Design and Numerical Analysis of a Roof-Mounted Bicycle Carrier

2016 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 177-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariusz Ptak ◽  
Jacek Karliński ◽  
Damian Derlukiewicz ◽  
Paulina Działak
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Commercial Vehicles ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Software Packages

The purpose of this paper is to present the design process and subsequent numerical analysis calculations of a new roof-mounted bicycle carrier for vehicles. The bicycle carrier is mounted on the vehicles longitudinal bars. The designed construction is subjected to both static and dynamic load sets to check if it meets the requirements of ISO 11154 norm – which specifies the minimum safety requests for roof load carrier intended for mounting on the roof of passengers cars and light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorized total mass up to 3,5t. To fulfil the specifications associated to safety, standards and traffic laws test four different software packages were used: CATIA V5 and NACA airfoil generator for designing, Cambridge Engineering Selector for choosing the most suitable materials and Abaqus CAE for Finite Element Analysis.

A Design Process for a Foldable Container Structure Using a Finite Element Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 1079-1080 ◽  
pp. 348-353
Author(s):  
Sang Heon Yoon ◽  
Yang Jai Shin ◽  
Yong Shin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Iso Standard ◽  
Main Structure ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Standard Regulation

This study is concerned with a design process for a foldable container structure using a finite element analysis. A foldable container structure consists of frames, panels and hinge systems. The main structure of a foldable container carries all the loads while a hinge system is designed to provide its foldability. In this work, finite element structural analyses for the main foldable container structure are carried out based on the ISO standard regulation, whose results are then taken for the design of a hinge system. The finite element analysis with two types of hinge systems are also performed. It is found out that the main structure of a standard 20ft container could be used for the foldable container with the same capacity if the corner edge in the side assembly is strengthened. It is also concluded that the hinge systems proposed in this work could be successfully used in a foldable 20ft container.

scholarly journals A Review on Numerical Analysis of RC Flat Slabs Exposed to Fire

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Hanadi Naji ◽  
Nibras Khalid ◽  
Mutaz Medhlom
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Vertical Deflection ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flat Slabs ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

This paper aims at presenting and discussing the numerical studies performed to estimate the mechanical and thermal behavior of RC flat slabs at elevated temperature and fire. The numerical analysis is carried out using finite element programs by developing models to simulate the performance of the buildings subjected to fire. The mechanical and thermal properties of the materials obtained from the experimental work are involved in the modeling that the outcomes will be more realistic. Many parameters related to fire resistance of the flat slabs have been studied and the finite element analysis results reveal that the width and thickness of the slab, the temperature gradient, the fire direction, the exposure duration and the thermal restraint are important factors that influence the vertical deflection, bending moment and force membrane of the flat slabs exposed to fire. However, the validation of the models is verified by comparing their results to the available experimental date. The finite element modeling contributes in saving cost and time consumed by experiments.

Two-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Laboratory Seawall Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 580-583 ◽  
pp. 2134-2140
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Jian Feng Zhai ◽  
Xian Mei Wang ◽  
Jie Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Base Layer ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cemented Sand ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element

Two-Dimensional finite element analysis was used to investigate the performance of seawall construction over weak subgrade soil using artificial base layer material consisted of cemented sand cushion comprising geosynthetics materials. Two types of base layer materials pure sand and cemented sand comprising husk rich ash and two types of geosynthetics materials geogrid and geotextile were used. Constitutive models were used to represent different materials in numerical analysis. The competence of two-dimensional numerical analysis was compared with experimental results. Numerical results showed a superior harmony with the experimental results. Finite element analysis model proved to be a great tool to determine the parameters that are difficult to measure in laboratory experiments. In addition, finite element analysis has the benefit of cost and time saving when compared to experimental investigation work. Numerical results showed strain induced in geosynthetics eliminated beyond a distance approximately equal six times of footing width.

Determination of wheelchair dynamic load data for use with finite element analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.P. VanSickle ◽  
R.A. Cooper ◽  
R.N. Robertson ◽  
M.L. Boninger
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Element Analysis

Die design by a void index in multi-pass drawing

2002 ◽  
Vol 216 (11) ◽  
pp. 1043-1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Kuboki ◽  
H Furuta ◽  
H Yoshikawa ◽  
Y Neishi ◽  
M Akiyama
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Void Fraction ◽  
Void Growth ◽  
Cold Working ◽  
Die Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Series Of Experiments

Die design was optimized for suppressing the void growth in multi-pass drawing. The void index to evaluate the void fraction in multi-pass drawing was first proposed, based on the well-known equation to predict the fracture limit in cold working. Using finite element analysis, the influence of die geometries on the void index was investigated and dies were designed to have the effect of suppressing void with the least minimum die length. A series of experiments was then carried out to verify the validity of the numerical analysis. The densities of drawn bars were measured and voids in microstructures were observed to verify the validity of the proposed void index.

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