Design of a Resonant Accelerometer

2012 ◽  
Vol 479-481 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Shang Chun Fan ◽  
Zhan She Guo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Linear Acceleration ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Analog Signals ◽  
Good Repeatability ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Relative Errors ◽  
Resonant Accelerometer ◽  
Excellent Stability

A resonant accelerometer was designed in order to overcome low output precision characteristics of the sensors which were tested with analog signals. This accelerator has the advantages of good repeatability, high resolution and excellent stability. Relationship between linear acceleration and resonant frequency of the sensing unit was deduced and the finite element method was used to simulate the correctness of the design. The theoretical and simulation results are 2984.47 and 2971.27 respectively without acceleration applied on this sensor. When 1g acceleration applied on this sensor, the theoretical and simulation results are 2970.18 and 2951.78 . The relative errors are 0.44% and 0.62% respectively. Finally, the fabricated sensor was tested, and the measured resonant frequency is 3022.55 with a relative error 1.26%, and we give out the possible reasons for this error. The results indicate that this design is feasible.

A Two Step Damage Prognosis Method for Beam-Like Truss Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 1092-1095
Author(s):  
Hao Kai Jia ◽  
Ling Yu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Truss Structure ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Second Step ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Modal Strain Energy ◽  
Damage Prognosis ◽  
Modal Curvature ◽  
Simulation Results

In this study, a two step damage prognosis method is proposed for beam-like truss structures via combining modal curvature change (MCC) with modal strain energy change ratio (MSECR). Changes in the modal curvature and the elemental strain energy are selected as the indicator of damage prognosis. Different damage elements with different damage degrees are simulated. In the first step, the finite element method is used to model a beam-like truss structure and the displacement modes are got. The damage region is estimated by the MCC of top and bottom chords of a beam-like truss structure. In the second step, the elemental MSECR in the damage region is calculated and the maximum MSECR element is deemed as the damage element. The simulation results show that this method can accurately locate the damage in the beam-like truss structure.

The Numerical Simulation of Effective Elastic Response for WC-Co Cemented Carbide

2015 ◽  
Vol 1096 ◽  
pp. 417-421
Author(s):  
Pei Luan Li ◽  
Zi Qian Huang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Cemented Carbide ◽  
Elastic Response ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Element Method

By the use of finite element method, this paper predicts the effects of the shapes of reinforcements with different ductility (Co) on the effective elastic response for WC-Co cemented carbide. This paper conducts a comparative study on the material properties obtained through theoretical model, numerical simulation and experimental observations. Simulation results indicate that the finite element method is more sophisticated than the theoretical prediction.

scholarly journals Experiment and Simulation Investigation on the Tensile Behavior of Composite Laminate with Stitching Reinforcement

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yi Wang ◽  
Nai Xian Hou ◽  
Zhu Feng Yue
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Tensile Load ◽  
Tensile Behavior ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Tensile Process ◽  
Simulation Results

The experiments and finite element simulations of composite laminate with stitching are carried out. Firstly, the monotonous tensile experiments with and without stitching are conducted to investigate the influence of stitch reinforcement on the composite laminate. Secondly, the finite element method (FEM) is employed to simulate the tensile process of specimens, and the link element is introduced to simulate the stitching. The experiment results shows that the stitching has little influence on the damage load under monotonous tensile load, while there is a significant influence on the changing of strain. The FEM results are consistent with the experiment results, which means that the link element can be used to study the stitching of the composite laminate. The simulation results also show that the distributions of strain are changed obviously due to the existence of the stitching. Research results have a significant role on the design of the composite structures with and without stitching.

Research and Simulation on Drawing Force of the Tripod Type Universal Coupling

2012 ◽  
Vol 482-484 ◽  
pp. 792-795
Author(s):  
Ye Qiang Lu ◽  
Wen Feng Wei ◽  
Yi Long Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Drawing Force ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Universal Coupling ◽  
Castigliano’S Theorem ◽  
Static Simulation

Analyzing the strain expression referring to Castigliano’s Theorem after analysis of the tripod type universal coupling under drawing force comes to the simplified mode of tripod type universal coupling. And with the help of simplified mode, it concludes that the minimum strain occurs when the radius of cross-section of the circlip equals to the depth of groove. After setting material attributes, boundary conditions, contacts of the tripod type universal coupling, and static simulation with the finite element method in SolidWorks, the strain of the universal couplings is carried out. Theoretical analysis and simulation results show that when the radius of cross-section of the coupling equals to the depth of groove, the strain is minimum.

Simulation on Driving Performance of the Vehicle Based on Modeling Tire

2011 ◽  
Vol 66-68 ◽  
pp. 373-377
Author(s):  
Yue Ying Zhu ◽  
Gui Fan Zhao ◽  
You Shan Wang ◽  
Li Liang Yin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Driving Performance ◽  
New Method ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Radial Tire ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Dynamics Models

The finite element method was used to establish model of radial tire and analysis the characteristics of tire in driving state to improve the accuracy of simulation on driving performance of off-road vehicle. The dynamics models of the vehicle and its subsystem are designed to provide an off-line dynamic simulation for vehicle driving performance. Simulation and analysis for the vehicle selected previously are made, and the simulation results are compared and analyzed in detail to prove the effectiveness of the new method.

Finite Element Method Application for the Determination of Hardness for Magnesium Alloys

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 324-327
Author(s):  
Agata Sliwa ◽  
Marek Sroka ◽  
Katarzyna Bloch ◽  
Ioan Gabriel Sandu ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Hardness Values ◽  
Element Method

A numerical model was made to establish the casting hardness for the magnesium alloys MCMgAl12Zn1, MCMgAl6Zn1, MCMgAl3Zn1 and MCMgAl9Zn1. Computer simulation of hardness was performed using the finite element method in ANSYS environment, and the hardness values were obtained by experiments based on the Rockwell method. The showed model fulfils the initial criteria, which provides with the basis for the assumption about its utility in establishing the casting hardness of the magnesium alloys MCMgAl12Zn1, MCMgAl6Zn1, MCMgAl3Zn1 and MCMgAl9Zn., using the finite element method within the framework of the ANSYS program. There is the correlation of the computer simulation results with the experimental outcomes. Nowadays the computer simulation is very well known, and it is based on the finite element method, what it makes possible to better comprehend the autonomy between the process parameters and selected optimal solution. The chance of applying faster and faster calculation machines and the formation of much software enables creating the more accurate models and more the adequate ones to reality.

Why Is (111) Silicon a Better Mechanical Material for MEMS: Torsion Case

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donghun Kwak ◽  
Jongpal Kim ◽  
Sangjun Park ◽  
Hyoungho Ko ◽  
Dong-Il Cho
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Rectangular Cross Section ◽  
Silicon Wafers ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Rotational Inertia ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Type ◽  
Simulation Results

This paper shows that using the Finite Element Method (FEM), the torsional stiffness of silicon varies by the least amount on silicon (111) with respect to crystallographic directions, when compared to silicon (100) and (110). The used simulator is ANSYS 5.7 with the element type of Solid 64. As a simulation model, we use a simple torsion system, in which a rotational inertia is attached to the center of clamped-clamped beam with a rectangular cross-section. From the results of the modal analysis, the torsional stiffness is derived using the formula between the natural frequency and the torsional stiffness. Simulation results show that the maximum variations of the torsional stiffness on silicon (111), (100) and (110) are 2.3%, 26.5%, and 31.2%, respectively. This implies that on <100> and <110> silicon wafers, substantially different physical dimensions are necessary for devices with the same torsional characteristics, but with different orientations. Therefore, <111> silicon wafers represent a more suitable substrate to design and fabricate torsional micro and nano systems.

Optimization and Numerical Simulation of Locking Mechanism

2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 725-728
Author(s):  
De Yong Cai ◽  
Fu Jun Liu ◽  
Gong Min Tang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Working Process ◽  
Optimization Result ◽  
Locking Mechanism ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Simulation Results

The mechanical model of a new spring locking mechanism was established. The optimum spring parameters of the locking mechanism which meet the design requirements were provided by optimization. Using the finite element method, numerical simulation of working process of the locking mechanism was carried out. The rationality of optimization result was verified by simulation results of numerical simulation.

Study on Hydraulic Deep Drawing of Square Cups

2014 ◽  
Vol 626 ◽  
pp. 334-339
Author(s):  
Te Fu Huang ◽  
Hsin Yi Hsien ◽  
Yan Jia Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Deep Drawing ◽  
Thickness Distribution ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Experimental Apparatus ◽  
Punch Load ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Element Method

The friction holding effect and the friction reducing effect occurring during Hydraulic Deep Drawing and the pre-bulging resulting in more plastic deformation on products are applied on sheet hydro-forming. For Hydraulic Deep Drawing of a square cup, the thickness distribution and the relation between the height and the pressure of pre-bulging are simulated with SPCC steels as the specimen by the finite element method. An experimental apparatus of sheet hydro-forming has been constructed to carry out the hydraulic deep drawing experiments of square cups. Experimental thickness distribution and punch load are compared with simulation results. Good agreement was found. The flow patterns of the circular and square blanks with the condition of being firmly pressed against the punch observed from the experiments are in agreement with the predicted results.Keywords:Hydraulic Deep Drawing, sheet hydro-forming, finite element method

The Thermal Stress Analysis of Langmuir Probe and its Heat Dissipation System Based on the Finite Element Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 668 ◽  
pp. 580-583
Author(s):  
Jun Fang ◽  
Yu Shu Xie
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Langmuir Probe ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Diagnostic Equipment ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Dissipation System ◽  
Intense Radiation

In this paper, temperature field and stress field have been simulated on a Langmuir Probe and its dissipation system in certain diagnostic equipment under intense radiation in use of Abaqus. The results show that there are strongest thermal stresses on the ceramic barrels inside the system, which would be extremely easy to get broken. The reasons to have such dreadful stresses are discussed in the paper. And improving suggestions to avoid extra stresses are put forward for the structure design of Langmuir Probe and its heat dissipation system due to the simulation results.

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