A geometrical and physical nonlinear finite element model for spatial thin-walled beams with arbitrary section

Based on the theories of Bernoulli-Euler beams and Vlasov's thin-walled members,a new geometrical and physical nonlinear beam element model is developed by applying an interior node in the element and independent interpolations on bending angles and warp,in which factors such as traverse shear deformation,torsional shear deformation and their coupling,coupling of flexure and torsion,and second shear stress are all considered.Thereafter,geometrical nonlinear strain in total Lagarange(TL) and the correspondin...     

A finite element formulation for beams with thin walled cross-sections

The paper presents a finite element model for calculation of stresses and deformations of beams with thin walled cross-sections. The beam model takes into account deformations due to shear. Warping is accounted for by a modified sector coordinate formulation. As interpolation functions between the seven degrees of freedom at each node are used the analytical solutions for the special case of a double symmetric cross-section. Therefore, depending on the external loading, each prismatic beam can in most cases be treated as a single element. The assembly of the beam elements to the global model is performed by use of transition matrices which assures compatibility between the elements in the sence of least squares.     

Parameterization of arbitrary geometrical structures for automated electromagnetic optimization

This paper presents the theoretical foundation of the geometry capture technique. Geometry capture facilitates user‐parameterization, through graphical means, of arbitrary 2D and 3D geometrical structures. This makes it possible to optimize the shape and dimensions of geometrical objects in an automated electromagnetic design process by adjusting the user‐defined parameters subject to explicit numerical bounds and implicit geometrical constraints. ©1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE 9: 73–85, 1999     

A general finite element model for shells of arbitrary geometry

A finite element formulation is developed for the large displacement analysis of arbitrary shells. Formulation is based on a convected coordinate system and a tensorial approach is followed. The strain-displacement relationships used do not reflect the Kirchhoff hypothesis and Love's approximations. Isoparametric interpolation is used for the discretization of the problem, and the number of nodal points is variable. The numerical examples include the buckling analysis of cylindrical shells as well as two problems to test the convergence and accuracy of the algorithm.     

变截面粘弹性旋转梁非线性参数振动研究

研究了变截面粘弹性旋转梁的非线性参数振动.基于Kelvin-Voigt粘弹性本构关系,考虑几何非线性建立了变截面粘弹性旋转梁的非线性振动方程,用Galerkin法将其转化为常微分方程.运用多重尺度法得到其幅频响应.用数值方法讨论了转速和轮毂半径对梁固有频率和幅频响应的影响.研究表明:不稳定域随轮毂半径、转速的增大而增大,随锥度的增大而减小.     

Adaptive observers with arbitrary exponential rate of convergencefor nonlinear systems

Concerns the same class of linearly parameterized single-output nonlinear systems that the authors previously identified in (1992) in terms of differential geometric conditions. When persistency of excitation conditions are satisfied, the adaptive observers presented in this note guarantee arbitrarily fast exponential convergence both of parameter and state estimates to actual parameters and states, while previous adaptive observers guarantee only exponential (not arbitrarily fast) convergence. This extends earlier results for linear systems     

Vector fields as an instrument for arbitrary geometrical transformations of images

The approximate solution of a problem in image spatial transformations, as an example, rotations, is usually found with the use of one method or another of interpixel interpolation. In this case, integral characteristics of images are not retained, which makes difficulties for the further metrological processing of them. In the present article, an exact problem solution is proposed with the use of vector fields given analytically. The convolution of vector fields allows us to reduce the sequence of geometrical transformations to only the one that substantially decreases losses of spatial resolution for series of transformations and increases the transformation aperture.     

基于目标轮廓几何特征的电容元件定位方法

随着印刷电路板(PCB)生产工艺愈加复杂,电容元件的定位识别难度也随之增加。在实际生产中,为了节约成本、减少出错率,需要在焊接之前对电路板进行检测,同时为了固定电路板上元器件,一般会使用压板固定电路板。针对此种情况,提出一种复杂背景下被遮盖电容元件的定位方法,通过对采集到的PCB图像进行预处理、阈值分割、边缘提取和Harris角点检测等操作,进而根据电容元件目标轮廓的几何特征对元件进行定位。该方法已经在实践中得到应用,定位准确率高、速度快,能广泛应用于实际生产中。     

任意相对阶下非线性切换系统的事件触发漏斗控制

针对一类具有任意相对阶且带有部分非输入到状态稳定逆动态的非线性切换系统, 提出一种动态事件触 发漏斗跟踪控制方案. 首先, 引入一个虚拟输出将任意相对阶的非线性切换系统转换为相对阶为一的非线性切换系 统. 其次, 设计各子系统的事件触发漏斗控制器和切换的动态事件触发机制, 解决候选事件触发漏斗控制器和子系 统之间的异步切换问题, 所提方案消除已有文献中为所有子系统设计共同控制器带来的保守性. 在一类具有平均驻 留时间切换信号的作用下, 保证切换闭环系统的所有信号都是有界的, 且跟踪误差一直在预设的漏斗内演化, 并排 除采样中的奇诺现象. 最后, 一个仿真例子验证方案的实用性和有效性.     

Topology optimization of nonlinear structures with damping under arbitrary dynamic loading

This study presents an extended unit load method in which the displacement of a chosen degree of freedom (DOF) in a nonlinear structure under arbitrary dynamic loading is expressed as an integration of mutual strain energy density over a continuum domain. This new integral formulation for the displacement of a chosen DOF is developed by using the virtual work principle and can be used for linear or nonlinear structural behaviours. The integral form of the displacement is then used to develop new formulations for structural topology optimization involving arbitrary dynamic loading using the moving iso-surface threshold (MIST) method. Presented are two specific topology optimization problems with two objective functions: (a) to minimize the peak of a chosen displacement; or (b) to minimize the average power spectral density (PSD) of the chosen displacement over a finite time interval. New MIST formulations and algorithms are developed for solving two damping topology optimization problems of a structure under arbitrary dynamic loading, with or without large displacements, and having cellular damping materials with multi-volume fractions. Several numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the presented unit load method and the MIST formulations and algorithms.     

Structural optimization on geometrical configuration and element sizing with statical and dynamical constraints

In this paper, a bi-factor -β algorithm based on the Kuhn-Tucker criteria about the minimal weight design of a structure under statical and dynamical constraints, is presented. Among the constraints, that of “frequency-prohibited band” is a new formulation which requires any characteristic frequency of the structure not to fall into a certain frequency region. The desing variables may cover sizes of the elements and/or coordinates of the nodes. The upper and lower bounds of each variable are specified, and the stress constraints based on full-stress criteria may also be taken into account. Satisfactory results have been obtained over varous examples wherein the stiffness and/or mass matrices of the structure may be highly nonlinear about the design variables.     

Finite element analysis of 3-D beam-columns on a nonlinear foundation

A numerically integrated finite element for the analysis of three-dimensional, nonlinear Winkler foundations is developed. Together with a linear beam-column element they are used to solve problems of beams, columns and beam-columns on linear and nonlinear foundations in two and three dimensions. The Newton-Raphson method is used in the solution. Excellent results are illustrated by comparisons with available solutions.     

An arbitrary lagrangian-eulerian finite element method for path-dependent materials

The conservation laws, the constitutive equations, and the equation of state for path-dependent materials are formulated for an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element method. Both the geometrical and material nonlinearities are included in this setting. Computer implementations are presented and an elastic-plastic wave propagation problem is used to examine some features of the proposed method.     

A geometrically nonlinear shell finite element for tire vibration analysis

An axisymmetric finite element is developed which includes such features as orthotropic material properties, doubly curved geometry, and both the first and second order nonlinear stiffness terms. This element can be used to predict the equilibrium state of an axisymmetric shell structure with geometrically nonlinear large displacements. Small amplitude vibration analysis can then be performed based on this equilibrium state. The nonlinear path is predicted by using the self-correcting incremental procedure and any point on the path can be checked by using the Newton-Raphson iterative scheme. The present formulation and solution procedure are evaluated by analyzing a series of examples with results compared with alternative known solutions. Examples include: free vibration of an isotropic cylindrical shell, a conical frustum, and an orthotropic cylindrical shell; buckling of a cylindrical shell; large deflection of a clamped disk, a spherical cap, and a steel belted radial tire. The final example is a free vibration analysis of the inflated tire and the natural frequencies obtained compared well with published experimental data.     

A simple displacement-based 3-node triangular element for linear and geometrically nonlinear analysis of laminated composite plates

A simple displacement-based 3-node, 18-degree-of-freedom flat triangular plate/shell element LDT18 is proposed in this paper for linear and geometrically nonlinear finite element analysis of thin and thick laminated composite plates. The presented element is based on the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT), and the total Lagrangian approach is employed to formulate the element for geometrically nonlinear analysis. The deflection and rotation functions of the element boundary are obtained from the Timoshenko’s laminated composite beam functions, hence convergence to the thin plate solution can be achieved theoretically and shear-locking problem is avoided naturally. The plane displacement interpolation functions of the Airman’s triangular membrane element with drilling degrees of freedom are taken as the in-plane displacements of the element. Numerical examples demonstrate that the present element is accurate and efficient for linear and geometrically nonlinear analysis of thin to moderately thick laminated composite plates.     

Iterative learning control for nonlinear systems with uncertain state delay and arbitrary initial error

Most of the existing iterative learning control algorithms proposed for time-delay systems are based on the condition that the time-delay is precisely available, and the initial state is reset to the desired one or a fixed value at the start of each operation, which makes great limitation on the practical application of corresponding results. In this paper, a new iterative learning control algorithm is studied for a class of nonlinear system with uncertain state delay and arbitrary initial error. This algorithm needs to know only the boundary estimation of the state delay, and the initial state is updated, while the convergence of the system is guaranteed. Without state disturbance and output measurement noise, the system output will strictly track the desired trajectory after successive iteration. Furthermore, in the presence of state disturbance and measurement noise, the tracking error will be bounded uniformly. The convergence is strictly proved mathematically, and sufficient conditions are obtained. A numerical example is shown to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.