Two Case Studies for the Effect of Beam Offset in Finite Element Calculations

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
Nader G. Zamani ◽  
Nima Gharib ◽  
P. N. Kaloni
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Finite Element Calculations

This paper describes the effect of beam offsetting in finite element calculations. The effect is evaluated by considering two case studies involving beams, in which finite element analysis is performed with solid elements and with shell elements. It is seen that, under certain conditions, ignoring the beam offset can lead to erroneous results. Although the beam offsetting feature is available in most commercial codes, it is not always well documented.

Finite Element Analysis of Automobile Drive Axle Housing Based on ANSYS

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 223-226
Author(s):  
Hai Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Fea Model ◽  
Automobile Design ◽  
Housing Structure ◽  
Drive Axle ◽  
Drive Axle Housing

The performance of automobile drive axle housing structure affects whether the automobile design is successful or not. In this paper, the author built the FEA model of a automobile drive axle housing with shell elements by ANSYS. In order to building the optimization model of the automobile drive axle housing, the author studied the static and dynamic performance of it’s structure based on the model.

scholarly journals A Simulation Study to Calculate a Structure Conceived by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in 1850 with Finite Element Analysis

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 2576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adela Rueda Márquez de la Plata ◽  
Pablo Alejandro Cruz Franco
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Complex Materials ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Calculations ◽  
Single Structure ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Subsequent Calculation

This study aims to investigate the application of finite element calculations to mixed structures of complex materials. As an example, we chose a vault designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in 1850, at which time it was not possible to verify the complexities of the different materials working together in a single structure using these calculation methods. To carry out the simulation, the internal qualities of each material and its current equivalent are taken into account. Thus, the composition of each element is crucial for its integration into the whole structure and its modeling and subsequent calculation. With this research, we show that a finite element analysis can also be applied to structures that are yet to be built. Furthermore, we verify the technological, construction and materials knowledge that has led us here and demonstrate that what was once a utopian vision can now be realized using the structures and materials we have access to today.

Analysis of the Crack of Heavy Dump Truck Cargo Body Floor

2015 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Yin Liu ◽  
Da Wei Liu ◽  
Xiao Dong Cheng ◽  
Min Jie Si
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Dump Truck ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Backing Plate ◽  
Fea Model

In view of the heavy dump truck occurred cargo body floor cracking problems in the process of using, this paper established cargo body finite element analysis (FEA) model with the shell elements as basic element, and calculated the strength of the cargo body floor by using the Hyperworks (a FEA software). The results of finite element analysis indicate that the crack took place because the stress of the connection of floor and support beam of front plate and the connection of floor and backing plate of turnover bearing was close to or exceed the material yield strength. On the basis of the calculation, we worked out the causes of the abnormal floor crack, which accord with the actual crack case. According to the requirement of practical process, the structure of floor was improved, thus the maximum stress value decreased 30% and 80.9% at two positions respectively, compared with the original structure, this shows that the improved method is effective.

Poisson's ratio of plywood measured by tension test

Holzforschung ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yoshihara
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Poisson’S Ratio ◽  
Tension Test ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Poisson's Ratio ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Young’S Moduli ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Finite Element Calculations

Abstract In this research, Poisson's ratio of plywood as obtained by a tension test was examined by varying the width of the specimen. The tension tests were conducted on five-plywood of lauan (Shorea sp.) with various widths, and Young's moduli and Poisson's ratios of the specimens were measured. Finite element calculations were independently conducted. A comparison of the experimental results with those of finite element analysis revealed that Young's modulus could be obtained properly when the width of the plywood strip varied. In contrast, the width of the plywood strip should be large enough to determine Poisson's ratio properly.

scholarly journals A Finite Element Analysis of a Crack Penetrating or Deflecting into an Interface in a Thin Laminate

2006 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Kao-Walter ◽  
Per Ståhle ◽  
Shao Hua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Crack Growth ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Linear Fracture ◽  
Finite Element Calculations ◽  
Straight Ahead

The crack tip driving force of a crack growing from a pre-crack that is perpendicular to and terminating at an interface between two materials is investigated using a linear fracture mechanics theory. The analysis is performed both for a crack penetrating the interface, growing straight ahead, and for a crack deflecting into the interface. The results from finite element calculations are compared with asymptotic solutions for infinitesimally small crack extensions. The solution is found to be accurate even for fairly large amounts of crack growth. Further, by comparing the crack tip driving force of the deflected crack with that of the penetrating crack, it is shown how to control the path of the crack by choosing the adhesion of the interface relative to the material toughness.

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