Friction Mechanism of Tread Blocks on Snow Surfaces

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mundl ◽  
G. Meschke ◽  
W. Liederer
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Elastoplastic Material ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Friction Mechanism ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Rubber Block

Abstract Evaluation of tread pattern designs with respect to performance of winter tires on snow is still predominantly based on empirical knowledge. To gain greater insight into the complex interaction between the elastic tread block and the inelastically deforming snow, numerical simulations by means of the Finite Element Method (FEM) were carried out in conjunction with experimental investigations. An elastoplastic material model for snow was developed. Calibration of the model parameters is based on shear and compression tests conducted on specimens made of natural and artificial snow. Good correlation is obtained between results from laboratory experiments and from numerical simulations with respect to the deformations and the frictional behavior of a single rubber block sliding on snow.

scholarly journals Considering multiple process observables to determine material model parameters for FE-cutting simulations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marvin Hardt ◽  
Thomas Bergs
Keyword(s):  
Chip Thickness ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Inverse Approach ◽  
Local Material ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Validation Parameters ◽  
Multiple Process ◽  
Cutting Simulations

AbstractAnalyzing the chip formation process by means of the finite element method (FEM) is an established procedure to understand the cutting process. For a realistic simulation, different input models are required, among which the material model is crucial. To determine the underlying material model parameters, inverse methods have found an increasing acceptance within the last decade. The calculated model parameters exhibit good validity within the domain of investigation, but suffer from their non-uniqueness. To overcome the drawback of the non-uniqueness, the literature suggests either to enlarge the domain of experimental investigations or to use more process observables as validation parameters. This paper presents a novel approach merging both suggestions: a fully automatized procedure in conjunction with the use of multiple process observables is utilized to investigate the non-uniqueness of material model parameters for the domain of cutting simulations. The underlying approach is two-fold: Firstly, the accuracy of the evaluated process observables from FE simulations is enhanced by establishing an automatized routine. Secondly, the number of process observables that are considered in the inverse approach is increased. For this purpose, the cutting force, cutting normal force, chip temperature, chip thickness, and chip radius are taken into account. It was shown that multiple parameter sets of the material model can result in almost identical simulation results in terms of the simulated process observables and the local material loads.

scholarly journals Selected Aspects Of Modelling Of Non-Linear Behaviour Of Concrete During Tensile Test Using Multiplas Library

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filip Hokeš
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Test ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Tension Test ◽  
Elastoplastic Material ◽  
Model Library ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Linear Behaviour ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Ansys System

Abstract The subject of this paper is to describe some of the aspects manifesting in the use of the elastoplastic material model library multiPlas, which was developed to support non-linear computations in the ANSYS system. The text focuses on the analysis of numerical simulations of a virtual tension test in several case studies, thereby the text endeavours to describe the problems connected with modelling non-linear behaviour of concrete in a tensile area.

Numerical Modelling and Experimental Validation of Intervertebral Discs

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Azarnoosh ◽  
Marcus Stoffel ◽  
Dieter Weichert
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Intervertebral Discs ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Fluid Core ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Over the last several decades investigations of replacement material for intervertebral disc (IVD) have been an important topic in medical research. The challenge is to create materials whose mechanical behavior ideally matches that of the articular cartilage comprising the native discs. Thus, the study of articular cartilages underlying mechanical characteristics is a key issue for the successful development and refinement of replacement materials. Using both experimental and cartilage histostructural data, including fiber orientation, a visco-hyperelastic-diffusion (VHD) material model is developed and implemented. This allows us to numerically study the mechanical behavior of an IVD consisting of a cartilaginous ring surrounding a fluid core. In this work, a three dimensional finite element (FE) model is developed to simulate the behavior of an IVD under various loading conditions. Finally, model parameters are iteratively determined by comparing the simulation results to compression tests on corresponding discs performed in a MTS machine with a tempered nutrient solution.

Optimization of constitutive model parameters for simulation of polystyrene concrete subjected to impact

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Kwang Yoo ◽  
Tong Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Rate Sensitivity ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Drop Impact ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Impact Tests ◽  
Quasi Static Compression

This article presents the results of a series of experimental testing and numerical modeling studies to optimize the parameters of a constitutive material model to accurately simulate the behavior of polystyrene crushable concrete during impact loading using LS-DYNA. Quasi-static compression tests and confined drop impact tests were conducted. To model the quasi-static compression tests, the response surface methodology was used to optimize Poisson’s ratio and friction angle in the pseudo-tensor model in LS-DYNA. Using the optimized model parameters, the simulated compression stress versus strain relationship showed an excellent agreement with those from the compression tests. To model the confined drop impact tests, the strain rate sensitivity parameter in LS-DYNA was optimized by comparing the drop impact simulations at different strain rate sensitivity values with the drop impact tests. This study suggests that the pseudo-tensor material model is potentially suitable for modeling crushable concrete. Although the optimized constitutive model parameters are specific for the polystyrene concrete mix used in this study, similar approach can be used to optimize model parameters for other polystyrene concrete mixes.

scholarly journals A physically based material model for the simulation of friction stir welding

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-611
Author(s):  
Florian Panzer ◽  
Elizaveta Shishova ◽  
Martin Werz ◽  
Stefan Weihe ◽  
Peter Eberhard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Physically Based ◽  
Smoothed Particle ◽  
Series Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamic

AbstractA physically based material model, taking into account the interdependence of material microstructure and yield strength, is presented for an Al 5182 series aluminum alloy for the simulation of friction stir welding using continuum mechanics approaches. A microstructure evolution equation considering dislocation density and grain size is used in conjunction with a description of yield stress. In order to fit experimental stress-strain curves, obtained from compression tests at various strain rates and temperatures, phenomenological relationships are developed for some of the model parameters. The material model is implemented in smoothed particle hydrodynamic research code as well as in the commercial finite element code Abaqus. Simulations for various strain rates and temperatures were performed and compared with experimental results as well as between the two discretization methods in order to verify the material model and the implementation. Simulations provide not only an accurate approximation of stress based on temperature, strain rate, and strain but also an improved insight into the microstructural evolution of the material.

Identification Problem of Internal Variables Model of Material

2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 1339-1344
Author(s):  
Danuta Szeliga ◽  
Roman Kuziak ◽  
Maciej Pietrzyk
Keyword(s):  
Goal Function ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Identification Problem ◽  
Internal Variable ◽  
Internal Variables ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Local Minima ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Average Dislocation Density ◽  
Optimization Task

The paper deals with the identification of material model based on the internal variable. The model with one internal variable, which was average dislocation density, was considered. Identification was performed using inverse analysis (IA) of uniaxial compression tests. In this work IA was transformed to an optimization task and the goal function was defined as difference (in Euclid's norm) between measured and calculated parameters: loads in plastometric tests (used to identify flow stress) and stresses in stress relaxation tests (used to identify recrystallization kinetics). Exploring a possibility of making the identification more reliable by application the Sensitivity Analysis (SA) was the main objective of the work. The IA was preceded by SA of the model output with respect to the model parameters to select an efficient optimization algorithm and/or eliminate local minima. Selected results of identification for different materials are presented in the paper, as well.

A numerical and experimental investigation on quasi-static punch shear test behavior of aramid/epoxy composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 398-409
Author(s):  
Ali İmran Ayten ◽  
Bülent Ekici ◽  
Mehmet Atilla Taşdelen
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Shear Test ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Failure Behavior ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Plane Shear ◽  
Test Behavior ◽  
Composite Samples

In this study, quasi-static punch shear behavior of aramid epoxy composites was investigated both numerically and experimentally. Firstly, material model parameters used in numerical simulations were obtained by various mechanical tests such as tensile, compression, and in-plane shear tests. Different damage mechanisms that were observed during each test were the focus of interest. Then quasi-static punch shear test was performed and verified with numerical simulations. After the verification of material model, punch tests, which have different boundary conditions, were run numerically, and the effect of thickness and span-to-punch ratio (SPR) were determined for aramid/epoxy composites. It is concluded that failure mechanisms of composite samples were related to SPR. When SPR increases, the failure mode was shifted from shear-dominated failure to bending-dominated failure behavior. Additionally, punch shear strength value at minimum SPR (1.1) was eight times bigger than the value at maximum one (8).

Application of the Finite Element Method in Screening of Body Turn up Heights for Radial Truck Tires

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Yan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Truck Tires ◽  
Contact Constraint ◽  
Nonlinear Mechanical ◽  
Critical Regions ◽  
Constraint Method ◽  
Element Method

Abstract A method is described to predict relative body turn up endurance of radial truck tires using the finite element method. The elastomers in the tire were simulated by incompressible elements for which the nonlinear mechanical properties were described by the Mooney-Rivlin model. The belt, carcass, and bead were modeled by an equivalent orthotropic material model. The contact constraint of a radial tire structure with a flat foundation and rigid rim was treated using the variable constraint method. Three groups of tires with different body turn up heights under inflation and static footprint loading were analyzed by using the finite element method. Based on the detail analysis for stress analysis parameters in the critical regions in the tires, the relative body turn up edge endurance was predicted.

Analysis of the Contact Deformation of Tread Blocks

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Akasaka ◽  
K. Kabe ◽  
M. Koishi ◽  
M. Kuwashima
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Deformation Behavior ◽  
Contact Deformation ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
The Road ◽  
Loss Of Contact ◽  
Tread Rubber ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Rubber Block

Abstract The deformation behavior of a tire in contact with the roadway is complicated, in particular, under the traction and braking conditions. A tread rubber block in contact with the road undergoes compression and shearing forces. These forces may cause the loss of contact at the edges of the block. Theoretical analysis based on the energy method is presented on the contact deformation of a tread rubber block subjected to compressive and shearing forces. Experimental work and numerical calculation by means of the finite element method are conducted to verify the predicted results. Good agreement is obtained among these analytical, numerical, and experimental results.

Speed vs. comfort: Testing the efficacy of a single question for predicting transit users’ route choices

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph John Pyne Simons ◽  
Ilya Farber
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Choice Task ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Single Question ◽  
Insight Into

Not all transit users have the same preferences when making route decisions. Understanding the factors driving this heterogeneity enables better tailoring of policies, interventions, and messaging. However, existing methods for assessing these factors require extensive data collection. Here we present an alternative approach - an easily-administered single item measure of overall preference for speed versus comfort. Scores on the self-report item predict decisions in a choice task and account for a proportion of the differences in model parameters between people (n=298). This single item can easily be included on existing travel surveys, and provides an efficient method to both anticipate the choices of users and gain more general insight into their preferences.

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