Assessment of a Vehicle Concept Finite-Element Model for Predicting Structural Vibration

Author(s):  
Shung H. Sung ◽  
Donald J. Nefske
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhisham Bakhary

Artificial Neural Network (ANN) telah digunakan dengan meluas bagi tujuan mengesan kerosakan dalam struktur menggunakan data–data mod dari gegaran. Walau bagaimanapun, ketidakpastian yang wujud dalam model unsur terhingga dan data dari lapangan yang tidak dapat dielakkan boleh menyebabkan kesilapan dalam meramalkan magnitud dan lokasi kerosakan. Dalam kajian ini kaedah statistik digunakan untuk mengambil kira ketidakpastian ini. ANN digunakan untuk meramalkan parameter–parameter kekukuhan dari frekuensi dan mod bentuk bagi sesebuah struktur. Untuk mengambil kira ketidakpastian dalam ramalan, kaedah statistik digunakan di mana kaedah Rossenblueth point estimation diperbandingkan dengan kaedah Monte Carlo diaplikasikan bagi mengambil kira ketidakpastian ini. Keputusan menunjukkan bahawa dengan mengambil kira ketidakpastian dalam membuat ramalan menggunakan ANN, kerosakan boleh diramalkan pada tahap keyakinan yang tinggi. Kata kunci: Artificial neural network; ketidakpastian; kesilapan rawak Artificial Neural Network (ANN) has been widely applied to detect damages in structures based on structural vibration modal parameters. However, uncertainties that inevitably exist in finite element model and measured vibration data might lead to false or unreliable prediction of structural damage. In this study, a statistical approach is proposed to include the effect of uncertainties in the ANN algorithm for damage prediction. ANN is used to predict the stiffness parameters of structures from measured structural vibration frequencies and mode shapes. Uncertainties in the measured data and finite element model of the structure are considered in the prediction. The statistics of the identified parameters are determined using Rossenblueth’s point estimation method and verified by Monte Carlo simulation. The results show that by considering these uncertainties in the ANN model, the damages can be detected with a higher confidence level. Key words: Artificial neural network; uncertainties; random error


Author(s):  
Shung H. Sung ◽  
Donald J. Nefske ◽  
Douglas A. Feldmaier ◽  
Spencer J. Doggett

A structural-acoustic finite-element model of a sedan-type automotive vehicle is developed and experimentally evaluated for predicting vehicle interior noise and structural vibration. The vehicle system model is developed from finite-element models of the major structural subsystems, which include the trimmed body, front suspension, rear suspension, powertrain and exhaust system. An acoustic finite-element model of the passenger compartment cavity is coupled with the vehicle system model to predict the interior noise response. The predicted interior noise and structural vibration by the vehicle system model are compared with the measured responses for shaker excitation at the axle to 200 Hz. The comparisons demonstrate the accuracy of the structural-acoustic vehicle system model, and they indicate where modeling improvements are required.


Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artūras Kilikevičius ◽  
Darius Bačinskas ◽  
Jaroslaw Selech ◽  
Jonas Matijošius ◽  
Kristina Kilikevičienė ◽  
...  

Bringing together the experience and knowledge of engineers allowed building modern footbridges as very slender structures. This in turn has led to structural vibration problems, which is a direct consequence of slender structures. In some footbridges, this problem occurs when natural construction frequencies are close to excitation frequencies. This requires a design methodology, which would ensure user safety and convenience of use of the footbridge in operation. Considering the aforementioned dynamic response, the analysis of the finite element model of a footbridge was conducted focusing on critical acceleration and deformation meanings. The model was based on the footbridge prototype located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Two different loading methods were developed to investigate the dynamic effects caused by people crossing a footbridge. The comparison of experimental and finite element model (FEM) results revealed that the footbridge in operation is within the limit values of comfort requirements in terms of its vibrations.


1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tseng ◽  
R. G. Pelle ◽  
J. P. Chang

Abstract A finite element model was developed to simulate the tire-rim interface. Elastomers were modeled by nonlinear incompressible elements, whereas plies were simulated by cord-rubber composite elements. Gap elements were used to simulate the opening between tire and rim at zero inflation pressure. This opening closed when the inflation pressure was increased gradually. The predicted distribution of contact pressure at the tire-rim interface agreed very well with the available experimental measurements. Several variations of the tire-rim interference fit were analyzed.


1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.


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