scholarly journals Simulation for Fitting the Bending Shape of Fruit Branches of Lycium barbarum Based on the Finite Element Method

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Yun Chen ◽  
Jian Zhao ◽  
Qingyu Chen ◽  
Jun Chen

The accurate modeling of wolfberry plant morphology is the basis for theoretical and simulation analyses of the wolfberry picking process. The curved shape of the fruit branches makes it challenging to model Lyciumbarbarum (wolfberry) plants. This paper establishes a three-dimensional model of the branches under no gravity through field measurements, and then assesses the morphology of the branches under gravity load, fruit load, and branch load using finite element simulation. An orthogonal rotation combination experiment determined the relationship between branch morphology, length, growth angle, and growth mode parameters. The p-values of the prediction model were 0.0001, 0.0067, and 0.0203, respectively. Finally, the bending shape of the actual branches was verified against the branches generated by the prediction model. The experimental results show that the prediction model accurately models the fruit-bearing branches of Lycium barbarum. This paper introduces a method to quickly predict the bending shape of fruit-bearing branches of Lycium barbarum, providing a theoretical basis for rapid modeling of the L. barbarum plant and a simulation analysis for its harvesting.

2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 973-976
Author(s):  
Li Da Zhu ◽  
Wen Wen Liu ◽  
Ji Jiang Wu ◽  
Shuai Xu ◽  
Peng Cheng Su

Blade is one of the main parts of aircraft engine. Its dynamic characteristics will produce important influence on the work efficiency and the operation reliability of the turbine engine. The paper used the theory of finite element to do modal simulation analysis on the dynamic characteristic of blade flutter, aiming at the phenomenon of serious blade vibration in the process of turbine engine running. Firstly, the paper generated a three-dimensional model by using the software UG. Then the three-dimensional model was leaded into the finite element analysis software ANSYS. Simulation analysis of the model was carried out by using the Workbench module of ANSYS software. Finally, we got the former six order natural frequencies and vibration modes of the blade. In addition, we got the blade's vibration characteristics. The results of the simulation could provide numerical basis for the blades optimization design and vibration safety inspection.


2013 ◽  
Vol 421 ◽  
pp. 747-750
Author(s):  
Meng Sha Liu ◽  
Ying Huang ◽  
Jin San Ju

In this paper, a three-dimensional model of a steel sculpture was analyzed by using the finite element software ANSYS. The structural static response were achieved respectively under gravity load, ice load and wind load based on wind tunnel tests with the dynamic response under earthquake action. Besides, the structural parameters such as strength and stiffness under different conditions were also got. It is hoped that the analysis of ultrahigh steel sculpture will offer some technical support for practical engineering.


2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Min Tan

Inverted siphon structure is a common water conveyance buildings, computer as a efficient computational tool is used, this paper adopt finite element method to carry out three-dimensional finite element simulation analysis for Dahedong inverted siphon structure. Deducing variation law of the inverted siphons stress and displacement in construction process and operating process. Analysis results further verified that design scheme is reasonable and safe, it has certain application value.


Author(s):  
Patrick D. Lea ◽  
Charbel Farhat ◽  
Kevin G. Wang

This work extends and generalizes a recently developed fluid-structure coupled computational framework to model and simulate fluid-induced failure and fracture. In particular, a novel surface representation approach is proposed to represent a fractured fluid-structure interface in the context of embedded boundary method. This approach is generic in the sense that it is applicable to many different computational fracture models and methods, including the element deletion (ED) technique and the extended finite element method (XFEM). Two three-dimensional model problems are presented to demonstrate the salient features of the computational framework, and to compare the performance of ED and XFEM in the context of fluid-induced failure and fracture.


2016 ◽  
Vol 716 ◽  
pp. 566-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Overhagen ◽  
Paul Josef Mauk

Rolling Models have come a long way from the first empirical relations about forward slip and bite conditions to their current state, which allows local quantities to be calculated in two and three dimensions. In this paper, state-of-the-art of analytical modelling of the rolling process is shown with a fully three-dimensional rolling model for hot and cold strip rolling with stress distributions in the longitudinal, vertical and lateral directions. For this purpose, von Karman’s strip approach is extended to account for the stress gradient in lateral direction, as was already shown in different papers. The stress gradient in the vertical (through-thickness) direction is introduced by a modern implementation of Orowan’s inhomogeneous deformation theory. The local stress distributions are compared to results from Finite-Element Calculations obtained with modern FEM codes. It will be shown, under which circumstances expensive FEM calculations can be replaced by simpler models like the one proposed here, which are more time and cost-effective without a significant loss in result precision. The rolling model is extended with a Finite Element Beam Model for work and backup roll deformation, as well as local work roll flattening and thermal crown for hot rolling. The Effects of those features on stress distribution and exit strip profile are shown for hot and cold rolling.


2014 ◽  
Vol 940 ◽  
pp. 132-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Fan Zhao ◽  
Ling Sha ◽  
Yi Zhu

Established the dynamics simulation analysis model of crane hoisting mechanism based on the theory of dynamics in Adams software, and then through the three dimensional model of lifting mechanism dynamics entities, the constraints, load, drive can be added, the motion law can be defined to simulation analysis the change of the force of wire rope, the change of displacement, velocity and acceleration of lifting weight in the lifting process. On the basis of the simulation results, it can make a great improvement for the structure of crane and provide a meaningful theoretical reference for the hoisting machinery innovation design.


2013 ◽  
Vol 443 ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Zhen Xi Yu

In recent years, with the enhancement of overall national strength in China, the computer simulation technology has been developed rapidly and widely applied to engineering construction. Particularly, investment proportion of the technology in deep foundation pit engineering is immense. Yet affected by national conditions in China, the construction and application of deep foundation pit engineering have many extensive factors. It also results in insufficient vigor of finite element analysis of deep foundation pit support construction. In this way, construction problems arise frequently under the condition that there exist buildings around. With some deep foundation pit support engineering, the thesis conducts simulation analysis of the engineering through the technology of nonlinear three-dimensional finite element.Project profile


2012 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 009-015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didem Nalbantgil ◽  
Murat Tozlu ◽  
Fulya Ozdemir ◽  
Mehmet Oguz Oztoprak ◽  
Tulin Arun

ABSTRACTObjectives: Non-homogeneous force distribution along the miniplates and the screws is an unsolved question for skeletal anchorage in orthodontics. To overcome this issue, a miniplate structure was designed featuring spikes placed on the surface facing the cortical bone. The aim of this study was to examine and compare the force distribution of the newly designed plate-screw systems with the conventional one.Methods: A model of bone surface with 1.5 mm cortical thickness, along with the two newly designed miniplates and a standard miniplate-screw were simulated on the three-dimensional model. 200 g experimental force was applied to the tip of the miniplates and the consequential effects on the screws and cortical bone was evaluated using three-dimensional finite element method.Results: As a result of this finite element study, remarkably lower stresses were observed on the screws and the cortical bone around the screws with the newly designed miniplate when compared with the conventional one.Conclusion: The newly designed miniplate that has spikes was found effective in reducing the stress on and around the screws and the force was distributed more equivalently. (Eur J Dent 2012;6:9-15)


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