One of the most common methods to measure soil mechanical properties (namely cohesion and internal friction angle) is direct shear box test. In this paper the development of a three-dimensional (3D) discrete element soil model for simulation of a cohesive soil’s direct shear test is presented. The aim was to calibrate the properties of the Hertz-Mindlin with bonding contact model available in E...

ÐBy incorporating the e€ects of interfacial adhesion in the mechanics of rounded contact between two bodies, a new approach is proposed for the quantitative analysis of a wide variety of contact fatigue situations involving cyclic normal, tangential or torsional loading. In this method, conditions of ``strong'' and ``weak'' adhesion are identi®ed by relating contact mechanics and fracture mecha...

The mechanics governing the fit of a soft contact lens on the eye are examined through the development of a finite element analysis model. A linearly elastic lens is placed on a rigid eye with a lubricating viscoelastic tear layer. The mechanics of fit are described in terms of the pressure distribution through the tear layer, the contact pressure at the lens/tear interface, the tear film thick...

Hunting is a potentially dangerous phenomenon related to the lateral oscillation of wheels that impacts rails and causes wear infrastructure’s components. Therefore, analysis timely detection hunting can lead application corrective maintenance tasks, reducing damages, costs even derailments as result. In this work, vibration response finite element model rail with hunting-induced loads by singl...

As the key connecting part of rigid flexible coupling manipulator, structural dynamic characteristics bolted joint are analyzed by using simulation technology pro/e and ANSYS. Based on spring equivalent principle, finite element model bolt is established, relationship equation between contact surface pressure preload derived, its stress state analyzed; micro convex deformation Hertz theory, tan...

In engineering design, none of the existing models for calculating contact pressure in pin-loaded lug is fully compatible with actual working conditions. order to obtain a more accurate formula maximum lug, after verifying reliability finite element model PRESCALE measurement film, single-parameter and multi-parameter analysis two types factors affecting distribution compressive surface were co...

For the friction and wear of braking surface disc brake, mechanism contact deformation rough is analyzed. Considering elastoplastic mechanics surfaces, combined with Archard calculation theory, a model fractal established, life prediction brake proposed. Based on high-speed heavy-load conditions, influence different parameters studied. Moreover, pin-on-disc test used to verify validity model, a...

Abnormal, excessive stresses acting on articular joint surfaces are speculated to be one of the causes for joint degeneration. However, articular surface stresses have not been studied systematically, since it is technically difficult to measure in vivo contact areas and pressures in dynamic situations. Therefore, we implemented a numerical model of articular surface contact using accurate surf...

The data included here provides a basis for understanding "Interior morphology of high-performance polyethylene fibers revealed by modulus mapping" (K.E. Strawhecker, E.J. Sandoz-Rosado, T.A. Stockdale, E.D. Laird, 2016) [1], in specific: the multi-frequency (AMFM) atomic force microscopy technique and its application to ultra-high-molecular-weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. Furthermore, the...