Simulation of an Explosive Separation Device Used in Aerospace Craft

2013 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 363-366
Author(s):  
Yao Kun Ye ◽  
Nan Yan ◽  
Feng Ding ◽  
Jian Feng Man
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Separation Device ◽  
Separation Time ◽  
Model And Simulation ◽  
Separation Velocity ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Maximum Separation

In order to study the work principle and separation features of an explosive separation device used in aerospace craft, this research establishes a three-dimensional finite element model based on ABAQUS software. Through simulation of separating process, the work principle is made clear, the separation time and maximum separation velocity are respectively 2.4ms and 8.9m/s. Meanwhile, a measurement system is designed for experiment and verifying the simulation results. The tested separation time and maximum separation velocity are respectively 2.8ms and 7.5m/s ,which shows that the proposed finite element model and simulation can provide references for the research and development of explosive separation devices in aerospace crafts, as well, it is also an effective way to analyze and evaluate the feature of explosive separation device.

scholarly journals MODELLING FROM THE PAST: THE LEANING SOUTWEST TOWER OF CAERPHILLY CASTLE 1539-2015

2017 ◽  
Vol IV-2/W2 ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. E. C. Prizeman ◽  
V. Sarhosis ◽  
A. M. D’Alri ◽  
C. J. Whitman ◽  
G. Muratore
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Present Condition ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Caerphilly Castle (1268-70) is the first concentric castle in Britain and the second largest in the UK. The dramatic inclination of its ruinous south west tower has been noted since 1539. Comparing data from historical surveys and a terrestrial laser scan undertaken in 2015, this paper seeks to review evidence for the long-term stability of the tower. Digital documentation and archival research by architects is collated to provide data for structural analysis by engineers. A terrestrial laser scan was used to create a detailed three dimensional finite element model to enable structural analysis of the current shape of the tower made by tetrahedral elements. An automated strategy has been implemented for the transformation of the complex three dimensional point cloud into a three dimensional finite element model. Numerical analysis has been carried out aiming at understanding the main structural weaknesses of the tower in its present condition. Comparisons of four sets of data: 1539, 1830, 1870 and 2015 enabled us to determine change albeit between very different methods of measurement.

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