Bearing designers have expanded their use of advanced Finite Element Method (FEM) as a result of improvements in computer hardware and software. Automotive bearing designers increasingly apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to the design of integrated automotive bearing products which tend to evolve gradually into sophisticated components. FEA is an effective tool that enables NSK to develop and...

In this paper, the finite-element method (FEM) is used to solve open-region problems utilizing the time-domain differential form of Maxwell’s equations. The radiation boundary condition for the open-region problem is enforced through the time-domain Green’s function as used in integral-equation methods, yet keeping the sparsity of the FEM matrices. In this paper, the proposed method is applied ...

BACKGROUND Simulation of periodontal ligament (PDL) using non-linear finite element method (FEM) analysis gives better insight into understanding of the biology of tooth movement. The stresses in the PDL were evaluated for intrusion and lingual root torque using non-linear properties. MATERIALS AND METHODS A three-dimensional (3D) FEM model of the maxillary incisors was generated using Solidw...

Hard systems of nanocoatings deposited using PVD (physical vapor deposition) are used in the artificial heart prosthesis. Correct determination of nanomaterial parameters is crucial for accuracy of simulation. The objective of this work is identification of material parameters of nanocoatings in hard system using the inverse analysis based on the artificial neural network metamodeling. The inve...

Piezoelectric ultrasonic motors are superior to electromagnetic micro motors, because their efficiency remains theoretically constant during miniaturization. However, the still relatively recent technology has a considerable unexploited optimization potential. Numerical structural analysis by the means of the finite element method (FEM) is a common approach for dimensioning piezoelectric motors...

In this paper, the extended finite element method (X-FEM) is considered for the analysis of fretting fatigue problems. A two-dimensional implementation of the XFEM is carried out within the finite element software ABAQUS by means of user subroutines, and crack propagation in fretting fatigue problems is investigated. On utilizing the non-linear contact capabilities of this code, the numerical t...

Objective: To determine the effect of T loop spring position and activation on moment to force ratio. Materials and methods: Study conducted in two parts: (1) By using loop software by Halazonetis. Parameters studied were later on evaluated using FEM. Material properties along with the cross-sectional parameters being the same as in FEM, (2) using FEM, a large deflection nonlinear static analys...

BACKGROUND Patency of failed axillofemoral (ax-fem) grafts following thrombectomy is so poor, aortofemoral grafts are recommended as treatment for ax-fem graft thrombosis. In patients who are not candidates for aortic grafting, repeat ax-fem grafting is an alternative to thrombectomy. This report compares our experience treating ax-fem graft thrombosis with replacement or revision vs thrombecto...