Topology optimization of flexure hinges with a prescribed compliance matrix based on the adaptive spring model and stress constraint

This paper focuses on the configuration design of flexure hinges with a prescribed compliance matrix and preset rotational center position. A new method for the topology optimization of flexure hinges is proposed based on the adaptive spring model and stress constraint. The hinge optimization model is formulated by maximizing the bending displacement with a spring while optimizing the compliance matrix to a prescribed value. To avoid numerical instability, an artificial spring is used as an auxiliary calculation, and a new strategy is developed for adaptively adjusting the spring stiffness according to the prescribed compliance matrix. The maximum stress of flexure hinge is limited by using a normalized P-norm of the effective von Mises stress, and a position constraint of rotational center is proposed to predetermine the position of the rotational center. In addition, to reduce the error of the stress measurement, a simple but effective filtering method is presented to obtain a complete black-and-white design. Numerical examples are used to verify the proposed method. Topology results show that the obtained flexure hinges have the prescribed compliance matrix and preset rotational center position while also meeting the stress requirements.     

Topology optimization for crashworthiness of thin-walled structures under axial crash considering nonlinear plastic buckling and locations of plastic hinges

Although topology optimization is established for linear static problems, more effort is required for solving nonlinear plastic problems. A new topology optimization approach with equivalent static loads (ESLs) is suggested to find the optimum topologies and locations of plastic hinges of thin-walled crash boxes by considering crash-induced deformation, the main crash energy-absorbing mechanism. Together with finite element method crashworthiness analyses, considering all nonlinearities with rate-dependent plasticity, the method was developed using an appropriate time-incremental scheme of ESLs without removing any high values of loads. Analyses show that the crash boxes with optimum topologies have energy-absorbing capabilities equivalent to the original structure. The proposed method is evaluated for two crashes: a crash box at low speed and a double cell subjected to high-speed collision. The results indicate that this method captures nonlinear crushing behaviours and accurate locations of plastic hinges where, if proper reinforcements are made, energy absorption can be enhanced.     

Thermoelastic solutions for orthotropic and anisotropic composite laminates

Solutions, within the framework of linear uncoupled thermoelasticity, are presented for certain problems of flexure of composite laminates. Benchmark numerical results, useful for the validation or otherwise of approximate laminate models, are tabulated. Finally, these results are used to examine the accuracy of the classical lamination theory based on Kirchhoff's hypothesis.     

Analytical model of displacement amplification and stiffness optimization for a class of flexure-based compliant mechanisms

The paper formulates an analytical method for displacement and stiffness calculations of planar compliant mechanisms with single-axis flexure hinges. The procedure is based on the strain energy and Castigliano’s displacement theorem and produces closed-form equations that incorporate the compliances characterizing any analytically-defined hinge, together with the other geometric and material properties of the compliant mechanism. Displacement amplification, input stiffness and output stiffness calculations can simply be performed for any serial compliant mechanism. The class of amplifying compliant mechanisms that contain symmetric corner-filleted or circular flexure hinges is specifically addressed here. A parametric study of the mechanism performance is performed, based on the mathematical model, and an optimization procedure is proposed, based on Lagrange’s multipliers and Kuhn-Tucker conditions, which identifies the design vector that maximizes the performance of these flexure-based compliant mechanisms. Independent finite element simulation confirms the analytical model predictions.     

钢筋砼框架非线性分析的简化单元模式

介绍一种用于钢筋混凝土框架二阶弹塑性分析的简化单元模式。它考虑了轴力的二阶效应、横截面的塑化和塑性区长度等非线性因素的影响。利用杆件截面的弯矩—曲率关系,可以直接由弹性杆件的转角—位移方程建立单元的非线性刚度矩阵。经与试验结果比较,说明计算结果是正确的。     

高层钢-钢骨混凝土混合结构的设计研究

结合一幢高层钢 钢骨混凝土混合结构的设计 ,着重介绍了在罕遇地震作用下采用层模型和空间模型的弹塑性分析计算结果、钢骨混凝土柱与钢梁的计算、节点设计及相应的构造措施 ,供结构工程师参考。     

微光机电系统的微绞链研制

本文讨论了非硅微机械工艺和微绞链的研制工艺。我们研制的非硅表面微机械工艺采用两次或三次掩模电镀层，聚酰亚胺和光刻胶分别作为底层和第二、第三层的牺牲层。用这套工艺，研制成功了三种不同种类的微绞链。微绞链能在基片表面作０—１８０度自由转动。     

考虑塑性铰外移的钢框架梁柱连接设计

介绍美国联邦突发事件管理局 (FEMA)对 1 994年北岭地震中焊接钢框架节点破坏原因的正式解释 ,说明塑性铰外移的必要性。此外 ,还介绍了塑性铰外移的两种基本形式以及狗骨式 (RBS)连接的有关设计规定和适用条件 ,其设计方法可供我国工程设计人员参考。     

铰接顶梁接头模具的热处理

叙述了热锻模的工作条件及材料分析 ,对铰接顶梁接头模具的热处理工艺作了探讨。     

新岭大桥转体施工技术

新岭大桥采用有平衡重的平面转体法施工 ,这在我省尚属首例。施工中因地制宜采用拉链葫芦滑轮组进行牵引 ,仅用 3小时就使拱肋平稳、安全地转体就位 ,牵引施工获得成功 ,为我省的桥梁施工积累了经验 ,具有推广价值