Rubber Composition–Properties Relationships during Tire Numerical Simulation and Design Optimization

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexey Mazin ◽  
Alexander Kapustin ◽  
Mikhail Soloviev ◽  
Alexander Karanets
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Strain Tensor ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Orthogonal Functions ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Footprint Analysis ◽  
Composition Properties ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic

ABSTRACT Numerical simulation based on finite element analysis is now widely used during the design optimization of tires, thereby drastically reducing the time investment in the design process and improving tire performance because it is obtained from the optimized solution. Rubber material models that are used in numerical calculations of stress–strain distributions are nonlinear and may include several parameters. The relations of these parameters with rubber formulations are usually unknown, so the designer has no information on whether the optimal set of parameters is reachable by the rubber technological possibilities. The aim of this work was to develop such relations. The most common approach to derive the equation of the state of rubber is based on the expansion of the strain energy in a series of invariants of the strain tensor. Here, we show that this approach has several drawbacks, one of which is problems that arise when trying to build on its basis the quantitative relations between the rubber composition and its properties. An alternative is to use a series expansion in orthogonal functions, thereby ensuring the linear independence of the coefficients of elasticity in evaluation of the experimental data and the possibility of constructing continuous maps of “the composition to the property.” In the case of orthogonal Legendre polynomials, the technique for constructing such maps is considered, and a set of empirical functions is proposed to adequately describe the dependence of the parameters of nonlinear elastic properties of general-purpose rubbers on the content of the main ingredients. The calculated sets of parameters were used in numerical tire simulations including static loading, footprint analysis, braking/acceleration, and cornering and also in design optimization procedures.

Design Optimization of the Aerial Lift Boom through the Finite-Element Analysis (FEA)

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 1564-1567
Author(s):  
Yong Hong ◽  
Seokjun Yu ◽  
Jaejung Lee ◽  
Hyeonsu Ha ◽  
Dong Pyo Hong
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Actual Experiment ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Aerial Platform

The multi-stage boom consisting of several booms is used in order to develop the aerial platform truck that can be used in a working radius that is higher and safe. Because the length increases compared with the width or the height of the structure, the intensity and rigidity are lowered along with the safety. Accordingly, a countermeasure is needed. Therefore, in this research, when designing of the high ground work difference Boom System, the safety the stress of the considered boom the analyze method and experimental method tries to be evaluated through the comparison. The finite-element analysis(FEA) compared the Strain value which is obtained through the resolution value and actual experiment by using the Ansys,that is the general purpose program, and proved this safety.

Failure Patterns Analysis of Transmission Tower under Longitudinal Tensions Based on the Finite Element Numerical Simulation

2013 ◽  
Vol 459 ◽  
pp. 680-685
Author(s):  
Xin Hu ◽  
Xiang Li Liu ◽  
Yan Xia Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Failure Characteristics ◽  
Failure Patterns ◽  
Finite Element Numerical Simulation ◽  
Ice Shedding

In order to study failure mechanism of the transmission tower caused by longitudinal tensions under icing conditions, with the model of # 43 cup-tower in 500kV Warsaw I line accident segment as for example and the software of large general-purpose finite element analysis, respectively, this paper analyzed their failure characteristics under three conditions that is non-uniform ice-coating, asynchronous ice-shedding and excessive icing,obtaining weak locations. The results will provide reference for the designing work of this type towers in transmission line which is auto-ice designing, enhancement, enforcement, transformation and reconstruction.

Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Buoys under the Collision Load with Ships

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 4455-4459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Hong Chang ◽  
Chang Bo Jiang ◽  
Man Jun Liao ◽  
Xiong Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Response ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Collision Force ◽  
Explicit Dynamic ◽  
Element Theory

The explicit dynamic finite element theory is applied on the collision of ships with buoys for computer simulation. Using ANSYS/LS-DYNA finite element analysis software, the numerical simulation of the collision between the ton ship and the buoy with different structures and impact points. The collision force, deformation, displacement parameters and the weak impact points of a buoy are obtained. Based on the numerical simulation results, analysis of buoys and structural collision damages in anti-collision features are discussed, and several theoretical sugestions in anti-collision for the design of buoy are provided.

Flexural Behavior Finite Element Analysis of CFRP Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck with Corrosion and Salt Resistance

2014 ◽  
Vol 1004-1005 ◽  
pp. 1474-1477
Author(s):  
Ze Ying Yang ◽  
Jia You Liu ◽  
Yi Dong Zhang ◽  
Jian Bo Qu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Concrete Bridge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Bridge ◽  
Concrete Bridge Deck ◽  
Prestressed Structures

By numerical simulation and contrasting with experimental conclusions, mechanical models in every loading stage of CFRP reinforced concrete bridge deck were established. The results showed that, numerical simulation results of non-prestressed bridge decks fitted corresponding test results well. The stiffness of prestressed structures had been greatly improved than non-prestressed structures, so the high strength performance of CFRP had been used more effectively.

Numerical Simulation of Thermoplastic Composite Material by ANSYS

2011 ◽  
Vol 279 ◽  
pp. 181-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Hua Zhao ◽  
Qing Lian Shu ◽  
Bo Sheng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Material Model ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Peek Composite ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper proposes a material model of AS4/PEEK, a typical thermoplastic composite material, for the general purpose finite element code—ANSYS, which can be used to predict the mechanical behavior of AS4/PEEK composite structures. The computational result using this model has a good agreement with the test result. This investigation can lay the foundation for the numerical simulation of thermoplastic composite structures.

Visualization of Shock Wave Propagation Behavior of the General-Purpose Batch Processing for Pressure Vessel by Numerical Simulation

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Shimojima ◽  
Yoshikazu Higa ◽  
Osamu Higa ◽  
Ayumi Takemoto ◽  
Shigeru Itoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Rice Flour ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Citrus Junos ◽  
Institute Of Technology

Recently, National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College (ONCT) has been developing a new food processing method using underwater shock wave. The continuous-operation device was manufactured for the production of rice flour, the amount of milling flour per hour and the quality of the rice powder were evaluated. In the case of Yuzu (Citrus junos), an improved fragrance was obtained using this methods compared with other general processing method. The authors have also developed a batch-type crushing device (pressure vessel) for various food processing. However, the mechanism by which is processed using shock waves has not been clarified. Therefore, in this study, the propagation characteristics of a shock wave in the developed pressure vessel were evaluated by numerical simulation. The characteristics of processing is evaluated using shock wave and, the pressure resistance of the vessel was analyzed. In addition, food processing experiments using the developed device were performed. In which, in which “Yuzu” were crushed. Yuzu before-and-after crushing were compared, and the effect of shock wave were clarified.

Design of an Air-Cooled Radial Turbine: Part 1 — Computational Modelling

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Tomasz Duda ◽  
James A. Scobie ◽  
Carl M. Sangan ◽  
Colin D. Copeland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Temperature Drop ◽  
Computational Modelling ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Topology Optimisation ◽  
Internal Cooling ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Radial Turbine

This paper is part of a two-part publication that aims to design, simulate and test an internally air cooled radial turbine. To achieve this, the additive manufacturing process, Selective Laser Melting (SLM), was utilized to allow internal cooling passages within the blades and hub. This is, to the authors’ knowledge, the first publication in the open literature to demonstrate an SLM manufactured, cooled concept applied to a small radial turbine. In this paper, the internally cooled radial turbine was investigated using a Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) numerical simulation. Topology Optimisation was also implemented to understand the areas of the wheel that could be used safely for cooling. In addition, the aerodynamic loss and efficiency of the design was compared to a baseline non-cooled wheel. The experimental work is detailed in Part 2 of this two-part publication. Given that the aim was to test the rotor under representative operating conditions, the material properties were provided by the SLM technology collaborator. The boundary conditions for the numerical simulation were derived from the experimental testing where the inlet temperature was set to 1023 K. A polyhedral unstructured mesh made the meshing of internal coolant plenums including the detailed supporting structures possible. The simulation demonstrated that the highest temperature at the blade leading edge was 117 K lower than the uncooled turbine. The coolant mass flow required by turbine was 2.5% of the mainstream flow to achieve this temperature drop. The inertia of the turbine was also reduced by 20% due to the removal of mass required for the internal coolant plenums. The fluid fields in both the coolant channels and downstream of the cooled rotor were analyzed to determine the aerodynamic influence on the temperature distribution. Furthermore, the solid stress distribution inside the rotor was analyzed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) coupled with the CFD results.

scholarly journals Analysis of Non-Uniform Shrinkage Effect in Box Girder Sections for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuoya Yuan ◽  
Pui-Lam Ng ◽  
Darius Bačinskas ◽  
Jinsheng Du
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Shrinkage Effect ◽  
Rigid Frame Bridge

To consider the effect of non-uniform shrinkage of box girder sections on the long-term deformations of continuous rigid frame bridges, and to improve the prediction accuracy of analysis in the design phase, this paper proposes a new simulation technique for use with general-purpose finite element program. The non-uniform shrinkage effect of the box girder is transformed to an equivalent temperature gradient and then applied as external load onto the beam elements in the finite element analysis. Comparative analysis of the difference in deflections between uniform shrinkage and nonuniform shrinkage of the main girder was made for a vehicular bridge in reality using the proposed technique. The results indicate that the maximum deflection of box girder under the action of non-uniform shrinkage is much greater than that under the action of uniform shrinkage. The maximum downward deflection of the bridge girder caused by uniform shrinkage is 5.6 mm at 20 years after completion of bridge deck construction, whereas the maximum downward deflection caused by non-uniform shrinkage is 21.6 mm, which is 3.8 times larger. This study shows that the non-uniform shrinkage effect of the girder sections has a significant impact on the long-term deflection of continuous rigid frame bridge, and it can be accurately simulated by the proposed transformation technique.

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