Vibration-Induced Loosening and Tightening of Threaded Fasteners

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel P. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Nonlinear Interaction ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Harmonic Vibration ◽  
Static Equilibrium ◽  
Equilibrium Conditions ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Threaded Fasteners

Abstract Previous analyses of threaded fasteners under vibration are based on static equilibrium conditions with supporting data limited to low frequency loading. Such analyses predict only a net loosening action. This paper presents a dynamic model of a single-bolt assembly with moderate pre-load subjected to axial harmonic vibration. Simulations with this model predict that threaded fasteners can, on the average, loosen or tighten in the presence of vibration; and that the applied vibration, as well as other system parameters, can be tuned so that either action occurs. The model elucidates the nonlinear interaction of friction and vibration of such systems. Measurements from a single-bolt assembly apparatus are presented and compared with the simulations.

Dynamic Loosening and Tightening of a Single-Bolt Assembly

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Hess ◽  
S. V. Sudhirkashyap
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Harmonic Vibration ◽  
Static Equilibrium ◽  
Equilibrium Conditions ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Threaded Fasteners

Previous analyses of threaded fasteners under vibration are based on static equilibrium conditions with supporting data limited to low frequency loading. Such analyses predict only a net loosening action. This paper presents a dynamic model of a single-bolt assembly with moderate pre-load subjected to axial harmonic vibration. Simulations with this model predict that threaded fasteners can, on the average, loosen or tighten in the presence of vibration; and that the applied vibration, as well as other system parameters, can be tuned so that either action occurs. Measurements from a single-bolt assembly apparatus are presented and compared with the simulations.

Threaded Components Under Axial Harmonic Vibration, Part 1: Experiments

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Hess ◽  
K. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Kinematic Model ◽  
Harmonic Vibration ◽  
Static Equilibrium ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Design Element ◽  
Equilibrium Conditions ◽  
Critical Design ◽  
Threaded Fasteners ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

Threaded components have found ubiquitous use in many systems and structures. Although frequently overlooked, they represent a complex and often critical design element. One can identify numerous instances where such elements are subjected to vibratory conditions, yet their behavior in such an environment is still poorly understood. In this paper, we report on a series of experiments that were run to examine the motions of threaded fasteners subjected to axial harmonic vibration. The components are loaded by gravity and excited over a broad range of conditions. It is found that significant relative twisting motion can occur both with and against the load. This indicates that threaded components may loosen or tighten in the presence of vibration. It is shown that the direction of twist depends on the frequency and amplitude of the vibratory input as well as various physical parameters. Previous theoretical analyses of threaded components under vibration are based on static equilibrium conditions, and only predict a loosening action, i.e., twist with load. In Part 2 of this paper, a kinematic model is developed which predicts twisting both with and against load as observed in the experiments.

scholarly journals Nonlinear interaction between acoustic gravity waves

1996 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Axelsson ◽  
J. Larsson ◽  
L. Stenflo
Keyword(s):  
Gravity Waves ◽  
Nonlinear Interaction ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Resonant Interaction ◽  
Coupling Coefficients ◽  
Symmetric Form ◽  
Frequency Limit ◽  
Acoustic Gravity Waves

Abstract. The resonant interaction between three acoustic gravity waves is considered. We improve on the results of previous authors and write the new coupling coefficients in a symmetric form. Particular attention is paid to the low-frequency limit.

Dynamic model orbits and Earth system parameters from combined GPS and LEO data

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. König ◽  
Ch. Reigber ◽  
S.Y. Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Earth System ◽  
System Parameters

scholarly journals Kinetostatic analysis and solution classification of a class of planar tensegrity mechanisms

Robotica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 1214-1224 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Wenger ◽  
D. Chablat
Keyword(s):  
Static Equilibrium ◽  
Equilibrium Conditions ◽  
Geometric Conditions ◽  
Equilibrium Configurations ◽  
Groebner Base ◽  
Systematic Solution ◽  
Alternative Designs ◽  
Interesting Alternative ◽  
Solution Classification

SUMMARYTensegrity mechanisms are composed of rigid and tensile parts that are in equilibrium. They are interesting alternative designs for some applications, such as modeling musculo-skeleton systems. Tensegrity mechanisms are more difficult to analyze than classical mechanisms as the static equilibrium conditions that must be satisfied generally result in complex equations. A class of planar one-degree-of-freedom tensegrity mechanisms with three linear springs is analyzed in detail for the sake of systematic solution classifications. The kinetostatic equations are derived and solved under several loading and geometric conditions. It is shown that these mechanisms exhibit up to six equilibrium configurations, of which one or two are stable, depending on the geometric and loading conditions. Discriminant varieties and cylindrical algebraic decomposition combined with Groebner base elimination are used to classify solutions as a function of the geometric, loading, and actuator input parameters.

scholarly journals Nonlinear modeling and stability analysis of a pilot-operated valve-control hydraulic system

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 168781401881066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wei ◽  
Hongchao Jian ◽  
Qingdong Yan ◽  
Xiaomei Luo ◽  
Xuhong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Nonlinear Modeling ◽  
Orifice Diameter ◽  
Operating Pressure ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic Model ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Excited Vibration ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Valve Control

A nonlinear dynamic model is developed to analyze the stability of a pilot-operated valve-control hydraulic system. The dynamic model includes motion of the valve spool and fluid dynamics in the system. Characteristics such as pressure flow across the valve port and orifices, pressure, and flow rate in valve chambers are taken into consideration. Bifurcation analysis is proposed and examined by numerical simulation results when the feedback orifice diameter changes. The effects of different system parameters such as pilot-operating pressure, spring stiffness, and overlap of inlet port on the stability border of the system are studied by two-dimensional bifurcation analyses. The study identifies that bifurcation can occur in the system and lead to sustained self-excited vibration with parameters in certain region of the parameter space. It suggests that the vibration can be effectively predicted and prevented by selecting system parameters from the asymptotic stable parameter region.

Optimum Design of Elastically Supported Gyroscopes for Ship Stabilization

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-392
Author(s):  
K.-N. Lee ◽  
A. Seireg
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Design Procedures ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Ship Roll ◽  
Elastically Supported ◽  
Elastic Spring

The study reported in this paper deals with the development of a dynamic model for the analysis of elastically supported gyroscopic absorber systems for ship stabilization. The gryoscopes are mounted on elastically supported platforms at the fore and aft ends of the ship to minimize both the roll and pitch movements. Springs and dampers are also utilized between the gyroscope gimbal and the platform. Several design configurations of the absorber are considered. Optimal design procedures are utilized to find the system parameters for best performance in each case. The performance of the resulting optimum absorber shows that introducing the elastic spring and damper between the gimbal and platform has a significant effect on reducing the ship-roll action.

scholarly journals Kinetic stability properties of relativistic nonneutral electron flow for low-frequency extraordinary-mode perturbations

1989 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald C. Davidson ◽  
Han S. Uhm
Keyword(s):  
Dispersion Relation ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Electron Energy ◽  
Electron Flow ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Outer Edge ◽  
Stability Properties ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electron Layer

The kinetic stability properties of relativistic nonneutral electron flow in planar diode geometry are examined for extraordinary-mode perturbations about the self-consistent Vlasov equilibrium . Here, the cathode is located at x = 0; the anode is located at x = d the outer edge of the electron layer is located at is the equilibrium flow velocity in the x-direction; n^b is the electron density at the cathode (x = 0); and is the axial magnetic field, with const. in the vacuum region (xb < x ≤ d). The extraordinary-mode eigenvalue equation, derived in a companion paper for low-frequency, long-wavelength perturbations, is solved exactly. This leads to a formal dispersion relation, which can be used to determine the complex eigenfrequency ω over a wide range of system parameters and wavenumber k in the y-direction. The formal dispersion relation is further simplified for and , assuming low-frequency perturbations about a tenuous electron layer with and . Here, , and , where denotes the average equilibrium orbit, and [γ(x) − 1]mc2 is the average kinematic energy of an electron fluid element. The resulting approximate dispersion relation is solved numerically over a wide range of system parameters to determine the detailed dependence of stability properties on electromagnetic effects, layer thickness, and electron energy, as measured by , and γb − 1, respectively. Here, γb = γ(xb) denotes the electron energy at the outer edge of the electron layer. As a general remark, it is found that increasing the electron energy (γb − 1), increasing the strength of electromagnetic effects , and/or decreasing the layer thickness (xb/d) all have a stabilizing influence.

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