Finite Element Modelling for Internal Bionic Architecture Optimization of Artificial Human Bones

Clinical medicine shows that the scaffold of artificial human bone must have a certain porosity, good connectivity and adequate mechanical strength. Controlled porosity, pore size, shape and interconnectivity of the scaffold heavily influence the structural strength, transport properties, and the micro-environment for cells and tissue in-growth. In this paper, finite element analysis software was used. A micro-porous unit with mechanical properties similar to the natural bone was produced. Then the interconnected scaffold of tissue with a specific porosity and gradient pore was built according to the optimized micro-porous unit. It was confirmed that the porosity and elastic modulus of the mold were within the bounds of human bone. Analysis using ADINA8.3 ensured that the mold had satisfactory mechanical properties of bone. Finally, STL files were generated by the software and the mold was manufactured using SLS.

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Automated Finite Element Analysis on Tree Branches

Volume 1A: 36th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference ◽

10.1115/detc2016-60508 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Devon Keane ◽

Domenick Avanzi ◽

Lance Evans ◽

Zahra Shahbazi

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

User Interface ◽

Elemental Analysis ◽

Biological Systems ◽

Complex Geometries ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis

There are many instances where creating finite element analysis (FEA) requires extensive time and effort. Such instances include finite element analysis of tree branches with complex geometries and varying mechanical properties. In this paper, we discuss the development of Immediate-TREE, a program and its associated Guided User Interface (GUI) that provides researchers a fast and efficient finite elemental analysis of tree branches. This process was discussed in which finite element analysis were automated with the use of computer generated Python files. Immediate-TREE uses tree branch’s data (geometry, mechanical properties and etc.) provided through experiment and generates Python files, which were then run in finite element analysis software (Abaqus) to complete the analysis. Immediate-TREE is approximately 240 times faster than creating the model directly in the FEA software (Abaqus). The process used to develop Immediate-TREE can be applied to other finite element analysis of biological systems such as bone and tooth.

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Material Optimization of Rail Track Welding and Validation using Finite Element Simulation

International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems ◽

10.4273/ijvss.9.2.06 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

R. Manivel ◽

R. Shanmuga Prakash

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element ◽

Composite Material ◽

Wear Test ◽

Stir Casting ◽

Analysis Software ◽

High Quality ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Material Optimization ◽

Element Simulation

Railways provide a long and continuous journey for passengers and goods at an affordable cost. The rails and rail joints should be of high quality to ensure a safer transportation of people and goods. The tracks (rail) are made of alloys of iron and are fastened to other rails using fasteners. Nowadays, these fasteners are replaced with welded joints because of rising maintenance issues. Thermite welding is a globally adopted process for welding the rails. This article aims to best utilise the Aluminium composites for the welding of rails. The composites were prepared using stir casting route and a wear test was done on the casted samples to test their durability. Also, some of the mechanical properties of the composite material were found. The rail and track models were made and imported into ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software. The predicted results show that aluminium composites have considerable strength when compared to any other composite material.

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Research on PET Beer Bottle Structural Parameters and it’s Strength

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.641-642.488 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 641-642 ◽

pp. 488-491

Author(s):

Wei Yuan ◽

Li Hua Xie ◽

Gai Mei Zhang ◽

Da Zhi Liao ◽

Jian Dong Lu

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

Boundary Conditions ◽

Internal Pressure ◽

Structural Parameters ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Main Factors ◽

Different Thickness

According to the formula of the resistance to internal pressure, the main factors of the strength of the beer bottles are analyzed. Using ANSYS finite element analysis software, PET beer bottles damaged boundary conditions are determined. PET beer bottle model is established, and have the stress analysis. The internal pressure and the bottle top pressure are applied on PET beer bottles. PET beer bottles strain is analyzed in two loads with different thickness and different bottle diameter. Thickness and bottle diameter influence of the mechanical properties of PET beer bottles are obtained. It provides a method and basis of the structure to optimize the design of PET beer bottles.

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Shrinkage and Creep of Concrete on the Mechanical Properties of Cable-Stayed Bridge

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.594-597.1498 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 594-597 ◽

pp. 1498-1503

Author(s):

Heng Shan Gao ◽

Tie Ying Li

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element ◽

Element Model ◽

Main Beam ◽

Construction Process ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Concrete Shrinkage ◽

Cable Stayed Bridge ◽

Shrinkage And Creep

In this paper, using the universal finite element analysis software SAP2000 to build a large span cable-stayed bridge with finite element model, using a stepwise analysis finite element method to study the concrete shrinkage and creep efforts on the main beam inner force and deformation, cable tension during the cable-stayed bridge construction process and after the bridge. Research results show that the effects of shrinkage and creep in the finished bridge cannot be ignored, and the results can be used as reference for the design of similar projects.

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Analysis on Changes of Mechanical Properties of Lining of Tunnels in Huangtu Regions Taking Account of Loess Cavity by Using ADINA

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.580-583.1358 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 580-583 ◽

pp. 1358-1363

Author(s):

He Ping Zhou ◽

En Yong Wang ◽

Yu Xia Hu ◽

Zhi Qiang Liu ◽

Jian Bo Cui

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

Numerical Analysis ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis

In this article, we focused on changes of mechanical properties in lining of tunnel caused by loess cavity. We established a corresponding model and carried out numerical analysis by using finite element analysis software ADINA, considered the effect of different locations, different size of the cavity and depth of the tunnel. The results showed that change of the mechanical properties has the largest effect on the lining at the arch foot nearby the loess cavity, and it grows with the growth of the cavity‘s size and depth of the tunnel.

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Research on Mechanical Properties and Simulation of Straw-Biodegradable Tableware

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.101-102.1096 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 101-102 ◽

pp. 1096-1100

Author(s):

Quan Rong Jing ◽

Feng Xu ◽

De Gao

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

Stress Distribution ◽

Optimal Solution ◽

Reference Method ◽

Specific Load ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis ◽

The Relationship

Through the test of mechanical properties of the straw-biodegradable tableware, the relationship between performance and processing technology was analyzed and the optimal solution was obtained. And using finite element analysis software, the internal stress distribution under the specific load was obtained based on mechanical properties, more valuable reference method about tableware design was provided through studying the changing intensity.

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Mechanical Properties Research of Planar K-Joint

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1091.83 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1091 ◽

pp. 83-87

Author(s):

Xi Bing Hu ◽

Fei Hua Yi ◽

Da Long Zhang ◽

Hui Mao

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

Finite Element Models ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Joint Region ◽

Element Analysis ◽

The Finite Element Analysis ◽

Rotational Deformation ◽

Increasing Load

The finite element models of the planar K-joint are established based on the finite element analysis software ANSYS. The bracing members are under the action of axial force and moment. Different rotational deformation values of the joint with different geometric parameters are reached with calculation and analysis. Results show that the deformation value approximate linearly increased with the increasing load of the bracing member. It also shows that the influence of the bracing member diameter and wall thickness is larger on rotational deformation values and the rotational deformation of the part of the K-joint is greatly influenced by the deformation of joint region.

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Finite Element Analysis of Electrical Explosion Spraying Technology

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.429.72 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 429 ◽

pp. 72-77

Author(s):

Yan Ni Wang ◽

Xiao Lin Jiang ◽

Ping Yang

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

High Performance ◽

Electrical Explosion ◽

Substrate Material ◽

Interface Temperature ◽

Analysis Software ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Peak Voltage

In order to master the basic laws of preparation coating by electrical explosion spraying technology and obtain coating with higher mechanical properties, finite element analysis software is used to simulate temperature field in process of coated condensation. Some basic rules of process parameters are drawed. To obtain high-performance coatings, coating material whose sedimentary particle has a higher interface temperature is first considered according to the substrate material property parameters. In the process of prepare coating, voltage should be better to use peak Voltage of electric explosion spraying equipment. Self-inductance of circuit should be as low as possible.

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