Numerical Simulation of Self-Loosening of Bolted Joints under Cyclic Transverse Loads

2014 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 488-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Yuan Hou ◽  
Ri Dong Liao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Shear Loading ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Shear Load ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Force Amplitude ◽  
Transverse Loads

Self-loosening is one of the major failure reasons for bolted joints. Utilizing the finite element method, a 3-Dimension finite element model under dynamic shear loading is built to study the loosening of bolted fastener phenomenon. And the effect of increment step length, initial clamping force, amplitude of the shear load, thread tolerance, friction coefficients on the loosening process are studied.

Rolling Resistance Calculation Procedure Using the Finite Element Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-248
Author(s):  
Pablo N. Zitelli ◽  
Gabriel N. Curtosi ◽  
Jorge Kuster
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Account Temperature

ABSTRACT Tire engineers are interested in predicting rolling resistance using tools such as numerical simulation and tests. When a car is driven along, its tires are subjected to repeated deformation, leading to energy dissipation as heat. Each point of a loaded tire is deformed as the tire completes a revolution. Most energy dissipation comes from the cyclic loading of the tire, which causes the rolling resistance in addition to the friction force in the contact patch between the tire and road. Rolling resistance mainly depends on the dissipation of viscoelastic energy of the rubber materials used to manufacture the tires. To obtain a good rolling resistance, the calculation method of the tire finite element model must take into account temperature changes. It is mandatory to calibrate all of the rubber compounds of the tire at different temperatures and strain frequencies. Linear viscoelasticity is used to model the materials properties and is found to be a suitable approach to tackle energy dissipation due to hysteresis for rolling resistance calculation.

Analysis of Hydroelectric Unit’s Upper Bracket Based on Test and FEM

2014 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 131-134
Author(s):  
Mi Mi Xia ◽  
Yong Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hydroelectric Unit ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Strain Rosette ◽  
The Finite Element Model

To research the load upper bracket of Francis hydroelectric unit, then established the finite-element model, and analyzed the structure stress of 7 operating condition points with the ANSYS software. By the strain rosette test, acquired the data of stress-strain in the area of stress concentration of the upper bracket. The inaccuracy was considered below 5% by analyzing the contradistinction between the finite-element analysis and the test, and match the engineering precision and the test was reliable. The finite-element method could be used to judge the stress of the upper bracket, and it could provide reference for the Structural optimization and improvement too.

scholarly journals Numerical investigation of the effects of unsupported railway sleepers on train-induced environmental vibrations

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed-Ali Mosayebi ◽  
Morteza Esmaeili ◽  
Jabbar-Ali Zakeri
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
Support Force ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

Review of technical literature regarding to train-induced vibrations shows that the effects of unsupported railway sleepers on this issue have been less investigated. So, the present study was devoted to numerical investigations of the mentioned issue. In this regard, first the problem of longitudinal train–track dynamic interaction was simulated in two dimensions by using the finite element method and the developed model was validated through comparison of the results with those obtained by previous researchers. In the next stage, a series of sensitivity analyses were accomplished to account for the effects of value of gap beneath the unsupported sleeper(s) and the track support stiffness on increasing the sleeper displacement and track support force. Moreover, the raised sleeper support force was introduced as applied load to a two-dimensional plane strain finite element model of track in lateral section and consequently the train-induced vibrations were assessed. As a result, a series of regression equations were established between the peak particle velocity in the surrounding environment of railway track and the sleeper support stiffness for tracks without unsupported sleepers and with one and two unsupported sleepers.

Accurate Evaluation of Bolt and Clamped Members Stiffnesses Of Bolted Joints

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashique Iftekhar Rousseau ◽  
Abdel-Hakim Bouzid ◽  
Zijian Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Fe Modeling ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
External Loads

Abstract The axial stiffnesses of the bolt and clamped members of bolted joints are of great importance when considering their integrity and capacity to withstand external loads and resist relaxation due to creep. There are many techniques to calculate the stiffnesses of the joint elements using finite element (FE) modeling, but most of them are based on the displacement of nodes that are selected arbitrarily; therefore, leading to inaccurate values of joint stiffness. This work suggests a new method to estimate the stiffnesses of the bolt and clamped members using FE analysis and compares the results with the FE methods developed earlier and also with the existing analytical models. A new methodology including an axisymmetric finite element model of the bolted joint is proposed in which the bolts of different sizes ranging from M6 to M36 are considered for the analysis to generalize the proposed approach. The equivalent bolt length that includes the contribution of the thickness of the bolt head and the bolt nominal diameter to the bolt stiffness is carefully investigated. An equivalent bolt length that accounts for the flexibility of the bolt head is proposed in the calculation of the bolt stiffness and a new technique to accurately determine the stiffness of clamped members are detailed.

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.

Stiffness Model of the Armature Assembly in a Jet Pipe Pressure Servo Valve

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaobao Yin ◽  
Chengpeng He ◽  
Jing Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Small Deformation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Continuity Condition ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Servo Valve ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Stiffness Model ◽  
Static Performance

Abstract The armature assembly of the jet pipe pressure servo valve plays an important role in connecting the torque motor and the jet pipe amplifier. A stiffness model of its complex structure is very necessary for analyzing the dynamic/static performance of the jet pipe pressure servo valve. At the present work, the component parts in the armature assembly are simplified into linear elastic beams. The simplified armature assembly is a fourfold statically indeterminate structure under the premise of small deformation. The unknown forces and moments are solved by using the section continuity condition as the additional supplement equation, and the functional relationship between the electromagnetic torque produced from the torque motor and the armature rotation angle /the nozzle displacement is derived based on the Castigliano's Theorem. The finite element model of the armature assembly is also established to calculate the deformation under different loads and different spring tube lengths. The simulated displacements with the finite element method are consistent with the theoretical results. The experimental results of the recovery pressure of the jet pipe valve verified the theoretical model. The proposed stiffness calculation method can be used as a reference for designing and optimizing the armature assembly in the jet pipe pressure servo valve.

Determination of the Load Carrying Capacity of Honeycomb Panels at Fixing Points under an External Load

2020 ◽  
Vol 299 ◽  
pp. 1184-1189
Author(s):  
V.V. Zhukov ◽  
Anton V. Eremin ◽  
D.V. Stepanec
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
External Load ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Honeycomb Panel

In this article, the object of study is a three–layer honeycomb panel with fixing elements (FE), which are used for transporting the panel, and fixing it to the spacecraft. The goal of the work is to determine experimentally the load carrying capacity of the fixing elements under various types of loading, to determine the load carrying capacity of the honeycomb panel of the spacecraft at fixing points and further comparison of the experimental results with the finite element method results calculated by MSC.Patran / Nastran. A method for conducting static tests of fixing elements of a spacecraft honeycomb panel under an external load is described, a description of computer technology of a finite–element solution to the problem of static strength of a honeycomb panel structure in the MSC.Patran environment is presented, and a finite–element model of a honeycomb panel is designed. An assessment of the strength of a three–layer structure at fixing points was carried out, followed by validation of the finite–element model of a honeycomb panel. On the basis of the validated model, the evaluation of the strength of the honeycomb structure was carried out; based on results obtained, the conclusion has been made about the convergence of the results by the finite element method with the results obtained during the experiment.

scholarly journals Modelling a Cracked Beam Structure Using the Finite Element Displacement Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Hui Long ◽  
Yilun Liu ◽  
Changzheng Huang ◽  
Weihui Wu ◽  
Zhaojun Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Displacement Method ◽  
Beam Structure ◽  
Cracked Beam ◽  
Local Flexibility

A new model is presented for studying the effects of crack parameters on the dynamics of a cracked beam structure. The model is established by the finite element displacement method. In particular, the stiffness matrix of the cracked beam element is firstly derived by the displacement method, which does not need the flexibility matrix inversion calculation compared with the previous local flexibility approaches based on the force method. Starting with a finite element model of cracked beam element, the equation of strain energy of a cracked beam element is formed by the displacement method combined with the linear fracture mechanics. Then, based on the finite element method, the dynamic model of the cracked beam structure is obtained. The results show that the dynamic model discovers the internal relation between the dynamic characteristics of cracked beam structure and structural parameters, material parameters, and crack parameters. Finally, an example is presented to validate the proposed dynamic model.

Pipeline On-Bottom Stability Analysis Based on FEM Model

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Bai ◽  
Zhimeng Yu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Engineering Software ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Pipeline Design ◽  
Element Method

Pipeline on-bottom stability is one of the sophisticated problems in subsea pipeline design procedure. Due to the uncertainty of the pipe-soil interaction and environment loads, including wave, current, or earthquake, etc., it is classified as the typical nonlinear problem. The Finite Element Method is introduced into pipeline engineering several years ago. More and more special engineering software such as AGA, PONDUS are available in market. However, when doing a project, some abnormal data was found when compared the DnV calculation results and AGA. In order to know the behavior of pipeline on seabed under wave and current load, finite element method – ABAQUS is introduced to do this analysis. The ABAQUS/explicit is used to simulate 600s pipeline dynamic response. The pipeline is supposed to be exposed on seabed and the selected seabed model is large enough to avoid the edge effect. ABAQUS calculation results are compared with the requirements in DnV rules to verify the validity of finite element model.

A Study Effect of Shooting 2 Balls in a Ball Swaging Process on Gram Load Parameter Using Finite Element Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 1061-1062 ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panupich Kheunkhieo ◽  
Kiatfa Tangchaichit
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Radial Direction ◽  
Base Plate ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Load Parameter ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Main Component

The purposes of this research are to explore the baseplate and actuator arm deformation which effect to the gram load which occur in the ball swaging process, the main component determining quality of assembly the head stack assembly with the actuator arm. By shooting a ball though the base plate, the component located on the head stack assembly, the base plate plastic deformation takes place and it in expand in radial direction. The base plate then adjoins with the actuator arm. Using the finite element method to reproduce the ball swaging process, we repeated to study effect of the swage press clamp and velocity. The study done by creating the three dimensionals finite element model to analyze and explain characteristics of the baseplate and actuator arm deformation which effect to gram load which effect to the ball swaging process.

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