Vietnam Journal of Mechanics

Influence of chirality on buckling of inextensible rings subject to dead loading

2024-07-26T08:42:42+07:00

A variational approach is studied to understand buckling of inextensible rings made from chiral filaments and subject to dead loading. In opposite to previous literatures in which only in-plane bifurcation is allowed, i.e., the ring deforms only in its plane, in this work we consider both in-plane and out-of-plane bifurcation, i.e., the ring deforms both in its plane and out of its plane. For circular rings made from filaments without chirality, we find that they lose instability via out-of-plane bifurcation at critical values of loading smaller than those published. For circular rings made from filaments with chirality, they lose instability via coupling between in-plane and out-of-plane bifurcation at critical values of loading smaller than those at which bifurcation would happen without chirality. The destabilizing effect of chirality, however, can be reduced by increasing the twisting rigidity relative to the bending rigidity.

Development of a detailed bathymetry map of the Nhat Le estuary, Quang Binh province by remote sensing image treatment

2024-09-14T08:01:09+07:00

Multispectral remote sensing images with the advantages of low cost, wide area coverage, and increased resolution have been widely used recently for determining the bathymetry of coastal waters. In this study, the correlation equation is developed based on the Landsat 8 OLI satellite images captured on September 22, 2022, and the survey data measured during the time period of September 12–22, 2022, was used for mapping bathymetry in the Nhat Le Estuary area, Quang Binh Province, a relatively clear area from sediment. The correlation between the image and the field survey data is quite good, with R² = 0.88. This shows that Landsat 8 OLI data is suitable for mapping sea areas with depths up to 20 m.

Analytical modeling and computational optimization for a 1-DOF compliant mechanism

2024-08-10T06:56:27+07:00

The first natural frequency directly affects the operational conditions of compliant mechanisms in precision engineering systems. To address this challenge, a computational method based on the surface response method is proposed to optimize the frequency of a new one degree of freedom (DOF) compliant mechanism. Initially, a 1-DOF 3D model of a compliant mechanism is built. The dynamic equation and the frequency response are formulated via equivalent stiffness and the Lagrange method. Subsequently, a series of numerical simulations are conducted to find the fundamental frequency of the mechanism. The initial dimensions of the flexible joints are determined, and the initial frequency is analyzed by using finite element analysis. Next, the flexible joints in the designed mechanism are optimized by a variant of the genetic algorithm. The optimized dimensions of the mechanism are found with the thickness of the circular joint of 1.10 mm, the thickness of the leaf joint of 1.19 mm, and the length of the leaf joint of 54.50 mm. The optimized result showed that there is a significant improvement in the frequency of the mechanism, increasing from an initial design of 53.218 Hz to an optimal design of 75.927 Hz with an improvement of 42.6%. This study provides important reference materials for future research on compliant mechanisms.

Design of a tooth-shaped magnetorheological brake with multiple coils

2024-07-12T00:44:44+07:00

This research presents an optimized design for a tooth-shaped magnetorheological brake (MRB) with multiple coils. The MRB configuration consists of a disk immersed in magnetorheological fluid (MRF), where four coils act as electromagnets when an electric current is applied. The energized coils induce the alignment of suspended particles in the MRF, forming a chain-like structure that increases the fluid's viscosity. This rapid, strong, and controllable phenomenon enables the MRB to find applications in haptic systems, tension control, and industrial braking systems. To analyze the electromagnetic behavior of the brake, Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations are conducted using ANSYS APDL, and the optimization process is performed utilizing ANSYS Workbench software. The software provides optimized geometries for the brake, resulting in significant improvements in desired performance aspects compared to prior designs, etc.

Higher-order stochastic averaging for investigating a vehicle suspension system with nonlinear damping and stiffness

2024-07-14T23:09:17+07:00

The paper deals with a quarter-car model with nonlinear damping and stiffness under white noise base excitation using the higher-order stochastic averaging method for analyzing approximate responses. Recently, a novel higher-order averaging procedure has been developed to find analytically the first-, second-, and third-order stationary joint probability density functions (PDF) of amplitude and full phase by solving the corresponding Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov (FPK) equation, and it will be extended to the nonlinear quarter-car model. Accordingly, the mean-square responses such as the displacement, and velocity of the sprung mass can be obtained analytically. The influences of excitation intensity on the dynamic responses, as well as the variations of linear and nonlinear damping, are analyzed. A very satisfactory agreement is found between the accuracy of the solutions corresponding to higher-order stochastic averaging and that of Monte Carlo simulation.

Modal analysis of plates resting on elastic foundation based on the first-order shear deformation theory and finite element method

2024-07-21T18:33:02+07:00

This paper investigates the free vibration characteristics of plate structures supported by a Pasternak elastic foundation, utilizing the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT). FSDT simplifies the plate theory by considering only first-order shear deformation, enhancing formulation simplicity. Additionally, employing plate theory reduces computational complexity, as 2D models entail fewer degrees of freedom compared to their 3D counterparts. The finite element method (FEM) with 8-node quadrilateral element is employed for computational analysis, implemented using MATLAB. First, a comparison is made with some existing data to show the accuracy and reliability of the research. Numerical examples are then presented of the influence of the effects of thickness variation, foundation parameters and boundary conditions on frequency are investigated. The results show that the method converges very fast and reliability when compared to other research findings. The results of the research can be applied to many different engineering applications related to plates resting on elastic foundation.

Residual stress and deformation of welded T-joint between low carbon steel and stainless steel

2024-07-23T10:33:59+07:00

The welded structures between carbon steel and stainless steel are widely used in many sectors such as pedestrian bridges, food industry, chemical industry, petroleum, and thermal power plants, … These composite structures take advantages of each material for different parts of structure. In the welded structures between carbon steel and stainless steel, the structure is made by T-joint that is the most common. The calculation of residual stress and welding strain of the T-joint between low-carbon and stainless steel materials is the basis to evaluate the working ability of this structure. In this study, the residual stress and welding deformation of the T-joint are determined by the imaginary force method. The double-sided weld of T-joint between low carbon steel and stainless steel is welded simultaneously by MIG welding process. The obtained results of residual stress and welding deformation in this case are compared with the case of single-sided weld so that we can find the difference between residual stress and welding deformation in two cases.