Advanced joint slip model for single-angle bolted connections considering various effects

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2121-2135
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hussain Ali Abdelrahman ◽  
Yao-Peng Liu ◽  
Siu-Lai Chan
Keyword(s):  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Slip Model ◽  
Transmission Towers ◽  
Slip Effects ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Full Scale Tests ◽  
The Cost

Latticed structures are commonly used in transmission towers due to lightweight, fast fabrication, and easy installation, but they generally experience more complicated structural behaviors. The full-scale tests on transmission towers have revealed large discrepancies between the numerical simulation and experimental results because the significant joint slip effects have not well considered in the former. The existing joint slip models were so simple that many key parameters had not been taken into account. Thus, a comprehensive joint slip model is proposed in this article for better prediction and design of tower structures. First, a full-detailed finite element model based on ABAQUS incorporating more realistic parameters for a typical joint is developed and calibrated by the experimental data from the literature. Furthermore, the proposed FE model is used for parametric study of joint behaviors with considerations of bolt pretension, friction at contact face, angle sizes and plate thickness, steel and bolt grades, number of bolts, and hole tolerance. Finally, an advanced joint slip model is provided for further incorporation in the second-order direct analysis of transmission towers. This work is limited in the literature and will significantly improve safety and enhance the cost-efficiency of tower design. The proposed model shows high accuracy and can be simply determined by joint details in line with the component method specified in Eurocode 3-1-8.

Controlling and Optimization of Steering Wheel Shimmy of the Vehicle at High-Speed Based on FEA Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 574 ◽  
pp. 247-252
Author(s):  
Zong Bin Huang ◽  
Bing Xu ◽  
Zhao Hui Hu ◽  
Zhi Cheng He ◽  
Xiong Sheng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steering System ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Successful Solution ◽  
Wheel Shimmy

In this paper, finite element method was adopted to solve the Steering wheel shimmy problem. Firstly, finite element model of the whole steering system from the knuckle to the steering wheel is conducted, and be verified by test. After modeling and verification, it is possible for the FE model to identify a natural frequency that contributes reasonably to the shimmy phenomenon in the steering wheel. Secondly the frequency spectrum of acceleration which is obtained based on test is loaded at the knuckle to simulate steering wheel shimmy. Finally, the sequential quadratic programming is performed to optimize steering system structure and improve the isolation performance based on this model. The plate thickness and stiffness of bushing are set as discrete optimization variables, and the Y-direction acceleration of steering wheel at 12 o'clock is set as the objective function. The successful solution of the steering wheel shimmy of a passenger car proves that this method is efficacious.

Finite Element Analysis of the Distributed Vibration Absorbers for Structural Noise Control

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwini Gautam ◽  
Chris Fuller ◽  
James Carneal
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Base Plate ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Vibration Absorbers ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Poroelastic Media ◽  
Hexahedral Elements ◽  
Component Models

This work presents an extensive analysis of the properties of distributed vibration absorbers (DVAs) and their effectiveness in controlling the sound radiation from the base structure. The DVA acts as a distributed mass absorber consisting of a thin metal sheet covering a layer of acoustic foam (porous media) that behaves like a distributed spring-mass-damper system. To assess the effectiveness of these DVAs in controlling the vibration of the base structures (plate) a detailed finite elements model has been developed for the DVA and base plate structure. The foam was modeled as a poroelastic media using 8 node hexahedral elements. The structural (plate) domain was modeled using 16 degree of freedom plate elements. Each of the finite element models have been validated by comparing the numerical results with the available analytical and experimental results. These component models were combined to model the DVA. Preliminary experiments conducted on the DVAs have shown an excellent agreement between the results obtained from the numerical model of the DVA and from the experiments. The component models and the DVA model were then combined into a larger FE model comprised of a base plate with the DVA treatment on its surface. The results from the simulation of this numerical model have shown that there has been a significant reduction in the vibration levels of the base plate due to DVA treatment on it. It has been shown from this work that the inclusion of the DVAs on the base plate reduces their vibration response and therefore the radiated noise. Moreover, the detailed development of the finite element model for the foam has provided us with the capability to analyze the physics behind the behavior of the distributed vibration absorbers (DVAs) and to develop more optimized designs for the same.

scholarly journals Bond Behaviour of Near-Surface Mounted Strips in RC Beams—Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulations

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4362
Author(s):  
Renata Kotynia ◽  
Hussien Abdel Baky ◽  
Kenneth W. Neale
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforcement Ratio ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Bond Behaviour ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Cfrp Laminates ◽  
Near Surface Mounted

This paper presents an investigation of the bond mechanism between carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, concrete and steel in the near-surface mounted (NSM) CFRP-strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beam-bond tests. The experimental program consisting of thirty modified concrete beams flexurally strengthened with NSM CFRP strips was published in. The effects of five parameters and their interactions on the ultimate load carrying capacities and the associated bond mechanisms of the beams are investigated in this paper with consideration of the following investigated parameters: beam span, beam depth, longitudinal tensile steel reinforcement ratio, the bond length of the CFRP strips and compressive concrete strength. The longitudinal steel reinforcement was cut at the beam mid-span in four beams to investigate a better assessment of the influence of the steel reinforcement ratio on the bond behaviour of CFRP to concrete bond behaviour. The numerical analysis implemented in this paper is based on a nonlinear micromechanical finite element model (FEM) that was used for investigation of the flexural behaviour of NSM CFRP-strengthened members. The 3D model based on advanced CFRP to concrete bond responses was introduced to modelling of tested specimens. The FEM procedure presents the orthotropic behaviour of the CFRP strips and the bond response between the CFRP and concrete. Comparison of the experimental and numerical results revealed an excellent agreement that confirms the suitability of the proposed FE model.

scholarly journals Flexural behavior of composite structural insulated panels with magnesium oxide board facings

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Smakosz ◽  
Ireneusz Kreja ◽  
Zbigniew Pozorski
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Oxide ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Four Point Bending ◽  
Proposed Model

Abstract The current report is devoted to the flexural analysis of a composite structural insulated panel (CSIP) with magnesium oxide board facings and expanded polystyrene (EPS) core, that was recently introduced to the building industry. An advanced nonlinear FE model was created in the ABAQUS environment, able to simulate the CSIP’s flexural behavior in great detail. An original custom code procedure was developed, which allowed to include material bimodularity to significantly improve the accuracy of computational results and failure mode predictions. Material model parameters describing the nonlinear range were identified in a joint analysis of laboratory tests and their numerical simulations performed on CSIP beams of three different lengths subjected to three- and four-point bending. The model was validated by confronting computational results with experimental results for natural scale panels; a good correlation between the two results proved that the proposed model could effectively support the CSIP design process.

scholarly journals An Optimized Mathematical Model for Items Supplies Planning of a Logistic System

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Nasiri Khalili ◽  
Mostafa Kafaei Razavi ◽  
Morteza Kafaee Razavi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Multiple Objective Decision Making ◽  
System Requirements ◽  
Purchasing Logistics ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
First Time

Items supplies planning of a logistic system is one of the major issue in operations research. In this article the aim is to determine how much of each item per month from each supplier logistics system requirements must be provided. To do this, a novel multi objective mixed integer programming mathematical model is offered for the first time. Since in logistics system, delivery on time is very important, the first objective is minimization of time in delivery on time costs (including lack and maintenance costs) and the cost of purchasing logistics system. The second objective function is minimization of the transportation supplier costs. Solving the mathematical model shows how to use the Multiple Objective Decision Making (MODM) can provide the ensuring policy and transportation logistics needed items. This model is solved with CPLEX and computational results show the effectiveness of the proposed model.

Finite Element Analysis and Optimization of Long-Span Gantry NC Machining Center Structure

2011 ◽  
Vol 346 ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Shu Bo Xu ◽  
Yang Xi ◽  
Cai Nian Jing ◽  
Ke Ke Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Characteristic Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Performance Analysis

The use of finite element theory and modal analysis theory, the structure of the machine static and dynamic performance analysis and prediction using optimal design method for optimization, the new machine to improve job performance, improve processing accuracy, shorten the development cycle and enhance the competitiveness of products is very important. Selected for three-dimensional CAD modeling software-UG NX4.0 and finite element analysis software-ANSYS to set up the structure of the beam finite element model, and then post on the overall structure of the static and dynamic characteristic analysis, on the basis of optimized static and dynamic performance is more superior double wall structure of the beam. And by changing the wall thickness and the thickness of the inner wall, as well as the reinforcement plate thickness overall sensitivity analysis shows that changes in these three parameters on the dynamic characteristics of post impact. Application of topology optimization methods, determine the optimal structure of the beam ultimately.

A Discussion on recent advances in heavy electrical plant - A.c.—d.c. converter plant

1973 ◽  
Vol 275 (1248) ◽  
pp. 233-241
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Circuit Switching ◽  
Power Circuit ◽  
Control Circuits ◽  
Full Scale Tests ◽  
The Cost ◽  
System Operating ◽  
Overall Reliability

An ‘ideal* converter would accept the power flow of a 3-phase a.c. system operating with sinusoidal voltage and current, and, without energy storage and by a continuous process, convert to or from d.c. Present-day converters rely, however, on repetitive circuit switching operations, more than 12 per cycle being generally uneconomic despite the cost of the energy storage components required in damping circuits and in the filters to maintain acceptable waveforms. Analysis of the operation of such converters is based on the mathematics of repetitive transients (Laplace and Fourier) and on the use of a d.c. transmission simulator, an extensive model at 10 -7 scale in power, which is also necessary in the development of complex electronic control circuits. There exists a great background of experience contributing to the design of most components of the power circuit. In contrast, the development of the switching device, whether thyristor stack or mercury arc valve, calls for advances in the state of art, both in scientific appreciation and in technology, which must be supported by full scale tests. There is little immediate prospect of the theoretical ‘ ideal * converter, but this is unimportant, provided that development leads to enhanced overall reliability.

Finite Element Model of Human Cochlea Considering of the Helicotrema Size

2013 ◽  
Vol 456 ◽  
pp. 576-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Fu Xu ◽  
Na Ta ◽  
Zhu Shi Rao ◽  
Jia Bin Tian
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Basilar Membrane ◽  
Round Window ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Oval Window ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Cochlear Duct ◽  
Human Cochlea ◽  
Set Up

A 2-D finite element model of human cochlea is established in this paper. This model includes the structure of oval window, round window, basilar membrane and cochlear duct which is filled with fluid. The basilar membrane responses are calculated with sound input on the oval window membrane. In order to study the effects of helicotrema on basilar membrane response, three different helicotrema dimensions are set up in the FE model. A two-way fluid-structure interaction numerical method is used to compute the responses in the cochlea. The influence of the helicotrema is acquired and the frequency selectivity of the basilar membrane motion along the cochlear duct is predicted. These results agree with the experiments and indicate much better results are obtained with appropriate helicotrema size.

A coupled FE model for the joint resolution of the shallow water and the groundwater flow equations

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1553-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.G. Rábade ◽  
P. Vellando ◽  
F. Padilla ◽  
R. Juncosa
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Flow ◽  
Shallow Water ◽  
Free Surface Flow ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Natural Watersheds ◽  
Joint Resolution

Purpose – A new coupled finite element model has been developed for the joint resolution of both the shallow water equations, that governs the free surface flow, and the groundwater flow equation that governs the motion of water through a porous media. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The model is based upon two different modules (surface and ground water) previously developed by the authors, that have been validated separately. Findings – The newly developed software allows for the assessment of the fluid flow in natural watersheds taking into account both the surface and the underground flow in the way it really takes place in nature. Originality/value – The main achievement of this work has dealt with the coupling of both models, allowing for a proper moving interface treatment that simulates the actual interaction that takes place between surface and groundwater in natural watersheds.

Finite Element Mesh Generator Applying Constraints’ Propagation and Isoparametric Mapping

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Rodriguez ◽  
M. Him
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mesh Generation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Finite Element Mesh ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Mesh ◽  
Mesh Generator ◽  
Generation Algorithm ◽  
Essential Input

Abstract This paper presents a finite element mesh generation algorithm (PREPAT) designed to automatically discretize two-dimensional domains. The mesh generation algorithm is a mapping scheme which creates a uniform isoparametric FE model based on a pre-partitioned domain of the component. The proposed algorithm provides a faster and more accurate tool in the pre-processing phase of a Finite Element Analysis (FEA). A primary goal of the developed mesh generator is to create a finite element model requiring only essential input from the analyst. As a result, the generator code utilizes only a sketch, based on geometric primitives, and information relating to loading/boundary conditions. These conditions represents the constraints that are propagated throughout the model and the available finite elements are uniformly mapped in the resulting sub-domains. Relative advantages and limitations of the mesh generator are discussed. Examples are presented to illustrate the accuracy, efficiency and applicability of PREPAT.

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