Abstract In this paper, an approach for a two-and-half-dimensional (2.5D) finite element method (FEM)-based analysis, or quasi-three-dimensional (3D) FEM of axial flux machine is discussed. By cutting the 3D model laterally and thereby creating cylindrical surface cuts, can be split into several surfaces. Transforming those cuts planes leads to layer-based two-dimensional (2D) with different ra...

Tooth distalization is an effective approach for mandibular prognathism. Current distalization devices are bulky and clinically complicated. Here, we designed a novel molar distalization device by using a sliding rod and a microscrew and performed a mechanical analysis and finite element model (FEM) analysis of force distribution and displacement of the upper canine, first and second premolar a...

Different experimental techniques and 3D FEM simulations are employed to characterize and analyze the three dimensional plastic deformation and residual strain/stress distribution for single crystal Aluminum under microscale laser shock peening assuming finite geometry. Single pulse shock peening at individual locations was studied. X-ray microdiffraction techniques based on a synchrotron light...

The partition of unity is an essential ingredient for meshless methods named by GFEM, PUFEM (partition of unity FEM), XFEM(extended FEM), RKPM(reproducing kernel particle method), RPPM(reproducing polynomial particle method), the method of clouds in the literature. There are two popular choices for partition of unity: a piecewise linear FEM mesh and the Shepard-type partition of unity. However,...

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive analytical model for dual rotor radial flux wind generators based on the equivalent magnetic circuit method. This model is developed to predict the flux densities of the inner and outer air gaps, flux densities of the rotor and stator yokes, back electromotive force (EMF), electromagnetic torque, cogging torque, and some other characteristics import...

The paper reports design and FEM simulation comments on a fractional power three-phase induction motor with severe constraints as regards frame size and supply electric parameters. The simulation stage consists in magnetodynamic and transient analyses both in 2D and multilayer approach. The study takes into consideration different topologies (straight or skewed rotor slots, open or closed rotor...

Most results related to discrete nonnegativity conservation principles (DNCP) for elliptic problems are limited to finite differences (FDM) and lowest-order finite element methods (FEM). In this paper we confirm that a straightforward extension to higher-order finite element methods (hpFEM) in the classical sense is not possible. We formulate a weaker DNCP for the Poisson equation in one spatia...

A 2D, hexagonal in geometry, statistical model of fracture is proposed. The model is based on the drying fracture process of the bamboo Guadua angustifolia. A network of flexible cells are joined by brittle junctures of fixed Young moduli that break at a certain thresholds in tensile force. The system is solved by means of the Finite Element Method (FEM). The distribution of avalanche breakings...

Finite element method (FEM) was used for numerical simulation of the airflow field in a simplified model of the human vocal tract for vowel /a:/ with prescribed periodic oscillations of the vocal folds. The viscous fluid is modeled by 2D compressible Navier-Stokes equations in Arbitrary LagrangianEulerian (ALE) formulation and considering the turbulence. The computed flow field pattern is compa...

In this work, 4 structural configurations are proposed, and analyzed, to be used as linear switched reluctance generators with tubular topology. For the 4 models under assessment, inductance change with the mover part position is assessed to quantify the machine capabilities as generator. This evaluation is supported by a 2D FEM analysis based software through which are determined the inductanc...