Microcomputer FEM Analysis of Soil Cutting Process

  • Shen, J. (Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering Department University of Saskatchewan) ;
  • Kushwaha, R.L. (Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering Department University of Saskatchewan)
  • Published : 1993.10.01

Abstract

Current finite element analysis programs for soil cutting process with tillage tools require mainframe computers. Several special treatments in developing a microcomputer FEM program were introduced to increase the capacity for solving large problems and reducing the total time cost. The program was evaluated by solving one 3-D example on a 489 microcomputer. The results showed a close agreement with the laboratory soil bin test.

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