Modeling Analysis of the Wire-Drawing Operation Using the Weighted-Residual Finite Element Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 677-684
Author(s):  
M.H. Oladeinde ◽  
John A. Akpobi

Numerical analysis of a wire drawing operation to compute the stress distribution along the blank cross-section is presented. The governing equation describing the wire drawing equation is weakened using the Bubnov-Galerkin finite element method to obtain the finite element model. The blank is descritized into a mesh of C0 quadratic isoparametric and C0 cubic finite elements. Stiffness matrices for all elements are obtained using the finite element model which were subsequently assembled by enforcing continuity of the nodal stress. Boundary conditions are applied and the resulting condensed system of equation solved for unknown nodal stresses using Gauss Seidel method. The relative performance of the C0 quadratic and C0 cubic elements are assessed. Parametric analysis is carried out to show the influence of drawing parameters on the stresses generated and drawing load. The analysis was carried out using a Visual Basic.Net program developed by the authors.The results are presented in both graphical and tabular forms.

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 1049-1052
Author(s):  
Xu Xing Jin

Finite element method is an important computation method for analyzing the shaft rotation system of machine tools. However, due to the structural complexity of the shaft rotation system, the result error between the finite element method and the modal testing is often large. Such error results from the difference between the finite element model and the actual system. In the present study, a finite element model of the shaft rotation system is firstly established, an experiment of modal testing is also carried out to verify the results of mathematical model. Based on the comparison of the error, then the finite element model is modified by means of optimization methods. Finally, the Campbell diagram and the critical speed diagram are calculated, and the optimization values of the stiffness of bearings are obtained. The research results indicate that this method of verifying model is accurate and efficient.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 956
Author(s):  
Yi-Qing Zhou ◽  
Wen-Yu Luo

The finite element method is a popular numerical method in engineering applications. However, there is not enough research about the finite element method in underwater sound propagation. The finite element method can achieve high accuracy and great universality. We aim to develop a three-dimensional finite element model focusing on underwater sound propagation. As the foundation of this research, we put forward a finite element model in the Cartesian coordinate system for a sound field in a two-dimensional environment. We firstly introduce the details of the implementation of the finite element model, as well as different methods to deal with boundary conditions and a comparison of these methods. Then, we use four-node quadrilateral elements to discretize the physical domain, and apply the perfectly matched layer approach to deal with the infinite region. After that, we apply the model to underwater sound propagation problems including the wedge-shaped waveguide benchmark problem and the problem where the bathymetry consists of a sloping region and a flat region. The results by the presented finite element model are in excellent agreement with analytical and benchmark numerical solutions, implying that the presented finite element model is able to solve complex two-dimensional underwater sound propagation problems accurately. In the end, we compare the finite element model with the popular normal mode model KRAKEN by calculating sound fields in Pekeris waveguides, and find that the finite element model has better universality than KRAKEN.


1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Moyer ◽  
K. M. Marshek

This paper presents a procedure on the finite element method for analyzing a bolted flange connector and compares this method with three traditional approaches. The finite element method considers such effects as flange interface separation, nonlinear and nonconstant flange stiffness, and bolt bending. A comparison of the finite element model with the three traditional methods (each employs a formula for flange stiffness) shows a fairly close correlation for total bolt force versus applied load, but a wide discrepancy for maximum bolt stress versus applied load. The discrepancy between the finite element model analysis and the three other methods (empirical by Weiss and Wallner, truncated conical area by Roetscher, and the classical hollow cylinder approach) can be attributed to the change in flange stiffness during separation and the occurrence of bolt bending. The selected method of analysis was shown to significantly affect the results of a bolt fatigue analysis, but was shown to have little effect on a static analysis. In offshore applications, the environment creates dynamic stresses which make a fatigue analysis essential for long-term safety.


Author(s):  
J. Poirier ◽  
P. Radziszewski

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.


2014 ◽  
Vol 984-985 ◽  
pp. 431-437
Author(s):  
Vijaykumar Hiremath ◽  
Girija Bidarimath ◽  
Basavaraj Endigeri

In this paper finite element model of steel dental bracket is generated along with bonding agent, enamel & stress analysis is carried out on the bracket for different loading conditions. Three dimensional finite element model developed are constrained with boundary condition that resembles to the reality. The Vonmisses stress is recorded for each loading conditions and compared with experimental results. The experimental work for 60 samples were carried out on Universal testing machine at material testing laboratory, Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot. It is found from FEM results that the shear bonding strength for different loadings from 60 N to 80 N varies from 7.276 N/mm2 to 9.7N/mm2, which are closer to experimental values with acceptable error. The study reveals that Finite Element Method can be used as a strong tool to analyze the dental bracket and study different parameters to improve its performance and to avoid time and cost required for experimentation.


2014 ◽  
Vol 551 ◽  
pp. 444-447
Author(s):  
Sheng Lin ◽  
Xi Kong ◽  
Chun Wang

Based on the method of Freedom and Constraint Topology (FACT), a compliant mechanism with 3 degrees of freedom is designed. The 3 DOF are one movement and two rotations, which belongs to Case 3, Type 2. The whole stiffness matrix of the compliant mechanism is obtained. The finite element model is established for statics analysis. The results of theory analysis and finite element method are closed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 472 ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Yuan Chao He ◽  
Wen Lin Chen ◽  
Shi Wei Sun ◽  
Li Na Hao

Based on modal strain energy method, the paper discusses viscoelastic free layer damping sheet, establishes the finite element model of it and obtains the natural frequencies and loss factor. Then the paper calculates the loss factor of viscoelastic free layer damping structure with engineering empirical formula, and compares the result with that obtained by finite element method. By comparing the two results, it indicates that the finite element method is effective in analyzing this kind of problems.


2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 879-883
Author(s):  
Jiang Wei Wu

With the port crane getting bigger and heavier, and also moving much faster than before, the thermal effect in wheel and rail during the brake process can be a reason of the failure of port crane. In this paper, the thermal effect during the brake process of port crane is studied using the finite element method. Based on the finite element model, the ANSYS10.0 finite element software is used. The thermal effects under different coefficients are discussed. Three different slide speed of wheel, two different loads of crane, and three different frictional coefficients are applied. The importance of the different coefficients is obtained from the numerical results.


2011 ◽  
Vol 101-102 ◽  
pp. 1002-1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Li Qun Lu

The process of multi-wedge cross wedge rolling is an advanced precision technology for forming long shaft parts such as automobile semi-axes. Three-dimensional solid model and the finite element model of semi-axes on automobile and dies of its cross wedge rolling were established. The process of cross wedge rolling was simulated according to the actual dimension of semi-axes on automobile utilizing the finite element method (FEM)software ANSYS/LS-DYNA. The required force parameters for designing semi-axes mill are determined. The appropriate roller width was determined according to the length and diameter of semi-axes on automobile. The results have provided the basis for the design of specific structure of automobile semi-axes cross wedge rolling mill.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Bocko ◽  
Pavol Lengvarský

AbstractThe paper deals with application of the finite element method in modelling and simulation of nanostructures. The finite element model is based on beam elements with stiffness properties gained from the quantum mechanics and nonlinear spring elements with force-displacement relation are gained from Morse potential. Several basic mechanical properties of structures are computed by homogenization of nanostructure, e.g. Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio. The problems connecting with geometrical parameters of nanostructures are considered and their influences to resulting homogenized quantities are mentioned.


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