Paper 8: Small Computer Procedures as Tools for Structural Designers

1969 ◽  
Vol 184 (13) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
G. A. Wardill
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Small Computer ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Data Preparation ◽  
Processing Times ◽  
Beam Mode

The system of simplified computer procedures described is intended as a basic structural design tool for designers and draughtsmen. An example is given of how to estimate the beam-mode deflection of a production vehicle body. The degree of accuracy obtained is shown by comparison with rig test results. Data preparation and processing times are also discussed.

Methods of Incorporating Design-for-Production Considerations into Concept Design Investigations

1990 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
H. S. Bong ◽  
William Hills ◽  
John B. Caldwell
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Interactive Graphics ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Work Content

The paper describes a method of incorporating knowledge and data of the production process into a concept design model in a way which provides a flexible and powerful structural design tool. Interactive graphics is shown to be a useful design aid when defining geometry and scantlings particularly when combined with a database of information on standardization, build methods and production technology. An effective method of assessing work content is presented in which man-hours are assessed for each phase in the construction process, that is, preparation, fabrication and erection. The total build cost, including labor, material and overhead, is used as the criterion in a series of studies which demonstrate the application of the method to concept design and which show the sensitivity of total cost to changes in various parameters of design and production.

scholarly journals A Parallel Algorithm for the Counting of Ellipses Present in Conglomerates Using GPU

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyes Yam-Uicab ◽  
José López-Martínez ◽  
Erika Llanes-Castro ◽  
Lizzie Narvaez-Díaz ◽  
Joel Trejo-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Comparative Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Interesting Problem ◽  
Parallel Method ◽  
Processing Times ◽  
Occluded Objects ◽  
Real World Applications ◽  
Detection Of Objects ◽  
Combinatorial Process

Detecting and counting elliptical objects are an interesting problem in digital image processing. There are real-world applications of this problem in various disciplines. Solving this problem is harder when there is occlusion among the elliptical objects, since in general these objects are considered as part of the bigger object (conglomerate). The solution to this problem focusses on the detection and segmentation of the precise number of occluded elliptical objects, while omitting all noninteresting objects. There are a variety of computational approximations that focus on this problem; however, such approximations are not accurate when there is occlusion. This paper presents an algorithm designed to solve this problem, specifically, to detect, segment, and count elliptical objects of a specific size when these are in occlusion with other objects within the conglomerate. Our algorithm deals with a time-consuming combinatorial process. To optimize the execution time of our algorithm, we implemented a parallel GPU version with CUDA-C, which experimentally improved the detection of occluded objects, as well as lowering processing times compared to the sequential version of the method. Comparative test results with another method featured in literature showed improved detection of objects in occlusion when using the proposed parallel method.

A Simple Dynamic Modeling of Head Slap in Hard Disk Drive

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong-Hun Lee ◽  
Jeong-Hak Lee ◽  
Kwang-Joon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Hard Disk Drive ◽  
Dynamic Modeling ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Continuous System ◽  
Disk Drive ◽  
Lumped Parameter Model ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Lumped Parameter ◽  
Shock Resistance ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In order to understand mechanism of the impact between head and disk of a HDD subject to a shock and to improve the shock resistance effectively, it is essential to develop a dynamic model which can represent well the head slap. Although motion of the head and disk subject to a shock requires modeling by a continuous system to be rigorous, in this study, a simplified lumped parameter model is developed to understand basic dynamics of the head slap and to determine crucial parameters for the improvement of the structural design. In addition, drop test results of the HDD are presented to back to up the derived model.

Structural design and kinematic analysis of high-speed automatic casing system for lithium-ion battery

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-237
Author(s):  
Qinxiang Xia ◽  
Xinjian Ming ◽  
Jinchuan Long ◽  
Xiujuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Battery ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Kinematic Analysis ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Mechanisms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design the whole structure of high-speed automatic casing system (HSACS) for lithium-ion battery (LIB), and verify its rationality and reliability by kinematic simulation and casing test. Design/methodology/approach Based on the software of SolidWorks and ADAMS, the structure of working mechanisms for HSACS was designed, and virtual prototype models of HSACS and main turntable were established to realize the kinematic analysis. The HSACS casing test was also carried out and compared with simulation. Findings Simulation results for the designed HSACS were presented graphically and analyzed. The graphical results indicate that the coordination motions among the working mechanisms of HSACS are reasonable and no interference occurs. Casing test results show that the casing quality and production efficiency of HSACS equipment are satisfying. Originality/value In the present work, the developed virtual prototype models of HSACS provide reliable kinematic analysis results for the structural design of HSACS, and reasonable motion relations are realized in the designed structure of HSACS. Furthermore, not only the casing quality requirements can be met, but also the production efficiency of high-speed automatic casing machine for LIB is greatly improved via this kind of new HSACS structure.

Consistency as the True Measure of Cleanroom Wiper Quality

2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kalelkar ◽  
Jay Postlewaite
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Controlled Environments ◽  
Single Data ◽  
True Measure ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Selection Of

Cleanroom wipers have long played an indispensable role in managing contamination in controlled environments. From wiping residues on hard surfaces to applying cleaning solutions, wipers perform a variety of tasks that help maintain the cleanliness levels desired in a given cleanroom environment. This makes the selection of cleanroom wipers a critical decision in any controlled environment. One common way to distinguish between cleanroom wipers of similar structural design is to compare test results across a variety of criteria, according to recommended practices by organizations such as the IEST. However, these results are typically listed as single data points for a given test and are meant to indicate either "typical values," or even target specifications, in some instances. This approach is inherently limited and ineffective in assessing the true levels of cleanliness of a given wiper product. In this study, we review the test methods that are used to evaluate cleanroom wipers and present a new and improved approach by which users can evaluate their cleanliness. We provide a framework by which the consistency of the cleanliness of cleanroom wipers can be assessed in a statistically relevant manner. Finally, we demonstrate the value of using consistency of test results rather than a singular test result as the true measure of wiper quality.

Spot Weld Failure Prediction and Simulation in Crash Analysis

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Tang
Keyword(s):  
Major Effect ◽  
Spot Weld ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Crash Analysis ◽  
Spring Element ◽  
Weld Failure ◽  
Projection Equations ◽  
Prediction And Simulation

Weld failure/separation in vehicle body structures subjected to impact condition may results in component instability and thus reduced energy absorption. A new finite element method has been developed for modeling the behavior of spot welds in elastic, plastic and separation stages. This method can be used to simulate weld failure in vehicle crash analysis using a failure formulation derived from coupon test results. It is a generalized method and is intended to be applicable to any combination of the weld design parameters such as thickness, materials, coating and impact speed. The method has been validated on the crash tests on straight and S-type rails with a hat section. The CAE prediction based on the modeling procedure correlates well with the test results for all the rail crush cases. The welds are modeled using the beam-type spring element with the newly developed weld damage parameters. The baseline curves for the spring element and the detailed projection equations developed are provided in this paper. The presented method and major effect curves from the testing can also benefit the spot weld design and specification development.

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