Crashworthiness Optimization of Hydraulic Excavator Cab Roof Rail and Safety Prediction: Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Validation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Ma ◽  
Zhe Liu ◽  
Yuexing Duan ◽  
Yunkai Gao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Hydraulic Excavator ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Crashworthiness Optimization

Strength-based design of a sunflower stalk cutter machine design using finite element analysis and experimental validation

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110597
Author(s):  
Gürkan İrsel
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Analysis ◽  
Strain Gage ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Fatigue Analysis ◽  
Structural Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Strength Based

In this study, the total algorithm of the strength-based design of the system for mass production has been developed. The proposed algorithm, which includes numerical, analytical, and experimental studies, was implemented through a case study on the strength-based structural design and fatigue analysis of a tractor-mounted sunflower stalk cutting machine (SSCM). The proposed algorithm consists of a systematic engineering approach, material selection and testing, design of the mass criteria suitability, structural stress analysis, computer-aided engineering (CAE), prototype production, experimental validation studies, fatigue calculation based on an FE model and experimental studies (CAE-based fatigue analysis), and an optimization process aimed at minimum weight. Approximately 85% of the system was designed using standard commercially available cross-section beams and elements using the proposed algorithm. The prototype was produced, and an HBM data acquisition system was used to collect the strain gage output. The prototype produced was successful in terms of functionality. Two- and three-dimensional mixed models were used in the structural analysis solution. The structural stress analysis and experimental results with a strain gage were 94.48% compatible in this study. It was determined using nCode DesignLife software that fatigue damage did not occur in the system using the finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental data. The SSCM design adopted a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) methodology for optimization with ANSYS. With the optimization solved from 422 iterations, a maximum stress value of 57.65 MPa was determined, and a 97.72 kg material was saved compared to the prototype. This study provides a useful methodology for experimental and advanced CAE techniques, especially for further study on complex stress, strain, and fatigue analysis of new systematic designs desired to have an optimum weight to strength ratio.

Finite element analysis of spherical indentation to study pile-up/sink-in phenomena in steels and experimental validation

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Karthik ◽  
P. Visweswaran ◽  
Anand Bhushan ◽  
D.N. Pawaskar ◽  
K.V. Kasiviswanathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Spherical Indentation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pile Up

Deep Hole Drill Residual Stress Measurement Technique Experimental Validation

2006 ◽  
Vol 524-525 ◽  
pp. 549-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.R. Mabe ◽  
W.J. Koller ◽  
A.M. Holloway ◽  
P.R. Stukenborg
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Test Specimen ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Stress Measurement ◽  
Reference Solution ◽  
Deep Hole ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Validation Test

This paper presents the results of an experimental validation of the deep hole drill residual stress measurement method. A validation test specimen was fabricated and plastically loaded to impose a permanent residual stress field within the specimen. The validation test specimen was designed to provide a variety of stress profiles as a function of location within the specimen. A finite element analysis of the validation test specimen was performed in order to provide a reference solution for comparison to the deep hole drill experimental results. Results from experimental testing of the validation test specimen agree well with the finite element analysis reference solution, thereby providing further validation of the deep hole drill method to measure residual stresses.

A round-robin finite element analysis of human femur mechanics between seven participating laboratories with experimental validation

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1020-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Kluess ◽  
Ehsan Soodmand ◽  
Andrea Lorenz ◽  
Dieter Pahr ◽  
Michael Schwarze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Round Robin ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Human Femur
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