scholarly journals Numerical Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Flexible Risers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
J. Y. Li ◽  
Z. X. Qiu ◽  
J. S. Ju
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Flexible Risers

ABAQUS is used to create a detailed finite element model for a 10-layer unbonded flexible riser to simulate the riser’s mechanical behavior under three load conditions: tension force and internal and external pressure. It presents a technique to create detailed finite element model and to analyze flexible risers. In FEM model, all layers are modeled separately with contact interfaces; interaction between steel trips in certain layers has been considered as well. FEM model considering contact interaction, geometric nonlinearity, and friction has been employed to accurately simulate the structural behavior of riser. The model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions. The model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on an eight-processor cluster and 24 G memory computer. There is a very good agreement obtained from numerical and analytical comparisons, which validates the use of numerical model here. The results from the numerical simulation show that the numerical model takes into account various details of the riser. It has been shown that the detailed finite element model can be used to predict riser’s mechanics behavior under various load cases and bound conditions.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Torsion

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

This paper presents a detailed finite element analysis of a five-layer unbonded flexible riser. The numerical results are compared analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite element model all layers are modelled separately with contact interfaces placed between each layer. The finite element model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions made. The numerical model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Axial Tension

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Bahtui ◽  
Hamid Bahai ◽  
Giulio Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Recent developments on the numerical analysis of detailed finite element models of unbonded flexible risers using ABAQUS are presented. Several analytical methods are studied and combined together, and their results are compared with those obtained in the finite element model for two different tests, the second one involving cyclic loading. In the finite element model all layers are modeled separately and contact interfaces are placed between each layer. A fully explicit time-integration scheme was used on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Torsion

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

This paper presents a detailed finite-element analysis of unbonded flexible risers. The numerical results are compared to the analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite-element model, all layers are modeled separately with contact interfaces between each layer. The finite-element model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions made. The numerical model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Unbonded Flexible Risers

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Flexible Risers

This paper presents an analytical formulation and a finite element analysis of the behavior of multilayer unbonded flexible risers. The finite element model accurately incorporates all the fine details of the riser that were previously considered to be important but too difficult to simulate due to the significant associated computational cost. All layers of the riser are separately modeled, and contact interaction between layers has been accounted for. The model includes geometric nonlinearity as well as frictional effects. The analysis considers the main modes of flexible riser loading, which include internal and external pressures, axial tension, torsion, and bending. Computations were performed by employing a fully explicit time integration scheme on a parallel 16-processor cluster of computers. Consistency of simulation results was demonstrated by comparison with those of the analytical model of an identical structure. The close agreement gives confidence in both approaches.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Thickness Differential on the Formability of Aluminum Tailor Welded Blanks

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 875
Author(s):  
Jie Wu ◽  
Yuri Hovanski ◽  
Michael Miles
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Equivalent Plastic Strain ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dome Height ◽  
Tailor Welded Blanks ◽  
Simulation Results

A finite element model is proposed to investigate the effect of thickness differential on Limiting Dome Height (LDH) testing of aluminum tailor-welded blanks. The numerical model is validated via comparison of the equivalent plastic strain and displacement distribution between the simulation results and the experimental data. The normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values are proposed as a means of quantifying the influence of thickness differential for a variety of different ratios. Increasing thickness differential was found to decrease the normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values, this providing an evaluation of blank formability.

scholarly journals Piezoelectric Beam Finite Element Model and Its Reduction and Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-106
Author(s):  
Kutiš Vladimír ◽  
Paulech Juraj ◽  
Gálik Gálik ◽  
Murín Justín
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
State Space ◽  
State Space Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Space Model ◽  
Piezoelectric Beam ◽  
Reduced State

Abstract The paper deals with the development of the finite element method (FEM) model of piezoelectric beam elements, where the piezoelectric layers are located on the outer surfaces of the beam core, which is made of functionally graded material. The created FEM model of piezoelectric beam structure is reduced using the modal truncation method, which is one of model order reduction (MOR) method. The results obtain from reduced state-space model are compared with results obtain from finite element model. MOR state-space model is also used in the design of the linear quadratic regulator (LQR). Created reduced state-space model with feedback with the LQR controller is analysed and compared with the results from FEM model.

scholarly journals A Vision-Based Approach for Estimating Contact Forces: Applications to Robot-Assisted Surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. W. Kennedy ◽  
J. P. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Robot Arm ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Interaction Forces ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Nodal Displacements

The primary goal of this paper is to provide force feedback to the user using vision-based techniques. The approach presented in this paper can be used to provide force feedback to the surgeon for robot-assisted procedures. As proof of concept, we have developed a linear elastic finite element model (FEM) of a rubber membrane whereby the nodal displacements of the membrane points are measured using vision. These nodal displacements are the input into our finite element model. In the first experiment, we track the deformation of the membrane in real-time through stereovision and compare it with the actual deformation computed through forward kinematics of the robot arm. On the basis of accurate deformation estimation through vision, we test the physical model of a membrane developed through finite element techniques. The FEM model accurately reflects the interaction forces on the user console when the interaction forces of the robot arm with the membrane are compared with those experienced by the surgeon on the console through the force feedback device. In the second experiment, the PHANToM haptic interface device is used to control the Mitsubishi PA-10 robot arm and interact with the membrane in real-time. Image data obtained through vision of the deformation of the membrane is used as the displacement input for the FEM model to compute the local interaction forces which are then displayed on the user console for providing force feedback and hence closing the loop.

Methods for Reducing a Thermal Finite Element Model Including the Advection Network Contribution

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Botto ◽  
Stefano Zucca ◽  
Muzio M. Gola
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Residual Life ◽  
Mathematical Formulation ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Fatigue Damage Accumulation ◽  
Secondary Air

The life monitoring concept needs on-line calculation to evaluate stresses and temperatures on aircraft engine components, in order to asses fatigue damage accumulation and residual life. Due to the amount of computational time required it is not possible for a full finite element model to operate in real time using the on-board CPU. Stresses and temperatures are then evaluated by using simplified algorithms. In the present work Guyan reduction and component mode synthesis have been applied to a thermal finite element model, including the cooling stream flow — the so called advection network — in order to reduce the size of the solving equation system. The appropriate mathematical formulation for the advection network reduction has been developed. Two reduction methods have been performed, discussed and subsequently applied to a thermal finite element model of a real low pressure turbine disk. The reduced system includes both the disk and the correlated fluid network model, simulating turbine secondary air system. The finite element model is axi-symmetric, with constant convective coefficients. Results of time integration for the reduced and the complete models have been compared. Results show that the proposed techniques gives models with a reduced number of degrees of freedom and at the same time good accuracy in temperature calculation. The reduced models are then suitable for real time computation.

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