Abstract The objective of this project work is to effectively design and analyze the helicopter flight control circuits. The design process involves FE method to assess the directional control circuit. Displacement, stress, strain energy values are obtained for the circuit for different load cases and optimum design is obtained for safe helicopter flight controls for critical maneuvers. In a helicopter the rotor blade is operated using mechanical flight control system consisting of elements like push-pull rod, links, bell crank levers, structural supporting brackets etc. There is a certain amount of reduction in stiffness and strength of elements of the circuit due to stretch in these elements resulting in false control surface deflections. This project work focuses on the application of FEM in design, analysis and optimization of directional flight control circuit using ALTAIR HYPERMESH and MSC NASTRAN software’s. FEM techniques have been extensively used in this study to simulate the control circuit mechanism. Keywords: directional control circuit, finite element analysis, displacement, strain energy
Behaviour of fibre reinforce concrete beam in pure torsioneSAT Journals
Abstract It has been observed that a plain concrete member when subjected to cracking torque fails along a spiral inclined at 450 to the axis of the member. It is obvious that reinforcement in the form of 450 rectangular spirals will be most effective in resisting torque in case of a member of rectangular section. Provision of only longitudinal bars without stirrups increases torsional strength to the extent of 15%, the most appropriate system of torsional reinforcement consists of longitudinal bars together with closed transverse stirrups. In view of above observations, an attempt is made to study the following aspects: Behaviour of reinforced concrete beam under. 1)Pure torsional, (a)Without glass fibres (b)With glass fibres 2)The effect of increase of fibre percentage on torsional resistance of beam. 3) To develop torque. Vs. twist relation of the beams. The experimental program consists of casting 4 reinforced concrete beams of size 150mm X150 mm and length 2m. Two of them were cast without fibres to make a comparative study with the remaining 3 beams; one beam is cast with 0.5% fibre by weight, one beam 1.0% fibre by weight in the rest one beam 1.5% fibre by weight added. The longitudinal reinforcement, spacing of shear stirrups is kept constant. Keywords: Aspect ratio, Glass Fibres, Reinforced concrete, Beam,Torsional strength
Structural analysis of steering yoke of an automobile for withstanding torsio...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The steering columns in a steering system are one of the main devices of an automobile. It is a very important part to attain stability and
steady movement of the vehicle. It consists of two yokes, one on each shaft, connected by a cross-shaped intermediate member i.e.
spider. Motion transmission system of vehicles consist several components which sometimes encounter unfortunate failures. Some
common reasons for the failures may be manufacturing and design faults, maintenance faults, raw material faults, material processing
faults as well as the user originated faults. In this paper finite element analysis of the component is carried out to find the stress and
displacement of the final product. For modeling of the component, CATIA V5 R17 software is used. Preprocessing work like meshing
and analysis work is carried out in HYPERWORKS software. Using FEA analysis, we can identify the nature and characteristics of
stresses acting on the yoke and also evaluate the influence of the loads/ mass/ geometry/ boundary conditions over the yoke.
Keywords: Steering Yoke, Structural analysis, FEA, CATIA V5, Hyper works
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Fea analysis and optimization of an one way clutch used in automatic transmis...eSAT Journals
Abstract An intent of this project is to reduce the weight of one way clutch which is being used in automotive transmission enabled sports cars. By reducing the weight we can achieve better efficiency in terms of strength and also to increase the transmission power from torque converter wherein which engaging and disengaging happens. One way roller clutch is one, when the unit rotates in one direction the rollers slip or free-wheel, but when a torque is applied in the opposite direction, the rollers lock between outer cage (cam) and inner cage, producing a wedging action and binding because of friction. The rollers are spring-loaded. Design parameters like maximum torsional deflection, minimum hoop`s stress are considered for to get increased efficiency. In order to achieve this FEA analysis and optimization technique is carried here. Optimization is the mathematical discipline which is concerned with finding the maxima and minima of functions, possibly subject to constraints. Here optimization is carried out by using the global parameters optimization technique. Keywords: FEA analysis, Global parameters, Minimum hoop`s stress, Weight
Design evaluation and optimization of steering yoke of an automobileeSAT Journals
Abstract The purpose of a steering system is to control the direction of the vehicle by operating the steering wheel of the steering system. The steering columns in a steering system are one of the main devices of an automobile. It is a very important part to attain stability and steady movement of the vehicle. The steering yoke consists of two forged-steel yokes or forks joined to the two shafts being coupled and situated at right angles to each other. A spider hinges these two yokes together. Since the arms of the spider are at right angles the spider arm rocks backwards and forward between four extreme positions. Motion transmission system of vehicles consist several components which sometimes encounter unfortunate failures. Some common reasons for the failures may be manufacturing, design faults, maintenance faults, raw material faults, material processing faults as well as the user originated faults. In this paper structural optimization of the steering yoke is carried out. For modeling of the component, CATIA V5 R17 software is used. It has been found that there are essentially in two stages of the design process that structural optimization can be applied. In the early stage of concept generation, topology optimization should be used to develop an efficient structure from the beginning. At this level an automatized variation of optimization parameters was proven useful to and the best feasible design possible. In the later stage, shape and size optimization should be used to fine-tune the structure realized from the topology optimization and carried out physical experimentation to validate the model. Keywords: Steering Yoke, Structural optimization, CATIA V5, Hyperworks
Fatigue or Durability Analysis of Steering Knuckleijsrd.com
the purpose of the study of this thesis is to discuss analysis the acting force upon the steering knuckle while in track or random load for a vehicle. Steering knuckle is main important part in the vehicle because that requires lots of attention in selection because once it is damaged then it have to replace with the new one. Structural Components such as a steering knuckle might be strong enough to withstand a single applied load. But what happens when the part operates over and over, day after today? To predict component failure in such cases requires what's called fatigue or durability analysis. For our purposes, a constant or static load does not cause failure. What counts is the impact of working or fluctuating loads. Failures, or fractures, take place when cracks get so large that remaining material can no longer endure stresses and strains. In classic structural analyses, failure predictions are based solely on material strength or yield strength. Durability analysis goes beyond this, evaluating failure based on repeated simple or complex loading.
Behaviour of fibre reinforce concrete beam in pure torsioneSAT Journals
Abstract It has been observed that a plain concrete member when subjected to cracking torque fails along a spiral inclined at 450 to the axis of the member. It is obvious that reinforcement in the form of 450 rectangular spirals will be most effective in resisting torque in case of a member of rectangular section. Provision of only longitudinal bars without stirrups increases torsional strength to the extent of 15%, the most appropriate system of torsional reinforcement consists of longitudinal bars together with closed transverse stirrups. In view of above observations, an attempt is made to study the following aspects: Behaviour of reinforced concrete beam under. 1)Pure torsional, (a)Without glass fibres (b)With glass fibres 2)The effect of increase of fibre percentage on torsional resistance of beam. 3) To develop torque. Vs. twist relation of the beams. The experimental program consists of casting 4 reinforced concrete beams of size 150mm X150 mm and length 2m. Two of them were cast without fibres to make a comparative study with the remaining 3 beams; one beam is cast with 0.5% fibre by weight, one beam 1.0% fibre by weight in the rest one beam 1.5% fibre by weight added. The longitudinal reinforcement, spacing of shear stirrups is kept constant. Keywords: Aspect ratio, Glass Fibres, Reinforced concrete, Beam,Torsional strength
Structural analysis of steering yoke of an automobile for withstanding torsio...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The steering columns in a steering system are one of the main devices of an automobile. It is a very important part to attain stability and
steady movement of the vehicle. It consists of two yokes, one on each shaft, connected by a cross-shaped intermediate member i.e.
spider. Motion transmission system of vehicles consist several components which sometimes encounter unfortunate failures. Some
common reasons for the failures may be manufacturing and design faults, maintenance faults, raw material faults, material processing
faults as well as the user originated faults. In this paper finite element analysis of the component is carried out to find the stress and
displacement of the final product. For modeling of the component, CATIA V5 R17 software is used. Preprocessing work like meshing
and analysis work is carried out in HYPERWORKS software. Using FEA analysis, we can identify the nature and characteristics of
stresses acting on the yoke and also evaluate the influence of the loads/ mass/ geometry/ boundary conditions over the yoke.
Keywords: Steering Yoke, Structural analysis, FEA, CATIA V5, Hyper works
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Fea analysis and optimization of an one way clutch used in automatic transmis...eSAT Journals
Abstract An intent of this project is to reduce the weight of one way clutch which is being used in automotive transmission enabled sports cars. By reducing the weight we can achieve better efficiency in terms of strength and also to increase the transmission power from torque converter wherein which engaging and disengaging happens. One way roller clutch is one, when the unit rotates in one direction the rollers slip or free-wheel, but when a torque is applied in the opposite direction, the rollers lock between outer cage (cam) and inner cage, producing a wedging action and binding because of friction. The rollers are spring-loaded. Design parameters like maximum torsional deflection, minimum hoop`s stress are considered for to get increased efficiency. In order to achieve this FEA analysis and optimization technique is carried here. Optimization is the mathematical discipline which is concerned with finding the maxima and minima of functions, possibly subject to constraints. Here optimization is carried out by using the global parameters optimization technique. Keywords: FEA analysis, Global parameters, Minimum hoop`s stress, Weight
Design evaluation and optimization of steering yoke of an automobileeSAT Journals
Abstract The purpose of a steering system is to control the direction of the vehicle by operating the steering wheel of the steering system. The steering columns in a steering system are one of the main devices of an automobile. It is a very important part to attain stability and steady movement of the vehicle. The steering yoke consists of two forged-steel yokes or forks joined to the two shafts being coupled and situated at right angles to each other. A spider hinges these two yokes together. Since the arms of the spider are at right angles the spider arm rocks backwards and forward between four extreme positions. Motion transmission system of vehicles consist several components which sometimes encounter unfortunate failures. Some common reasons for the failures may be manufacturing, design faults, maintenance faults, raw material faults, material processing faults as well as the user originated faults. In this paper structural optimization of the steering yoke is carried out. For modeling of the component, CATIA V5 R17 software is used. It has been found that there are essentially in two stages of the design process that structural optimization can be applied. In the early stage of concept generation, topology optimization should be used to develop an efficient structure from the beginning. At this level an automatized variation of optimization parameters was proven useful to and the best feasible design possible. In the later stage, shape and size optimization should be used to fine-tune the structure realized from the topology optimization and carried out physical experimentation to validate the model. Keywords: Steering Yoke, Structural optimization, CATIA V5, Hyperworks
Fatigue or Durability Analysis of Steering Knuckleijsrd.com
the purpose of the study of this thesis is to discuss analysis the acting force upon the steering knuckle while in track or random load for a vehicle. Steering knuckle is main important part in the vehicle because that requires lots of attention in selection because once it is damaged then it have to replace with the new one. Structural Components such as a steering knuckle might be strong enough to withstand a single applied load. But what happens when the part operates over and over, day after today? To predict component failure in such cases requires what's called fatigue or durability analysis. For our purposes, a constant or static load does not cause failure. What counts is the impact of working or fluctuating loads. Failures, or fractures, take place when cracks get so large that remaining material can no longer endure stresses and strains. In classic structural analyses, failure predictions are based solely on material strength or yield strength. Durability analysis goes beyond this, evaluating failure based on repeated simple or complex loading.
This paper presents the life estimation of the diffuser structure. Literature shows that the welds are the source of failure in case of welded structure; hence the estimation of its life is very critical. There are two kinds of methods for life estimation stress life approach and strain life approach which have been validated for simple problems. Stress life approach was identified as appropriate for life estimation of the variable diffuser. There are papers indicating the methodology for life estimation using commercial software for life prediction. Here, Optistruct- Hyper-Works for pre-processing and solver and Hyper-View- Hyper-Works for post processing has been used for the indeterminate structure, complex loading and boundary condition. The mathematical model subjected to the variable pressure contours for a particular Mach No., with the gimbal joint boundary condition at the test section end and the roller support at the other end. In this paper stress and fatigue analysis of the variable diffuser has been carried out and life of the variable diffuser has been estimated.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Poka yoke implimentation on punching machine a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The paper represents a case study which focuses on Poka Yoke which is a concept coined by Japanese people. We have studied a system that eliminated the rework and increased productivity of the plant which results in achievement of 0 PPM as well; in the company based in Satpur, Nashik. There was a punching machine there in the plant which was punching a hole on a rear end cap of Mahindra Scorpio’s rear bumper. There were 4 metal clips which were fitted on that component before the part gets punched on punching machine. After some of the lots get punched, we observed that component is getting punched unless those clip fittings. At that time, company needs more time to fit metal clips on the component again which was time consuming. So this problem can be avoided by implementing Poka Yoke system to it. So, the aim of the project was avoid the mistake of missing of metal clip on it and make a system which will not allow to punch the hole unless and until all 4 metal clips are arranged on it.
Keywords: Poka Yoke, Metal Clips
Analysis of fatigue behavior of glass carbon fiber epoxy compositeeSAT Journals
Abstract
There are so many applications of composite materials in the past 20 years due to strong demand in material performance set by
technological developments, the use of composite materials has increased manifold. Most of these applications of the composite
material are situations where the reduction in strength and durability due to fatigue process is very likely. This work has been a
great need in the exact fatigue properties of glass and carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites. In this study, both unidirectional
carbon and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites were detected for fatigue test by rotating bending machine.It was found that
the probability distribution of the resistance fatigue of carbon fiber and glass fiber composite materials reinforced by fibers, at
certain stress level, can be prepared by Weibull distribution of two parameter with statistical co-relation coefficient values
greater than 0.80. Many methods were used to find out the parameters of the Weibull distribution. Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness
of fit was also used to amplify the results mentioned above. The Weibull distribution with two parameters is used to integrate the
probability of default in the S-N relationship.
Keywords: Composite, Fatigue test, S-N curve
Design and analysis of an electric karteSAT Journals
Abstract This paper presents the design and analysis of an electric motor powered kart. The main aim of this paper is to reduce the usage of organic fuel powered vehicles and to design a vehicle which works efficiently in the emerging electric vehicle sector. In order to maintain the speed levels of the kart, seamless decision was made in motor selection. Alternate materials have been applied in the kart to reduce both static and dynamic forces in pursuance of improving the efficiency and performance of the kart. Detailed design of subsystems like chassis frame, steering system, electrical power train and braking mechanism has been done effectively. The main focus of the frame design was on the stability of the kart and safety of the driver. The CAD model of the kart was done in CREO 2.0. Aluminium alloy 6063 has been employed for the frame to reduce the overall weight. To check the feasibility of the frame design, finite element analysis has been done using ANSYS 14.5. The results obtained showed that the frame design was safe under maximal impact load conditions. Weight reduction was a major concern and hence linkage type steering was selected for the kart. Motor, the heart of the electric vehicle was selected and installed in such a way that it can perform well for an extended run time. PMDC motor was selected in this case. Speed control of the kart was done using a voltage controller. The kart is provided with a timing belt drive to achieve maximum efficiency in transmission of power from the motor to the wheels. Hydraulic disc brakes were provided for smooth and effective braking under both dry and wet conditions. Slick tires are used to provide more traction. Design calculations were carried out and optimum results were obtained. An extensive market survey was also done on frame material, brakes, motor, transmission system for cost and availability. International standards were followed throughout the design process. Keywords: Stability, Frame, Finite Element Analysis, PMDC Motor, Timing belt
Modeling and analysis of naca 66 206 aerofoil propellereSAT Journals
Abstract
NACA aerofoil shapes have been successfully used over the years as wing and tail sections for general aviation and military aircraft, as well as propellers and helicopter rotors. The aircraft performance is highly affected by induced drag caused by wingtip vortices to improve fuel efficiency. In this research work, the analysis of NACA 66-206 aerofoil propellers was investigated for high-speed aircraft propulsion.CFD analysis is performed on the NACA aerofoil to verify the aerodynamic characteristics and enhancing the lift of the aircraft by changing the orientation of angle of attack 00, 100 and 200 and to determine the drag and lift coefficients by applying inlet velocities. An auxiliary part, winglets are added on propeller blade tip in order to improve the performance of propeller. By adding this auxiliary equipment the weight of propeller are significantly increased. To decrease the weight without compromising the performance of the propeller the fiber reinforced composite materials are used. The effects of stacking sequence layers of composite materials, which were fabricated from Kevlar, carbon, glass fibres, and epoxy resin have been used to increase the strength to weight ratio. To validate the strength of the propeller, Structural and buckling analysis is performed.
Keywords: Aerofoil, Propeller, fiber reinforcement and strength etc…
Comparative finite element analysis of metallic spur gear and hybrid spur gearIAEME Publication
Gear is the special division of Mechanical Engineering concerned with the transmission of power and motion between the rotating shafts. In this study, a lathe machine tumbler gear mechanism used for threading purpose is taken and applied finite element analysis methodology on each metallic
spur gears and also FEA analysis is done for hybrid spur gear with same applied load and condition to check comparative stress analysis of both metallic spur gears and hybrid spur gears.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Design Optimization and Analysis of a Steam Turbine Rotor GroovesIOSR Journals
A large variety of turbo-machinery rotor groove geometries are used in industry. However, there is
no specific attempt made to compare them on the basis of performance. This paper provides an attempt to fill
that gap aiming to find an optimum geometry. The main objective of the investigations is to reduce fillet stress
concentration factor and associated deformations. The present work carries out the design modification of fillet
of a Steam Turbine Rotor. Finite Element Analysis is performed using ANSYS Workbench that is used to
determine the fillet stresses effectively to modify the blade rotor grooves. The low pressure steam turbine rotor
blades have usually a history of stress failure. They suffer from tensile and bending stresses partly due to the
centrifugal force as a result of high rotational speeds and partly due to high pressure, temperature and speed
steam loading. The centrifugal force is one of the problems that face the designers of turbine blades especially
the long ones. The designer always aims at reducing these stresses. One way to do so is by the reduction of
stress concentration factor which takes place between the rotor and its groove. That is to make the rotor blade
of variable cross section instead of straight. This paper presents the method of reducing stress concentration
factor as well as reduction in the deformation of the rotor
Analysis of problems of biomass grinder integrated with briquetting planteSAT Journals
Abstract In briquetting plant, briquettes are produced through small pieces of soybean stalk, pigeon pea straw, lantana stalk, cotton stalk with moisture content below 10%. Biomass grinding machine is an important part of the briquetting plant, whose function is to convert aggregate material in to small pieces. Biomass grinder consists of mainly hammer, grate and shaft. Shaft is an essential component of grinding machine, when holds hammers, pulley and fan. The failures of shaft bearing were observed due to non uniform distribution of stress. The study was under taken to conduct simulation study of shaft for stress analysis with the help of FE software ANSYS 12.0.1. Keywords: Biomass Grinder, FEM, Stress-strain, Stepped Shaft
The study on effect of torque on piston lateral motion eSAT Journals
Abstract The studies of engine components reveal the cause for the engine vibration and noise. The piston slap due to the impact of the piston in the walls of the cylinder is considered as one of the predominant source of engine noise. In the present work engine performance characteristics are considered. The variation of the torque from minimum to maximum and the corresponding values of the engine performance parameters are logged. The effect of torque on engine speed and on piston movement is studied. The duration of the piston in cylinder for these input values ore also logged. The piston lateral movement is recorded by measuring the gap between cylinder inner wall and the piston skirt for the piston primary motion from TDC to BDC and vice versa. Finite element analysis is carried for von-Mises stress and x-directional displacement for the lateral displacement. The high stress region in the piston is emphasized for the study. It is found that near TDC region the engine is experiencing the maximum impact due to high torque which is the result of combustion pressure and also corresponds to the cause for piston lateral motion in this region. Index Terms: engine torque, finite element analysis, lateral motion, and stress
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
This paper presents the life estimation of the diffuser structure. Literature shows that the welds are the source of failure in case of welded structure; hence the estimation of its life is very critical. There are two kinds of methods for life estimation stress life approach and strain life approach which have been validated for simple problems. Stress life approach was identified as appropriate for life estimation of the variable diffuser. There are papers indicating the methodology for life estimation using commercial software for life prediction. Here, Optistruct- Hyper-Works for pre-processing and solver and Hyper-View- Hyper-Works for post processing has been used for the indeterminate structure, complex loading and boundary condition. The mathematical model subjected to the variable pressure contours for a particular Mach No., with the gimbal joint boundary condition at the test section end and the roller support at the other end. In this paper stress and fatigue analysis of the variable diffuser has been carried out and life of the variable diffuser has been estimated.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Poka yoke implimentation on punching machine a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The paper represents a case study which focuses on Poka Yoke which is a concept coined by Japanese people. We have studied a system that eliminated the rework and increased productivity of the plant which results in achievement of 0 PPM as well; in the company based in Satpur, Nashik. There was a punching machine there in the plant which was punching a hole on a rear end cap of Mahindra Scorpio’s rear bumper. There were 4 metal clips which were fitted on that component before the part gets punched on punching machine. After some of the lots get punched, we observed that component is getting punched unless those clip fittings. At that time, company needs more time to fit metal clips on the component again which was time consuming. So this problem can be avoided by implementing Poka Yoke system to it. So, the aim of the project was avoid the mistake of missing of metal clip on it and make a system which will not allow to punch the hole unless and until all 4 metal clips are arranged on it.
Keywords: Poka Yoke, Metal Clips
Analysis of fatigue behavior of glass carbon fiber epoxy compositeeSAT Journals
Abstract
There are so many applications of composite materials in the past 20 years due to strong demand in material performance set by
technological developments, the use of composite materials has increased manifold. Most of these applications of the composite
material are situations where the reduction in strength and durability due to fatigue process is very likely. This work has been a
great need in the exact fatigue properties of glass and carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites. In this study, both unidirectional
carbon and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites were detected for fatigue test by rotating bending machine.It was found that
the probability distribution of the resistance fatigue of carbon fiber and glass fiber composite materials reinforced by fibers, at
certain stress level, can be prepared by Weibull distribution of two parameter with statistical co-relation coefficient values
greater than 0.80. Many methods were used to find out the parameters of the Weibull distribution. Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness
of fit was also used to amplify the results mentioned above. The Weibull distribution with two parameters is used to integrate the
probability of default in the S-N relationship.
Keywords: Composite, Fatigue test, S-N curve
Design and analysis of an electric karteSAT Journals
Abstract This paper presents the design and analysis of an electric motor powered kart. The main aim of this paper is to reduce the usage of organic fuel powered vehicles and to design a vehicle which works efficiently in the emerging electric vehicle sector. In order to maintain the speed levels of the kart, seamless decision was made in motor selection. Alternate materials have been applied in the kart to reduce both static and dynamic forces in pursuance of improving the efficiency and performance of the kart. Detailed design of subsystems like chassis frame, steering system, electrical power train and braking mechanism has been done effectively. The main focus of the frame design was on the stability of the kart and safety of the driver. The CAD model of the kart was done in CREO 2.0. Aluminium alloy 6063 has been employed for the frame to reduce the overall weight. To check the feasibility of the frame design, finite element analysis has been done using ANSYS 14.5. The results obtained showed that the frame design was safe under maximal impact load conditions. Weight reduction was a major concern and hence linkage type steering was selected for the kart. Motor, the heart of the electric vehicle was selected and installed in such a way that it can perform well for an extended run time. PMDC motor was selected in this case. Speed control of the kart was done using a voltage controller. The kart is provided with a timing belt drive to achieve maximum efficiency in transmission of power from the motor to the wheels. Hydraulic disc brakes were provided for smooth and effective braking under both dry and wet conditions. Slick tires are used to provide more traction. Design calculations were carried out and optimum results were obtained. An extensive market survey was also done on frame material, brakes, motor, transmission system for cost and availability. International standards were followed throughout the design process. Keywords: Stability, Frame, Finite Element Analysis, PMDC Motor, Timing belt
Modeling and analysis of naca 66 206 aerofoil propellereSAT Journals
Abstract
NACA aerofoil shapes have been successfully used over the years as wing and tail sections for general aviation and military aircraft, as well as propellers and helicopter rotors. The aircraft performance is highly affected by induced drag caused by wingtip vortices to improve fuel efficiency. In this research work, the analysis of NACA 66-206 aerofoil propellers was investigated for high-speed aircraft propulsion.CFD analysis is performed on the NACA aerofoil to verify the aerodynamic characteristics and enhancing the lift of the aircraft by changing the orientation of angle of attack 00, 100 and 200 and to determine the drag and lift coefficients by applying inlet velocities. An auxiliary part, winglets are added on propeller blade tip in order to improve the performance of propeller. By adding this auxiliary equipment the weight of propeller are significantly increased. To decrease the weight without compromising the performance of the propeller the fiber reinforced composite materials are used. The effects of stacking sequence layers of composite materials, which were fabricated from Kevlar, carbon, glass fibres, and epoxy resin have been used to increase the strength to weight ratio. To validate the strength of the propeller, Structural and buckling analysis is performed.
Keywords: Aerofoil, Propeller, fiber reinforcement and strength etc…
Comparative finite element analysis of metallic spur gear and hybrid spur gearIAEME Publication
Gear is the special division of Mechanical Engineering concerned with the transmission of power and motion between the rotating shafts. In this study, a lathe machine tumbler gear mechanism used for threading purpose is taken and applied finite element analysis methodology on each metallic
spur gears and also FEA analysis is done for hybrid spur gear with same applied load and condition to check comparative stress analysis of both metallic spur gears and hybrid spur gears.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Design Optimization and Analysis of a Steam Turbine Rotor GroovesIOSR Journals
A large variety of turbo-machinery rotor groove geometries are used in industry. However, there is
no specific attempt made to compare them on the basis of performance. This paper provides an attempt to fill
that gap aiming to find an optimum geometry. The main objective of the investigations is to reduce fillet stress
concentration factor and associated deformations. The present work carries out the design modification of fillet
of a Steam Turbine Rotor. Finite Element Analysis is performed using ANSYS Workbench that is used to
determine the fillet stresses effectively to modify the blade rotor grooves. The low pressure steam turbine rotor
blades have usually a history of stress failure. They suffer from tensile and bending stresses partly due to the
centrifugal force as a result of high rotational speeds and partly due to high pressure, temperature and speed
steam loading. The centrifugal force is one of the problems that face the designers of turbine blades especially
the long ones. The designer always aims at reducing these stresses. One way to do so is by the reduction of
stress concentration factor which takes place between the rotor and its groove. That is to make the rotor blade
of variable cross section instead of straight. This paper presents the method of reducing stress concentration
factor as well as reduction in the deformation of the rotor
Analysis of problems of biomass grinder integrated with briquetting planteSAT Journals
Abstract In briquetting plant, briquettes are produced through small pieces of soybean stalk, pigeon pea straw, lantana stalk, cotton stalk with moisture content below 10%. Biomass grinding machine is an important part of the briquetting plant, whose function is to convert aggregate material in to small pieces. Biomass grinder consists of mainly hammer, grate and shaft. Shaft is an essential component of grinding machine, when holds hammers, pulley and fan. The failures of shaft bearing were observed due to non uniform distribution of stress. The study was under taken to conduct simulation study of shaft for stress analysis with the help of FE software ANSYS 12.0.1. Keywords: Biomass Grinder, FEM, Stress-strain, Stepped Shaft
The study on effect of torque on piston lateral motion eSAT Journals
Abstract The studies of engine components reveal the cause for the engine vibration and noise. The piston slap due to the impact of the piston in the walls of the cylinder is considered as one of the predominant source of engine noise. In the present work engine performance characteristics are considered. The variation of the torque from minimum to maximum and the corresponding values of the engine performance parameters are logged. The effect of torque on engine speed and on piston movement is studied. The duration of the piston in cylinder for these input values ore also logged. The piston lateral movement is recorded by measuring the gap between cylinder inner wall and the piston skirt for the piston primary motion from TDC to BDC and vice versa. Finite element analysis is carried for von-Mises stress and x-directional displacement for the lateral displacement. The high stress region in the piston is emphasized for the study. It is found that near TDC region the engine is experiencing the maximum impact due to high torque which is the result of combustion pressure and also corresponds to the cause for piston lateral motion in this region. Index Terms: engine torque, finite element analysis, lateral motion, and stress
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Stress analysis and fatigue life prediction of wing fuselage lug joint attac...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Design and finite element analysis of under frame arrangement (universal head...eSAT Journals
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This paper describes a project which aims at the implementation of an online student teacher attendance management system which can act as an efficient means in maintaining proper correct and updated records. With the amalgamation of the various tools and techniques in data base, data mining and web technologies we can implement an online attendance management system. Attendance can be accessed anytime and personalized reports can be generated for each student or teacher. This project can also double as a student teacher portal to share assignments, results and other important notices. An educational institution needs to have an approximate prior knowledge of enrolled students to predict their performance in future academics. This helps them to identify promising students and also provides them an opportunity to pay attention to and improve those who would probably get lower grades. This system which can predict the performance of students from their previous performances using concepts of data mining techniques under Classification. It tracks all the details of a student from the day one to the end of his course which can be used for all reporting purpose, tracking of attendance, progress in the course, completed semesters years, coming semester year curriculum details, exam details, project or any other assignment details, final exam result; and all these will be available for future references too. This can facilitate us to know which teacher / faculty is assigned to which batch, the current status of a batch, attendance percentage of a batch and upcoming requirements of a batch.
Keywords: Attendance, Data Mining and Web
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Failure prediction of propeller shaft prototype using finite element analysiseSAT Journals
Abstract
A premature failure that occurs before the expected load cycle during the torsional fatigue test of a propeller shaft assembly prototype is studied. In these test crack mainly originated repetitively from one of the components, namely Flange yoke at same region. To determine the root reason of the failure a detail CAD model of Flange yoke was developed and analyzed by Finite Element Method. Fatigue crack initiation and location were determined and compared with test data. We found good correlation between FEM results with testing failure results. Design improvements solutions are proposed to increase the fatigue life. Mechanical properties of the Flange yoke were determined by the tensile strength test. Using these input datas stress and strain analysis was performed in ANSYS software.
Keywords: Finite Element Analysis, Stress Concentration, Structural Analysis
Design and analysis of drive shaft for heavy duty truckeSAT Journals
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Drive shafts in commercial heavy duty vehicle are subjected to cyclic loads due to variation in the torque demanded by the
varying road loads. Cases of failure of the drive shaft of heavy duty trucks have been reported, which provides an opportunity to
investigate the issue.
In this project an attempt has been made on prediction of fatigue life of the drive shaft using FEA technique. The load spectrum
acting on the drive shaft is calculated for specified terrain. Structural analysis was carried out on the FE model of drive shaft, and
potential areas of high stress concentration are obtained. Von Mises stress, fatigue damage, fatigue life, factor of safety and total
deformation are the results of fatigue analysis.
It was observed that from the static analysis that the roots of the splines are the areas of high stress concentration. The fatigue
analysis revels that the drive shaft fails in the region of high stress concentration as expected. The fatigue life of the component is
found to be infinite for design pay load. The life of the drive shaft for 40% and 50% over load is 69806 kilometers and 20564
kilometers respectively. The present work can be used in automobile industry as a reference for predicting life of any component,
in the drive line of the automobile subjected to non constant amplitude loading.
Keywords: Fatigue, Cumulative Damage, Stress-life, Duty cycle, Numerical Fatigue Analysis, Palmgren-Miner Linear
damage rule, Rain-flow cycle counting.
Seismic vulnerability of flat plate column joint with out slab shear reinforc...eSAT Journals
Abstract During an earthquake, a brittle punching failure can arise in flat plate-column connections due to poor transfer capacity of shearing forces and unbalanced moments. To increase the shear capacity of the slab, various types of shear reinforcement can be used in the slab around the connection. The aim of the project is to study the response of slab column connections containing without slab shear reinforcement when subjected to combined gravity and cyclic lateral loading. At first a calibration model was developed to simulate the tested flat plate-column joint using finite element analysis program MASA. This model was used to predict the load displacement behaviour. The predicted behaviour was compared with the observed behaviour as reported by James Lee & Ian Robertson (Ref.4). The comparison showed that the model predicts the load level excellently but significantly over estimates the stiffness of the joint compared to that observed by James Lee & Ian Robertson. Since the present study is to compare the relative behaviour of slab-column joints provided without slab shear reinforcement, the error in the estimation of joint stiffness will not alter the comparative conclusions drawn. Thus, the developed model was validated for application to various types of column slab connection behaviour. Keywords: Flat plate, slab column joint, punching shear, Drift and cyclic lateral loading
Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete for pavementseSAT Journals
Abstract
The effect of addition of mono fibers and hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete mixture is studied in the present
investigation. Steel fibers of 1% and polypropylene fibers 0.036% were added individually to the concrete mixture as mono fibers and
then they were added together to form a hybrid fiber reinforced concrete. Mechanical properties such as compressive, split tensile and
flexural strength were determined. The results show that hybrid fibers improve the compressive strength marginally as compared to
mono fibers. Whereas, hybridization improves split tensile strength and flexural strength noticeably.
Keywords:-Hybridization, mono fibers, steel fiber, polypropylene fiber, Improvement in mechanical properties.
Material management in construction – a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The objective of the present study is to understand about all the problems occurring in the company because of improper application
of material management. In construction project operation, often there is a project cost variance in terms of the material, equipments,
manpower, subcontractor, overhead cost, and general condition. Material is the main component in construction projects. Therefore,
if the material management is not properly managed it will create a project cost variance. Project cost can be controlled by taking
corrective actions towards the cost variance. Therefore a methodology is used to diagnose and evaluate the procurement process
involved in material management and launch a continuous improvement was developed and applied. A thorough study was carried
out along with study of cases, surveys and interviews to professionals involved in this area. As a result, a methodology for diagnosis
and improvement was proposed and tested in selected projects. The results obtained show that the main problem of procurement is
related to schedule delays and lack of specified quality for the project. To prevent this situation it is often necessary to dedicate
important resources like money, personnel, time, etc. To monitor and control the process. A great potential for improvement was
detected if state of the art technologies such as, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), and analysis were applied to the
procurement process. These helped to eliminate the root causes for many types of problems that were detected.
Managing drought short term strategies in semi arid regions a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
Drought management needs multidisciplinary action. Interdisciplinary efforts among the experts in various fields of the droughts
prone areas are helpful to achieve tangible and permanent solution for this recurring problem. The Gulbarga district having the total
area around 16, 240 sq.km, and accounts 8.45 per cent of the Karnataka state area. The district has been situated with latitude 17º 19'
60" North and longitude of 76 º 49' 60" east. The district is situated entirely on the Deccan plateau positioned at a height of 300 to
750 m above MSL. Sub-tropical, semi-arid type is one among the drought prone districts of Karnataka State. The drought
management is very important for a district like Gulbarga. In this paper various short term strategies are discussed to mitigate the
drought condition in the district.
Keywords: Drought, South-West monsoon, Semi-Arid, Rainfall, Strategies etc.
Life cycle cost analysis of overlay for an urban road in bangaloreeSAT Journals
Abstract
Pavements are subjected to severe condition of stresses and weathering effects from the day they are constructed and opened to traffic
mainly due to its fatigue behavior and environmental effects. Therefore, pavement rehabilitation is one of the most important
components of entire road systems. This paper highlights the design of concrete pavement with added mono fibers like polypropylene,
steel and hybrid fibres for a widened portion of existing concrete pavement and various overlay alternatives for an existing
bituminous pavement in an urban road in Bangalore. Along with this, Life cycle cost analyses at these sections are done by Net
Present Value (NPV) method to identify the most feasible option. The results show that though the initial cost of construction of
concrete overlay is high, over a period of time it prove to be better than the bituminous overlay considering the whole life cycle cost.
The economic analysis also indicates that, out of the three fibre options, hybrid reinforced concrete would be economical without
compromising the performance of the pavement.
Keywords: - Fatigue, Life cycle cost analysis, Net Present Value method, Overlay, Rehabilitation
Laboratory studies of dense bituminous mixes ii with reclaimed asphalt materialseSAT Journals
Abstract
The issue of growing demand on our nation’s roadways over that past couple of decades, decreasing budgetary funds, and the need to
provide a safe, efficient, and cost effective roadway system has led to a dramatic increase in the need to rehabilitate our existing
pavements and the issue of building sustainable road infrastructure in India. With these emergency of the mentioned needs and this
are today’s burning issue and has become the purpose of the study.
In the present study, the samples of existing bituminous layer materials were collected from NH-48(Devahalli to Hassan) site.The
mixtures were designed by Marshall Method as per Asphalt institute (MS-II) at 20% and 30% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
RAP material was blended with virgin aggregate such that all specimens tested for the, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II (DBM-II)
gradation as per Ministry of Roads, Transport, and Highways (MoRT&H) and cost analysis were carried out to know the economics.
Laboratory results and analysis showed the use of recycled materials showed significant variability in Marshall Stability, and the
variability increased with the increase in RAP content. The saving can be realized from utilization of recycled materials as per the
methodology, the reduction in the total cost is 19%, 30%, comparing with the virgin mixes.
Keywords: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, Marshall Stability, MS-II, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II
Laboratory investigation of expansive soil stabilized with natural inorganic ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Soil stabilization has proven to be one of the oldest techniques to improve the soil properties. Literature review conducted revealed
that uses of natural inorganic stabilizers are found to be one of the best options for soil stabilization. In this regard an attempt has
been made to evaluate the influence of RBI-81 stabilizer on properties of black cotton soil through laboratory investigations. Black
cotton soil with varying percentages of RBI-81 viz., 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 percent were studied for moisture density relationships
and strength behaviour of soils. Also the effect of curing period was evaluated as literature review clearly emphasized the strength
gain of soils stabilized with RBI-81 over a period of time. The results obtained shows that the unconfined compressive strength of
specimens treated with RBI-81 increased approximately by 250% for a curing period of 28 days as compared to virgin soil. Further
the CBR value improved approximately by 400%. The studies indicated an increasing trend for soil strength behaviour with
increasing percentage of RBI-81 suggesting its potential applications in soil stabilization.
Influence of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block masonry p...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Reinforced masonry was developed to exploit the strength potential of masonry and to solve its lack of tensile strength. Experimental
and analytical studies have been carried out to investigate the effect of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block
masonry prisms under compression and to predict ultimate failure compressive strength. In the numerical program, three dimensional
non-linear finite elements (FE) model based on the micro-modeling approach is developed for both unreinforced and reinforced
masonry prisms using ANSYS (14.5). The proposed FE model uses multi-linear stress-strain relationships to model the non-linear
behavior of hollow concrete block, mortar, and grout. Willam-Warnke’s five parameter failure theory has been adopted to model the
failure of masonry materials. The comparison of the numerical and experimental results indicates that the FE models can successfully
capture the highly nonlinear behavior of the physical specimens and accurately predict their strength and failure mechanisms.
Keywords: Structural masonry, Hollow concrete block prism, grout, Compression failure, Finite element method,
Numerical modeling.
Influence of compaction energy on soil stabilized with chemical stabilizereSAT Journals
Abstract
Increase in traffic along with heavier magnitude of wheel loads cause rapid deterioration in pavements. There is a need to improve
density, strength of soil subgrade and other pavement layers. In this study an attempt is made to improve the properties of locally
available loamy soil using twin approaches viz., i) increasing the compaction of soil and ii) treating the soil with chemical stabilizer.
Laboratory studies are carried out on both untreated and treated soil samples compacted by different compaction efforts. Studies
show that increase in compaction effort results in increase in density of soil. However in soil treated with chemical stabilizer, rate of
increase in density is not significant. The soil treated with chemical stabilizer exhibits improvement in both strength and performance
properties.
Keywords: compaction, density, subgradestabilization, resilient modulus
Geographical information system (gis) for water resources managementeSAT Journals
Abstract
Water resources projects are inherited with overlapping and at times conflicting objectives. These projects are often of varied sizes
ranging from major projects with command areas of millions of hectares to very small projects implemented at the local level. Thus,
in all these projects there is seldom proper coordination which is essential for ensuring collective sustainability.
Integrated watershed development and management is the accepted answer but in turn requires a comprehensive framework that can
enable planning process involving all the stakeholders at different levels and scales is compulsory. Such a unified hydrological
framework is essential to evaluate the cause and effect of all the proposed actions within the drainage basins.
The present paper describes a hydrological framework developed in the form of a Hydrologic Information System (HIS) which is
intended to meet the specific information needs of the various line departments of a typical State connected with water related aspects.
The HIS consist of a hydrologic information database coupled with tools for collating primary and secondary data and tools for
analyzing and visualizing the data and information. The HIS also incorporates hydrological model base for indirect assessment of
various entities of water balance in space and time. The framework would be maintained and updated to reflect fully the most
accurate ground truth data and the infrastructure requirements for planning and management.
Keywords: Hydrological Information System (HIS); WebGIS; Data Model; Web Mapping Services
Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types
including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar
forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by
crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the
environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper
and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate
manner
Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation
Factors influencing compressive strength of geopolymer concreteeSAT Journals
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To study effects of several factors on the properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete on the compressive strength and also the
cost comparison with the normal concrete. The test variables were molarities of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) 8M,14M and 16M, ratio of
NaOH to sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5, alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio 0.35 and 0.40 and replacement of water in
Na2SiO3 solution by 10%, 20% and 30% were used in the present study. The test results indicated that the highest compressive
strength 54 MPa was observed for 16M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 2.5 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35. Lowest
compressive strength of 27 MPa was observed for 8M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 is 1 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of
0.40. Alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35, water replacement of 10% and 30% for 8 and 16 molarity of NaOH and has resulted in
compressive strength of 36 MPa and 20 MPa respectively. Superplasticiser dosage of 2 % by weight of fly ash has given higher
strength in all cases.
Keywords: compressive strength, alkaline liquid, fly ash
Experimental investigation on circular hollow steel columns in filled with li...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Composite Circular hollow Steel tubes with and without GFRP infill for three different grades of Light weight concrete are tested for
ultimate load capacity and axial shortening , under Cyclic loading. Steel tubes are compared for different lengths, cross sections and
thickness. Specimens were tested separately after adopting Taguchi’s L9 (Latin Squares) Orthogonal array in order to save the initial
experimental cost on number of specimens and experimental duration. Analysis was carried out using ANN (Artificial Neural
Network) technique with the assistance of Mini Tab- a statistical soft tool. Comparison for predicted, experimental & ANN output is
obtained from linear regression plots. From this research study, it can be concluded that *Cross sectional area of steel tube has most
significant effect on ultimate load carrying capacity, *as length of steel tube increased- load carrying capacity decreased & *ANN
modeling predicted acceptable results. Thus ANN tool can be utilized for predicting ultimate load carrying capacity for composite
columns.
Keywords: Light weight concrete, GFRP, Artificial Neural Network, Linear Regression, Back propagation, orthogonal
Array, Latin Squares
Experimental behavior of circular hsscfrc filled steel tubular columns under ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
This paper presents an outlook on experimental behavior and a comparison with predicted formula on the behaviour of circular
concentrically loaded self-consolidating fibre reinforced concrete filled steel tube columns (HSSCFRC). Forty-five specimens were
tested. The main parameters varied in the tests are: (1) percentage of fiber (2) tube diameter or width to wall thickness ratio (D/t
from 15 to 25) (3) L/d ratio from 2.97 to 7.04 the results from these predictions were compared with the experimental data. The
experimental results) were also validated in this study.
Keywords: Self-compacting concrete; Concrete-filled steel tube; axial load behavior; Ultimate capacity.
Evaluation of punching shear in flat slabseSAT Journals
Abstract
Flat-slab construction has been widely used in construction today because of many advantages that it offers. The basic philosophy in
the design of flat slab is to consider only gravity forces; this method ignores the effect of punching shear due to unbalanced moments
at the slab column junction which is critical. An attempt has been made to generate generalized design sheets which accounts both
punching shear due to gravity loads and unbalanced moments for cases (a) interior column; (b) edge column (bending perpendicular
to shorter edge); (c) edge column (bending parallel to shorter edge); (d) corner column. These design sheets are prepared as per
codal provisions of IS 456-2000. These design sheets will be helpful in calculating the shear reinforcement to be provided at the
critical section which is ignored in many design offices. Apart from its usefulness in evaluating punching shear and the necessary
shear reinforcement, the design sheets developed will enable the designer to fix the depth of flat slab during the initial phase of the
design.
Keywords: Flat slabs, punching shear, unbalanced moment.
Evaluation of performance of intake tower dam for recent earthquake in indiaeSAT Journals
Abstract
Intake towers are typically tall, hollow, reinforced concrete structures and form entrance to reservoir outlet works. A parametric
study on dynamic behavior of circular cylindrical towers can be carried out to study the effect of depth of submergence, wall thickness
and slenderness ratio, and also effect on tower considering dynamic analysis for time history function of different soil condition and
by Goyal and Chopra accounting interaction effects of added hydrodynamic mass of surrounding and inside water in intake tower of
dam
Key words: Hydrodynamic mass, Depth of submergence, Reservoir, Time history analysis,
Evaluation of operational efficiency of urban road network using travel time ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Efficiency of the road network system is analyzed by travel time reliability measures. The study overlooks on an important measure of
travel time reliability and prioritizing Tiruchirappalli road network. Traffic volume and travel time were collected using license plate
matching method. Travel time measures were estimated from average travel time and 95th travel time. Effect of non-motorized vehicle
on efficiency of road system was evaluated. Relation between buffer time index and traffic volume was created. Travel time model has
been developed and travel time measure was validated. Then service quality of road sections in network were graded based on
travel time reliability measures.
Keywords: Buffer Time Index (BTI); Average Travel Time (ATT); Travel Time Reliability (TTR); Buffer Time (BT).
Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
Abstract
The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Estimation of morphometric parameters and runoff using rs & gis techniqueseSAT Journals
Abstract
Land and water are the two vital natural resources, the optimal management of these resources with minimum adverse environmental
impact are essential not only for sustainable development but also for human survival. Satellite remote sensing with geographic
information system has a pragmatic approach to map and generate spatial input layers of predicting response behavior and yield of
watershed. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to understand the hydrological process of the catchment at the
watershed level by drawing the inferences from moprhometric analysis and runoff. The study area chosen for the present study is
Yagachi catchment situated in Chickamaglur and Hassan district lies geographically at a longitude 75⁰52’08.77”E and
13⁰10’50.77”N latitude. It covers an area of 559.493 Sq.km. Morphometric analysis is carried out to estimate morphometric
parameters at Micro-watershed to understand the hydrological response of the catchment at the Micro-watershed level. Daily runoff
is estimated using USDA SCS curve number model for a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2010. The rainfall runoff relationship of the
study shows there is a positive correlation.
Keywords: morphometric analysis, runoff, remote sensing and GIS, SCS - method
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Effect of variation of plastic hinge length on the results of non linear anal...eSAT Journals
Abstract The nonlinear Static procedure also well known as pushover analysis is method where in monotonically increasing loads are applied to the structure till the structure is unable to resist any further load. It is a popular tool for seismic performance evaluation of existing and new structures. In literature lot of research has been carried out on conventional pushover analysis and after knowing deficiency efforts have been made to improve it. But actual test results to verify the analytically obtained pushover results are rarely available. It has been found that some amount of variation is always expected to exist in seismic demand prediction of pushover analysis. Initial study is carried out by considering user defined hinge properties and default hinge length. Attempt is being made to assess the variation of pushover analysis results by considering user defined hinge properties and various hinge length formulations available in literature and results compared with experimentally obtained results based on test carried out on a G+2 storied RCC framed structure. For the present study two geometric models viz bare frame and rigid frame model is considered and it is found that the results of pushover analysis are very sensitive to geometric model and hinge length adopted. Keywords: Pushover analysis, Base shear, Displacement, hinge length, moment curvature analysis
Effect of use of recycled materials on indirect tensile strength of asphalt c...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Depletion of natural resources and aggregate quarries for the road construction is a serious problem to procure materials. Hence
recycling or reuse of material is beneficial. On emphasizing development in sustainable construction in the present era, recycling of
asphalt pavements is one of the effective and proven rehabilitation processes. For the laboratory investigations reclaimed asphalt
pavement (RAP) from NH-4 and crumb rubber modified binder (CRMB-55) was used. Foundry waste was used as a replacement to
conventional filler. Laboratory tests were conducted on asphalt concrete mixes with 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent replacement with RAP.
These test results were compared with conventional mixes and asphalt concrete mixes with complete binder extracted RAP
aggregates. Mix design was carried out by Marshall Method. The Marshall Tests indicated highest stability values for asphalt
concrete (AC) mixes with 60% RAP. The optimum binder content (OBC) decreased with increased in RAP in AC mixes. The Indirect
Tensile Strength (ITS) for AC mixes with RAP also was found to be higher when compared to conventional AC mixes at 300C.
Keywords: Reclaimed asphalt pavement, Foundry waste, Recycling, Marshall Stability, Indirect tensile strength.
Courier management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
It is now-a-days very important for the people to send or receive articles like imported furniture, electronic items, gifts, business goods and the like. People depend vastly on different transport systems which mostly use the manual way of receiving and delivering the articles. There is no way to track the articles till they are received and there is no way to let the customer know what happened in transit, once he booked some articles. In such a situation, we need a system which completely computerizes the cargo activities including time to time tracking of the articles sent. This need is fulfilled by Courier Management System software which is online software for the cargo management people that enables them to receive the goods from a source and send them to a required destination and track their status from time to time.
Student information management system project report ii.pdfKamal Acharya
Our project explains about the student management. This project mainly explains the various actions related to student details. This project shows some ease in adding, editing and deleting the student details. It also provides a less time consuming process for viewing, adding, editing and deleting the marks of the students.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
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Application of finite element analysis in effective design of flight control circuits in a typical light helicopter
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APPLICATION OF FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS IN EFFECTIVE
DESIGN OF FLIGHT CONTROL CIRCUITS IN A TYPICAL LIGHT
HELICOPTER
Mallikarjun R Killedar1
, Ramesh Katti2
, Palli Naresh Babu3
1
Mtech (Design Engineering), KLE’S Dr. MSSCET, Belgaum
2
Assistant Professor, KLE’S Dr. MSSCET, Belgaum
3
Engineer, STRESS Group, RWR&DC, HAL, Bangalore
Abstract
The objective of this project work is to effectively design and analyze the helicopter flight control circuits. The design process
involves FE method to assess the directional control circuit. Displacement, stress, strain energy values are obtained for the circuit
for different load cases and optimum design is obtained for safe helicopter flight controls for critical maneuvers.
In a helicopter the rotor blade is operated using mechanical flight control system consisting of elements like push-pull rod, links,
bell crank levers, structural supporting brackets etc. There is a certain amount of reduction in stiffness and strength of elements of
the circuit due to stretch in these elements resulting in false control surface deflections.
This project work focuses on the application of FEM in design, analysis and optimization of directional flight control circuit using
ALTAIR HYPERMESH and MSC NASTRAN software’s. FEM techniques have been extensively used in this study to simulate the
control circuit mechanism.
Keywords: directional control circuit, finite element analysis, displacement, strain energy
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1. INTRODUCTION
The flight controls modify the pitch angle of the main and
tail rotors allowing the pilot to Control helicopter flight by
modifying its altitude, speed and heading [2].
In general, the flight control circuits are designed to have
minimum stretch in the circuit, not exceeding 20%, as per
aircraft standards [1]. Ground tests are carried out to
confirm the stretch and stiffness values in the control circuit.
Redesign of circuit is carried out, if necessary, to obtain
acceptable results. The process is generally iterative in
nature, and has both cost and time implications.
Directional/Pedal Control circuit of a typical light helicopter
has been chosen for the case study. A detailed FE model is
analyzed to predict the stretch and stiffness values more
accurately.
1.1 Directional/Pedal FCS in a Typical Light
Helicopter
In the light helicopter under consideration, the directional
control circuit mechanism is fully mechanical, consisting of
combination of push pull rods, bell crank levers, supporting
Brackets etc. as shown in figure-1.
Series of push pull rods are used between the controls. Bell-
crank levers are used at regular intervals to reduce the length
of push-pull rods for improving its buckling margins. These
are also used to change the direction and leverage of the
control circuit.
Fig -1: directional/pedal control circuit
2. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSES
FEA software Altair Hyper mesh is used as pre and post
processor, and MSC NASTRAN is used as a solver. FE
model with appropriate boundary conditions has been used
to obtain the optimum lever ratios and load distributions
such that the stretch values are within acceptable limit.
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A detailed FE model has been developed using the 1D
element (CROD, CBAR) to represent the push-pull rods,
bolts, etc. 2D elements (CQUAD4) to represent the frame to
which the pedal circuit parts are attached. 3D elements
(CTETRA) to represent the bell crank levers, T-levers,
offset bell cranks, pedal bracket, fork end, pedal lever,
supporting brackets etc.
Fig -2: FE model showing directional circuit parts
Fig-3: FE model showing parts attached to the lower
helicopter frame
Fig-4 (a) - : components in detail – pedal lever, screw shaft,
fork end, T-lever
This FE model consists of all the components in the control
circuit along with supporting structure that attaches these
FCS components to the lower helicopter structure. Details of
the FE model of various components are shown in figure-2,
figure-3 and figure-4.
Fig-4 (b): components in detail – supporting brackets, offset
lever
Table – 1: mesh details
Element type Total number of elements
CBEAM 680
CBAR 132
CROD 10
CQUAD4 71080
CTETRA 440526
2.1 Design Limit Loads
The Directional control components are designed to
withstand the Limit Pilot Loads as specified in FAR 27.397
and 27.399 [5]. Design Limit Load for directional circuit is
shown in the table below.
Table – 2: design limit loads
Channel Design limit
loads
Direction
Yaw control
(pedal)
589 N Left pedal
forward
Displacement and strain energy values of the parts and the
whole model is obtained.
3. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Static analysis was carried out for the pilot loads mentioned
in FAR [5] using MSC Nastran SOL-101 [4]. The detailed
FE model with the optimum leverages obtained by
analyzing the parts individually has been analyzed for loads
mentioned earlier. The displacements and strain energy plots
for the same are shown in Figure-5 and Figure-6.
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Fig-5 (a): displacement plot for pilot left load case – pedal
lever aluminum
Fig-5 (b): strain energy plot for pilot left load case - pedal
lever aluminum
Fig-6 (a): displacement plot for pilot left load case - pedal
lever - steel
Fig-6 (b): strain energy plot for pilot left load case - pedal
lever – steel
As seen in figure 5 displacements are more in the pedal area
where the pilot applied the load and initially aluminu1m was
used as pedal lever material.
As pedal lever is a critical component since it takes the pilot
load, iteration is done using steel as the material and it
proves to be optimum as shown in figure 6 giving less
displacement and strain energy compared to aluminum.
Steel has more weight than aluminum, so weight wise
optimization is not correct, but since it is a critical
component it can be used, as there is an option to reduce
weight in other components like brackets, levers etc.
The values of displacements and strain energy for the load
case for different material of pedal lever are given in the
table below.
Table-3: displacement and strain energy values for different
pedal lever material
Load case Pedal lever
material
Displacement
(m)
Strain
energy (N-
m)
Pilot left
forward
aluminum 0.0041 0.192
steel 0.0040 0.143
4. CONCLUSION
The present study demonstrates the application of FEA in
design, analysis and optimization of flight control circuits of
a typical light helicopter.
A detailed FE model with the optimum leverages has been
created and analyzed to predict the displacement and strain
energy values more accurately.
It is clear from the figure-5, figure-6 and table-3 that values
of displacement and strain energy are reduced considerably
by replacing pedal lever material from aluminum to steel.
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Since strain energy is reduced impact on the frame by the
brackets is reduced, thus less energy is consumed during
displacement of the parts, thus giving required travel of all
the links.
Using steel as pedal lever material increases weight, but
since it is a big control system involving many parts,
increase in weight is affordable by considering the strength
and stiffness parameters.
REFERENCES
[1]. http://nal-ir.nal.res.in/12026/2/jeas_0414_1064.pdf
[2]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter_flight_controls
[3]. Altair Hyper works 12.0 Documentation, Altair
Engineering Inc.
[4]. MSC Nastran 2012 Documentation, MSC Software
Corporation.
[5]. FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
BIOGRAPHIES
Mallikarjun R Killedar, Presently studying in final
semester of MTECH (DESIGN ENGINEERING) in KLE’S
Dr. MSSCET, BELGAUM. Completed B.E
(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) from the same college
in 2013.
Ramesh Katti, Presently working as an assistant professor
in KLE’S Dr. MSSCET, BELGAUM. Completed B.E
(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) and MTECH (DESIGN
ENGINEERING) from KLE’S Dr. MSSCET, BELGAUM.
Palli Naresh Babu, Presently working as an engineer in
STRESS GROUP, RWR&DC, HAL, and BANGALORE.
Completed BTECH in AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
from IIT MADRAS.