scholarly journals Static and Dynamic Responses of Micro-Structured Beams

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6836
Author(s):  
Francesco D’Annibale ◽  
Manuel Ferretti ◽  
Angelo Luongo

In this study, we developed a one-dimensional Timoshenko beam model, embedded in a 3D space for static and dynamic analyses of beam-like structures. These are grid cylinders, that is, micro-structured bodies, made of a periodic and specifically designed three-dimensional assembly of beams. Derivation is performed in the framework of the direct 1D approach, while the constitutive law is determined by a homogenization procedure based on an energy equivalence between a cell of the periodic model and a segment of the solid beam. Warping of the cross-section, caused by shear and torsion, is approximatively taken into account by the concept of a shear factor, namely, a corrective factor for the constitutive coefficients of the equivalent beam. The inertial properties of the Timoshenko model are analytically identified under the hypothesis, and the masses are lumped at the joints. Linear static and dynamic responses of some micro-structured beams, taken as case studies, are analyzed, and a comparison between the results given by the Timoshenko model and those obtained by Finite-Element analyses on 3D frames is made. In this framework, the effectiveness of the equivalent model and its limits of applicability are highlighted.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 6506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Ferretti ◽  
Francesco D’Annibale

In this paper, a Timoshenko beam model is formulated for buckling analysis of periodic micro-structured beams, uniformly compressed. These are planar grid beams, whose micro-structure consists of a square lattice of equal fibers, modeled as Timoshenko micro-beams. The equivalent beam model is derived in the framework of a direct one-dimensional approach and its constitutive law, including the effect of prestress of the longitudinal fibers, is deduced through a homogenization approach. Accordingly, micro–macro constitutive relations are obtained through an energy equivalence between a cell of the periodic model and a segment of the equivalent beam. The model also accounts for warping of the micro-structure, via the introduction of elastic and geometric corrective factors of the constitutive coefficients. A survey of the buckling behavior of sample grid beams is presented to validate the effectiveness and limits of the equivalent model. To this purpose, results supplied by the exact analyses of the equivalent beam are compared with those given by finite element models of bi-dimensional frames.



1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. C. Cheng ◽  
K. N. Chiang ◽  
M. H. Lee

In the literature, the local-global finite element analysis technique plays a very important role in the area array packaging. In this study, the underlying goal is to propose an improved equivalent model for the use in the local/global analysis, and most importantly, provide a systematic procedure in approaching this equivalent model. In addition, the choice of the equivalent beam model will also be extensively investigated. Since the configuration of the solder joint is far from being close to a “beam-like” structure, defining the corresponding equivalent beam involves great levels of difficulties. In order to remove the possible difficulties, an effective way is proposed: incorporating analytical derivations and optimization. To this end, one practical application is presented to substantiate the proposed methodology.



Author(s):  
Jiajie Guo ◽  
Yang Xie ◽  
Kok-Meng Lee

This paper presents design and analysis of a flexonic mobile node (FMN) for structural health monitoring. Unlike rigid configurations with a fixed distance between the front and rear axles, this FMN features various deformable configurations in three-dimensional (3D) space by incorporating a compliant beam (connecting the front and rear axles with a controlled pin joint). Hence, this FMN has more flexibility to negotiate corners and attach sensors on ferromagnetic structures. These functions are facilitated by the guidance of an embedded vision controlled system. Controlling a continuous compliant beam is a challenging task in terms of nonlinear deformation with infinite degrees of kinematic redundancy. Detailed discussion focuses on a theoretical beam model for simulating its 3D deformed shape. Results include the relations between input/output displacements and rotation angle for control implementation in sensor attachment and corner negotiation. Experiment is provided for model validation by comparing with the analysis for sensor attachment.



2021 ◽  
pp. 1-41
Author(s):  
Keisuke Otsuka ◽  
Yinan Wang ◽  
Kanjuro Makihara

Abstract Next-generation civil aircraft and atmospheric satellites will have high-aspect-ratio wings. Such a design necessitates successive analysis of static, frequency, and time-domain dynamic responses based on a three-dimensional nonlinear beam model. In this study, a new successive-analysis framework based on an absolute nodal coordinate formulation with mean artificial strains (ANCF-MAS) is developed. While retaining the advantages of other 3D ANCF approaches, such as constancy of the mass matrix and absence of velocity-dependent terms, ANCF-MAS uses the elastic force of the mean artificial strains to remove cross-sectional deformations that cause locking problems. The equation becomes a differential equation with an easily linearized elastic force that enables not only static and dynamic analyses but also frequency analysis using standard eigenvalue solvers. The solutions converge to the analytical frequencies without suffering from locking problems. A proposed successive-analysis method with model-order reduction reveals that the frequencies vary with the nonlinear static deformation because of the 3D deformation coupling. This reduced-order model agrees well with nonlinear models even when the wing experiences a large nonlinear dynamic deformation.



2019 ◽  
Vol 476 (20) ◽  
pp. 2981-3018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petar H. Lambrev ◽  
Parveen Akhtar

Abstract The light reactions of photosynthesis are hosted and regulated by the chloroplast thylakoid membrane (TM) — the central structural component of the photosynthetic apparatus of plants and algae. The two-dimensional and three-dimensional arrangement of the lipid–protein assemblies, aka macroorganisation, and its dynamic responses to the fluctuating physiological environment, aka flexibility, are the subject of this review. An emphasis is given on the information obtainable by spectroscopic approaches, especially circular dichroism (CD). We briefly summarise the current knowledge of the composition and three-dimensional architecture of the granal TMs in plants and the supramolecular organisation of Photosystem II and light-harvesting complex II therein. We next acquaint the non-specialist reader with the fundamentals of CD spectroscopy, recent advances such as anisotropic CD, and applications for studying the structure and macroorganisation of photosynthetic complexes and membranes. Special attention is given to the structural and functional flexibility of light-harvesting complex II in vitro as revealed by CD and fluorescence spectroscopy. We give an account of the dynamic changes in membrane macroorganisation associated with the light-adaptation of the photosynthetic apparatus and the regulation of the excitation energy flow by state transitions and non-photochemical quenching.



2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Lecomte ◽  
W. R. Graham ◽  
D. J. O’Boy

Abstract An integrated model is under development which will be able to predict the interior noise due to the vibrations of a rolling tire structurally transmitted to the hub of a vehicle. Here, the tire belt model used as part of this prediction method is first briefly presented and discussed, and it is then compared to other models available in the literature. This component will be linked to the tread blocks through normal and tangential forces and to the sidewalls through impedance boundary conditions. The tire belt is modeled as an orthotropic cylindrical ring of negligible thickness with rotational effects, internal pressure, and prestresses included. The associated equations of motion are derived by a variational approach and are investigated for both unforced and forced motions. The model supports extensional and bending waves, which are believed to be the important features to correctly predict the hub forces in the midfrequency (50–500 Hz) range of interest. The predicted waves and forced responses of a benchmark structure are compared to the predictions of several alternative analytical models: two three dimensional models that can support multiple isotropic layers, one of these models include curvature and the other one is flat; a one-dimensional beam model which does not consider axial variations; and several shell models. Finally, the effects of internal pressure, prestress, curvature, and tire rotation on free waves are discussed.



Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Guoning Si ◽  
Liangying Sun ◽  
Zhuo Zhang ◽  
Xuping Zhang

This paper presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel three-dimensional (3D) three-fingered electrothermal microgripper with multiple degrees of freedom (multi DOFs). Each finger of the microgripper is composed of a V-shaped electrothermal actuator providing one DOF, and a 3D U-shaped electrothermal actuator offering two DOFs in the plane perpendicular to the movement of the V-shaped actuator. As a result, each finger possesses 3D mobilities with three DOFs. Each beam of the actuators is heated externally with the polyimide film. The durability of the polyimide film is tested under different voltages. The static and dynamic properties of the finger are also tested. Experiments show that not only can the microgripper pick and place microobjects, such as micro balls and even highly deformable zebrafish embryos, but can also rotate them in 3D space.



2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 003685042098705
Author(s):  
Xinran Wang ◽  
Yangli Zhu ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
Dongxu Hu ◽  
Xuehui Zhang ◽  
...  

This paper focuses on the effects of the off-design operation of CAES on the dynamic characteristics of the triple-gear-rotor system. A finite element model of the system is set up with unbalanced excitations, torque load excitations, and backlash which lead to variations of tooth contact status. An experiment is carried out to verify the accuracy of the mathematical model. The results show that when the system is subjected to large-scale torque load lifting at a high rotating speed, it has two stages of relatively strong periodicity when the torque load is light, and of chaotic when the torque load is heavy, with the transition between the two states being relatively quick and violent. The analysis of the three-dimensional acceleration spectrum and the meshing force shows that the variation in the meshing state and the fluctuation of the meshing force is the basic reasons for the variation in the system response with the torque load. In addition, the three rotors in the triple-gear-rotor system studied show a strong similarity in the meshing states and meshing force fluctuations, which result in the similarity in the dynamic responses of the three rotors.



Author(s):  
Botao Gao ◽  
Katsuhisa Sakaguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Ogawa ◽  
Yuki Kagawa ◽  
Hirotsugu Kubo ◽  
...  


Sensor Review ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yixiang Bian ◽  
Can He ◽  
Kaixuan Sun ◽  
Longchao Dai ◽  
Hui Shen ◽  
...  

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design and fabricate a three-dimensional (3D) bionic airflow sensing array made of two multi-electrode piezoelectric metal-core fibers (MPMFs), inspired by the structure of a cricket’s highly sensitive airflow receptor (consisting of two cerci). Design/methodology/approach A metal core was positioned at the center of an MPMF and surrounded by a hollow piezoceramic cylinder. Four thin metal films were spray-coated symmetrically on the surface of the fiber that could be used as two pairs of sensor electrodes. Findings In 3D space, four output signals of the two MPMFs arrays can form three “8”-shaped spheres. Similarly, the sensing signals for the same airflow are located on a spherical surface. Originality/value Two MPMF arrays are sufficient to detect the speed and direction of airflow in all three dimensions.



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