scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Healthy and Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Human Hip Joints Using the Finite Element Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11101
Author(s):  
Rubén Lostado Lorza ◽  
Fátima Somovilla Gomez ◽  
Marina Corral Bobadilla ◽  
Saúl Íñiguez Macedo ◽  
Asier Rodríguez San Miguel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Femoroacetabular Impingement ◽  
Hip Joint ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

In this study, a human hip joint with Cam-type Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is studied by the Finite Element Method (FEM). This pathology consists of a malformation that causes a lack of sphericity of the head of the femur. In turn, this causes wear and tear of the cartilage, a cause of early osteoarthritis of the hip. The objective is to use the FEM to analyze and compare the increase in the von Mises stress and displacement of the cartilage in healthy and damaged (with Cam-type) human hip joints that this syndrome affects. The 3D models were reconstructed from two medical CT scans of a healthy and a damaged hip joint that were obtained, five years apart, for a male of 80 kg in weight. The 3D models were reconstructed using 3D Slicer software. The cortical and trabecular bone, as well as the cartilage, were segmented. The defects were corrected by MesMixer software that generated STL files. Both models were imported into the Marc Mentat® software for the Finite Element Analysis (FEA). It was noted that the thickness of the cartilage decreased enormously during the five years, which suggests imminent mechanical contact between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. The FEA results showed an excessive increase in the stress and displacement of the cartilage. This will certainly result in a condition of osteoarthritis for the patient in the future years.

Towards Predicting Relative Belt Edge Endurance With the Finite Element Method

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. De Eskinazi ◽  
K. Ishihara ◽  
H. Volk ◽  
T. C. Warholic
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Shear Deformations ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vertical Loading ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
Element Method

Abstract The paper describes the intention of the authors to determine whether it is possible to predict relative belt edge endurance for radial passenger car tires using the finite element method. Three groups of tires with different belt edge configurations were tested on a fleet test in an attempt to validate predictions from the finite element results. A two-dimensional, axisymmetric finite element analysis was first used to determine if the results from such an analysis, with emphasis on the shear deformations between the belts, could be used to predict a relative ranking for belt edge endurance. It is shown that such an analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions. A three-dimensional analysis in which tires are modeled under free rotation and static vertical loading was performed next. This approach resulted in an improvement in the quality of the correlations. The differences in the predicted values of various stress analysis parameters for the three belt edge configurations are studied and their implication on predicting belt edge endurance is discussed.

Tire Cornering Simulation Using an Explicit Finite Element Analysis Code

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Koishi ◽  
K. Kabe ◽  
M. Shiratori
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Test System ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

Abstract The finite element method has been used widely in tire engineering. Most tire simulations using the finite element method are static analyses, because tires are very complex nonlinear structures. Recently, transient phenomena have been studied with explicit finite element analysis codes. In this paper, the authors demonstrate the feasibility of tire cornering simulation using an explicit finite element code, PAM-SHOCK. First, we propose the cornering simulation using the explicit finite element analysis code. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed simulation, computed cornering forces for a 175SR14 tire are compared with experimental results from an MTS Flat-Trac Tire Test System. The computed cornering forces agree well with experimental results. After that, parametric studies are conducted by using the proposed simulation.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF SAW BLADE NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND CRITICAL SPEEDS USING CSAW AND FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Poirier ◽  
P. Radziszewski
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Saw Blade ◽  
Circular Saws ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Method

The natural frequencies of circular saws limit the operating speeds of the saws. Current industry methods of increasing natural frequency include pretensioning, where plastic deformation is induced into the saw. To better model the saw, the finite element model is compared to current software for steel saws; C-SAW, a software program that calculates frequencies for stiffened circular saws. Using C-SAW and the finite element method the results are compared and the finite element method is validated for steel saws.

Prediction of the Heat-Insulating Crumb Rubber Brick Walls Design by the Finite Element Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 805-806 ◽  
pp. 1575-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weerapol Namboonruang ◽  
Rattanakorn Rawangkul ◽  
Wanchai Yodsudjai ◽  
Trakool Aramraks ◽  
Nutthanan Suphadon
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Good Correspondence ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Element Method

Nowadays, materials used to construct house or building wall areconsidered not only in the physical material behaviour but also energy conscious and economic factor. Adding crumb rubber to the brick composite is one of many methods to develop the properties of bricks. As widely known,the finite element method (FEM) is a tool used for finding accurate solutions of the heat transfer equation of materials including the composite bricks. In this paper an investigation of the heat transfer of a soil cement brick containing crumb rubber particles, is presented and compared to results of finite element analysis (FEA) simulation. To determine the effect of crumb rubber to the heat transfer behaviour of soil cement brick, different volume fractions are varied by 10, 20, 30 and 40%. It was reported that a modelling application reveals good correspondence with the experimental results.

FFS Assessment of Pressurized Equipment Utilizing a Thickness Mapping Tool

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Hantz ◽  
Venkata M. K. Akula ◽  
John Leroux
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Response Prediction ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Element Method

For pressure vessels, loss of thickness detected during scheduled maintenance utilizing UT scans can be assessed based on Level 1 or 2 analyses as per API 579 guidelines. However, Level 1 and 2 analyses can point to excessively conservative assessments. Level – 3 assessments utilizing the finite element method can be performed for a more accurate estimate of the load carrying capacity of the corroded structure. However, for a high fidelity structural response prediction using the finite element method, the characteristics of the model must be accurately represented. Although the three nonlinearities, namely, the geometric, material, and contact nonlinearities can be adequately included in a finite element analysis, procedures to accurately include the thickness measurements are not readily available. In this paper, a tool to map thicknesses obtained from UT scans onto a shell based finite element models, to perform Level – 3 analyses is discussed. The tool works in conjunction with Abaqus/CAE and is illustrated for two different structures following the elastic-plastic analysis procedure outlined in the API 579 document. The tool is intended only as a means to reduce the modeling time associated with mapping thicknesses. The results of the analyses and insights gained are presented.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Square Aquifers Containing Pumped Wells and Comparison with Finite Difference Method

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilahun Aberra
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Surface Element ◽  
Dimensionless Time ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Element Method

The numerical solution of the behaviour of discrete time steps in digital computer analysis of square aquifers containing pumped wells is examined by using the finite element method with a 4 node linear quadrilateral isoparametric surface element. A wide range of time steps are used in the computation. The calculations show that discrete time steps can cause errors and oscillations in the calculations particularly when wells start and stop pumping. Comparison with known results obtained by theoretical and finite difference procedures has been considered. The main objective of this paper is to demonstrate comparison of the finite element and finite difference simulation results over a regular linear 4 node quadrilateral mesh suitable to represent the two numerical schemes with a marked similarity. The dimensionless time drawdown results of the finite element method agreed well with the finite difference and analytical results for small time increment. However, for large time increments, there are from slight to significant oscillations in the results and notable discrepancies are observed in the solutions of the two numerical methods.

Simulation of the Heat-Insulating Sludge Waste Rubber Composite Brick by the Finite Element Method (FEM)

2018 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 451-461
Author(s):  
Weerapol Namboonruang ◽  
Nutthanan Suphadon
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Good Correspondence ◽  
Sludge Waste ◽  
Element Method

Recently, materials used to construct house or building wall are considered not only in the physical material behaviour but also energy conscious and economic factor. The possibility of utilization of the sludge waste obtained from the natural rubber manufacturing process as a raw material for producing composite brick was investigated. It has been widely known that the finite element method (FEM) is a tool used for finding accurate solutions of the heat transfer equation of materials including the composite bricks. In this work, study of the heat transfer of a composite brick containing rubber sludge waste (RSW) was showed and compared to results of finite element analysis (FEA) simulation. To determine the effect of rubber sludge waste to the heat transfer behaviour of composite brick with different volume fractions are varied by 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50%. It appeared that a FEA prediction showed good correspondence with the experimental results.

Finite-Element Analysis of Magnetoelastic Buckling of Ferromagnetic Beam Plate

1980 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 377-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Miya ◽  
T. Takagi ◽  
Y. Ando
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Magnetic Torque ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

Some corrections have been made hitherto to explain the great discrepancy between experimental and theoretical values of the magnetoelastic buckling field of a ferromagnetic beam plate. To solve this problem, the finite-element method was applied. A magnetic field and buckling equations of the ferromagnetic beam plate finite in size were solved numerically assuming that the magnetic torque is proportional to the rotation of the plate and by using a disturbed magnetic torque deduced by Moon. Numerical and experimental results agree well with each other within 25 percent.

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