Parametric analysis of lugged wheel performance for a lunar microrover by means of DEM

The purpose of this study was to develop a numerical tool to simulate the performance of lugged wheels designed for a lunar microrover. The performance was analyzed using a Discrete Element Method (DEM) whose accuracy was validated for interactions between lugged wheels and soil. DEM analysis indicated that, on flat horizontal lunar surfaces, wheels with 18 10-mm-high lugs would provide less net traction than would wheels with 36 5-mm-high lugs.     

Crack growth resistance of shape memory alloys by means of a cohesive zone model

Crack growth resistance of shape memory alloys (SMAs) is dominated by the transformation zone in the vicinity of the crack tip. In this study, the transformation toughening behavior of a slowly propagating crack in an SMA under plane strain conditions and mode I deformation is numerically investigated. A small-scale transformation zone is assumed. A cohesive zone model is implemented to simulate crack growth within a finite element scheme. Resistance curves are obtained for a range of parameters that specify the cohesive traction-separation constitutive law. It is found that the choice of the cohesive strength t₀ has a great influence on the toughening behavior of the material. Moreover, the reversibility of the transformation can significantly reduce the toughening of the alloy. The shape of the initial transformation zone, as well as that of a growing crack is determined. The effect of the Young's moduli ratio of the martensite and austenite phases is examined.     

Phase-Transformation Fronts Evolution for Stress- and Strain-Controlled Tension Tests in TiNi Shape Memory Alloy

Nucleation and development of phase transformation fronts in TiNi shape memory alloy subjected to the stress- and strain-controlled tension tests were investigated. A thermovision camera was applied to register the distribution of infrared radiation emitted by the specimen and to find its temperature variations. During the loading, narrow bands of considerably higher temperature corresponding to the martensitic phase, starting from the central part of the specimen and developing towards the specimen grips, under both approaches, were registered. The inclined bands of heterogeneous temperature distribution were observed also during the unloading process of the SMA, while the reverse transformation accompanied by temperature decrease took place. Thermomechanical aspects of martensitic and reverse transformations for various strain rates were analyzed under both stress- and strain-controlled tests.     

ON THE METHOD OF ORTHOGONALITY CONDITIONS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF LARGE DEFLECTION OF CIRCULAR PLATE

In this paper,we reexamine the method of successive approximation presented byProf.Chien Wei-zang for solving the problem of large deflection of a circular plate,and findthat the method could be regarded as the method of strained parameters in the singularperturbation theory.In terms of the parameter representing the ratio of the centerdeflection to the thickness of the plate,we make the asymptotic expansions of thedeflection,membrane stress and the parameter of load as in Ref.[1],and then give theorthogonality conditions(i.e.the solvability conditions)for the resulting equations,bywhich the stiffness characteristics of the plate could be determined.It is pointed out thatwith the solutions for the small deflection problem of the circular plate and theorthogonality conditions,we can derive the third order approximate relations between theparameter of load and the center deflection and the first-term approximation of membranestresses at the center and edge of the plate without solving the differential equ     

Internal loops in pseudoelastic behaviour of Ti-Ni shape memory alloys: Experiment and modelling

The stress-strain isothermal hysteresis loops due to the incomplete martensitic transformation are analysed for Ti-Ni shape memory alloys. Experiments show the existence of two distinct yield lines for phase transition; one for the forward transformation austenitemartensite (AM), the other for the reverse transformation MA. The tensile behaviour of single crystals with only one yield line (AM) [1] can be considered as an ideal case. An extension of a thermodynamic model for pseudoelasticity [2] allows these two yield lines to be taken into account.

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Sommario Per leghe Ti-Ni con memoria di forma vengono analizzati i cicli di isteresi isotermici tensione-deformazione prodotti da una incompleta trasformazione martensitica. Gli esperimenti mostrano l'esistenza di due distinte linee di snervamento per la transizione di fase, una verso la trasformazione austenitemartensite (AM), l'altra per la trasformazione inversa MA. Il comportamento a trazione di un singolo cristallo con una sola linea di snervamento (AM) [1], può essere considerato un caso ideale. L'estensione ad un modello termodinamico pseudo-elastico [2] consente di analizzare queste due linee di snervamento.

     

地震作用下结构的AMTMD主动控制策略

提出了一种新的控制策略——主动多重调谐质量阻尼器(AMTMD)．AMTMD控制系统频率呈线性分布．AMTMD保持相同的刚度和阻尼但质量变化．AMTMD的主动控制力采用Roorda(1975)提出的生成模式．基于结构的广义振型模型，导出了设置AMTMD时结构的动力放大系数(DMF)．于是AMTMD优化准则选择为结构最大动力放大系数的最小值的最小化．分别使用位移、速度和加速度传感器，通过最优搜寻，研究了反映AMTMD有效性和鲁棒性的参数．这些参数包括：频率间隔、平均阻尼比、调谐频率比、Min．Min．Max．DMF、标准化反馈增益系数和环增益系数．为比较，同时考虑了多重调谐质量阻尼器和主动调谐质量阻尼器．而且，数值结果表明：AMTMD比MTMD具有更高的有效性和鲁棒性且ATMD也有更高的有效性．     

汽车整车非线性动力计算

通过轿车副车架橡胶支承的动态特性试验和理论分析,实现橡胶支承迟滞特性的数学建模和参数识别。利用所建模型重构恢复力-位移迟滞回线,并与试验结果比较表明所建模型的正确性。介绍了具有线性和非线性连接子结构的自由界面模态综合法的基本原理,并采用该方法建立了考虑副车架橡胶支承迟滞特性的整车非线性动力学模型,用所建模型对汽车动力特性进行了数值仿真,并通过试验对仿真结果进行验证。     

基于遗传算法的水轮机振动参数识别

通过对水轮机现场测试数据的频域分析，建立了测点位移响应的参数正模型。并基于遗传算法，建立了在时域内识别结构振动参数的数值方法，采用该方法对水轮机位移响应正模型的待定参数识别进行了研究。计算结果表明，所建立的基于遗传算法的参数识别方法具有良好的稳定性、抗观测噪声能力和较高的识别精度，能够反演出比较符合实际情况的位移响应振动模型。这就为荷载识别、结构优化和预报减震效果等后续工作提供了可靠的实施前提。     

Shakedown analysis of shape memory alloy structures

Phase transformational shakedown of a structure refers to a status that plastic strains cease developing after a finite number of loading cycles, and subsequently the structure undergoes only elastic deformation and alternating phase transformations with limited magnitudes. Due to the intrinsic complexity in the constitutive relations of shape memory alloys (SMA), there is as yet a lack of effective methods for modeling the mechanical responses of SMA structures, especially when they develop both phase transformation and plastic deformation. This paper is devoted to present an algorithm for analyzing shakedown of SMA structures subjected to cyclic or varying loads within specified domains. Based on the phase transformation and plastic yield criteria of von Mises-type and their associated flow rules, a simplified three-dimensional phenomenological constitutive model is first formulated accounting for different regimes of elastic–plastic deformation and phase transformation. Different responses possible for SMA bodies exposed to varying loads are discussed. The classical Melan shakedown theorem is extended to determine a lower bound of loads for transformational shakedown of SMA bodies without necessity of a step-by-step analysis along the loading history. Finally, a simple example is given to illustrate the application of the present theory as well as some basic features of shakedown of SMA structures. It is interesting to find that phase transformation may either increase or decrease the load-bearing capacity of a structure, depending upon its constitutive relations, geometries and the loading mode.