Finite Element Analysis of Dynamics of Human Muscle Compressed by Fabric Sleeve

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shodai Ueda ◽  
Atsushi Sakuma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Strain ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Moderate Pressure ◽  
Maximum Shear Strain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Dynamics ◽  
Method Model

Recently, compression wear has become the preferred performance material for many athletes, where it has the effect of reducing the burden on the body by suppressing muscle vibrations and improves athletic performance by providing the body with suitable moderate pressure. This study concerns thigh sleeves formed of compression wear. The optimal level of compression is studied in order to improve athletic performance and reduce muscular strain. Subsequently, the mechanics of the thigh compression sleeve are discussed. Here, the optimal tensile rigidity of the sleeve, which is calculated using the Young’s modulus of the sleeve in the circumferential direction, is discussed with the aim of reducing muscular strain. The finite element method model is adopted to represent the thigh, which commonly experiences muscle strain during running. The model is constructed using a semi-circular shape, which represents the thigh cut in the transverse plane. The model consists of two solid components, which reflect the muscle (outer) and femur (inner), as well as a shell that covers the thigh. The model generates sinusoidal vibrations, which reflect human behavior when running in a uniaxial direction. The maximum shear strain is approximately half of the tensile rigidity of the sleeve. Indeed, the muscle is sufficiently soft that the tensile rigidity of the sleeve is generally smaller when there is little shear strain on the muscle. From these results, it is concluded that the maximum shear strain of the muscle decreases by almost half when covered by the thigh compression sleeve compared to when no thigh compression sleeve is worn. Furthermore, the shear strain of the muscle can be reduced by varying the tensile rigidity of the sleeve when the human is running. Finally, the tensile rigidity of the sleeve can be decreased to reduce the shear strain of the muscle as it softens.

Rigid-Plastic Finite Element Simulation of Cold Forging and Sheet Metal Forming by Eulerian Meshing Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 970 ◽  
pp. 177-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Chiet Cheong ◽  
Heng Keong Kam ◽  
Chan Chin Wang ◽  
Ying Pio Lim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cold Forging ◽  
Rigid Plastic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Linear Solution

A computational technique of rigid-plastic finite element method by using the Eulerian meshing method was developed to deal with large deformation problem in metal forming by replacing the conventional way of applying complicated remeshing schemes when using the Lagrange’s elements. During metal forming process, a workpiece normally undergoes large deformation and causes severe distortion of elements in finite element analysis. The distorted element may lead to instability in numerical calculation and divergence of non-linear solution in finite element analysis. With Eulerian elements, the initial elements are generated to fix into a specified analytical region with particles implanted as markers to form the body of a workpiece. The particles are allowed to flow between the elements after each deformation step to show the deforming pattern of material. Four types of cold forging and sheet metal clinching were conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the presented method. The proposed method is found to be effective by comparing the results on dimension of the final product, material flow behaviour and punch load versus stroke obtained from simulation and experiment.

An Improved Control Arm Design for a Commercial Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinan Yıldırım ◽  
Ufuk Çoban ◽  
Mehmet Çevik
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
The Body ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Von Mises

Suspension linkages are one of the fundamental structural elements in each vehicle since they connect the wheel carriers i.e. axles to the body of the vehicle. Moreover, the characteristics of suspension linkages within a suspension system can directly affect driving safety, comfort and economics. Beyond these, all these design criteria are bounded to the package space of the vehicle. In last decades, suspension linkages have been focused on in terms of design development and cost reduction. In this study, a control arm of a diesel public bus was taken into account in order to get the most cost-effective design while improving the strength within specified boundary conditions. Due to the change of the supplier, the control arm of a rigid axle was redesigned to find an economical and more durable solution. The new design was analyzed first by the finite element analysis software Ansys and the finite element model of the control arm was validated by physical tensile tests. The outputs of the study demonstrate that the new design geometry reduces the maximum Von Mises stress 15% while being within the elastic region of the material in use and having found an economical solution in terms of supplier’s criteria.

Bionic research on spikes based on the tractive characteristics of ostrich foot toenail

SIMULATION ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 96 (9) ◽  
pp. 713-723
Author(s):  
Rui Zhang ◽  
Dianlei Han ◽  
Guolong Yu ◽  
Haitao Wang ◽  
Haibao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Verification ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Slope Angle ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Single Structure ◽  
Athletic Shoes ◽  
Mechanical Information

Inspired by the superior fixed and traction characteristics of ostrich foot toenails, we devised, optimized and manufactured the single structure and group arrangement of a new-style bionic spike for sprint shoes to improve athletic performance. The tractive performance of the bionic spike was tested by finite element analysis and experimental verification. The optimized single structure of the bionic spike had a top slope angle of 13° and the radius of the medial groove of 7.3 mm. Compared with the conventional conic spike, the maximal and stable extrusion resistances of the single bionic spike decreased by about 25% and 40% respectively, while the maximal and stable horizontal thrusts increased by about 16% and 10%, respectively. In addition, the arrangement of the bionic spikes was also optimized. Compared with the conventional spike group, the maximal and stable extrusion resistances of the bionic spike group decreased by 11.0% and 6.2%, respectively, while the maximal and stable horizontal thrusts increased by 20.0% and 16.0%, respectively. The current results may provide useful mechanical information that can help develop a better design of athletic shoes with the potential for advanced performance.

The Evaluation of Failure Pressure for Corrosion Defects Within Girth or Seam Weld in Transmission Pipelines

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-pyo Kim ◽  
Woo-sik Kim ◽  
Young-kwang Lee ◽  
Kyu-hwan Oh
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
The Body ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Burst Test ◽  
Corrosion Defect ◽  
Seam Weld ◽  
Failure Assessment ◽  
Corrosion Defects

The failure assessment for corroded pipeline has been considered with the burst test and the finite element analysis. The burst tests were conducted on 762mm diameter, 17.5mm wall thickness and API 5L X65 pipe that contained specially manufactured rectangular corrosion defect. The failure pressures for corroded pipeline have been measured by burst testing and classified with respect to corrosion sizes and corroded regions — the body, the girth weld and the seam weld of pipe. Finite element analysis was carried out to derive failure criteria of corrosion defect within the body, the girth weld and the seam weld of the pipe. A series of finite element analyses were performed to obtain a limit load solution for corrosion defects on the basis of burst test. As a result, the criteria for failure assessment of corrosion defect within the body, the girth weld and the seam weld of API 5L X65 gas pipeline were proposed.

Finite Element Analysis and Optimization of S1110 Diesel Engine Body

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 837-840
Author(s):  
Sen Zhao ◽  
Xiao Hui Cao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Cast Aluminum ◽  
Optimization Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stiffness Analysis ◽  
Structural Intensity

In order to reduce the mass ratio of S1110 diesel engine, structural intensity and stiffness analysis are performed on the assembly parts of engine body by using the finite element method. Through comparative analysis of more than one calculation scheme, optimization scheme has been got. To ensure the intensity and stiffness of the engine body is not reduced under the premise, optimization scheme makes the body mass greatly reduced from the original engine body’s 38kg to 13.8kg and the engine mass ratio is reduced from 13.2kg/kW to 11.81kg/kW. The results show that, changing the body material from cast iron materials to cast aluminum materials, the body stress distribution trends are similar, but the cast aluminum body deformation increases; increasing the number of cylinder head bolts to 6 can reduce the deformation of the cylinder liner; a reasonable set of stiffeners can reduce the bearing bore deformation.

Crack Resistance Capacity Analysis of SRC Column-RC Beam Node

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 2994-3001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Yuan ◽  
Ming Hui Zeng ◽  
Ke Jian Ma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Crack Resistance ◽  
Shear Strain ◽  
Complex Stress ◽  
Rc Beam ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Safety And Reliability ◽  
Normal Work

It is very important for connection of between beam and column, connection safety and reliability is premise to guarantee the normal work of the whole structure. Node often bears complex stress which includes compression, bending and shear, so the study of the mechanical properties and ascertained behavior of mechanical, failure mechanism of between beam and column is very important. This paper use finite element analysis software to analyze the node of between SRC column and RC beam which exist in high-rise buildings but relatively few researches at present. Analyzed cracking load-displacement relation and studied on relation of concrete shear strain-section steel wing shear strain and crack load of joint core with different axial compression ratio, According to data of finite element analysis, this paper bring forward formula of crack resistance capacity of SRC column-RC beam joint core, At last compare theory value calculated with formula with test data, there being less error, it indicate the formula is reliable.

Study of the Thermal-Structural Behavior of a Piston Diesel With Gallery Through Finite Element Method

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Avila Aguilar ◽  
Raul Lesso Arroyo ◽  
Jorge Martínez Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Heat Flow ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Piston Head ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

The finite element analysis is a useful tool to investigate the behavior of a body subjected to different loads. The objective of this work was the analysis of an aluminum diesel piston provided with a cooling gallery, Cu-Zn bushings, and a Ni-resist insert. This piston is used in 1.9 L turbodiesel engines. The investigation was undertaken in order to observe the mechanical behavior of the piston at the operating temperatures and pressures and thus to study the performance of the different parts of the piston. The analysis was performed using a finite element software, taking into account a coupled field analysis and involving a fluid passing through the cooling gallery, temperature and pressure at the piston head which resulted in heat flow and thermo-mechanical stresses in the piston. According to the obtained results, it is worth noting the important role of Cu-Zn bushings in the piston as they support the highest stress of about 359 MPa and protect the piston against failure, and these bushings are able to support more stress that the body of the piston (aluminum yield stress limit 290 MPa). Also it is observed that the cooling gallery acts as a thermal barrier by preventing the heat flow from the head piston (approximately 213 ° C) toward the piston body (approximately 80 ° C). Another important aspect is the structural thermal interaction analysis and it can be observed the influence of high temperatures in the piston, increasing stress up to 100%. Finally it was concluded that the piston is able to withstand the operating pressures and temperatures.

Finite Element Analysis of Buckling of Arteries With Aneurysms

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avione Northcutt ◽  
Hai-Chao Han
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
The Body ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Arterial Tortuosity ◽  
Dangerous Condition ◽  
Cerebrovascular Symptoms

Tortuosity of arteries occurs when a normally straight artery starts to take on a twisted path. This is often referred to as tortuosity and kinking of arteries. This phenomenon occurs in arteries throughout the body including the aorta and cerebral [1, 2]. Arterial tortuosity is a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to cerebrovascular symptoms, ischemia, and stroke [3].

Finite Element Simulation for Forging Process Using Euler’s Fixed Meshing Method

2008 ◽  
Vol 575-578 ◽  
pp. 1139-1144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chan Chin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Rigid Plastic ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Forging Process ◽  
Deformation Problem ◽  
Element Method

A simulator based on rigid-plastic finite element method is developed for simulating the plastic flow of material in forging processes. In the forging process likes backward extrusion, a workpiece normally undergoes large deformation around the tool corners that causes severe distortion of elements in finite element analysis. Since the distorted elements may induce instability of numerical calculation and divergence of nonlinear solution in finite element analysis, a computational technique of using the Euler’s fixed meshing method is proposed to deal with large deformation problem by replacing the conventional way of applying complicated remeshing schemes when using the Lagrange’s elements. With this method, the initial elements are generated to fix into a specified analytical region with particles implanted as markers to form the body of a workpiece. The particles are allowed to flow between the elements after each deformation step to show the deforming pattern of material. The proposed method is found to be effective in simulating complicated material flow inside die cavity which has many sharp edges, and also the extrusion of relatively slender parts like fins. In this paper, the formulation of rigid-plastic finite element method based on plasticity theory for slightly compressible material is introduced, and the advantages of the proposed method as compared to conventional one are discussed.

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