Pin-Jointed Bar and Beam Elements

2009 ◽  
pp. 129-129
Keyword(s):  
Beam Elements

scholarly journals Compressive behaviours of octet-truss lattices

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (16) ◽  
pp. 3257-3269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Li ◽  
Huaiyuan Gu ◽  
Martyn Pavier ◽  
Harry Coules
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Compressive Response ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Octet Truss

Octet-truss lattice structures can be used for lightweight structural applications due to their high strength-to-density ratio. In this research, octet-truss lattice specimens were fabricated by stereolithography additive manufacturing with a photopolymer resin. The mechanical properties of this structure have been examined in three orthogonal orientations under the compressive load. Detailed comparison and description were carried out on deformation mechanisms and failure modes in different lattice orientations. Finite element models using both beam elements and three-dimensional solid elements were used to simulate the compressive response of this structure. Both the load reaction and collapse modes obtained in simulations were compared with test results. Our results indicate that three-dimensional continuum element models are required to accurately capture the behaviour of real trusses, taking into account the effects of finite-sized beams and joints.

Beam Elements on Two-Parameter Elastic Foundations

1983 ◽  
Vol 109 (6) ◽  
pp. 1390-1402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Zhaohua ◽  
Robert D. Cook
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Foundations ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Two Parameter

Analysis on Coupling of Laminated Elastic Beam Element and the Shock Pressure of Surrounding Rock of Roadway

2012 ◽  
Vol 505 ◽  
pp. 429-433
Author(s):  
Jin Wei ◽  
Zi Ming Kou ◽  
Wang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Elastic Beam ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Tunnel Support ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Mine Roadway ◽  
Safety Production ◽  
High Support

Based on the rock pressure tunnel support present situation carries on the analysis, the laminated elastic beams of high support ability and impact resistance was designed.Therefore, through assumptions and establishment of mathematical model, and the application of viscoelastic beam dynamics equation, deformation and energy absorption of the laminated elastic beam elements,under the condition of rock burst, was deduced. According to the load - displacement characteristic curve, the coupling of laminated elastic beam elements and rockburst in coal mine roadway was analysed. This can provide a new method in the field of safety production of mining and roadway.

A Simplified Finite Element for Added Mass and Inertial Coupling in Arrays of Cylinders

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Harris ◽  
M. A. Dokainish ◽  
D. S. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Added Mass ◽  
Cylindrical Structures ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Inertial Coupling ◽  
Fundamental Frequencies ◽  
Tube Bundles ◽  
Primary Advantage

A simplified finite element has been developed for modeling the added mass and inertial coupling arising when clusters of cylinders vibrate in a quiescent fluid. The element, which is based on two-dimensional potential flow theory, directly couples two adjacent beam elements representing portions of the adjacent cylindrical structures. The primary advantage of this approach over existing methods is that it does not require the discretization of the surrounding fluid and, therefore, is computationally much more efficient. The fundamental frequencies of tube bundles of various pitch ratios have been predicted using this method and compared with experimental data. Generally, the agreement is good, especially for the bandwidth of fluid coupled natural frequencies. The transient response of tube bundles is also examined using time integration of the finite element model. The beating phenomenon and time decay characteristics exhibited by the experimental bundles under single-tube excitation are well predicted and valuable insights are gained into the measurement of damping in tube bundles.

An Equivalent 3-D Method for Analyzing Orthogonally Stiffened Plate Structures

1987 ◽  
Vol 31 (02) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
Kyu Nam Cho ◽  
William S. Vorus
Keyword(s):  
Bridge Decks ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Stiffened Plate ◽  
Plate Structures ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Relationship

A new three-dimensional method is proposed for analyzing orthogonally stiffened grillage structures. The method is based on earlier work related to bridge decks. The relationship between system displacement and loads is described mathematically, and matrices are developed to examine the shear compatibility between plate and beam elements. The paper concludes with a comparison between deflections obtained by several different procedures and the proposed model.

Steady-State Unbalance Response of Continuous Rotors on Anisotropic Supports

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graziano Curti ◽  
Francesco A. Raffa ◽  
Furio Vatta
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Analytical Investigation ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Unbalance Response ◽  
Constant Coefficients ◽  
Linearized Model

Abstract An analytical investigation of the steady-state unbalance response of axisymmetric rotor systems with anisotropic, flexible and damped bearings is presented. According to the exact approach of the dynamic stiffness method, the rotor is modelled by means of continuous beam elements. In this work, the expression of the 8 × 8 dynamic stiffness matrix of a rotating Timoshenko beam is derived and it is shown that it is related, by means of a simple law, to the previously published 4 × 4 dynamic stiffness matrix, which holds for the isotropic bearings case. The effects of concentrated disks and bearings are included into the formulation; in particular, each bearing is described by eight constant coefficients, according to the well-known linearized model of the bearing forces. The unbalance response of a typical rotor system taken from the literature is analyzed. A comparison is presented with the finite element results reported by other authors.

Experimental Characterization of a Flexible Two-Link Manipulator Arm

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randall L. Mayes ◽  
G. Richard Eisler
Keyword(s):  
Element Model ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Flexible Links ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Output Torque ◽  
Manipulator Arm

Abstract Experiments were performed to verify the analytical models for a robotic manipulator with two flexible links. A finite element model (FEM) employing two-dimensional beam elements was used to model the structure. A proportional model relating input voltage to output torque was used for both hub and elbow joint motors. With some minor adjustments to the link stiffness, the FEM modal frequencies matched the experimentally extracted frequencies within 1.5%. However the voltage-torque relationship for the hub motor was found to exhibit dynamics in the frequency range of interest.

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