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{"title":"Stress fields at skin-stringer junctions in composite aircraft fuselages","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109737","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109737","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents a semi-analytical analysis approach for the determination of stress fields in the vicinity of skin-stringer junctions in stiffened composite panels. The situation considered in this paper is representative for a typical stiffened panel in a modern composite aircraft fuselage. The analysis method employs a two-tier approach employing a global model based on CLPT on the one hand, and a local approach on the other hand in the form of a layerwise displacement formulation. This allows for the detailed computation of the stress concentrations in the vicinity of the skin-stringer junction. The layerwise formulation utilizes a discretization of the laminate layers into mathematical layers. The principle of the minimum of the total elastic potential yields the governing equations of the given problem, and an exponential approach leads to a quadratic eigenvalue problem that can be solved numerically. The analysis method shows excellent accuracy of the stress results in comparison with comparative finite element computations at a fraction of the computational time and effort that is required for numerical analyses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020740324007781/pdfft?md5=fb41720f3d68d147a12e8b0f425073cb&pid=1-s2.0-S0020740324007781-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142306457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deep-learning-based generative design for optimal reactive silencers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109736","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109736","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A deep-learning-based generative design method is proposed to improve the frequency-dependent characteristics of a reactive silencer, and it has been validated both numerically and experimentally. The noise attenuation performance of the reactive silencer is evaluated with its transmission loss (TL), which varies with frequency and strongly depends on the partition layout inside the reactive silencer. The artificial neural network model for the generative design of the reactive silencer consists of three subnetwork models: the generator, predictor, and converter. The generator model created numerous partition layouts, and their TL curves were estimated using the predictor model. A converter model was developed to identify the frequency-dependent characteristics of the TL curves in a low-dimensional latent space. The latent space was extensively investigated to successfully select the optimal partition layouts satisfying given design requirements, including the target shape of the TL curve and its averaged target TL value. The effectiveness of the proposed method was demonstrated by applying it to three reactive silencer design problems with different design requirements. Among the three optimal silencers, one was physically investigated, and its noise attenuation performance was validated with an acoustic experiment. Because the artificial neural network model of the proposed method was developed for a normalized silencer and requires no prior knowledge of acoustics, it can be easily applied to reduce duct noise in the industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142318860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shape and topology optimization method with generalized topological derivatives","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109735","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109735","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper introduces a novel method for shape and topology optimization based on a generalized approach for evaluating topological derivatives, which are essential for the integration of shape and topology optimization. Traditionally, evaluating these derivatives presents significant mathematical challenges due to the discontinuity introduced by the insertion of a hole within the domain of interest. To overcome this issue, the study employs Helmholtz-type partial differential equations (PDEs) to construct a filtered objective functional. This approach ensures differentiability across the material and void phases and continuity over the fixed design domain while maintaining the same evaluation value as the original objective functional. By considering differentiability, continuity conditions, and the relationship between shape and topological derivatives during asymptotic analysis, generalized topological derivatives are obtained through established mathematical procedures. These topological derivatives exhibit a direct correlation with the PDE solutions and demonstrate satisfactory smoothness, thereby facilitating refined shapes in optimization strategies. Furthermore, an effective shape update algorithm is proposed, which directly integrates topological derivatives into structural optimization problems, simplifying their implementation and improving efficiency. Finally, the efficacy of the proposed methodology is demonstrated through its application to various optimal design problems, including stiffness maximization, compliant mechanisms, and eigenfrequency maximization. Verification results further highlight its potential to enhance existing methods for addressing more practical and complex optimization challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142318863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modelling of axial thrust force considering 3D rolling deformation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109738","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109738","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The axial thrust force in the rolling deformation zone is influenced by interconnected factors, such as the metal transverse flow velocity, rolling pressure distribution, and strip shear deformation, often resulting in roll wear and a lower strip surface quality. Despite its significance in the design and manufacturing of strip mills, the available literature primarily focuses on the single-variable complete difference method as a means of evaluating this force. In this study, a novel approach is proposed for calculating the axial thrust force in the rolling deformation zone, incorporating the coupling variables of the 3D rolling space. The accuracy of the results is confirmed using data obtained from an industrial test rig, indicating that the axial thrust force in the rolling deformation zone can be precisely calculated through the integration of the energy method and the 3D difference method. The results indicate that the axial thrust force decreases with the transverse flow of the metal and the transverse shear deformation of the strip. It increases with a non-uniform distribution of rolling pressure and grows as the crossover angle increases. Conversely, the axial thrust force decreases with an increasing reduction rate of the strip. In general, a non-uniform distribution of rolling pressure enhances the axial thrust force, albeit with a minor effect when the crossover angle exceeds 0.8° Conversely, metal transverse flow significantly reduces the axial thrust force when the crossover angle is small (<em>φ</em> &lt; 0.4°), but only marginally so when the crossover angle falls within the range of 0.4° to 1.0°</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142306472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An analytical method for broadband acoustic analysis of 2D cavities containing or bounded by porous materials","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109717","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109717","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Real-life vibro-acoustic systems often involve porous treatments, resulting in complex-valued and frequency-dependent models that are challenging to solve. Traditional prediction techniques like the finite element (FE) method requires huge computational cost, especially in the mid to high frequency ranges. This paper develops a novel spectral dynamic stiffness (SDS) formulation, using very few number of degrees of freedom but describing the broadband acoustic behaviour of acoustic cavities with porous materials highly accurately. The method employs frequency-dependent shape function that satisfies exactly the (damped) Helmholtz equation to describe the (equivalent) acoustic pressure field, and also features an innovative approach to use the fast-convergent Modified Fourier series to describe any arbitrary acoustic BCs. Finally, the SDS matrices for cavities containing or bounded by porous materials are formulated in an analytical manner. It is demonstrated that the method exhibits a much higher computational efficiency over the FE package COMSOL, at least 6 times faster than the COMSOL with a similar level of accuracy, and benchmark solutions are provided. This promising method can provide a powerful tool for systems with porous materials that have frequency-dependent characteristics, paving the way for efficient and accurate acoustic analysis in complex engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Space–time topology optimization for anisotropic materials in wire and arc additive manufacturing","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109712","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109712","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) has great potential for efficiently producing large metallic components. However, like other additive manufacturing techniques, materials processed by WAAM exhibit anisotropic properties. Assuming isotropic material properties in design optimization thus leads to less efficient material utilization. Instead of viewing WAAM-induced material anisotropy as a limitation, we consider it an opportunity to improve structural performance. This requires the integration of process planning into structural design. In this paper, we propose a novel method to utilize material anisotropy to enhance the performance of structures both during fabrication and in their use. Our approach is based on space–time topology optimization, which simultaneously optimizes the structural layout and the fabrication sequence. To model material anisotropy in space–time topology optimization, we derive the material deposition direction from the gradient of the pseudo-time field, which encodes the fabrication sequence. Numerical results demonstrate that leveraging material anisotropy effectively improves the performance of intermediate structures during fabrication as well as the overall structure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020740324007537/pdfft?md5=6cb6e1b0e3fd63ce43b17fc4eac3b07f&pid=1-s2.0-S0020740324007537-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142306471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vibration suppression in SDOF systems coupled to a nonlinear energy sink under colored noise","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study analyzes the stochastic vibration suppression and optimization of the single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system equipped with the cubic stiffness nonlinear energy sink (NES) under colored noise excitation. Two theoretical methods are proposed: an integrated method (denoted as EL-ELM) that combines evolutionary Lyapunov theory with the equivalent linearization method, and the other is an empirical formula. Using EL-ELM, the coupled nonlinear system is simplified to an equivalent linear stochastic system, allowing for a theoretical analysis of the impact of NES structural parameters on suppression performance and the precise determination of optimal parameter configurations for the best suppression effects. Subsequently, based on the results from the EL-ELM and the response data, an empirical formula has been developed that clearly describes the comprehensive laws governing the optimal NES parameters as they vary with vibration system parameters and stochastic excitation. Through error analysis and comparison of the two methods, it is found that the empirical formula significantly outperforms EL-ELM in terms of accuracy and computational cost, but it is contingent on solid prior knowledge. This study explores the influence of NES structural parameters on the system’s dynamic response and energy, further validating the effectiveness of the proposed methods in identifying optimal structural parameters. The phenomenon of targeted energy transfer (TET) under different NES structural parameters is also explained. The methodologies introduced in this study have strengthened the theory of vibration suppression. Specifically, the empirical formula excels in accuracy and computational efficiency by effectively using prior knowledge. The EL-ELM method, owing to its theoretical insights, is vital for analyzing complex stochastic nonlinear models. Combining these approaches offers guidance for advancing vibration control in theoretical and practical domains.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142313016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parametric instability analysis of rotors under anisotropic boundary conditions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109739","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109739","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ensuring rotor stability is a major concern in engineering, as instabilities can lead to catastrophic failures. Existing literature shows that anisotropic boundary conditions significantly affect the parametric instability characteristics of rotors under periodical axial loads. However, there is little literature systematically analyzing the formation mechanism of parametric resonance under these boundary conditions or providing a detailed classification of the parametric instability regions. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive parametric instability analysis of a rotor subjected to periodic axial loads under anisotropic boundary conditions. A novel approach based on the multiple scales method is proposed to address anisotropy in the boundary conditions. Using this approach, the analytical boundaries of the parametric instability regions are derived, and a proof regarding the absence of certain parametric resonances is presented. These analytical solutions are validated by numerical results obtained from the discrete transition matrix method, which form the basis for systematically investigating the effects of anisotropy in direct or cross-coupling stiffness/damping coefficients on the rotor instability. The key scientific contributions of this work include: Deriving analytical instability boundaries, providing a more efficient alternative to purely numerical methods while maintaining high accuracy; Demonstrating the absence of parametric resonance of difference type under both isotropic or anisotropic boundary conditions; Discovering that anisotropy in stiffness coefficients can induce self-interaction within a given forward or backward whirl mode, as well as interaction between two forward or two backward whirl modes, leading to additional instability regions; Reducing anisotropy in direct damping coefficients may increase critical dynamic load coefficients, potentially enhancing rotor safety; If the cross-coupling stiffness coefficients exceed the threshold for triggering intrinsic instability, the rotor may become unstable in all operating conditions. All these findings offer insights into the stability management of rotors under various operating conditions and provide valuable guidance for designing and operating safer, more efficient rotor systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142306473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An origami metamaterial with distinct mechanical properties in three orthotropic directions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109713","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109713","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Origami-inspired mechanical metamaterials have recently gained increasing attention in various engineering fields due to their unique properties determined by the microstructure geometry. Most origami metamaterials are designed and optimized to achieve specific targets, such as smooth force response or high energy absorption, while it is difficult for a single origami structure to bear distinct mechanical behaviors in different directions simultaneously. In this paper, we present a novel origami metamaterial which demonstrates remarkably programmable anisotropic mechanical properties in three orthotropic directions under quasi-static compression. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, experiments and numerical simulations, this newly designed metamaterial is proved to exhibit a rigid origami folding mode when loaded in the <em>x</em>-direction, resulting in low specific energy absorption (SEA) and compressive stiffness. Conversely, when loaded in the <em>y</em>-direction, the metamaterial achieves high SEA and stiffness due to buckling deformation, which is three times larger than the corresponding data in the <em>x</em>-direction. Furthermore, in the <em>z</em>-direction, the metamaterial initially undergoes a rigid origami folding mode followed by panel buckling, resulting in a graded response with intermediate SEA and stiffness. The proposed metamaterials demonstrate significant potential for applications in versatile scenarios.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"On anisotropic local bifurcation based on hypoplastic model","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109733","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The incipience of shear band in homogeneous granular materials is well captured by the bifurcation analysis. Most bifurcation analyses are based on isotropic plastic constitutive models. In this paper, a hypoplastic constitutive model is presented by considering a fabric tensor for inherent anisotropy. Based on this model, we carry out bifurcation analysis for the plane strain case, and then extend the analysis to consider general three-dimensional stress state. The theoretical results are compared with experiments on sand conducted using a plane strain device and a true triaxial device. It's indicated the salient features of stress-strain behaviour and shear band formation are well captured by our analyses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":56287,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mechanical Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142241081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}