Pontoon Torsional Strength Analysis Related to Ships with Large Deck Openings

1991 ◽  
Vol 35 (04) ◽  
pp. 339-351
Author(s):  
Ivo Senjanovic ◽  
Ying Fan

The torsional problem of a pontoon, consisting of channel middle part and rectangular tube peaks, isconsidered within the higher-order beam theory. The cross section and the contour compatibility conditions for assembling of the pontoon parts are investigated. The acceptability of the introduced assumptions is checked by three-dimensional finite-element model analysis. Some deficiencies of the classical beam theory regarding the girder stiffness are noticed. The finite-element formulation to be used for the torsional analysis of the ship's hull with large hatch openings is given.

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Carpino ◽  
Jih-Ping Peng

The performance of a hydrostatic foil journal bearing operating with an incompressible fluid is discussed. In the configuration considered here, pressurized lubricant fluid is supplied through capillaries to recessed pockets on the surface of the journal. The foil is treated as a perfectly flexible, inextensible shell by a three dimensional finite element model. The pressure distribution is predicted by a finite element formulation of the incompressible Reynolds equation. Results are presented which demonstrate that the foil structure enhances load support while increasing lubricant film thickness. In addition, results indicate that membrane effects are essential in the structural model.


2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Jeong ◽  
K. W. Kim ◽  
H. G. Beom ◽  
J. U. Park

Abstract The effects of variations in stiffness and geometry on the nonuniformity of tires are investigated by using the finite element analysis. In order to evaluate tire uniformity, a three-dimensional finite element model of the tire with imperfections is developed. This paper considers how imperfections, such as variations in stiffness or geometry and run-out, contribute to detrimental effects on tire nonuniformity. It is found that the radial force variation of a tire with imperfections depends strongly on the geometrical variations of the tire.


2013 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 760-763
Author(s):  
Hui Yue

A short explanation of the finite element method as a powerful tool for mathematical modeling is provided, and an application using constitutive modeling of the behavior of ligaments is introduced. Few possible explanations of the role of water in ligament function are extracted from two dimensional finite element models of a classical ligament. The modeling is extended to a three dimensional finite element model for the human anterior cruciate ligament. Simulation of ligament force in pitching motion of basketball player is studied in this paper.


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