Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Test Point ◽  
Pile Driving ◽  
Penalty Function Method ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Material Choice ◽  
Multi Body ◽  
The Impact

This article treats the pile driving as multi-body dynamic contacts. By using the penalty function method and three-dimensional model of finite-element method, the dynamic process of pile driving is acquired and a method for choosing the cushion material of the hydraulic pile hammer to improve driving efficiency is proposed. The process of pile driving in the real situation of an industrial experiment is simulated. The results of stress on test point are consistent with the test point. By analysing the stress distributed along the direction of pile radius and pile axis, the rule of the stress distribution on the pile is concluded. The rule for cushion material choice is obtained by comparing the influence for the impact stress with different elastic modulus ratio of the hammer cushion to the pile and the pile cushion to the pile.

scholarly journals Modeling and Validation of Heliostat Deformation due to Static Loading

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam C. Moya ◽  
Clifford K. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Stability ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Optical Performance ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Static Test ◽  
The Impact

Accurate and reliable models are necessary to predict the performance and efficiencies of concentrating solar power plant components and systems such as heliostats and central receiver systems. Heliostat performance is impacted from effects such as wind and gravity, and understanding the impact of these loads on the optical performance can yield heliostat designs that are potentially cheaper, while maintaining required structural stability. Finite element models of heliostats at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, were developed to simulate displacements under different loading scenarios. Solidworks was used to develop the three-dimensional model of the NSTTF heliostat, and Solidworks Simulation was used to perform the finite element analysis with simulated loads along different points of the heliostat. Static displacement tests were performed on the NSTTF heliostat in order to validate these FEA models. The static test results provide us with a data set in which to properly calibrate the FEA model to better represent the NSTTF heliostat for future simulations of optical performance with impacts of wind and gravity sag. In addition to a single model validation, this real world test provides a method to validate and understand the structural stability of a heliostat under static loads.

scholarly journals Finite element analysis for airfield asphalt pavements rutting prediction

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Leonardi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flexible Pavement ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper presents a numerical study of an aircraft wheel impacting on a flexible pavement. The proposed three dimensional model simulates the behaviour of flexible runway pavement during the landing phase. This model was implemented in a finite element code in order to investigate the impact of repeated cycles of loads on pavement permanent deformation. In the model a traditional multi-layer pavement structure was considered. In addition, the asphalt layer (HMA) was assumed to follow an elasto-viscoplastic behaviour. The results demonstrate the capability of the model in predicting the permanent deformation distribution in the asphalt layer

scholarly journals New Design Procedure of Transtibial ProsthesisBed Stump Using Topological Optimization Method

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Sotola ◽  
David Stareczek ◽  
David Rybansky ◽  
Jiri Prokop ◽  
Pavel Marsalek
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Topological Optimization ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Current Application ◽  
Transtibial Prosthesis ◽  
Walking Biomechanics ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents a new design procedure for production of a transtibial prosthesis bed stump by three-dimensional (3D) printing with topological optimization. The suggested procedure combines the medical perspective with finite element analysis and facilitates regaining the symmetry in patients with transtibial prosthesis, which leads to life improvement. The particular focus of the study is the weight reduction of the lower part of the bed stump, while taking into account its stiffness and load-bearing capacity. The first part of the work deals with the analysis of the subject geometry of the bed stump, which is usually oversized in terms of the weight and stiffness that are necessary for the current application. In the second part, an analysis of walking biomechanics with a focus on the impact and rebound phases is presented. Based on the obtained information, a spatial model of the lower part of the bed stump is proposed in the third phase, in which the finite element method is described. In the fourth part, the topological optimization method is used for reducing the structure weight. In the last part, the results of the designed model are analyzed. Finally, the recommendations for the settings of the method are presented. The work is based on the practical industry requirements, and the obtained results will be reflected in the design of new types of transtibial prosthesis.

Finite Element Analysis of Load Capacity on Coupling Clamps for Pipe

2012 ◽  
Vol 201-202 ◽  
pp. 741-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Ning Hou ◽  
Jun Wu ◽  
Qing Wang ◽  
Hong Gen Tian ◽  
Nan Chao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Approach

A finite element approach based on Ansys is developed to simulate stress intensity distribution in a three dimensional model of coupling clamp joint, which includes ferrules, pipe caps and bolts. The characteristics of stress intensity distributions of coupling clamp joint under strength pressure loading have been studied by means of the non-linear finite element method. The FE model can also predict the clamp quality and tolerances to be expected under different process conditions and define the most effective process parameters to influence the tolerances. The study could give us a better understanding on the mechanism and basis for optimization design of the coupling clamp joint.

Study on the Complete Equivalent Initial Imperfection of High Formwork Supporting Frame with Pulley-Clip Style

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 3052-3056
Author(s):  
Wei Jun Yang ◽  
Yong Da Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Initial Imperfection ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Horizontal Load ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Supporting Frame

New full hall scaffolds with pulley-clip style formwork support system is adopted in the concert hall of Changsha. This paper presents the concept of the complete equivalent initial imperfection according to the characteristics of too many influential factors on the high formwork supporting frame，then makes the complete equivalent initial imperfectione equivalent to assumed equivalent horizontal load in order to ensure the safety of the frame. At the same time, it gets a three-dimensional model by the general finite element software ANSYS 10.0. Based on the results of experiment and finite element analysis, it gets the recommended value of assumed equivalent horizontal load. The study on the high formwork supporting frame with pulley-clip style provides some reference for other similar projects.

Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Impact-Induced Magnetic Erasures in Magnetic Storage Thin Film Media

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Yu ◽  
Andreas A. Polycarpou ◽  
Jorge V. Hanchi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Hard Disk Drives ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Oblique Impact ◽  
Magnetic Storage ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Oblique impact of a slider with a rotating disk in hard disk drives was analyzed using the finite element method. A three dimensional, thermomechanical, impact model was developed to study the mechanical and thermal response during the impact of a spherical slider corner with the disk. The model was validated by comparing finite element results with analytical solutions for homogeneous glass disk under simple conditions. Impact penetration, stress and incurred flash temperature were obtained for various normal impact velocities.

scholarly journals Development and Verification of Three-Dimensional Model of Femoral Bone: Finite Element Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 1372 ◽  
pp. 012014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aishah Umairah Abd Aziz ◽  
Hong Seng Gan ◽  
Ahmad Kafrawi Nasution ◽  
Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir ◽  
Muhammad Hanif Ramlee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Femoral Bone ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis

Influence of temperature and strain rate on the longitudinal compressive crashworthiness of 3D braided composite tubes and finite element analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1003-1027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianyan Wu ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Bohong Gu ◽  
Baozhong Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Composite Tubes ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Impact Compression ◽  
Mechanical Coupling ◽  
The Impact

This article reports the longitudinal compressive crashworthiness of three-dimensional four-step circular braided carbon/epoxy composite tubes at temperatures of 23, −50, and −100℃ under strain rate ranging from 340 to 760/s both experimentally and finite element analysis. The experimental results showed that the compression strength, stiffness, and specific energy absorption increased with the decrease in temperature and with the increase in strain rate. It also showed that, the compressive damage morphologies were sensitive to the change in temperature and strain rate. A coupled thermal-mechanical numerical analysis was conducted to find the thermo/mechanical coupling effect on the compressive crashworthiness of the three-dimensional composite tube. The temperature distributions in the braided preform and the resin during the impact compression were also calculated through finite element analysis. From the finite element analysis results, the inelastic heat generation was seen to be more in the preform than the matrix and its distribution and accumulation led to the damage progress along the loading direction.

Joint Modeling and Simulation of the Spindle System of Hammer Crusher Based on Finite Element Analysis and Flexible Multi-Body Dynamics. Part1: Modeling

2012 ◽  
Vol 630 ◽  
pp. 291-296
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
En Chen ◽  
Jun Qing Gao ◽  
Yun Feng Gong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
System Simulation ◽  
Geometric Model ◽  
Body System ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spindle System ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Multi Body ◽  
The Impact

In the past finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-body system simulation (MBS) were two isolated methods in the field of mechanical system simulation. Both of them had their specific fields of application. In recent years, it is urgent to combine these two methods as the flexible multi-body system grows up. This paper mainly focuses on modeling of the spindle system of hammer crusher, including geometric model, finite element model and multi-body dynamics (MBD) model. For multi-body dynamics modeling, the contact force between hammer and scrap steel was discussed, which is important to obtain the impact force. This paper also proposed how to combine FEA and MBS to analyze the dynamic performance of the spindle system by using different software products of MSC.Software.

Ladle Transportation Car Frame Finite Element Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 841-844
Author(s):  
Ping Tang ◽  
Chun Hua Pan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Electrical Measurement ◽  
Stress And Strain ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

Using the mechanical design of the software Solid works to established the 280 t LF the ladle furnace transportation car frame three dimensional model, and by using the finite element analysis of software Cosmos/works to static analysis for the frames, revealing that the frame of structure stress and strain distribution map of the frame, and also reveals that dangerous points and dangerous sections. Using resistance strain gauge to measure 280 t ladle transportation car frame, it is concluded that the frame of stress and strain distributions. Through the electrical measurement test the results were compared with finite element analysis results, further proof that the finite element analysis of the accuracy of the results provides theory basis for the optimization design of the frames.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document