List of articles (by subject) dynamics
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1 - Nonlinear Dynamic Behaviour of The Mechanisms Having Clearance and Compliant Joints
Amirhosein JavanfarIn this paper, the rigid four-bar linkage with clearance joint has been examined. The effects of design parameters have been analyzed separately. Considering chaotic behaviour and undesirable vibrations of the system induced by joint clearance, it has been suggested to MoreIn this paper, the rigid four-bar linkage with clearance joint has been examined. The effects of design parameters have been analyzed separately. Considering chaotic behaviour and undesirable vibrations of the system induced by joint clearance, it has been suggested to use compliant joints for improving these undesirable behaviours. Therefore, rigid four-bar linkage with clearance joint and compliant joint is investigated by pseudo-rigid-body model. Subsequently, the nonlinear behaviour of the compliant mechanism is examined, using fast Fourier transform analysis, Poincare sections, and bifurcation diagram. Comparative analysis of results clearly shows that using appropriate compliant joints causes notable improvements in the behaviour of the system, reduction of sudden impacts, and lower accelerations. 6 cycles simulations of mechanisms demonstrate the decreasing 207 impacts to 33 impacts using compliant joint. Moreover, the results report 87% decrease in follower top acceleration and 64% in clearance joint top contact force. Although using the compliant joint makes limitations in the workspace, but the appropriate and optimized design of the compliant joint results in good improvement in the performance of the system. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Effect of Important Physical and Geometrical Parameters on the Dynamic Response of Thick Composite Plates with Smart Attached Mass
Ali Pourmoayed keramat Malekzadeh Fard naser zolghadrIn this research, the effect of different structural parameters on the dynamic behaviour of a thick plate with a smart attached mass, which is a mass embedded with the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) fibers were investigated. The results showed that the inherent stiffness of t MoreIn this research, the effect of different structural parameters on the dynamic behaviour of a thick plate with a smart attached mass, which is a mass embedded with the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) fibers were investigated. The results showed that the inherent stiffness of the smart attached mass and the localized stiffness due to the effect of SMA fibers both play a significant role in the dynamic behaviour of the plate, and ignoring either of these parameters results in a considerable change in the system responses. The size and position of the smart attached mass were also found to be of particular importance, since the effect of the weight of SMA and attached mass and the forces induced by SMA transformation all have significant and sometimes conflicting effects on the system vibrations. The results also showed that the changes in the system parameters, and particularly the characteristics of the SMA fibers such as activation temperature, pre-strain, and volume fraction, result in the appearance of dynamic responses that cannot be neglected. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Vehicle’s Dynamic Behavior in Fishhook Maneuver by Considering the Engine Dynamics
Ali Shahabi Amir Hossein Kazemian Said Farahat Faramarz SarhaddiIn order to study on the vehicle’s dynamic behavior, this study presents a new dynamic modeling of the vehicle by considering the engine dynamics. The coordinate systems are considered separately for the sprung mass and unsprung masses. By using Newton’s equ MoreIn order to study on the vehicle’s dynamic behavior, this study presents a new dynamic modeling of the vehicle by considering the engine dynamics. The coordinate systems are considered separately for the sprung mass and unsprung masses. By using Newton’s equations of motion, the force-torque equations of the sprung mass and unsprung masses are derived in the vehicle coordinate system. In general, the sprung mass in modeling of the vehicle is considered as a rigid body. However, in this study the components rotation of the sprung mass such as the engine crankshaft is considered and its gyroscopic effects are exerted in the governing equations. The lateral and longitudinal forces of the tire are evaluated by Pacejka model. In fishhook maneuver, the vehicle's dynamic behavior is studied by the numerical simulation method under the supervision of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The numerical simulation results are also validated by ADAMS/Car software. According to the results, the 15-DOF model in this research simulates the vehicle’s dynamic behavior with a good accuracy and the maximum roll rate of the vehicle reaches about 37 degrees per second. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Analysis of Time–Varying Mesh Stiffness for the Planetary Gear System with Analytical and Finite Element Methods
Ali Shahabi Amir Hosein KazemianIn dynamic model of planetary gears, one of the key design parameters and one of the main sources of vibration is time–varying mesh stiffness of meshing gears. According to previous researches, the finite element method and analytical method are two techniques to MoreIn dynamic model of planetary gears, one of the key design parameters and one of the main sources of vibration is time–varying mesh stiffness of meshing gears. According to previous researches, the finite element method and analytical method are two techniques to estimate the mesh stiffness of meshing gears. In this work, in an innovation the periodically time–varying mesh stiffness of meshing gears is examined by both of finite element and analytical methods. The planetary gear set is modeled as a set of lumped masses and springs. Each element such as sun gear, carrier, ring gear and planets possesses three degrees of freedom and is considered as rigid body. The influence of effective parameters on the mesh stiffness of meshing gears and also numerical results of natural frequencies and vibration modes of the system are obtained. Based on the results, the influence of the higher pressure angles on the mesh stiffness of meshing gears is perceptible. By using the proposed mesh stiffness of meshing gears, for the system with numbers of odd and even equally and unequally spaced planets, natural frequencies and vibration modes are validated with a high accuracy. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Evaluation of Sperling’s Index in Passenger and Freight Trains Under Different Speeds and Track Irregularities
sajjad sattari Mohammad Saadat Sayed Hasan Mirtalaie mahdi salehi ali soleimaniThe two factors of track irregularity and train speed affect the dynamic behavior of rail vehicles and can lead to an increase in dynamic forces, a decrease in ride comfort, and derailment in some cases. In this paper, the effect of train speed increase and different co MoreThe two factors of track irregularity and train speed affect the dynamic behavior of rail vehicles and can lead to an increase in dynamic forces, a decrease in ride comfort, and derailment in some cases. In this paper, the effect of train speed increase and different conditions of track irregularity on ride comfort and ride quality are investigated. For this purpose, first, two freight and passenger train models have been modeled in UM software, and then the effect of train speed increase and track irregularities (different US federal classes) have been studied with Sperling’s index. A freight train with the model of 18-100 and 3-piece bogie and a TGV high-speed train with 10 wagons were simulated. The results showed that in Sperling’s index, with the increase in the train speed and irregularity amplitude, the value of ride comfort and ride quality generally increased. For example, in the passenger train and irregularity classes 5 and 4, with the increase in train speed from 10 to 100 m/s, the Sperling’s index values changed from 0.66 to 1.99 and from 0.78 to 2.25, and increased 200% and 188%, respectively. In other words, at a speed of 10 m/s, passengers' comfort is just noticeable, while at a speed of 100 m/s and class 4, the situation is more pronounced but not unpleasant and the system should be monitored. Manuscript profile