Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Vol―I: Select Proceedings of ICRACEM 2020 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)

✍ Scribed by D. Maity (editor), P. K. Patra (editor), M.S. Afzal (editor), R. Ghoshal (editor), C. S. Mistry (editor), P. Jana (editor), D. K. Maiti (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 656
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book (Vol. - I) presents select proceedings of the first Online International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics (ICRACEM 2020) and focuses on theoretical, computational and experimental aspects of solid and fluid mechanics. Various topics covered are computational modelling of extreme events; mechanical modelling of robots; mechanics and design of cellular materials; mechanics of soft materials; mechanics of thin-film and multi-layer structures; meshfree and particle based formulations in continuum mechanics; multi-scale computations in solid mechanics, and materials; multiscale mechanics of brittle and ductile materials; topology and shape optimization techniques; acoustics including aero-acoustics and wave propagation; aerodynamics; dynamics and control in micro/nano engineering; dynamic instability and buckling; flow-induced noise and vibration; inverse problems in mechanics and system identification; measurement and analysis techniques in nonlinear dynamic systems; multibody dynamical systems and applications; nonlinear dynamics and control; stochastic mechanics; structural dynamics and earthquake engineering; structural health monitoring and damage assessment; turbomachinery noise; vibrations of continuous systems, characterization of advanced materials; damage identification and non-destructive evaluation; experimental fire mechanics and damage; experimental fluid mechanics; experimental solid mechanics; measurement in extreme environments; modal testing and dynamics; experimental hydraulics; mechanism of scour under steady and unsteady flows; vibration measurement and control; bio-inspired materials; constitutive modelling of materials; fracture mechanics; mechanics of adhesion, tribology and wear; mechanics of composite materials; mechanics of multifunctional materials; multiscale modelling of materials; phase transformations in materials; plasticity and creep in materials; fluid mechanics, computationalfluid dynamics; fluid-structure interaction; free surface, moving boundary and pipe flow; hydrodynamics; multiphase flows; propulsion; internal flow physics; turbulence modelling; wave mechanics; flow through porous media; shock-boundary layer interactions; sediment transport; wave-structure interaction; reduced-order models; turbo-machinery; experimental hydraulics; mechanism of scour under steady and unsteady flows; applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in mechanics; transport phenomena and soft computing tools in fluid mechanics. The contents of these two volumes (Volumes I and II) discusses various attributes of modern-age mechanics in various disciplines, such as aerospace, civil, mechanical, ocean engineering and naval architecture. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in solid and fluid mechanics and allied fields.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
About the Editors
First Ply Failure Behaviour of Corner Point Supported Laminated Composite Skew Plate
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation
2.1 Governing Plate Bending Equation
2.2 Computation of First Ply Failure Load
2.3 Solution Procedure for Static Analysis
3 Validations of Benchmark Problems
4 Results and Discussions of Numerical Experimentations
4.1 First Ply Failure Behaviour of Laminated Composite Skew Plate
4.2 Effect of Skew Angles on FPF Behaviour
5 Concluding Remarks
References
A Parametric Study of Deflection Behavior of Damaged Composite Conoidal Shell Roofs
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Expressions
2.1 Governing Equations—Undelaminated Shell
2.2 Governing Equations—Delaminated Shell
2.3 Finite Element Equations
3 Numerical Problems
3.1 Benchmark Problem1
3.2 Benchmark Problem2
4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Outcome of Aspect Ratio and Damaged Area on Deflection Profile
4.2 Antisymmetric Versus Symmetric Laminates
4.3 Cross-Ply Versus Angle-Ply
5 Conclusions
References
Harmonic Analysis on Axial Turbine Blades
1 Introduction
2 Selection of Parameters
2.1 Turbine Blade Profile Selection
2.2 Material Selection
2.3 Turbine Profile Modeling
3 Finite Element Analysis
3.1 Finite Element Modeling—Ansys
3.2 Layer Data and Material Modeling
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Coupled Thermomechanical Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy Actuator
1 Introduction
2 SMA Constitutive Model
3 Finite Element Formulation
4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Prestrained SMA Wire Subjected to Thermal Load
4.2 A Non-uniform SMA Actuator
5 Summary and Conclusion
References
Multistability of Connected Variable Stiffness Laminates
1 Introduction
2 Variable Stiffness Model
3 Problem Definition
4 Numerical Investigations
4.1 Cool-Down Step (Step-1)
4.2 Snap-Through for Intermediate Stable Shape and Stability Check (Step-2)
4.3 Snap-Through for Final Stable Shape and Stability Check (Step-3)
5 Results and Discussions
6 Conclusions
References
A Scaling Procedure for Predicting Pressure Fluctuations Caused by Fluid Transient in Cryogenic Systems
1 Introduction
2 Problem Description
3 Methodology
3.1 Scaling Down the Full-Scale System
3.2 Prototyping Using Scaling Laws
4 Validation with the Literature
5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Flow Parameters of Full-Scale System
5.2 Model
6 Conclusion
Appendix A: Deriving Dimensionless Parameters from Governing Equations
References
A Review of the Discrete Element Method for Modelling the Rheology of Fresh Concrete
1 Introduction
2 Modelling Using Discrete Element Method
3 Modelling the Particles
3.1 He et al. (2009)
3.2 Yun and Kim (2014)
3.3 Zhang et al. (2018)
4 Particle Interaction and Calibration
4.1 Shyshko and Mechtcherine (2013)
4.2 Shyshko and Mechtcherine (2008)
4.3 Mechtcherine and Shyshko (2015)
4.4 Cui et al. (2017)
4.5 Hoornahad and Koenders (2014)
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
Estimation of Instantaneous Shear Modulus in Neat Resin and Multi-walled Nanotube-Reinforced Carbon Epoxy Composites by Finite Element Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Method
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Comparison of ILSS by Experimental Method and Finite Element Analysis in Neat Resin and MWNT-Reinforced Composite
3.2 Plot of ILSS in Carbon Epoxy and MWNT-Reinforced Composite
3.3 Distribution of ILSS Along the Defined Path in Neat and MWNT-Reinforced Composite
3.4 Prediction of ISM in Neat and MWNT-Reinforced Composite
4 Conclusions
Appendix
References
A Comparative Study on Free Vibration of Hybrid Laminated Composite Shells
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulations of Laminated Shell
3 Finite Element Formulation
4 Results and Discussion
5 Parametric Study
6 Conclusions
References
Exploring Self-Sensing Behaviour of Shape Memory Alloy Using Kalman Filters Based on Boyd and Lagoudas Model
1 Introduction
2 SMA Wire Actuated System
3 Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
4 Modelling
4.1 Heat Balance Equation
4.2 One-Dimensional SMA Model
4.3 Force-Displacement Relation
4.4 Electrical Resistance of SMA Wire
5 EKF for SMA Wire Actuated System
6 Results and Discussions
7 Conclusion
References
Effect of Creep Deformations on the Performance of Geosynthetic Reinforced Tiered Retaining Walls
1 Introduction
2 Finite Element Modeling
3 Validation of the Developed Model
4 Results of Finite Element Analyses
4.1 Effect of Offset Distance
4.2 Effect of Number of Tiers
5 Discussions and Conclusions
References
Electro-Elastic Analysis of Edge Dislocation Dipole in GaN Using XFEM
1 Introduction
2 The Fundamental Equations
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Weak Form
3 XFEM Formulation
3.1 Approximate Field Equations
3.2 Discrete Form
4 Numerical Example
5 Conclusions
References
Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Flow around Bottom Mounted Submerged Vertical Circular Cylinder over Rigid Plane Bed
1 Introduction
2 Parts of Manuscript
2.1 Experimentation
2.2 Measurement Sections
2.3 Numerical Model Formulation
2.4 Velocity Distributions
2.5 Bed Shear Stresses
2.6 Spectral Analysis
3 Conclusions
References
Experimentally Verified Behavior of Multiple-Shape Hybrid FRP-Concrete-Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns Under Axial Compression
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Program
2.1 Specimen Details
2.2 Material Properties
2.3 Specimen Preparation and Test Setup
3 Results and Discussion
4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Multi-Hit Impact Resistance of Masonry Walls Under Large Mass
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Investigation
3 Constitutive Behaviour and Numerical Modelling
3.1 Constitutive Behaviour of Target
3.2 Numerical Modelling
3.3 Mesh Convergence Study
4 Influence of Multi-Hit Impact on Masonry Walls
5 Conclusions
References
Effect of Collisions on Properties of Nonequilibrium Steady State of Harmonic Chains with Alternating Masses
1 Introduction
2 System Modeling
3 Simulation Methodology
4 Results
4.1 Temperature Profile
4.2 Conductivity
5 Conclusions and Discussion
References
Estimation of Damage Characterization of Hardened Concrete from Early Hydration Process
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup
2.1 Materials Used
2.2 Acoustic Emission System Setup
2.3 Uniaxial Testing Using MTS
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Cylinders with Different Aggregate Size
3.2 Cylinders with Varying a/c Ratio
3.3 Cylinders with Varying w/c Ratio
4 Conclusions
References
Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis of High-Strength Aluminum Alloy 2024
1 Introduction
2 Material and Experimental Procedure
2.1 Microstructural Analysis
2.2 Monotonic Test
2.3 Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) Test
3 Numerical Procedure
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Microstructure
4.2 Mechanical Properties
4.3 Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior
4.4 Numerical Modeling
5 Conclusions
References
Experimental Stress and Free Vibration Study of Woven Fiber Laminated Composite Beam
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Modeling
3 Numerical and Experimental Study
4 Conclusions
References
Effect of Motive Nozzle Exit Position in a R-744 Two-Phase Ejector
1 Introduction
2 System Modeling
2.1 Grid Independence Study
3 Result and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Prediction of Pressure Coefficient of Setback Building Using Backpropagation Neural Networks
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Method
3 Model, Domain and Meshing
4 Grid Resolution and Validation of Study
5 Coefficient Calculation
6 Data Processing with Neural Network
7 Results and Discussions
7.1 Network Accuracy with SQ Model
7.2 Network Application in SB Model
8 Conclusions
References
Modelling of Turbulent Non-reacting Propane Jet Using OpenFOAM RANS and LES Models
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Turbulence Modelling
2.2 Computational Details
3 Result and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Wind-Induced Effect on Octagonal Building Interfered by Square Buildings in ‘T’ Pattern
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Analysis
2.1 Grid Convergence Test
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Force Coefficients
3.2 Pressure Coefficients
4 Conclusion
References
Numerical Study on the Performance of Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Guide Vanes
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Study
2.1 Modelling and Meshing
2.2 Grid Independence Study
2.3 Boundary Conditions and Turbulence Model
2.4 Solution Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Omnidirectional Guide Vanes
3.2 Additional Guide Vanes with Omnidirectional Guide Vanes
4 Conclusions
References
Numerical Analysis of Smooth and Wavy Wall Microchannel Heat Sink for Electronic Cooling Applications
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement and Solution Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Validation
3.2 Effect of Wall Waviness on Flow Characteristics
3.3 Effect of Wall Waviness on Heat Transfer Characteristics
4 Conclusions
References
Wind-Induced Effect on Different Corner Positions of Corner-Modified Irregular Plan-Shaped Tall Building
1 Introduction
2 Scope of the Work
3 Solution Methodology
3.1 Computational Domain Set-Up
3.2 Generation of Mesh
3.3 Grid Sensitivity Study
3.4 Validation
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Pattern of Wind Flow
4.2 Variation in Force Coefficients
4.3 Variation in Pressure Coefficients
5 Conclusions
References
Effect of Vertical Domain Size on Wind Turbine Large-Eddy Simulations in a Half-Channel
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
3.1 Instantaneous and Precursor Simulation Results
3.2 Effect of Lz
3.3 Higher z0 Runs
4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Optimizing Cell Deformation in Extrusion-Based Bioprinting Process by Importing Inherent Viscoelasticity Using Computational Fluid Dynamic
1 Introduction
2 Methods of Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Development of Three-Compartment Cellular Model and Its Deformation Characteristic for Variation in Pressure
3.2 Effect of Cell Density, Shape with Variation in Flow Rate
3.3 Effect of Syringe to Needle Junction, Needle Gauge, and Needle Material Process Optimization Appendices
3.4 Effect of Viscoelasticity of Cell in Cell Rupturing and Deformation
4 Conclusion
References
Enhancement of Heat Transfer in Liquid-Cooled Heat Sink Using Rotating Impeller
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement
3 Numerical Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Study of Rivulet Flow Through Small Channels
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation
3 Problem Setup
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Sandwich Conical Shell Using FSDT
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation and Governing Equation
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Validation and Convergence Studies
3.2 Parametric Study
3.3 Mode Shapes
4 Conclusions
References
Dynamic Instability of CNT-Reinforced Composite Plate Under Non-uniform In-plane Loading
1 Introduction
2 Formulation
2.1 Kinematics of CNTRC Plate
2.2 In-Plane Elasticity Problem
2.3 Governing Equations
2.4 Dynamic Instability
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Validation Works
3.2 Practical Significance of Dynamic Instability Zone
3.3 Effect of the Mass Fraction on Instability Zone
3.4 Effect of the Agglomeration on Instability Zone
3.5 Consequence of the Static Loading on the Instability Zone
3.6 Influence of Different Kinds of Non-uniform Loadings on the Instability Zone
4 Conclusions
References
Stress Analysis Using Complex Variable-Based Analytical-FEM Hybrid Approach
1 Introduction
2 Hybrid Approach: Details
2.1 An Outline
2.2 Selection of ‘n’: Number of Terms in the Complex Potentials
3 Numerical Example
3.1 Pertinent Equations
3.2 Illustrative Example: Annular Ring
4 Results
4.1 Case-1: ri /ro = 0.9
4.2 Case-2: ri /ro = 0.8
4.3 Case-3: ri /ro = 0.6
4.4 Case-4: ri /ro = 0.4
4.5 Case-5: ri /ro = 0.2
5 Observations
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions
References
Post-buckling Analysis of FG Columns Based on Weak Finite Element Formulation
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
2.1 Finite Element Problem
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Effect of Stone–Wales Defects on Elastic Moduli of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Nanoscale Continuum Modeling
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Finite Element Modeling
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusions
References
Static Response of a Variable Stiffness Composite Laminated Plate Embedded with a PFRC Layer
1 Introduction
2 Finite Element Modeling of VSCL Plate with PFRC Layer at the Top
2.1 Strain–displacement Relation
2.2 Constitutive Relations
2.3 Equation of Motion of Plate
3 Numerical Result
4 Conclusion
References
Buckling Strength of Unperforated and Perforated Flat Oval LDSS Slender Stub Column
1 Introduction
2 Finite Element Modelling
3 Comparison of Unperforated and Perforated Column
3.1 Effect of Perforation on Flat Oval Column
3.2 Comparison of Strength of Unperforated and Perforated Column
4 Conclusions
References
Trivariate Model Construction from B-Rep NURBS Geometries for Isogeometric Analysis
1 Introduction
1.1 Design Considerations
2 Preliminaries
3 Trivariate Model Generation
3.1 Discrete Coons Method for Patches
3.2 Discrete Coons Method for Volumes
3.3 Implementation Procedure
4 Results and Applications
4.1 Testing Geometries with Variable Knots and Constant Interpolation Order
4.2 Testing Geometries with Constant Knots and Variable Interpolation Order
5 Conclusion
Appendix
Implementation of Coons Method for Volume
NURBS Toolbox [5]
References
Compressive Behavior and Nonlinear Load Carrying Capacity of Multiple-Shape Concrete Filled Double-Skin Steel Tubular Columns
1 Introduction
2 Finite Element Modeling
2.1 Constitutive Material Modeling
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Validation of Numerical Models
3.2 Results of Parametric Study
4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Comparative Study Between Visibility and Diffraction Methods for LEFM in Element Free Galerkin Method
1 Introduction
2 Moving Least Squares Approximation (MLSA)
2.1 Types of Weight Functions and Its Choice
2.2 MLSA Shape Functions and Its Derivative
3 Element-Free Galerkin Method
4 Modeling Non-Convex Domain in EFGM
4.1 Visibility Method
4.2 Diffraction Method
5 Numerical Examples: Illustrations
5.1 Evaluation of Fracture Parameters for Mode 1 Static Fracture
6 Results and Observations
6.1 Observations and Inference
7 Discussion
8 Conclusions
References
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Step Back RC Buildings with and Without Infill Walls
1 Introduction
2 Design Details
3 Methodology
3.1 Equivalent Diagonal Compression Strut
3.2 DDBD Method
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Effect of Thickness on Probabilistic Free Vibration of Hybrid FG-Sandwich Cylindrical Shells
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Low-Frequency Noise Control in Ducts
1 Introduction
2 Acoustic Modeling
2.1 Design of Helmholtz Resonators
2.2 Numerical Model
2.3 Simulation Setup
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Single Helmholtz Resonator
3.2 Array of Helmholtz Resonator
3.3 Arrays of the Different Helmholtz Resonators
4 Conclusion
References
Seismic Vibration Mitigation of Damped Outrigger Structure Using a Passive Damper
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Vibration Characteristics of Laminated Composite Folded Plates
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
2.1 Displacement Equation
2.2 Finite Element Transformation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Study on Mesh Convergence and Validation
3.2 Case Study 1: Effect of Variation in Crank Angle
3.3 Case Study 2: Effect of Variation in Number of Layers for Symmetric and Antisymmetric Laminates
3.4 Case Study 3: Effect of Variation in Boundary Conditions for Antisymmetric Laminated One-Fold Plate
4 Conclusion
References
Smart Damping of Rotating Functionally Graded Laminated Composite Cylindrical Shells Using 1–3 Piezoelectric Composites
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
2.1 Strain–Displacement and Constitutive Relations
2.2 Finite Element Model of Rotating ACLD FGLC Cylindrical Shell
2.3 Equations of Motion
2.4 Closed-Loop Model
3 Numerical Result and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Free Vibration Response Studies on Krishna Raja Sagar Bridge Mysore
1 Introduction
1.1 Dynamic Response of Bridge
2 Description of the Bridge Considered for Study
3 Field Testing Program
4 Free Vibration Test on Bridge
5 Data Processing and Interpretation
6 Analytical Study
7 Conclusions
References
A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Vibration and Acoustic Emission in Diagnosing Gearbox Faults
1 Introduction
2 Gearbox Set-Up and Instrumentation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Normal Working Condition
3.2 Imbalance of Motor Shaft
3.3 Misalignment in Shafts
3.4 Looseness of Motor Foundation
3.5 Damage to Gear Teeth
4 Diagnostic Table
5 Conclusions
References
Structural Damage Quantification Using Flexibility Matrix-Based Approach
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Numerical Study
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
6 Appendix
References
Flutter Reliability Analysis of an Aircraft Wing: A Comparative Study
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Model
2.1 Stochastic Modeling
2.2 Aeroelastic Reliability Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Dynamic Analysis of Stiffened Curved Plates Under Moving Load
1 Introduction
2 Formulation
2.1 Plate Element Formulation for Concentrically Stiffened Plate
2.2 Stiffener Element Formulation for Concentrically Stiffened Plate
3 Solution Procedure
3.1 Dynamic Response Due to Moving Force
4 Numerical Examples
4.1 Bare Annular Plate
4.2 Annular Sector Plate with Circumferential Stiffeners
4.3 Annular Sector Plate with Radial Stiffeners
5 Conclusions
References
Parametric Analysis of Tapered Laminated Composite Beam in Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesting
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Modeling
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Bimorph Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with Rectangular Cross Section
3.2 Bimorph Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with Tapered Cross Section
4 Conclusion
References
Nonlinear Analysis of Active Vibration Absorber as a Wearable Rest Tremor Suppression in Parkinson’s Disease
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Modeling
2.1 Solution Obtained by HBM
3 Result and Discussions
3.1 Frequency Responses with Variation in Cubic Nonlinear Stiffness
3.2 Effects of Active Force and Optimal Design Parameters on the Frequency Responses
3.3 Effects of Active Force on the Time Responses
3.4 Effects of Active Force on the Time Responses for Two Excitation Forces
3.5 Effects of Active Force on the Time Responses for Multi-Excitation Forces
4 Conclusions
References