Coupling of BEM with a large displacement and rotation algorithm

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 749-760
Author(s):  
Pooyan Asadollahi ◽  
Fulvio Tonon
Keyword(s):  
Large Displacement

Design and characteristics of large displacement optical fiber switch

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M.I. Bhuiyan ◽  
Y. Haga ◽  
M. Esashi
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Large Displacement

scholarly journals Large Displacement in Relaxor Ferroelectric Terpolymer Blend Derived Actuators Using Al Electrode for Braille Displays

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Lu ◽  
X. Chen ◽  
T. Levard ◽  
P. J. Diglio ◽  
L. J. Gorny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relaxor Ferroelectric ◽  
Large Displacement

Performance of the Incremental and Non-Incremental Finite Element Formulations in Flexible Multibody Problems

1999 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Campanelli ◽  
Marcello Berzeri ◽  
Ahmed A. Shabana
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Multibody Systems ◽  
Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation ◽  
Flexible Multibody Systems ◽  
Large Displacement ◽  
Body Motion ◽  
Absolute Nodal Coordinate ◽  
Flexible Multibody ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Finite Element Formulations

Many flexible multibody applications are characterized by high inertia forces and motion discontinuities. Because of these characteristics, problems can be encountered when large displacement finite element formulations are used in the simulation of flexible multibody systems. In this investigation, the performance of two different large displacement finite element formulations in the analysis of flexible multibody systems is investigated. These are the incremental corotational procedure proposed in an earlier article (Rankin, C. C., and Brogan, F. A., 1986, ASME J. Pressure Vessel Technol., 108, pp. 165–174) and the non-incremental absolute nodal coordinate formulation recently proposed (Shabana, A. A., 1998, Dynamics of Multibody Systems, 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge). It is demonstrated in this investigation that the limitation resulting from the use of the infinitesmal nodal rotations in the incremental corotational procedure can lead to simulation problems even when simple flexible multibody applications are considered. The absolute nodal coordinate formulation, on the other hand, does not employ infinitesimal or finite rotation coordinates and leads to a constant mass matrix. Despite the fact that the absolute nodal coordinate formulation leads to a non-linear expression for the elastic forces, the results presented in this study, surprisingly, demonstrate that such a formulation is efficient in static problems as compared to the incremental corotational procedure. The excellent performance of the absolute nodal coordinate formulation in static and dynamic problems can be attributed to the fact that such a formulation does not employ rotations and leads to exact representation of the rigid body motion of the finite element. [S1050-0472(00)00604-8]

scholarly journals Functional cervicothoracic boundary modified by anatomical shifts in the neck of giraffes

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 150604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megu Gunji ◽  
Hideki Endo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Cervical Vertebra ◽  
Thoracic Vertebra ◽  
Large Displacement ◽  
Thoracic Vertebrae ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Neck Movement ◽  
Similar Shape ◽  
Seventh Cervical Vertebra ◽  
Longus Colli

Here we examined the kinematic function of the morpho- logically unique first thoracic vertebra in giraffes. The first thoracic vertebra of the giraffe displayed similar shape to the seventh cervical vertebra in general ruminants. The flexion experiment using giraffe carcasses demonstrated that the first thoracic vertebra exhibited a higher dorsoventral mobility than other thoracic vertebrae. Despite the presence of costovertebral joints, restriction in the intervertebral movement imposed by ribs is minimized around the first thoracic vertebra by subtle changes of the articular system between the vertebra and ribs. The attachment area of musculus longus colli , mainly responsible for ventral flexion of the neck, is partly shifted posteriorly in the giraffe so that the force generated by muscles is exerted on the cervical vertebrae and on the first thoracic vertebra. These anatomical modifications allow the first thoracic vertebra to adopt the kinematic function of a cervical vertebra in giraffes. The novel movable articulation in the thorax functions as a fulcrum of neck movement and results in a large displacement of reachable space in the cranial end of the neck. The unique first thoracic vertebra in giraffes provides higher flexibility to the neck and may provide advantages for high browsing and/or male competition behaviours specific to giraffes.

Nonlinear Axisymmetric Deformation Model for Structures of Revolution

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-447
Author(s):  
Ayman Mourad ◽  
Jawad Zaarour
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Axisymmetric Deformation ◽  
Large Displacement ◽  
Deformation Model ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate ◽  
Mathematical Derivation ◽  
Displacement Effects

AbstractAn axisymmetric formulation for modeling three-dimensional deformation of structures of revolution is presented. The axisymmetric deformation model is described using the cylindrical coordinate system. Large displacement effects and material nonlinearities and anisotropy are accommodated by the formulation. Mathematical derivation of the formulation is given, and an example is presented to demonstrate the capabilities and efficiency of the technique compared to the full three-dimensional model.

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