scholarly journals A Structural Analysis Method for Cable-Beam Composite Structure

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Guoqiang You
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Composite Structure ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Beam Structure ◽  
Beam System ◽  
And Topology

A structural analysis method is proposed in this paper for cable-beam composite structure with a large number of cable elements; it can improve computational efficiency and accuracy. Firstly, we use a structural division method to divide the whole cable-beam structure into inner cablenet system and edge cablenet-beam system. Because inner cablenet is a pure cablenet structure with given shape and topology, balance matrix analysis method is used to help obtain the best pretension distribution of it with the evenness as objective. For edge cablenet-beam system, with obtaining equilibrium forces of inner cablenet’s pretensions as goal, an iterative pretension losses compensation calculation combined with nonlinear finite element method and balance matrix analysis method is used for edge cablenet to adjust its pretension distribution and make the whole cablenet system keep its preset ideal shape under influence of beams’ deformations. Because edge cablenet-beam system has a lot less cable elements than overall structure, its nonlinear finite element calculations are much easier and faster than those for the whole cable-beam composite structure. In order to verify the above method’s validity, it is used for a spaceborne cablenet deployable antenna example, and the computed results indicate that the method is feasible.

Relevance of Mesh Dimension Optimization, Geometry Simplification and Discretization Accuracy in the Study of Mechanical Behaviour of Bare Metal Stents

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Mariacristina Gagliardi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Bare Metal Stents ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Metal Stents ◽  
Bare Metal ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
Convergence Test ◽  
Geometry Simplification

In this paper, the authors propose a set of analyses on the deployment of coronary stents by using a nonlinear finite element method. The goal is to propose a convergence test able to select the appropriate mesh dimension and a methodology to perform the simplification of structures composed of cyclically repeated units to reduce the number of degrees of freedom and the analysis run time. A systematic study, based on the analysis of seven meshes for each model, was performed, gradually reducing the element dimension. In addition, geometric models were simplified considering symmetries; adequate boundary conditions were applied and verified based on the results obtained from the analysis of the whole model.

The Wind Load Analysis of a Cable Net Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Yuan Ying Qiu ◽  
Gai Juan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wind Load ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Load Analysis ◽  
The Given ◽  
The Finite Element Model

The response analysis of a large cable net bearing wind load is conducted by the nonlinear finite element method. First, the form-finding calculation of the cable net structure is carried out to find an equilibrium state which can make the pretensions and sags of the wires meet the given requirements. Then the static analyses of the finite element model of the cable net structure under different wind loads are conducted to assess whether the cable net structure meets the requirements for strength. The work of this paper establishes the foundation for the design of a large cable antenna.

Numerical Analysis of Punching Shear Failure of Self-Compacting Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SCFRC) Ribbed Slabs

2019 ◽  
Vol 972 ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Nurulain Hanida Mohamad Fodzi ◽  
M.H. Mohd Hisbany
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Punching Shear ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Abaqus Software

This paper deals with behavior and capacity of punching shear resistance for ribbed slabs produce from self-compacting fiber reinforced concrete (SCFRC) by application of nonlinear finite element method. The analysis will be achieved by using ABAQUS software. The nonlinear finite element analysis by ABAQUS will be compare with the experimental results. Results and conclusions may be useful for establishing recommendation and need to be acknowledged.

Performance Evaluation of Spring for the Vehicle Suspension System Using the Nonlinear Finite Element Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 635-637 ◽  
pp. 594-597
Author(s):  
Byeong Soo Kim ◽  
Byung Young Moon ◽  
Sung Kwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
Air Spring ◽  
Rubber Sleeve ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Element Method

Air spring is used for the suspension system and it affects the vehicle stability and riding comfort by improving the impact-relief, braking, and cornering performance. Air Spring is comprised of the upper plate, lower plate, and rubber sleeve. Rubber sleeve is the composite material, which is made up of combination of rubber and Nylon, and the characteristics are changed according to the shape of rubber-sleeve, the angle of reinforcement cord. In this study, the distribution of internal stresses and the deformation of rubber composite material are analyzed through the nonlinear finite element method. The result showed that the internal maximum stresses and deformations about the changes of cord angle caused the more the Young's modulus decrease, the more maximum stress reduced.

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