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A Flexible Multi-body Dynamic Model for Analyzing the Hysteretic Characteristics and the Dynamic Stress of a Taper Leaf Spring

  • Moon Il-Dong;Yoon Ho-Sang;Oh Chae-Youn
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.20 no.10
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    • pp.1638-1645
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    • 2006
  • This paper proposes a modeling technique which is able to not only reliably and easily represent the hysteretic characteristics but also analyze the dynamic stress of a taper leaf spring. The flexible multi-body dynamic model of the taper leaf spring is developed by interfacing the finite element model and computation model of the taper leaf spring. Rigid dummy parts are attached at the places where a finite element leaf model is in contact with an adjacent one in order to apply contact model. Friction is defined in the contact model to represent the hysteretic phenomenon of the taper leaf spring. The test of the taper leaf spring is conducted for the validation of the reliability of the flexible multi-body dynamic model of the taper leaf spring developed in this paper. The test is started at an unloaded state with the excitation amplitude of $1{\sim}2mm/sec$ and frequency of 132 mm. First, the simulation is conducted with the same condition as the test. Then, the simulations are conducted with various amplitudes in a loaded state. The hysteretic diagram from the test is compared with the ones from the simulation for the validation of the reliability of the model. The dynamic stress analysis of the taper leaf spring is also conducted with the developed flexible multi-body dynamic model under a dynamic loading condition.

A Study on the Correlation Improvement between FEA and Test for a Pedestrian Lower Legform Impact (보행자보호 Lower Legform 충격의 해석 대 시험 상관성 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Dong-Kyou
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.1515-1522
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    • 2011
  • This paper proposed the finite element analysis technique for improving the correleration accuracy between FEA and test on a pedestrian lower legform impact. Europe has been evaluating the bumper pedestrian impact by Euro-NCAP, and it will also be applied in a domestic area by K-NCAP in 2013. By using the compression test result of bending resisting stiffener, a pedestrian bumper modeling guide was presented by analayzing the force-displacement curve of stiffener. And by using the sensor measurement results in car pedestrian test, pedestrian impact behavior was analyzed between test and finite element analysis result. Finally, the finite element analysis guide for a pedestrian bumper impact was presented to improve the correleration accuracy.

Analysis of Hydraulic Characteristics Using SMS RMA2 and SED2D Model in the Downstream of Gyeongan-Cheon (SMS를 이용한 경안천 하류구간의 하천흐름 분석)

  • Hong, Seong-Min;Jung, In-Kyun;Lee, Joon-Woo;Kim, Seong-Joon
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.94-104
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze various hydraulic characteristics using SMS (Surface Water Modeling System) RMA2 model. It is based on 2-D finite element method. River reaches (13.8km) from Gyeongan gauge station to the inlet of Paldang lake was selected. Finite element was made by RIMGIS Data, and the analysis of river-changes was operated by unsteady flow. The sediment concentration and bed change was simulated using SED2D model. This River's velocity was distributed that 0.05~3.85m/s and bed change was changed about 0.0003~0.0135m.

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Two dimensional finite element modeling of Tabriz metro underground station L2-S17 in the marly layers

  • Mansouri, Hadiseh;Asghari-Kaljahi, Ebrahim
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.315-327
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    • 2019
  • Deep excavations for development of subway systems in metropolitan regions surrounded by adjacent buildings is an important geotechnical problem, especialy in Tabriz city, where is mostly composed of young alluvial soils and weak marly layers. This study analyzes the wall displacement and ground surface settlement due to deep excavation in the Tabriz marls using two dimensional finite element method. The excavation of the station L2-S17 was selected as a case study for the modelling. The excavation is supported by the concrete diaphragm wall and one row of steel struts. The analyses investigate the effects of wall stiffness and excavation width on the excavation-induced deformations. The geotechnical parameters were selected based on the results of field and laboratory tests. The results indicate that the wall deflection and ground surface settlement increase with increasing excavation depth and width. The change in maximum wall deflection and ground settlement with considerable increase in wall stiffness is marginal, however the lower wall stiffness produces the larger wall and ground displacements. The maximum wall deflections induced by the excavation with a width of 8.2 m are 102.3, 69.4 and 44.3 mm, respectively for flexible, medium and stiff walls. The ratio of maximum ground settlement to maximum lateral wall deflection approaches to 1 with increasing wall stiffness. It was found that the wall stiffness affects the settlement influence zone. An increase in the wall stiffness results in a decrease in the settlements, an extension in the settlement influence zones and occurrence of the maximum settlements at a larger distance from the wall. The maximum of settlement for the excavation with a width of 14.7 m occurred at 6.1, 9.1 and 24.2 m away from the wall, respectively, for flexible, medium and stiff walls.

Effect of Clearance on Clamping Characteristics of Segmented Nuts in Pyrotechnic Separation Nut (파이로테크닉 분리 너트 내부 분할 너트 체결 특성에 대한 틈새의 영향)

  • Woo, Jeongmin;Kang, Dahoon;Choi, Jaeyoung;Kim, Jeong Ho;Cho, Jin Yeon;Jang, Seung-gyo;Yang, Hee Won
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.46 no.12
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    • pp.994-1003
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    • 2018
  • The clamping characteristics of segmented nuts in pyrotechnic separation nut are investigated using finite element analysis. When the segmented nuts are used to clamp objects, a constraint cylinder is necessary to prevent the segmented nuts from spreading out to the radial direction. During the manufacturing process, a clearance is usually introduced between the outer diameter of the segmented nuts and the inner diameter of the constraint cylinder. Therefore to find out the effect of the clearance, proper finite element modeling method is suggested to describe the clamping procedure appropriately. In addition, finite element analysis with the clearance of 0.00, 0.03, 0.06, and 0.10 mm are performed. From the analysis results, the clamping characteristics of segmented nuts are investigated according to the clearance, and several factors which should be considered to design a reliable pyrotechnic separation nut are figured out.

Application of Finite Element Analysis for Structural Stability Evaluation of Modern and Contemporary Sculptures: 'Eve 58-1' by Man Lin Choi

  • Kwon, Hee Hong;Shin, Jeong Ah;Cho, Nam Chul
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.277-288
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    • 2022
  • 'Eve 58-1', the subject of this study is a statue made of plaster and its structural stability was evaluated by utilizing the CAE program in order to prevent the risk of damage arising from impact and vibration that are generated during the packaging and transportation process given its material characteristics. CAE is an abbreviation for Computer Applied Engineering for realization by predicting changes at the time of application of virtual physical energy. It is applied by reflecting the physical property conditions and each boundary condition of plaster, and the digital images of the internal and external structure of the work were acquired through 3D scanning and CT analysis for interpretation by executing finite element modeling. When acceleration is applied to the work in the direction of its own weight, the left-right side and the front-rear side, it was possible to confirm a maximum displacement value of 15.24 mm in the head section of the front-rear side direction that has been tilted by approximately 27° from the Y-axis and the largest stress value of 12.46 MPa was at the left ankle section. The corresponding results confirmed that the left ankle section is the most vulnerable area and the section for which precautions need to be exercised and supplemented at the time of transporting the work by means of objective values.

Evaluation of Structural Performance of Precast Prefabricated Bridge Column using Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (비선형 유한요소해석을 이용한 조립식 교각의 성능 평가)

  • Chung, Chul-Hun;Yun, Yeon-Suk;Whang, Eun-Jung
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.28 no.3A
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    • pp.383-390
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    • 2008
  • A Precast Prefabricated Bridge Column using steel tube and prestressing bar was proposed for the application of precast method on substructure. A column specimen designed by the proposed bridge column system was made and performed a quasi-static test. The failure mode appeared to be a flexural failure and there is no damage on column segment connection. And it is good use of the self-centering ability by prestressing force. Test results showed that a column specimen satisfy the earthquake specification, and the structural stability was verified. Nonlinear finite element analysis was performed and compared with the test results. Force-displacement relation and location of crack from the analysis results were compared with the test results and it agreed well. The quantitative analysis was also performed by a parametric study using this modeling technique.

Dentoalveolar effects of open-bite correction with the dual action vertical intra-arch technique: A finite element analysis

  • Sergio Estelita Barros;Kelly Chiqueto;Franciele Alberton;Katherine Jaramillo Cevallos;Juliana Faria;Bianca Heck;Leonardo Machado;Pedro Noritomi
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.54 no.5
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    • pp.316-324
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    • 2024
  • Objective: To evaluate tooth displacement and periodontal stress generated by the dual action vertical intra-arch technique (DAVIT) for open-bite correction using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Methods: A three-dimensional model of the maxilla was created by modeling the cortical bone, cancellous bone, periodontal ligament, and teeth from the second molar to the central incisor of a hemiarch. All orthodontic devices were designed using specific software to reproduce their morpho-dimensional characteristics, and their physical properties were determined using Young's modulus and Poisson's coefficient of each material. A linear static simulation was performed to analyze the tooth displacements (mm) and maximum stresses (Mpa) induced in the periodontal ligament by the posterior intrusion and anterior extrusion forces generated by the DAVIT. Results: The first and second molars showed the greatest intrusion, whereas the canines and lateral incisors showed the greatest extrusion displacement. A neutral zone of displacement corresponding to the fulcrum of occlusal plane rotation was observed in the premolar region. Buccal tipping of the molars and lingual tipping of the anterior teeth occurred with intrusion and extrusion, respectively. Posterior intrusion generated compressive stress at the apex of the buccal roots and furcation of the molars, while anterior extrusion generated tensile stress at the apex and apical third of the palatal root surface of the incisors and canines. Conclusions: DAVIT mechanics produced a set of beneficial effects for open-bite correction, including molar intrusion, extrusion and palatal tipping of the anterior teeth, and occlusal plane rotation with posterior teeth uprighting.

Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Stiffened Shell Structures Using the Assumed Strain Shell Element (가정변형도 쉘요소를 이용한 보강된 쉘구조의 기하학적 비선형해석)

  • 최명수;김문영;장승필
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.209-220
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    • 2000
  • For non-linear analysis of stiffened shell structures, the total Lagrangian formulation is presented based upon the degenerated shell element. Geometrically correct formulation is developed by updating the direction of normal vectors and taking into account second order rotational terms in the incremental displacement field. Assumed strain concept is adopted in order to overcome shear locking phenomena and to eliminate spurious zero energy mode. The post-buckling behaviors of stiffened shell structures are traced by modeling the stiffener as a shell element and considering general transformation between the main structure and the stiffener at the connection node. Numerical examples to demonstrate the accuracy and the effectiveness of the proposed shell element are presented and compared with references' results.

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Wheel-Rail Contact Analysis Considering Axle Deformation Using a One-Dimensional Beam Element (1차원 빔요소를 활용한 차축 변형고려 차륜-레일 접촉해석)

  • Choi, Ha-Young;Lee, Dong-Hyung;Kwon, Seok-Jin;Seo, Jeong-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.139-145
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    • 2017
  • It is necessary to analyze the exact contact position and contact stress of the wheel-rail in order to predict damage to the wheel and rail. This study presents a wheel-rail contact analysis model that considers the deformation of the axle. When a wheel-rail contact analysis is performed using a full three-dimensional model of the wheelset and rail, the analytical model becomes very inefficient due to the increase in analysis time and cost. Therefore, modeling the element-coupling model of the wheel and rail as a three-dimensional element and the axle as a one-dimensional element is proposed. The wheel-rail contact characteristics in the proposed analysis model for straight and curved lines were analyzed and compared with the conventional three-dimensional analysis model. Considering the accuracy of the analysis results and time, the result shows that the proposed analytical model has almost the same accuracy as a full three-dimensional model, but the computational effort is significantly reduced.