STATIC STUDY OF CANTILEVER BEAM STICTION UNDER ELECTROSTATIC FORCE INFLUENCE

I. INTRODUCTION For capacitor-like microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structure[1??6], the voltage betweenthe structure and substrate causes attractive force. The sources of the voltage can be an arti?ciallymounted device[2 , 7??9] or the temporar…     

Bistable buckled beam and force actuation: Experimental validations

This paper presents recent experimental results on the switching of a simply supported buckled beam. Moreover, the present work is focussed on the experimental validation of a switching mechanism of a bistable beam presented in details in Camescasse et al. (2013). An actuating force is applied perpendicularly to the beam axis. Particular attention is paid to the influence of the force position on the beam on the switching scenario. The experimental set-up is described and special care is devoted to the procedure of experimental tests highlighting the main difficulties and how these difficulties have been overcome. Two situations are examined: (i) a beam subject to mid-span actuation and (ii) off-center actuation. The bistable beam responses to the loading are experimentally determined for the buckling force and actuating force as a function of the vertical position of the applied force (displacement control). A series of photos demonstrates the scenarios for both situations and the bifurcation between buckling modes are clearly shown, as well. The influence of the application point of the force on the bifurcation force is experimentally studied which leads to a minimum for the bifurcation actuating force. All the results extracted from experimental tests are compared to those coming from the modeling investigation presented in a previous work (Camescasse et al., 2013) which ascertains the proposed model for a bistable beam.     

软铁磁薄板磁弹性屈曲的理论模型

铁磁弹性薄板的磁弹性屈曲问题一直作为电磁——弹性力学相互作用的一个基本模型进行研究，而作用在其磁介质上的磁力计算则是定量理论预测准确与否的关键．到目前为止，文献上已有的理论模型对悬臂铁磁梁式悬臂板在横向磁场中磁弹性屈曲的理论预测值始终高于实验值，有的甚至相差１００％左右．本文基于电磁力计算的微观安培电流模型，严格给出了软铁磁薄板等效横向磁力的宏观计算表达式．在此基础上，建立了电磁——力学相互耦合作用的非线性理论模型．该模型能描述铁磁薄板结构在非均匀横向磁场环境中的磁弹性失稳（或屈曲）．其定量分析采用了有限元法和有限差分法相结合．数值结果显示：本模型给出的磁弹性屈曲的临界磁场值与实验值符合良好．与此同时，文中还对文献中认为较成功的Ｍｏｏｎ－Ｐａｏ模型的基本假设进行了分析．定量结果发现：Ｍｏｏｎ－Ｐａｏ理论模型的基本假设仅在梁式板的长厚比Ｌ／ｈ比较大时（约在２００左右），是可以接受的，而当Ｌ／ｈ较小时，该假设将导致理论值与实验值的较大误差．Ｌ／ｈ比值越小，理论值与实验值的误差越大     

An image encryption algorithm based on compound homogeneous hyper-chaotic system

A new dynamic model of a rotating flexible beam with a concentrated mass located in arbitrary position is derived based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation, and its modal characteristics are investigated in this paper. To consider the concentrated mass at an arbitrary location of the beam, a Dirac’s delta function is used to express the mass per unit length of the beam. Based on the proposed dynamic model, the frequency analysis is performed. The nonlinear equation is transformed into the linear one via employing the linear perturbation analysis method. The stiffness matrix of static equilibrium of the system under the deformed condition is obtained, in which the effect of coupling between the longitudinal deformation and transversal deformation is included. This means even if only the chordwise bending equation is solved, the longitudinal vibration effect can be still considered. As we know, once the longitudinal deformation is large, it will significantly affect the chordwise bending vibration. So the proposed model in this paper is more accurate than the traditional dynamic models which are usually lack of the coupling terms between the longitudinal deformation and transversal deformation. In fact, the traditional dynamic models for the chordwise vibration analysis in the existing literature are usually linear due to neglecting the coupling terms, and consequently, they are only suitable for the modal characteristic analysis of a beam under small deformations. In order to get some general conclusions of the natural frequencies and mode shapes, the equation which governs the chordwise bending vibration of the rotating beam is transformed into a dimensionless form. The dynamic model presented in this paper is nonlinear and can be conveniently used to analyze the modal characteristics of a rotating flexible beam with large deformations. To demonstrate the power of the new dynamic model presented in this paper, the dynamic simulations involving the comparisons between the different frequencies obtained using the model proposed in this paper and the models in the existing literature and the investigating in frequency veering and mode shift phenomena are given. The simulation results show that the angular velocity of the flexible beam will give rise to the phenomena of the natural frequency loci veering and the associated mode shift which is verified in the previous studies. In addition, the phenomena of the natural frequency loci veering rather than crossing can be observed due to the changing of the magnitude of the concentrated mass or of the location of the concentrated mass which are found for the first time. Furthermore, there is an interesting phenomenon that the natural frequency loci will veer more than once due to different types of mode coupling between the bending and stretching vibrations of the rotating beam. At the same time, the mode shift phenomenon will occur correspondingly. Additionally, the characteristics of the vibration nodes are also investigated in this paper.     

Series solution for large deflections of a cantilever beam with variable flexural rigidity

In this paper large deflection and rotation of a nonlinear Bernoulli-Euler beam with variable flexural rigidity and subjected to a static co-planar follower loading is studied. It is assumed that the angle of inclination of the force with respect to the deformed axis of the beam remains unchanged during deformation. The governing equation of this problem is solved analytically for the first time using a new kind of analytical technique for nonlinear problems, namely the Homotopy Analysis Method (HAM). The present solution can be used for the analysis of a wide range of loads, material/cross section properties and lengths for beams undergoing large deformations. The results obtained from HAM are compared with results reported in previous works. Finally, the load–displacement characteristics of a uniform cantilever beam with different material properties under a follower force applied normal to the deformed beam axis are presented.     

Simulation of friction and stiction in multibody dynamics model problems

A continuous model of Coulomb friction is used with a tangent space formulation of differential algebraic equations of motion for simulation of multibody dynamic model problems. Characteristics of the model problems studied are similar to those encountered in broad classes of multibody systems, without the associated geometric and analytical complexities. An implicit trapezoidal numerical solution algorithm is used to simulate dynamic response that includes the onset of stiction, its progression, and its termination, avoiding stiff behavior that is reported in the literature when index 3 formulations are used. Analytical criteria for stiction are derived for a three mass Coulomb friction model problem that defines the onset of and departure from stiction events with redundant equations of constraint. The tangent space formulation with implicit trapezoidal integration is applied to this analytical model to compute dynamic response, determine ranges of constraint forces that may occur during periods of stiction, and demonstrate that dynamic response is a discontinuous function of model parameters when stiction occurs. Accuracy of the continuous model of Coulomb friction is established, through comparison of results with those of the analytical model. Cartesian coordinate models of higher dimension are presented for three and four mass model problems that encounter a higher degree of redundancy in constraints during periods of stiction. Simulation of the Cartesian coordinate models, which have characteristics similar to more general multibody systems, yields accurate solutions, without any indication of stiffness in the tangent space equations of motion. Methods successfully demonstrated in model problems provide a foundation for simulation of spatial multibody dynamic systems with friction.     

纤维增强混凝土材料的界面剪应力分布研究

针对纤维与混凝土界面的破坏过程,提出了几种简化的粘结-滑移本构模型,以双线性局部粘结-滑移本构模型为基础,在受力平衡和变形协调的基本原理基础上,推导了纤维脱粘过程中界面剪应力的解析解.采用弹簧粘结单元,通过数值方法模拟了纤维与混凝土之间的粘结-滑移过程,给出了纤维与混凝土界面脱粘过程中界面剪应力的分布、变化情况.对解析解、有限元计算结果和试验结果之间的差异进行了对比分析,验证了简化模型的合理性和有效性.     

考虑曲率纵向变形效应的大变形柔性梁刚柔耦合动力学建模与仿真

对在平面内做大范围转动的中心刚体柔性梁系统的动力学进行了研究,建立了考虑大变形效应的系统刚柔耦合动力学模型,并进行了动力学仿真.该动力学模型不但考虑了柔性梁横向弯曲变形和纵向变形(包含轴向拉伸变形和横向弯曲变形而引起的纵向缩短项),还考虑了纵向变形对曲率的影响,称为曲率纵向变形效应.在以往的研究中,柔性梁的横向弯曲变形能往往直接使用柔性梁横向弯曲变形来表达,并没有考虑纵向变形的影响.为了考虑柔性梁纵向变形对横向弯曲变形能的影响,在浮动坐标系下使用柔性梁参数方程形式的精确曲率公式来计算柔性梁的弯曲变形能.在此基础上建立了基于浮动坐标系的考虑曲率纵向变形效应的刚耦合动力学模型.论文给出了数值仿真算例,验证了本文所建的动力学模型既能适用于柔性梁的小变形问题,又能适用于大变形问题,且较现有高次刚柔耦合动力学模型更加适用于大变形问题的处理.论文还通过与能处理柔性梁大变形问题的绝对节点坐标法的比较,验证了模型的正确性.      

Energy method solution for the postbuckling response of an axially loaded bilaterally constrained beam

Bistable and multistable structures have shown great usefulness in many applications such as MEMS actuation and energy harvesting. Bistability of structures can be achieved through buckling. Confining a buckled beam between two lateral constraints allows it to buckle into higher modes as the axial load increases. This paper presents a theoretical study of the postbuckling response of a bilaterally constrained elastica subjected to gradually increased axial load. Equilibrium states are determined using an energy method. Under small deformation assumptions, the total potential energy is minimized under the defined constraints. The presented model allows for an accurate representation of the flatting behavior and the increase in the length of contact areas with the lateral constraints before the sudden snapping between equilibrium states. Mode transitions are manifested by jumps in the response curves. Previously developed models based on geometry and symmetries overestimate the required forces for higher equilibrium modes and do not match experimental observations. Results are validated with experimental force–displacement measurements under both force- and displacement-control. The kinetic energy released during buckling mode transitions is determined by a dynamic analysis.     

Transversely isotropic material: nonlinear Cosserat versus classical approach

We consider a specific case of unidirectional reinforced material under applied tensile load. The reinforcement of the material is inclined with 45° to the direction of the tensile resultant. Different approaches are discussed: one experiment and three computational models. Two models use the classical Cauchy continuum theory whereas the third computational model is based on a Cosserat continuum. It is well known that test specimen with inclination between unidirectional reinforcement and tensile direction show, besides Poissons effect, additional deformation perpendicular to the load direction. The classical transversely isotropic continuum theory predicts this deformation as typical S-shape. In the Cosserat continuum the orientation of the inner structure is incorporated. Thus, structural parameters influence the deformation. With the proposed geometrically non-linear Cosserat model classical and non-classical behaviour can be modelled. In the non-classical case, the transverse deformation is not described by one S-shape but by multiple S-shaped modes. The additional rotational parameters in the Cosserat continuum are responsible for the non-classical behaviour which is due to non-symmetric strain.     

Vision-based measurement of spatio-temporal deformation of excavated soil for the estimation of bucket resistive force

This paper reports a vision-based technique of measuring the spatio-temporal deformation of excavated soil for estimating the bucket resistive force. The proposed measurement technique uses two depth cameras to determine three-dimensional soil-surface displacement. The technique consists of the following two processes: the first is related to image correlation between the two cameras, and the second involves data filtering and smoothing for generating soil deformation as a continuously curved surface. The proposed technique delivers measurement accuracy to the nearest centimeter. Typical experimental results of the three-dimensional measurement of soil deformation using the proposed technique are presented in the paper. Further, this study updates an interaction model for the resistive-force estimation while a bucket excavates soil. The model introduces a correction variable that changes with the bucket wrist angle by exploiting the experimental measurement of soil deformation. The model estimates the resistive force with an error of less than one quarter of the maximum force. These updates also exhibit the effectiveness of the proposed technique.     

Analysis of laminated glass beams for photovoltaic applications

Laminated glass beams and plates are widely used in glazing and photovoltaic applications. One feature of these structures is a relatively thin and compliant polymeric layer for embedding solar cells. Proper design of photovoltaic glass modules requires an analysis of transverse shear strain distribution in polymeric encapsulant. In this paper a three layered beam with glass skins and a polymeric core is applied as a model structure to evaluate the mechanical properties. Robust relationships between the maximum deflection, the transverse shear strain of the core layer and the applied force in a three-point-bending test of laminated glass beam samples are derived. The first order shear deformation beam theory and a layer-wise type beam theory are applied. An expression for the transverse shear stiffness of the laminated glass beam is presented. The results for the maximum deflection are compared with the results discussed in the literature. Furthermore, a three-dimensional finite element analysis is performed to verify the applied beam theories. Three-point-bending tests for laminated glass beams with core layers from different polymeric materials are performed. The experimental data for the maximum deflection are compared with the derived expressions.     

微梁与基底间的毛细粘附作用

在表面微型机械结构的制造过程中,强的毛细相互作用常常使得组成这些结构的微桥、微梁与基底粘附而导致失效。而在微尺度实验中,微桥与微梁又是微尺度材料常数和性能检测的常用的试件样式,如果实验中加载端与被检测的微尺度试件发生毛细粘附,将直接影响检测数据的准确性。本文应用微悬臂梁试件,讨论微梁与基底间的毛细粘附作用,并通过能量原理计算其粘附力的大小和试件几何尺寸、粘附面距离、粘附液体特性之间的关系。最后应用微散斑干涉,检测粘附平衡态时微桥和微梁的粘附力以及由毛细粘附所导致的弯曲变形,并与理论计算结果进行比较。     

Finite element analysis of 2D SMA beam bending

A thermomechanical model of a shape memory alloy beam bending under tip force loading is implemented in finite element codes.The constitutive model is a one dimensional model which is based on free energy and motivated by statistical thermodynamics.The particular focus of this paper is on the aspects of finite element modeling and simulation of the inhomogeneous beam bending problem.This paper extends previous work which is based on the small deformation Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and by treating an SMA beam as consisting of multi-layers in a twodimensional model.The flux terms are involved in the heat transfer equation.The simulations can represent both shape memory effect and super-elastic behavior.Different thermal boundary condition effect and load rate effect can also be captured.     

Snapping of an elastica under various loading mechanisms

This paper studies the snap-through buckling of a hinged elastica subject to a midpoint force. The focus is placed on how different load models affect the deformation and snapping load. Three different load models are considered. In the first model, the point force is fixed onto a midpoint of the elastica. In the second model, the point force is fixed on a central line in space. In the third model, the external force is applied through a rigid bar, which is allowed to slide along the central line in space. When the loaded elastica deforms symmetrically, as in the case when the magnitude of the point force is small, there is no difference between these three load models. However, when the elastica deforms unsymmetrically, the three load models produce different results. Vibration method is used to determine the stability of the equilibrium configurations. It is found that the elastica may snap via either a sub-critical pitchfork bifurcation or a limit-point bifurcation. If the elastica snaps via a sub-critical pitchfork bifurcation, the pre-snapping deformation is symmetric. If the elastica snaps via a limit-point bifurcation, on the other hand, the pre-snapping deformation is unsymmetric. For a specified initial shape of the elastica, different load models predict different snapping loads and pre-snapping deformations. The theoretical predictions are confirmed by experimental observations.     

Response of a flexible tube to transverse impact I. Theory

The large non-linear response of a flexible viscoelastic tube under central transverse impact was studied by means of theoretical models, computer simulations and experiments. The present paper is concerned with the analytical solution of the system represented either as an elastic or viscoelastic (standard linear solid) string or Timoshenko beam with the local pinching deformation at the impact point expressed by either a linear elastic spring or a viscoelastic standard linear solid. These four models were solved numerically by the method of characteristics. A few comparisons of the results for the various models are presented here; correlations with corresponding finite element solutions and experimental data are described in a companion paper.     

钢-混凝土组合箱梁梁段有限元法研究

组合梁界面滑移将减小组合梁刚度,增大变形,影响构件性能;剪应力沿截面横向分布不均匀,造成其弯曲正应力的横向分布呈曲线形状,即剪力滞效应;同时组合梁往往重载,具有较小的跨高比,剪切变形不可忽略.根据虚功原理,建立了同时考虑滑移效应、剪力滞及剪切变形效应的组合梁单元刚度矩阵及等效节点力向量,并在此基础上编制了组合梁梁段有限元程序.利用本文程序对现有组合梁试件的混凝土顶板应力、钢梁底板应力、跨中挠度和梁端滑移进行了计算,并将本文计算结果与解析法计算结果及试验结果进行了比较.结果表明,本文计算结果与解析法计算结果及试验结果吻合良好;同时,本文计算结果具有较好的稳定性,验证了本文计算方法的正确性.本文所建立的梁单元刚度矩阵同时考虑了剪切变形、剪力滞及滑移效应的影响,符合工程实际,为有限梁段法分析组合箱梁提供了理论基础.     

A MODIFIED ALGORITHM FOR DEALING WITH HOLDER FRICTION BOUNDARY CONDITION IN SIMULATION OF SHEET METAL FORMING

I. INTRODUCTIONSheet metal forming is an important metal forming technology, which has found wide applicationin automobile body, especially car body production[1]. With the constantly increasing demand forshape, quality and dimension precision of stamped products, engineers are urged to keep improvingand perfecting the forming process, which also makes the numerical simulation technology for sheetmetal forming based on elasto-plastic large deformation FEM theory[2??6] employed more exten…     

An improved dynamic model for a silicone material beam with large deformation

Dynamic modeling for incompressible hyperelastic materials with large deformation is an important issue in biomimetic applications. The previously proposed lower-order fully parameterized absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) beam element employs cubic interpolation in the longitudinal direction and linear interpolation in the transverse direction, whereas it cannot accurately describe the large bending deformation. On this account, a novel modeling method for studying the dynamic behavior of nonlinear materials is proposed in this paper. In this formulation, a higher-order beam element characterized by quadratic interpolation in the transverse directions is used in this investigation. Based on the Yeoh model and volumetric energy penalty function, the nonlinear elastic force matrices are derived within the ANCF framework. The feasibility and availability of the Yeoh model are verified through static experiment of nonlinear incompressible materials. Furthermore, dynamic simulation of a silicone cantilever beam under the gravity force is implemented to validate the superiority of the higher-order beam element. The simulation results obtained based on the Yeoh model by employing three different ANCF beam elements are compared with the result achieved from a commercial finite element package as the reference result. It is found that the results acquired utilizing a higher-order beam element are in good agreement with the reference results, while the results obtained using a lower-order beam element are different from the reference results. In addition, the stiffening problem caused by volumetric locking can be resolved effectively by applying a higher-order beam element. It is concluded that the proposed higher-order beam element formulation has satisfying accuracy in simulating dynamic motion process of the silicone beam.     

Prediction of buckling characteristics of carbon nanotubes

In this paper, to investigate the buckling characteristics of carbon nanotubes, an equivalent beam model is first constructed. The molecular mechanics potentials in a C–C covalent bond are transformed into the form of equivalent strain energy stored in a three dimensional (3D) virtual beam element connecting two carbon atoms. Then, the equivalent stiffness parameters of the beam element can be estimated from the force field constants of the molecular mechanics theory. To evaluate the buckling loads of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, the effects of van-der Waals forces are further modeled using a newly proposed rod element. Then, the buckling characteristics of nanotubes can be easily obtained using a 3D beam and rod model of the traditional finite element method (FEM). The results of this numerical model are in good agreement with some previous results, such as those obtained from molecular dynamics computations. This method, designated as molecular structural mechanics approach, is thus proved to be an efficient means to predict the buckling characteristics of carbon nanotubes. Moreover, in the case of nanotubes with large length/diameter, the validity of Euler’s beam buckling theory and a shell model with the proper material properties defined from the results of present 3D FEM beam model is investigated to reduce the computational cost. The results of these simple theoretical models are found to agree well with the existing experimental results.