V-Belt Life Prediction and Power Rating

1976 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 340-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. R. Oliver ◽  
C. O. Johnson ◽  
W. F. Breig
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fourier Series ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Stress Range ◽  
Stress Measurements ◽  
Life Tests ◽  
Belt Transmission

A new service-life prediction and rating formula is presented for use in designing V-belt transmission drives. Capability of current V-belt fatigue formulas is extended to account for effect of cord stress range. The formula is derived from (a) statistically designed and analyzed life tests, (b) cord bending stress measurements, and (c) Fourier series and finite element solutions for cord stress distribution.

Finite Element Analysis on the Bottom Slab of Box Beam in Zhaohua Beijiang Bridge under Radial Force

2011 ◽  
Vol 90-93 ◽  
pp. 905-908
Author(s):  
Shi Jun Xu ◽  
Guo Dong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Crack Control ◽  
Box Beam ◽  
Bottom Slab

Based on summarizing the purpose and main working conditions of horizontal analysis of the box beam in bridges, combined with the force status of the chambers under the radial force of the bottom slab in Zhaohua Beijiang Bridge, the stress distribution in the cross-section under the pre-stressed radial force of the bottom slab at the center of a span of 210m and 85m respectively is analyzed with finite element method. The horizontal and vertical stress distribution and chambers displacement under the radial force are respectively researched. The results show that appropriate size should be used in the angle between both sides and the end of a box beam with a large span; the box beam lower, the girder webs bending stress generated by the radial force greater; the bending stress of the webs weakens their own principal stress state. These conclusions have certain significances for the study of the box girder stress, deformation and crack control.

Finite Element Analysis on the Influence of Back-Up Ring on the Sealing Effect of Rubber O-Ring

2011 ◽  
Vol 199-200 ◽  
pp. 1595-1599
Author(s):  
Dian Xin Li ◽  
Hong Lin Zhao ◽  
Shi Min Zhang ◽  
Chang Run Wu ◽  
Xian Long Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
The Right

Based on finite element analysis software ANSYS, the deformation and force condition of the rubber sealing o-ring pre and post with back-up ring under different oil pressure conditions was analyzed. The von mises stress distribution of the o-ring and the change of contact pressure between o-ring and sealing interface pre and post with back-up ring under different oil pressure conditions were discussed. The results show that, the maximum von mises stress of the o-ring is smaller and the maximum von mises stress of the sealing system concentrates on the left top and the right bottom of the back-up ring after using it; the o-ring will not be extruded into the gap of the groove because of the existence of back-up ring which prevents gap-bite and prolongs service life of the o-ring; the contact pressure between o-ring and sealing interface increased, thus the sealing reliability of the system increased.

A simple analytical bending stress model of parabolic leaf spring

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (10) ◽  
pp. 1838-1850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Atig ◽  
Rabii Ben Sghaier ◽  
Raoudha Seddik ◽  
Raouf Fathallah
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Leaf Spring ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Uniform Load ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Parabolic Leaf Spring

The evaluation of stress distribution, produced by vertical loading along a parabolic leaf spring, presents an essential aspect during the design stage. Commonly, designers utilize the finite element analysis to simulate the stress behaviour of a parabolic leaf spring. Nevertheless, the use of such method is a time-consuming process during the deterministic and the reliability-based fatigue design optimisation. In this study, we propose three analytical models describing the bending stress distribution of a simply supported single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring: (i) an initially curved single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a concentrated load; (ii) a straight single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a uniform load and (iii) an initially curved single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a uniform load. Bending stress distribution results of classical, finite element and proposed models are compared for several case studies. It is observed that the third model is the most precise model compared to the finite element analysis of single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring. Therefore, the suggested model can be used to generate fatigue life diagram that predicts the required mean and alternating load values for a desired fatigue life with an acceptable accuracy and a reduced computational time.

Numerical stress analysis for fatigue evaluation of welded tubular T-joints

1993 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. I. Nwosu ◽  
A. S. J. Swamidas ◽  
K. Munaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
T Joints ◽  
Shell Finite Element ◽  
Good Agreement

The stress distribution along the intersection of offshore tubular T-joints under the action of axial and in-plane and out-of-plane (bending) brace loading has been investigated using degenerated shell elements. The ratios of through-thickness membrane to bending stress and bending to total stress have been obtained using a simple linear interpolation between the stresses on the inner and outer surfaces of the tube. The nominal brace stress and the maximum principal stress values have been used for stress concentration factor determination. The influence of thickness and other geometric parameters on the stress distribution along the intersection was investigated in two ways, viz., increasing the chord thickness while maintaining a constant brace thickness, and keeping the chord thickness constant while reducing the brace thickness.Comparison of the shell finite-element results obtained in this study with the semiloof thin-shell finite-element results of the University College, London (UCL), exhibits good agreement. Good agreement exists between the results of this study and the UCL parametric equations for the chord and the brace of the joint, with a maximum difference of about 7% on the braceside around the saddle position. Comparisons between the finite-element results and other known parametric equations for stress concentration factor with different diametral, wall thickness, and chord thickness and ratios also show good agreement. A comparison of the results obtained from the finite-element analysis and the experimental results of the Canadian Cooperative Fatigue Studies Program, carried out at Memorial University of Newfoundland and University of Waterloo, is also made. Key words: stress distribution, finite-element analysis, stress concentration factors, membrane stress, bending stress, tubular T-joints.

Finite Element Method Analysis and Optimal Design of Roller Convexity of Tapered Roller Bearing

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 1079-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Wei Wang ◽  
Ling Qin Meng ◽  
Wen Si Hao ◽  
E Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Roller Bearing ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Tapered Roller Bearing ◽  
Tapered Roller ◽  
Method Analysis ◽  
Element Method

The different designs of rollers with varied convexity give different stress distribution and elastic deformation. It is directly related to the load capability and the life length of the roller bearing. With the Finite Element Method(FEM), by analyzing the stress distribution of roller busbar and raceway contact area in the design of different rollers with varied convexity of tapered roller bearing, the paper gets the best solution for the design of convexity of tapered rollers and the cause of roller bearings’ early destroy. The optimal result shows that the service life of this bearing has been improved by 93%. Hence, a more efficient method of improving the service life of rollers is got.

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