Fatigue life estimation of a light truck gearbox housing using multi-body dynamics and finite element method

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianfei Ma ◽  
Wenjun Zhao ◽  
Haitao Min ◽  
Juan Gao ◽  
Linying He
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Light Truck ◽  
Life Estimation ◽  
Fatigue Life Estimation ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Multi Body ◽  
Element Method

The Dynamics Analysis of a Multi-Stage Hybrid Planetary Gearing

2012 ◽  
Vol 538-541 ◽  
pp. 2631-2635
Author(s):  
Xin Tan ◽  
Yao Li ◽  
Jun Jie Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Multi Body ◽  
Rich Spectrum ◽  
Element Method

This paper introduces a complex multi-body dynamics model which is established to simulate the dynamic behaviors of a multi-stage hybrid planetary gearing based on the finite element method and the software ADAMS. The finite element method is used to introduce deformable ring-gears and sun-gears by using 3D brick units. A whole multi-body dynamics model is established in the software ADAMS. Mesh stiffness variation excitation and gear tooth contact loss are intrinsically considered. A rich spectrum of dynamic phenomena is shown in the multi-stage hybrid planetary gearing. The results show that the static strength of main parts of the gearing is strong enough and the main vibration and noises are excited by the dynamic mesh forces acting on the tooth of planet-gears and ring-gears.

scholarly journals FATIGUE LIFE ANALYSIS OF RAMP DOOR FERRY RO-RO GT 1500 USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alamsyah Alam ◽  
A. B. Mapangandro ◽  
Amalia Ika W ◽  
M U Pawara
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Load Cycle ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Fatigue Life Analysis ◽  
The Given ◽  
Element Method

Ro - Ro Ferry is equipped with a connecting door between the port and the ship. The ramp door experiences load during loading and discharging of the rolling cargo. This repetitive load may cause fatigue failure. The structure of the ramp door should withstand this load. Therefore, The ramp door should be properly designed to ensure the structural integrity of the ramp door. The purpose of this research is to analyze the maximum stress and the Fatigue life of the bow ramp door. The method used is the finite element method. The given loads are several types of vehicles that are commonly transported by the ship. The given load case is the point load working at the girder plate and between the girder plate. Based on the simulation results with the given point load, the maximum stress is identified located between the girder for the large truck case with 397.02 MPa, while the minimum stress located at the girder for sedan car with 43.93 MPa. As for the fatigue life of the bow ramp door construction. it is 1.17 ~ 398.64 years, and the load cycle is 5.35 x 104 ~ 9.05 x 106 cycle. Keywords : Bow Ramp Door; Stress; Fatigue Life; Finite Element; Ferry

scholarly journals Cold Expansion Process with Multiple Balls—Numerical Simulation and Comparison with Single Ball and Tapered Mandrels

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5536
Author(s):  
David Curto-Cárdenas ◽  
Jose Calaf-Chica ◽  
Pedro Miguel Bravo Díez ◽  
Mónica Preciado Calzada ◽  
Maria-Jose Garcia-Tarrago
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Expansion Process ◽  
Cold Expansion ◽  
Hoop Stresses ◽  
Element Method

Cold expansion technology is an extended method used in aeronautics to increase fatigue life of holes and hence extending inspection intervals. During the cold expansion process, a mechanical mandrel is forced to pass along the hole generating compressive residual hoop stresses. The most widely accepted geometry for this mandrel is the tapered one and simpler options like balls have generally been rejected based on the non-conforming residual hoop stresses derived from their use. In this investigation a novelty process using multiple balls with incremental interference, instead of a single one, was simulated. Experimental tests were performed to validate the finite element method (FEM) models and residual hoop stresses from multiple balls simulation were compared with one ball and tapered mandrel simulations. Results showed that the use of three incremental balls significantly reduced the magnitude of non-conforming residual hoop stresses and the extension of these detrimental zone.

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