The Application of Finite Element Methods to Study Force Transducer Anti-Deviated Load Characteristics

2011 ◽  
Vol 138-139 ◽  
pp. 168-174
Author(s):  
Kuen Chang Hsieh ◽  
Kuen Tsann Chen ◽  
Choatponag Kanjanaphachoat ◽  
Ching Wen Yeh ◽  
Yu Yawn Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Force Transducer ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Force Transducers ◽  
Load Characteristics

In this study, a finite element method was used to study force transducer anti-deviated load characteristics. Through the changes produced by different sizes of force transducer finite element models, modal analyses in linear static analyses of different biased loadings were applied to perform cross-validation. The results indicate that force transducers with same strain output but with high torsional stiffness have better anti-deviated load capacity. Increasing the torsional stiffness of the force transducer could reduce the loss of precision due to biased loading.

Effects of Out-of-Plane Displacements on Load Capacity of Gusset Plates in Buckling Restrained Braced Frames

2018 ◽  
Vol 763 ◽  
pp. 892-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saul Y. Vazquez-Colunga ◽  
Chin Long Lee ◽  
Gregory A. MacRae
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Numerical Analyses ◽  
Braced Frames ◽  
Gusset Plates ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Buckling Restrained Braced Frames ◽  
Monotonic Load

This study sets out to investigate the effect of out-of-plane (OOP) displacements on the monotonic load capacity of gusset plates (GPs) via numerical analyses using finite element methods. Two models were used: a) models with in-plane (INP) actions only; and b) models with both INP and OOP actions. The numerical results show that the load capacity of GPs is reduced with the presence of OOP displacements. For an OOP drift of 2.5%, the reduced capacity ranges from 95% to 80% with an average of 88% of the load capacity when only INP actions were applied.

An Analysis on the Forming Load of AA 2024 Aluminium Alloy in Combined and Sequence Operation Process

2006 ◽  
Vol 519-521 ◽  
pp. 949-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beong Bok Hwang ◽  
J.H. Shim ◽  
Jung Min Seo ◽  
H.S. Koo ◽  
J.H. Ok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Forming Load ◽  
Mechanical Press ◽  
Combined Operation ◽  
Aa 2024 ◽  
Load Characteristics ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Selection Of

This paper is concerned with the analysis of the forming load characteristics of a forward-backward can extrusion in both combined and sequence operation. A commercially available finite element program, which is coded in the rigid-plastic finite element method, has been employed to investigate the forming load characteristics. AA 2024 aluminum alloy is selected as a model material. The analysis in the present study is extended to the selection of press frame capacity for producing efficiently final product at low cost. The possible extrusion processes to shape a forward-backward can component with different outer diameters are categorized to estimate quantitatively the force requirement for forming forward-backward can part, forming energy, and maximum pressure exerted on the die-material interfaces, respectively. The categorized processes are composed of combined and/or some basic extrusion processes such as sequence operation. Based on the simulation results about forming load characteristics, the frame capacity of a mechanical press of crank-drive type suitable for a selected process could be determined along with securing the load capacity and with considering productivity. In addition, it is suggested that different load capacities be selected for different dimensions of a part such as wall thickness in forward direction and etc. It is concluded quantitatively from the simulation results that the combined operation is superior to sequence operation in terms of relatively low forming load and thus it leads to low cost for forming equipments. However, it is also known from the simulation results that the precise control of dimensional accuracy is not so easy in combined operation. The results in this paper could be a good reference for analysis of forming process for complex parts and selection of proper frame capacity of a mechanical press to achieve low production cost and thus high productivity.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of the Multilayered Honeycomb Composite Material Subjected to Impact Loading

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 180-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raul Cormos ◽  
Horia Petrescu ◽  
Anton Hadar ◽  
Gorge Mihail Adir ◽  
Horia Gheorghiu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Different Levels

The main purpose of this paper is the study the behavior of four multilayered composite material configurations subjected to different levels of low velocity impacts, in the linear elastc domain of the materials, using experimental testing and finite element simulation. The experimental results obtained after testing, are used to validate the finite element models of the four composite multilayered honeycomb structures, which makes possible the study, using only the finite element method, of these composite materials for a give application.

scholarly journals The Influence of Cervical Cavity Shape on the Restoration Material Retention. A finite element method study

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
Anamaria Florescu ◽  
Stefan Manea ◽  
Violeta Hancu ◽  
Roxana Manu ◽  
Cornelia Florentina Biclesanu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Cavity Shape ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Unethical Research ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Lower Premolar ◽  
Element Method

Present study examines, by means of finite element method, the influence of cervical cavity shape on tensions distribution caused by occlusal overload of the teeth with abfraction lesion. Same force values are applied to four 3-D lower premolar finite element models, representing four different cavity shapes. An extracted lower premolar which presented an abfraction lesion has been used. The restoration was achieved by using ER adhesive systems and Giomers. The premolar was scanned and the resulting sections were processed and converted into a 3D digital format. Thus, a model of finite elements which presented a restored wedge-shaped cavity in the cervical dental area was obtained. Then, by modifying the shape and dimensions, there were created another 3 modified-shape cavities. Forces of different magnitudes (45-150N), exerted at a 45 degree angle on buccal cusp, have been applied. A wedge-shaped cavity with a short occlusal side does not show tension in the cervical region, nor in the distal angle of the restoration up to a force of 100N. So, in order to increase the retention of the abfraction restoration, changing the shape of the cavity could be the treatment of choice. Clinical relevance In order to avoid costly and unethical research, by means of FEM, different shapes of cervical cavities were easily created and conditions that influence retention of abfraction restoration were tested.

Reliability Indexes Calculation of Industrial Boilers Under Stochastic Thermal Process

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Rollot ◽  
Maurice Pendola ◽  
Maurice Lemaire ◽  
Igor Boutemy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Thermal Process ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Random Data ◽  
Electric Company ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Industrial Boilers

Abstract This text sums up a research for the French Electric Company, EDF, which wants to know the influence of the temperature variability on the reliability of some of their boilers. These boilers are very complex structures whose behavior has to be modelized by the Finite Element Method, FEM. This work is an application of Finite Element Methods in a reliability context, that means the introduction of random data into a classical FEM, in order to determine the reliability of the structures. These random data may concern geometry, material characteristics of the structures or the loads the structure may carry. Then, it’s necessary to employ new methods to take into account these stochastic approaches and to obtain more efficient decision’s elements for a better control of the boilers.

Smoothed Finite Element Methods for Predicting the Mid to High Frequency Acoustic Response in the Cylinder-Head Chamber of a Diesel Engine

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (09) ◽  
pp. 1950060
Author(s):  
Tengfei Dai ◽  
Xia Jin ◽  
Huaze Yang ◽  
Tianran Lin ◽  
Yuantong Gu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Modeling And Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Cylinder Head ◽  
High Frequency Range ◽  
Acoustic Response ◽  
Frequency Range

Modeling and simulation of the acoustic response in enclosed cavities of a diesel engine are of great significance for optimal design of an engine to achieve a better acoustic performance. Nevertheless, the use of the traditional finite element method (FEM) for the mid to high frequency acoustic prediction is limited by the well-known numerical dispersion errors and the tedious preprocessing of the model. Smoothed finite element methods (SFEMs) proposed originally for solid mechanics have been employed for the modeling of acoustic problems in the low to medium frequency ranges whilst acoustic modeling in the mid to high frequency range remains untouched. This paper comprehensively investigates into the performance of SFEMs in modeling and simulation of mid to high frequency acoustic problems. It is shown that the mass-redistributed edge-based smoothed finite element method (MR-ES-FEM) can yield an excellent prediction result in the mid to high frequency range in terms of accuracy, efficiency and robustness. The MR-ES-FEM is also used to simulate sound propagation in a cylinder head chamber of a four-cylinder diesel engine to prove its effectiveness. The findings presented in this paper offer an in-depth insight for engineers to select suitable numerical methods for solving mid to high frequency acoustic problems in the design of diesel engines.

scholarly journals Finite element methods for compressible Stokes equations with inflow boundary condition

1997 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-225
Author(s):  
Jae Ryong Kweon
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Discrete Problem ◽  
Unique Existence ◽  
Inflow Boundary Condition ◽  
The One

A finite element method for solving the compressible viscous Stokes equation with an inflow boundary condition is presented. The unique existence of the solution of the discrete problem is established, and an error analysis is given. It is shown that the error in pressure is dominated by the one in velocity and an error at the inflow portion of the boundary.

scholarly journals Design and fabrication of a twist fixture to measure torsional stiffness of a pick up chassis

2018 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 02030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ojo Kurdi ◽  
Mohd Shukri Yob ◽  
Awisqarni Haji Ishamuddin ◽  
Agus Suprihanto ◽  
Susilo Adi Widyanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Stage Design ◽  
Handling Performance ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Early Stage Design ◽  
Measured Displacement ◽  
Dial Indicator

Torsional stiffness is important parameter of chassis that affect the handling performance of chassis. Torsional stiffness can be determined using Finite Element Method (FEM) in early stage design of its. In order to validate the FEM result, experimental work needs to be done. The fixture has been design in simpler stucture, flexible for any kind of chassis and using a simple measurement’s equipment such as dial indicator and load cell. Twist fixture has been designed for measuring of torsional stiffness of TATA cab chassis indirectly. The fixture measured the deflection caused by torsion subjected to the chassis. The torsional stiffness was calculated based on measured displacement of chassis. The result of comparison shows that the experimental results in agreement with the simulation results. Therefore, the simulation results of TATA cab chassis model are valid.

SCALED BOUNDARY FINITE-ELEMENT AND SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS ON THE SEEPAGE PROBLEMS

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 1491-1494 ◽  
Author(s):  
FENGZHI LI
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Unbounded Domains ◽  
Satisfactory Accuracy ◽  
Analytical Results ◽  
Substructure Analysis ◽  
Scaled Boundary Finite Element

The scaled boundary finite element method is used to determine the seepage free surface of a dam with unbounded base. Two models for the bounded and the unbounded domains are established by using the mentioned method, and the numerical solutions are compared with the analytical results. Also, the free surface seepage of a dam with unbounded base is solved by combining the substructure and scaled boundary finite-element methods. The method has satisfactory accuracy and is quite efficient.

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