An Analytical Model of Joint Contact

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. Eberhardt ◽  
L. M. Keer ◽  
J. L. Lewis ◽  
V. Vithoontien
Keyword(s):  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Normal Stress ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Contact Radius ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Maximum Normal Stress ◽  
Calcified Cartilage ◽  
Joint Contact ◽  
Maximum Contact ◽  
Contact Parameters

The stress distribution in the region of contact between a layered elastic sphere and a layered elastic cavity is determined using an analytical model to simulate contact of articulating joints. The purpose is to use the solution to analyze the effects of cartilage thickness and stiffness, bone stiffness and joint curvature on the resulting stress field, and investigate the possibility of cracking of the material due to tensile and shear stresses. Vertical cracking of cartilage as well as horizontal splitting at the cartilage-calcified cartilage interface has been observed in osteoarthritic joints. The current results indicate that for a given system (material properties μ and ν constant), the stress distribution is a function of the ratio of contact radius to layer thickness (a/h), and while tensile stresses are seen to occur only when a/h is small, tensile strain is observed for all a/h values. Significant shear stresses are observed at the cartilage-bone interface. Softening of cartilage results in an increase in a/h, and a decrease in maximum normal stress. Cartilage thinning increases a/h and the maximum contact stress, while thickening has the opposite effect. A reduction in the indenting radius reduces a/h and increases the maximum normal stress. Bone softening is seen to have negligible effect on the resulting contact parameters and stress distribution.

Numerical Study of Cruciform Specimens for Biaxial Tensile Tests

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis F. Puente Medellín ◽  
Antonio Balvantin ◽  
J. A. Diosdado-De la Peña
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Normal Stress ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Thickness Reduction ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Normal Stress Distribution ◽  
Biaxial Tensile

This paper presents a numerical study of different geometries of cruciform specimens for biaxial tensile tests. The aim of these specimens is to be used on fixtures for biaxial tests mounted in universal testing machines. For the study, a model of isotropic material for steel sheet metal specimens was considered. Thus, only the mechanical properties of the sheet metal in the rolling direction were considered in the simulations. In this numerical analysis, the normal stress distribution and the consequent shear stress were studied. Additionally, the effect of the inclusion of multiple slots as well as a thickness reduction on the normal and shear stresses were assessed. Hence, a specimen in which a uniform normal stress distribution with zero shear stress, is necessary. The results of the analysis show that a specimen with features, multiple slots and a thickness reduction in the central area, provides a better performance in the simulations than dismissing any of these characteristics. Finally, a specimen model suitable for the mentioned test is proposed according to the obtained numerical results and the feasibility of manufacture of the experimental sample-test.

Normal Contact of Elastic Spheres With Two Elastic Layers as a Model of Joint Articulation

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. Eberhardt ◽  
J. L. Lewis ◽  
L. M. Keer
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Contact Radius ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Normal Contact ◽  
Cartilage Layer ◽  
Calcified Cartilage ◽  
Substrate Properties ◽  
Elastic Layers

An analytical model of two elastic spheres with two elastic layers in normal, frictionless contact is developed which simulates contact of articulating joints, and allows for the calculation of stresses and displacements in the layered region of contact. Using various layer/layer/substrate combinations, the effects of variations in layer and substrate properties are determined in relation to the occurrence of tensile and shear stresses as the source of crack initiation in joint cartilage and bone. Vertical cracking at the cartilage surface and horizontal splitting at the tidemark have been observed in joints with primary osteoarthritis. Deep vertical cracks in the calcified cartilage and underlying bone have been observed in blunt trauma experiments. The current model shows that cartilage stresses for a particular system are a function of the ratio of contact radius to total layer thickness (a/h). Surface tension, which is observed for a/h small, is alleviated as a/h is increased due to increased load, softening and/or thinning of the cartilage layer. Decreases in a/h due to cartilage stiffening lead to increased global compressive stresses and increased incidence of surface tension, consistent with impact-induced surface cracks. Cartilage stresses are not significantly affected by variations in stiffness of the underlying material. Tensile radial strains in the cartilage layer approach one-third of the normal compressive strains, and increase significantly with cartilage softening. For cases where the middle layer stiffness exceeds that of the underlying substrate, tensile stresses occur at the base of the middle layer, consistent with impact induced cracks in the zone of calcified cartilage and subchondral bone. The presence of the superficial tangential zone appears to have little effect on underlying cartilage stresses.

scholarly journals Assessing Machine Learning versus a Mathematical Model to Estimate the Transverse Shear Stress Distribution in a Rectangular Channel

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Babak Lashkar-Ara ◽  
Niloofar Kalantari ◽  
Zohreh Sheikh Khozani ◽  
Amir Mosavi
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Rectangular Channel ◽  
Tsallis Entropy ◽  
Shear Stress Distribution ◽  
Data Series ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Inference System ◽  
Aspect Ratios

One of the most important subjects of hydraulic engineering is the reliable estimation of the transverse distribution in the rectangular channel of bed and wall shear stresses. This study makes use of the Tsallis entropy, genetic programming (GP) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) methods to assess the shear stress distribution (SSD) in the rectangular channel. To evaluate the results of the Tsallis entropy, GP and ANFIS models, laboratory observations were used in which shear stress was measured using an optimized Preston tube. This is then used to measure the SSD in various aspect ratios in the rectangular channel. To investigate the shear stress percentage, 10 data series with a total of 112 different data for were used. The results of the sensitivity analysis show that the most influential parameter for the SSD in smooth rectangular channel is the dimensionless parameter B/H, Where the transverse coordinate is B, and the flow depth is H. With the parameters (b/B), (B/H) for the bed and (z/H), (B/H) for the wall as inputs, the modeling of the GP was better than the other one. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that the use of GP and ANFIS algorithms is more effective in estimating shear stress in smooth rectangular channels than the Tsallis entropy-based equations.

A Compact Model for Spherical Rough Contacts

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bahrami ◽  
M. M. Yovanovich ◽  
J. R. Culham
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Entire Range ◽  
Present Model ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Contact Radius ◽  
Bulk Deformation ◽  
Dimensional Parameters ◽  
Maximum Contact ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Key Parameter

The contact of rough spheres is of high interest in many tribological, thermal, and electrical fundamental analyses. Implementing the existing models is complex and requires iterative numerical solutions. In this paper a new model is presented and a general pressure distribution is proposed that encompasses the entire range of spherical rough contacts including the Hertzian limit. It is shown that the non-dimensional maximum contact pressure is the key parameter that controls the solution. Compact expressions are proposed for calculating the pressure distribution, radius of the contact area, elastic bulk deformation, and the compliance as functions of the governing non-dimensional parameters. The present model shows the same trends as those of the Greenwood and Tripp model. Correlations proposed for the contact radius and the compliance are compared with experimental data collected by others and good agreement is observed.

Simple Model for Contact Stress of Strands Bent over Circular Saddles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherif Mohareb ◽  
Arndt Goldack ◽  
Mike Schlaich
Keyword(s):  
Simple Model ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Contact Force ◽  
Contact Stress ◽  
Flexural Rigidity ◽  
Strong Nonlinearity ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
Maximum Contact ◽  
Contact Stress Distribution ◽  
Peak Value

Cable-stayed and extra-dosed bridges are today widely used bridge types. Recently, saddles have been used to deviate strands of cables in the pylons. Up to now the mechanics of strands on saddles are not well understood. It was found, that typical longitudinal contact stress distributions between strand and saddle show a strong nonlinearity and a high peak value around the detachment point, where the strand meets the saddle. This paper presents a procedure to analyse the longitudinal contact stress distribution obtained by FEM calculations: This contact stress can be idealised as a constant contact stress according to the Barlow's formula and a contact force at the detachment point due to the flexural rigidity of the bent tension elements. An analytical model is provided to verify this contact force. Finally, a formula is presented to calculate the maximum contact stress. This study provides the basis for further research on saddle design and fatigue of strands.

Stress in Bonded Adherends for Single Lap Joints

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
G. Bezine ◽  
A. Roy ◽  
A. Vinet
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Stress ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Normal Stress ◽  
Lap Joints ◽  
Axial Loads ◽  
Normal Stress Distribution ◽  
Single Lap Joints ◽  
Element Technique

A finite-element technique is used to predict the shear stress and normal stress distribution in adherends for polycarbonate/polycarbonate single lap joints subjected to axial loads. Numerical and photoelastic results are compared so that a validation of the numerical model is obtained. The influences on stresses of the overlap length and the shape of the adherends are studied.

Normal stress distribution adjacent to optimum holes in composite plates

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ramesh Kumar ◽  
G. Venkateswara Rao ◽  
K.S. Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Normal Stress ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Normal Stress Distribution

Determination of the Stress Distribution at the Interface Metal-Oxide: Numerical and Theoretical Considerations

2005 ◽  
Vol 237-240 ◽  
pp. 145-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Garruchet ◽  
A. Hasnaoui ◽  
Olivier Politano ◽  
Tony Montesin ◽  
J. Marcos Salazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Oxide Film ◽  
Metal Oxide ◽  
Reaction Kinetics ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Equilibrium Thermodynamics ◽  
Theoretical Considerations ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Results

In this paper we give a brief presentation of the approaches we have recently developed on the oxidation of metals. Firstly, we present an analytical model based on non-equilibrium thermodynamics to describe the reaction kinetics present during the oxidation of a metal. Secondly, we present the molecular dynamics results obtained with a code specially tailored to study the oxidation and growth of an oxide film of aluminium. Our simulations present an excellent agreement with experimental results.

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