Effect of Thread Pitch and Frictional Coefficient on the Stress Concentration in Metric Nut-Bolt Connections

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Dragoni

By means of the finite element method, this paper establishes how much the stress state within standard metric nut-bolt connections is affected by variations of the thread pitch and of the frictional coefficient. Following a validated simplified approach, the actual three-dimensional geometry of each connection is replaced by an axisymmetric model which recreates the outline of the joint on an appropriate meridional section. The numerical data prove that, for prescribed nominal thread diameter and bolt load, the peak stress in the screw monotonically increases as the pitch decreases. Further, as far as complete sticking between nut and bolt is not achieved, the stress level linearly increases with the coefficient of friction, the rate of variations being higher at the lowest pitches.

2021 ◽  
pp. 2050021
Author(s):  
Shang-Chih Lin ◽  
Yu-Pao Hsu ◽  
Ching-Hsiao Yu ◽  
Chun-Ming Chen ◽  
Po-Quang Chen

Peri-implant debris certainly lead to osteolysis, necrosis, pseudotumor formation, tissue granulation, fibrous capsule contractions, and even implant failure. For the three-dimensional (3D) printed cage, impaction during cage insertion is one of the most potential sources of fracture debris. A finite-element study was carried out to reduce the impact-induced debris of the 3D-printed cage. This study focused on the design strategy of solid and cellular structures along the load-transferring path. Using the finite-element method, the cellular structure of the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cage was systematically modified in the following four variations: a noncellular cage (NC), a fully cellular (FC) cage, a solid cage with a cellular structure in the middle concave (MC) zone, and a strengthened cage (SC) in the MC zone. Three comparison indices were considered: the stresses at the cage-instrument interfaces, in the MC zone, and along the specific load-transferring path. The NC and FC were the least and most highly stressed variations at the cage-instrument interfaces and in the MC zone, respectively. Along the entirely load-transferring path, the FC was still the most highly stressed variation. It showed a higher risk of stress fracture for the FC cage. For the MC and SC, the MC zone was consistently more stressed than the directly impacted zone. The further strengthened design of the SC had a lower peak stress (approximately 29.2%) in the MC zone compared with the MC. Prior to 3D printing, the load-transferring path from the cage-instrument interfaces to the cage-tissue interfaces should be determined. The cage-instrument interfaces should be printed as a solid structure to avoid impact-induced fracture. The other stress-concentrated zones should be cautiously designed to optimize the coexistence strategy of the solid and cellular structures.


2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181
Author(s):  
Marcelo Bighetti Toniollo ◽  
Mikaelly dos Santos Sá ◽  
Fernanda Pereira Silva ◽  
Giselle Rodrigues Reis ◽  
Ana Paula Macedo ◽  
...  

Rehabilitation with implant prostheses in posterior areas requires the maximum number of possible implants due to the greater masticatory load of the region. However, the necessary minimum requirements are not always present in full. This project analyzed the minimum principal stresses (TMiP, representative of the compressive stress) to the friable structures, specifically the vestibular face of the cortical bone and the vestibular and internal/lingual face of the medullary bone. The experimental groups were as follows: the regular splinted group (GR), with a conventional infrastructure on 3 regular-length Morse taper implants (4 × 11 mm); and the regular pontic group (GP), with a pontic infrastructure on 2 regular-length Morse taper implants (4 × 11 mm). The results showed that the TMiP of the cortical and medullary bones were greater for the GP in regions surrounding the implants (especially in the cervical and apical areas of the same region) but they did not reach bone damage levels, at least under the loads applied in this study. It was concluded that greater stress observed in the GP demonstrates greater fragility with this modality of rehabilitation; this should draw the professional's attention to possible biomechanical implications. Whenever possible, professionals should give preference to use of a greater number of implants in the rehabilitation system, with a focus on preserving the supporting tissue with the generation of less intense stresses.


1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. De Eskinazi ◽  
K. Ishihara ◽  
H. Volk ◽  
T. C. Warholic

Abstract The paper describes the intention of the authors to determine whether it is possible to predict relative belt edge endurance for radial passenger car tires using the finite element method. Three groups of tires with different belt edge configurations were tested on a fleet test in an attempt to validate predictions from the finite element results. A two-dimensional, axisymmetric finite element analysis was first used to determine if the results from such an analysis, with emphasis on the shear deformations between the belts, could be used to predict a relative ranking for belt edge endurance. It is shown that such an analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions. A three-dimensional analysis in which tires are modeled under free rotation and static vertical loading was performed next. This approach resulted in an improvement in the quality of the correlations. The differences in the predicted values of various stress analysis parameters for the three belt edge configurations are studied and their implication on predicting belt edge endurance is discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ahmed Allali ◽  
Sadia Belbachir ◽  
Ahmed Alami ◽  
Belhadj Boucham ◽  
Abdelkader Lousdad

AbstractThe objective of this work lies in the three-dimensional study of the thermo mechanical behavior of a blade of a centrifugal compressor. Numerical modeling is performed on the computational code "ABAQUS" based on the finite element method. The aim is to study the impact of the change of types of blades, which are defined as a function of wheel output angle β2, on the stress fields and displacements coupled with the variation of the temperature.This coupling defines in a realistic way the thermo mechanical behavior of the blade where one can note the important concentrations of stresses and displacements in the different zones of its complex form as well as the effects at the edges. It will then be possible to prevent damage and cracks in the blades of the centrifugal compressor leading to its failure which can be caused by the thermal or mechanical fatigue of the material with which the wheel is manufactured.


2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 1744-1748
Author(s):  
Xiang Yang Jin ◽  
Tie Feng Zhang ◽  
Li Li Zhao ◽  
He Teng Wang ◽  
Xiang Yi Guan

To determine the efficiency, load-bearing capacity and fatigue life of beveloid gears with intersecting axes, we design a mechanical gear test bed with closed power flow. To test the quality of its structure and predict its overall performance, we establish a three-dimensional solid model for various components based on the design parameters and adopt the technology of virtual prototyping simulation to conduct kinematics simulation on it. Then observe and verify the interactive kinematic situation of each component. Moreover, the finite element method is also utilized to carry out structural mechanics and dynamics analysis on some key components. The results indicate that the test bed can achieve the desired functionality, and the static and dynamic performance of some key components can also satisfy us.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassam Nasarullah Chaudhry ◽  
John Kaiser Calautit ◽  
Ben Richard Hughes

The effect of wind distribution on the architectural domain of the Bahrain Trade Centre was numerically analysed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Using the numerical data, the power generation potential of the building-integrated wind turbines was determined in response to the prevailing wind direction. The three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations along with the momentum and continuity equations were solved for obtaining the velocity and pressure field. Simulating a reference wind speed of 6 m/s, the findings from the study quantified an estimate power generation of 6.4 kW indicating a capacity factor of 2.9% for the benchmark model. At the windward side of the building, it was observed that the layers of turbulence intensified in inverse proportion to the height of the building with an average value of 0.45 J/kg. The air velocity was found to gradually increase in direct proportion to the elevation with the turbine located at higher altitude receiving maximum exposure to incoming wind. This work highlighted the potential of using advanced computational fluid dynamics in order to factor wind into the design of any architectural environment.


1980 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.W. Peterson ◽  
T. Blench

This paper, for river engineers and their environmental counterparts, presents and explains the origin and potential of four-dimensional charts that smooth most of the world's numerical data obtained from the equilibrium dimensions of sand rivers, gravel rivers, and laboratory flumes. These charts aim to provide a practical service comparable with that provided by factual plots on the comprehensive classic three-dimensional Stanton friction-factor diagram for circular pipes and clean Newtonian fluid. In the river problems, especially, the existence of different phases (whose transitions are not susceptible to formulation), the inadequacies of textbook theories even for simple phases, and the unavoidable imperfections of both field and laboratory measurements combine to prevent responsible design. The remedy is a graphing of total information backed by references from which its reliability and practicability can be assessed.The references have been chosen to contain principal information in the forms of: (i) usable photos, graphs, and tables; (ii) explanations free from specialized mathematics and speculative arguments; and (iii) papers with discussions, authors' replies, and further useful references (since a major reference list would be too long for this paper). Because condensation has had to be extreme the authors will be glad to attempt answers to discussions and questions on the subject matter, its practical applications, and its implications in teaching and research.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaushal R Purohit ◽  
Rajendrasinh H PARMAR ◽  
Ajay Kumar Rai

Abstract Using the Qiang-Dong proper quantization rule (PQR) and the supersymmetric quantum mechanics approach, we obtained the eigenspectrum of the energy and momentum for time independent and time dependent Hulthen-screened cosine Kratzer potentials. For the suggested time independent Hulthen-screened cosine Kratzer potential, we solved the Schrodinger equation in D dimensions (HSCKP). The Feinberg-Horodecki equation for time-dependent Hulthen-screened cosine Kratzer potential was also solved (tHSCKP). To address the inverse square term in the time independent and time dependent equations, we employed the Greene-Aldrich approximation approach. We were able to extract time independent and time dependent potentials, as well as their accompanying energy and momentum spectra. In three-dimensional space, we estimated the rotational vibrational (RV) energy spectrum for many homodimers ($H_2, I_2, O_2$) and heterodimers ($MnH, ScN, LiH, HCl$). We also used the recently introduced formula approach to obtain the relevant eigen function. We also calculated momentum spectra for the dimers $MnH$ and $ScN$. The method is compared to prior methodologies for accuracy and validity using numerical data for heterodimer $LiH, HCl$ and homodimer $I_2, O_2,H_2$. The calculated energy and momentum spectra are tabulated and analysed.


Author(s):  
P.A. Radchenko ◽  
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S.P. Batuev ◽  
A.V. Radchenko ◽  
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...  

The fracture of high-strength impactor in interaction with a steel barrier is investigated. Three typesof head parts of the impactor are considered: flat, hemispherical and ogival. Normal and oblique interactions with velocities of 700 and 1000 m/s are investigated. Modeling is carried out by the finite element method in a three-dimensional formulation using the author's software EFES 2.0.The limit value of intensity of plastic deformations is used as a fracture criterion. The influence of the striker head part shape, interaction velocity, interaction angle on the fracture of the impactor and the barrier has been investigated. Conditions under which the striker ricochets were defined.


2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilan Huang ◽  
Guozhan Xia ◽  
Weiqiu Chen ◽  
Xiangyu Li

Exact solutions to the three-dimensional (3D) contact problem of a rigid flat-ended circular cylindrical indenter punching onto a transversely isotropic thermoporoelastic half-space are presented. The couplings among the elastic, hydrostatic, and thermal fields are considered, and two different sets of boundary conditions are formulated for two different cases. We use a concise general solution to represent all the field variables in terms of potential functions and transform the original problem to the one that is mathematically expressed by integral (or integro-differential) equations. The potential theory method is extended and applied to exactly solve these integral equations. As a consequence, all the physical quantities of the coupling fields are derived analytically. To validate the analytical solutions, we also simulate the contact behavior by using the finite element method (FEM). An excellent agreement between the analytical predictions and the numerical simulations is obtained. Further attention is also paid to the discussion on the obtained results. The present solutions can be used as a theoretical reference when practically applying microscale image formation techniques such as thermal scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and electrochemical strain microscopy (ESM).


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