scholarly journals Simulation of Aircraft Landing Gears with a Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Code

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen H. Lyle ◽  
Karen E. Jackson ◽  
Edwin L. Fasanella
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Aircraft Landing ◽  
Landing Gears

Study on Mechanical Properties of the Corrugated Waist Rail with the Dynamic Finite Element Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Jin Hong Ma ◽  
Shen Bai Zheng ◽  
Bin Tao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Special Kind ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Contact Behavior ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Element Method

The corrugated waist rail has been successfully rolled in the Mill Research Institute of Yanshan University. It is necessary to conduct a comparative study on the mechanical properties of this special kind of rail with that of the ordinary rail. ANSYS/LS-DYNA, the finite element code, is used to simulate the contact behavior of wheel and rail. The study aims to investigate the influences of axle and lateral load on the stresses and displacement of the rail. It draws a conclusion that the mechanical properties of the corrugated waist rail is superior to that of the ordinary rail. It also provides a method and useful data for the further research on fatigue and wear of corrugated waist rail.

Design of Extended Pile Shafts for the Effects of Liquefaction

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 1775-1799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Khosravifar ◽  
Ross W. Boulanger ◽  
Sashi K. Kunnath
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Static Analysis ◽  
Ground Motion ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Lateral Spreading ◽  
Earthquake Loading ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Parametric Analyses

An equivalent static analysis (ESA) procedure is proposed for the design of extended pile shafts subjected to liquefaction-induced lateral spreading during earthquake loading. The responses of extended pile shafts for a range of soil, structure and ground motion conditions were examined parametrically using nonlinear dynamic finite element analyses (NDA). The results of those parametric analyses were used to develop and calibrate the proposed ESA procedure. The ESA procedure addresses both the nonliquefaction and liquefaction cases, and includes criteria that identify conditions which tend to produce excessive demands or collapse conditions. The ESA procedure, its limitations, and issues important for design are discussed.

Experimental Correlation of Dynamic Finite Element Models

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond E. Martin ◽  
David M. O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Aircraft Landing ◽  
Modal Model ◽  
Analytical Development ◽  
Structure Correlation ◽  
Operational Data ◽  
Wheel Brake

Abstract Finite element models used in the dynamic analysis of structures benefit from correlation with experimental data at each step in the analytical development. The steps Aircraft Landing Systems has followed in obtaining both modal and operational data for the validation of aircraft wheel, brake, and strut FEA models are discussed in this paper. These steps include the creation of a valid experimental modal model for major components in the structure, correlation of the modal results to tie FE model results, testing of sub-assemblies, and collecting data from dynamometer tests of the system and their correlation to the assembled FE model of the system. Various procedures are described which have been developed and adapted by Aircraft Landing Systems and which enable practical correlation to frequencies as high as 2000 Hz. The application of the procedures are demonstrated with examples from recent testing.

The Effect of Graded Strength on Damage Propagation in Continuously Nonhomogeneous Materials

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Thamburaj ◽  
Michael H. Santare ◽  
George A. Gazonas
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Damage Model ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Different Boundary Conditions ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Damage Propagation ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element ◽  
Nonhomogeneous Materials

A damage model developed by Johnson and Holmquist is implemented into a dynamic finite element code. This is then used to study the effect of grading of the phenomenological damage parameters on the propagation of damage through the material. The numerical results for two one-dimensional example problems with different boundary conditions are presented, wherein the effect of a gradient in the intact strength of the material on damage propagation is studied. The results show that introducing different strength gradients can alter the location of the site of maximum damage. This may have important implications in the design of impact resistant materials and structures.

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