Finite Element Analysis of Automotive Disk Brake and Pad in Frictional Model Contact

Author(s):  
Belhocine Ali

The object of this work is to present a study of the thermomechanical behavior of the automobile disc brake during the braking phase. Then, a purely mechanical study of dry contact between the disc and pads is developed with a good prediction becomes a major stake for the industrialists while modeling the loading and the boundary conditions around the disc. The same computer code was used to visualize displacements, total deformations in the disc, shear stresses, Von Mises stresses and, the tools of contact pads. Also studied was the case of thermoelasticity while interpreting the various exits results during this simulation.

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 599-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Belhocine ◽  
Mostefa Bouchetara

The main purpose of this study is to analysis the thermomechanical behavior of the dry contact between the brake disc and pads during the braking phase. The simulation strategy is based on the calculation code ANSYS11. The modeling of transient temperature in the disk is actually used to identify the factor of geometric design of the disk to install the ventilation system in vehicles. The thermal-structural analysis is then used coupling to determine the deformation established and the Von Mises stresses in the disk, the contact pressure distribution in pads. The results are satisfactory compared to those found in the literature.


2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingheng Shu ◽  
Quanyi Wang ◽  
Desmond Y.R. Chong ◽  
Zhan Liu

AbstractLoadings in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are essential factors in dysfunction of TMJs, and are barely noticed in treatment of maxillofacial deformity. The only approach, which can access stresses in TMJs, could expend day’s even weeks to complete. The objective of the study was to compare the differences of the morphological and biomechanical characteristics of TMJs between asymptomatic subjects and patients with mandibular prognathism, and to preliminarily analyze the connection between the two kinds of characteristics. Morphological measurements and finite element analysis (FEA) corresponding to the central occlusion were carried out on the models of 13 mandibular prognathism patients and 10 asymptomatic subjects. The results indicated that the joint spaces of the patients were significantly lower than those of the asymptomatic subjects, while the stresses of patients were significantly greater than those of asymptomatic subjects, especially the stresses on discs. The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that weak or no correlations were found between the von Mises stresses and the joint spaces of asymptomatic subjects, while moderate, even high correlations were found in the patients. Thus, it was shown to be a feasible way to use morphological parameters to predict the internal loads of TMJs.


2013 ◽  
Vol 703 ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
Shao Biao Cai ◽  
Yong Li Zhao

This study presents a first attempt to develop a numerical three-dimensional multilayered (more than 2 composite layered coatings) elasticperfectly plastic rough solids model to investigate the contact behavior under combined normal loading and tangential traction. Contact analyses are performed to study the effects composite thin film layers. Local contact pressure profiles, von Mises stresses, and shear stresses as a function of material properties and applied normal and tangential friction loads are calculated.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750074
Author(s):  
MD ABU HASAN ◽  
PANOS S. SHIAKOLAS

This study compares the biomechanical behavior of a mandibular full-arch fixed implant prosthesis with four implants under lingualized and conventional balanced occlusion schemes. The acrylic resin denture was supported by four titanium cylindrical implants and connected via a titanium prosthetic rectangular bar. Orthotropic material was used for the cortical and cancellous bones. The applied loadings were vertical and bilateral: 100[Formula: see text]N on first molar and 50[Formula: see text]N on first and second premolars each. For the lingualized balanced occlusion, the loadings were applied in central fossae of the posterior teeth, whereas for the conventional balanced occlusion the loadings were applied in central fossae and buccal cusps. The maximum von-Mises stresses for the lingualized and conventional balanced schemes were 301[Formula: see text]MPa and 25[Formula: see text]MPa, respectively, and were located at the neck of the posterior implants. In the denture teeth, the highest stress was located at the beginning of the cantilever extension. In the cortical bone, according to Tsai–Wu criterion, the failure index for the lingualized balanced occlusion was 1.10 and for the conventional balanced occlusion was 0.83. Thus, the conventional balanced occlusion demonstrated more favorable stress distribution in the implants and the cortical bone than the lingualized balanced occlusion.


1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Chen ◽  
Liangfeng Xu

A 2-D finite element model of the human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been developed to investigate the stresses and reaction forces within the joint during normal sagittal jaw closure. The mechanical parameters analyzed were maximum principal and von Mises stresses in the disk, the contact stresses on the condylar and temporal surfaces, and the condylar reactions. The model bypassed the complexity of estimating muscle forces by using measured joint motion as input. The model was evaluated by several tests. The results demonstrated that the resultant condylar reaction force was directed toward the posterior side of the eminence. The contact stresses along the condylar and temporal surfaces were not evenly distributed. Separations were found at both upper and lower boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundary of the middle portion of the disk.


2008 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.J. Soares ◽  
P.V. Soares ◽  
P.C.F. Santos-Filho ◽  
S.R. Armstrong

Microtensile bond strength values are influenced by specimen shape and attachment method to the gripping device during testing. We hypothesized that stress distribution inside the testing specimen is affected by microtensile specimen shape and attachment method. Rectangular, hourglass-, and dumbbell-shaped specimens, all with a 1 mm2 cross-sectional testing region, were modeled as indirect ceramic restorations luted to dentin. Three specimen attachments were investigated: (1) posterior surface; (2) posterior, superior, and lateral surfaces; and (3) all surfaces. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were carried out according to von Mises’ criteria. Stress analysis showed a direct correlation between attachment modes and stress distribution, with shear stresses observed in models with less surface attachment. Increasing the number of faces for specimen attachment to the metallic gripping device resulted in a more homogeneous and regular distribution of stress, with tensile stress concentrated at the adhesive interface. Dumbbell-shaped specimens showed improved stress distribution compared with rectangular and hourglass-shaped specimens.


2015 ◽  
Vol 6;18 (6;11) ◽  
pp. E1101-E1110
Author(s):  
Ah-Reum Cho

Background: Vertebroplasty is an effective treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures, which are one of the most common fractures associated with osteoporosis. However, clinical observation has shown that the risk of adjacent vertebral body fractures may increase after vertebroplasty. The mechanism underlying adjacent vertebral body fracture after vertebroplasty is not clear; excessive stiffness resulting from polymethyl methacrylate has been suspected as an important mechanism. Objectives: The aim of our study was to compare the effects of bone cement stiffness on adjacent vertebrae after osteoporotic vertebroplasty under load-controlled versus displacementcontrolled conditions. Study Design: An experimental computer study using a finite element analysis. Setting: Medical research institute, university hospital, Korea. Methods: A three-dimensional digital anatomic model of L1/2 bone structure was reconstructed from human computed tomographic images. The reconstructed three-dimensional geometry was processed for finite element analysis such as meshing elements and applying material properties. Two boundary conditions, load-controlled and displacement-controlled methods, were applied to each of 5 deformation modes: compression, flexion, extension, lateral bending, and torsion. Results: The adjacent L1 vertebra, irrespective of augmentation, revealed nearly similar maximum von Mises stresses under the load-controlled condition. However, for the displacementcontrolled condition, the maximum von Mises stresses in the cortical bone and inferior endplate of the adjacent L1 vertebra increased significantly after cement augmentation. This increase was more significant than that with stiffer bone cement under all modes, except the torsion mode. Limitations: The finite element model was simplified, excluding muscular forces and incorporating a large volume of bone cement, to more clearly demonstrate effects of bone cement stiffness on adjacent vertebrae after vertebroplasty. Conclusion: Excessive stiffness of augmented bone cement increases the risk of adjacent vertebral fractures after vertebroplasty in an osteoporotic finite element model. This result was most prominently observed using the displacement-controlled method. Key words: Bone cements, displacement-controlled method, finite element analysis, loadcontrolled method, osteoporosis, osteoporotic fracture, polymethyl methacrylate, vertebroplasty


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Jairo Aparecido Martins ◽  
Estaner Claro Romão

This paper presents an investigation of changes on design and material of a Howe bridge under vertical loads. Specifically, it aimed to find out how small changes on Howe bridge design and material affected von Mises stresses as well as stresses at Z direction. As a method, it was used a finite element analysis (linear-elastic) by Autodesk F-360. Half of a bridge was designed (one bridge side) and loaded with a central higher load and two equal smaller lateral loads. In essence, von Mises stresses (s) and stress at Z direction (sz) decreased on stresses values until a certain design change, which was proportional to a raise of mass due to beams added on the trusses. With a change of material to a lighter metal, from steel to aluminum, it was possible to overcome the mass drawback brought by steel and utterly possible to end up for a more effective design for a Howe truss bridge by applying minimal design changes.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrien Plessers ◽  
Hans Mau

Burch-Schneider cages are often used for the treatment of acetabular bone defects. In several clinical studies these cages have shown good mid- to long-term results. However, a higher failure rate has been reported in large Paprosky IIIB defects compared with smaller Paprosky II-IIIA defects. This study aims to investigate the effect of cage support on cage failure by means of finite element analysis. The Von Mises stresses in both the implant and the bone are analyzed for a Burch-Schneider cage used in the following scenarios: (1) a large acetabular bone defect, (2) a small acetabular bone defect and (3) a large acetabular bone defect in combination with a reinforcement plate. The results show that implant and bone stresses are higher in the large defect (99th percentile of 146.6 and 73.5 MPa respectively) than in the small defect (99th percentile of 43.9 and 47.9 MPa respectively). Adding a reinforcement plate to posteriorly support the cage decreases the stresses but not fully compensates for the missing bone support (99th percentile of 93.1 and 55.3 MPa respectively). Since high stresses cause an increased risk for fatigue failure and implant loosening, sufficient implant support is required to reduce the risk of cage failure.


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