Finite Element Analysis of a Thin Walled Composite Wing by Including Warping Effects

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozge Ozdemir Ozgumus ◽  
Seher Durmaz ◽  
Metin Orhan Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Beam ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Rectangular Cross Section ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Ply Orientation ◽  
Finite Element Formulations ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Composite Wing

The purpose of the present paper is to develop a finite element code to model a thin-walled composite beam. The beam is modeled as a thin-walled composite beam with a single-cell, rectangular cross-section featuring both CAS and CUS lay-up configurations. Analytical and finite element formulations of the flapwise bending, chordwise bending and torsional displacements of the beam are derived. Effect of the ply orientation on the natural frequencies is investigated and it is noticed that the obtained results are in good agreement with the ones in open literature.

Modal Analysis of the Cabinet of a Drum Washing Machine

2011 ◽  
Vol 199-200 ◽  
pp. 1126-1129
Author(s):  
Su Fang Fu ◽  
Han Gao ◽  
Jia Xi Du ◽  
Qiu Ju Zhang ◽  
Xue Ming Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Washing Machine ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, the finite element model for the cabinet of a drum washing machine and the model for testing vibration of the cabinet were developed in ANSYS software and PULSE™, respectively. A series of tests were conducted. The natural frequencies and mode shapes were obtained by finite element analysis and modal experiment, which revealed weak parts of the cabinet. Meanwhile, the computational modes were in good agreement with experimental ones and this could provide an available method by which it was convenient to improve the design of the cabinet.

Large deformation finite element analysis of non-linear viscoelastic membranes with reference to thermoforming

1993 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Shrivastava ◽  
J Tang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Relaxation Function ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Large Strains ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Contact Conditions ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Linear Viscoelastic ◽  
Finite Element Formulations ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper reports on the development of finite element formulations and computer programs for modelling free and constrained inflation of thin polymeric sheets in the context of thermoforming of plastic articles. In recognition of the generally time-dependent viscoelastic behaviour of polymers, and the large strains encountered in thermoforming applications, the material is modelled as non-linear visoelastic. For this purpose the constitutive relation proposed by Christensen (1)† is adopted, assuming the relaxation function to be exponential. Most of the published work on non-linear viscoelastic membranes deals with simple axisymmetric geometries, while the finite element formulations presented in this work are for both axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric membrane inflations, including contact against constraining surfaces. Both frictionless and slipless idealizations of contact conditions are studied. The finite element solutions of free and constrained inflations of circular membranes serve as illustrative examples for the axisymmetric case, while those for elliptical membranes demonstrate the non-axisymmetric cases. Comparison of the finite element results with the analytical solutions obtained (Appendix 1) for some simple free and constrained inflation problems shows good agreement.

On torsional stiffness and natural frequency of bellows

2004 ◽  
Vol 218 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
C L Lu ◽  
T X Wu ◽  
J G Yu ◽  
Q T Ye
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Integration Method ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Expansion Joint ◽  
Pipe Model ◽  
Thin Walled Pipe ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Good Agreement

Simplified formulae for torsional natural frequencies of bellows are developed using an equivalent thin-walled pipe model. To do this the torsional stiffness of bellows needs to be worked out. The torsional stiffness of bellows is determined using Chien's integration method. Accordingly, the Expansion Joint Manufactures Association (EJMA) formula for torsional stiffness calculation is modified using two different equivalent radii. The torsional natural frequencies of bellows are calculated using the simplified formulae based on the equivalent thin-walled pipe model and the modified formulae for torsional stiffness of bellows. The results from the simplified formuale are verified by those from a finite element (FE) model and good agreement is shown between the simplified formulae and the FE model.

Experiment and ANSYS Finite Element Analysis on Concrete Filled Thin-Walled Steel Tube Joints

2013 ◽  
Vol 321-324 ◽  
pp. 234-238
Author(s):  
Li Jian
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Beam ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Mechanics Performance ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Thin Walled

The experiment on joints of concrete filled thin-walled steel tube and the composite beam is carried out in 8 specimens, and mechanics performance of all type joints is concluded in general. The test results indicate that each joint has higher bearing capacity and better ductility performance. Solid65 and Shell181 Elements of ANSYS finite element program are adopted to simulate concrete and thin-walled steel sheet of composite beams and columns. Calculation results in theories proved conformity with the test in primary.

Natural Frequencies of Pre-Twisted Airfoil Blades

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeraj Kavan Chakshu ◽  
Sunil K. Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Boundary ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Rectangular Cross Section ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Free Boundary Conditions ◽  
Airfoil Blades

In this paper, the natural frequencies of pre-twisted cantilever blades of various angles of twist having different airfoil cross sections in the NACA 6 series have been determined. The main objectives of this paper are to replicate the results previously published for the similar types of blades but with the assumption of a uniform rectangular cross-section and to compare it with the results obtained for blades with more refined airfoil cross-sections. Cantilevered type clamped-free boundary conditions have been used in this paper for all blades. The comparison of the natural frequencies among different airfoils of the same NACA series has also been described in the paper in order to find out if any parameter of the airfoil such as camber, maximum thickness etc have any significant role in changing the frequencies of the beam. Commonly used commercial codes for finite element analysis have been used to determine these results.

Bionic design of the tower for wind turbine

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110046
Author(s):  
Yuqiao Zheng ◽  
Fugang Dong ◽  
Huquan Guo ◽  
Bingxi Lu ◽  
Zhengwen He
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Bionic Design ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Maximum Deformation ◽  
Overall Stability ◽  
Biological Selection

The study obtains a methodology for the bionic design of the tower for wind turbines. To verify the rationality of the biological selection, the Analytic Hierarchy Procedure (AHP) is applied to calculate the similarity between the bamboo and the tower. Creatively, a bionic bamboo tower (BBT) is presented, which is equipped with four reinforcement ribs and five flanges. Further, finite element analysis is employed to comparatively investigate the performance of the BBT and the original tower (OT) in the static and dynamic. Through the investigation, it is suggested that the maximum deformation and maximum stress can be reduced by 5.93 and 13.75% of the BBT. Moreover, this approach results in 3% and 1.1% increase respectively in the First two natural frequencies and overall stability.

scholarly journals Out-of-Plane Vibration of Curved Uniform and Tapered Beams with Additional Mass

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdi Alper Özyiğit ◽  
Mehmet Yetmez ◽  
Utku Uzun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Additional Mass ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Tapered Beam ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Good Agreement

As there is a gap in literature about out-of-plane vibrations of curved and variable cross-sectioned beams, the aim of this study is to analyze the free out-of-plane vibrations of curved beams which are symmetrically and nonsymmetrically tapered. Out-of-plane free vibration of curved uniform and tapered beams with additional mass is also investigated. Finite element method is used for all analyses. Curvature type is assumed to be circular. For the different boundary conditions, natural frequencies of both symmetrical and unsymmetrical tapered beams are given together with that of uniform tapered beam. Bending, torsional, and rotary inertia effects are considered with respect to no-shear effect. Variations of natural frequencies with additional mass and the mass location are examined. Results are given in tabular form. It is concluded that (i) for the uniform tapered beam there is a good agreement between the results of this study and that of literature and (ii) for the symmetrical curved tapered beam there is also a good agreement between the results of this study and that of a finite element model by using MSC.Marc. Results of out-of-plane free vibration of symmetrically tapered beams for specified boundary conditions are addressed.

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