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Use of DEM to characterize damage of delicate fruit on feeders with reciprocating drive

Olejnik Tomasz P., Sobiecka Elżbieta, Kryszak Dariusz

Technologia i Jakość Wyrobów

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2023

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R. 68

171--186

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This article describes the modeling by DEM technology of damage to highbush blueberries, during transport on a reciprocating feeder. The modeled values of normal and tangential forces at the blueberry contact points were determined, and the effect of changing the mass output of the transported fruit on the values of normal and tangential forces was studied. It has been shown that the change in the mass output of blueberries does not exceed the permissible tangential and normal forces, interacting between the fruits.

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W artykule opisano modelowanie technologią DEM uszkodzeń borówki wysokiej, podczas transportu na podajniku z napędem posuwisto-zwrotnym. Określono modelowe wartości sił normalnych oraz stycznych w punktach kontaktu borówki. Przeprowadzono symulacje uwzględniające wpływ zmiany wydatku masowego transportowanych owoców na wartości sił normalnych i stycznych. Wykazano, że zmiana wydatku masowego borówki nie powoduje przekroczenia dopuszczalnych sił stycznych i normalnych, oddziałujących pomiędzy owocami.

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The vertical screw conveying characteristics of cohesive particle and optimization of design parameters

Chen Suifan, Zhang Xiaomeng, Li Qipeng, Shen Ce, Shi Yongchang

Eksploatacja i Niezawodność

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2023

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Vol. 25, no. 1

art. no. 13

EN

The purpose of this paper is to solve the problem of low conveying efficiency and serious blade wear during vertical screw conveying of cohesive particles. Firstly, the reliability of DEM simulation was verified by comparing the simulated and theoretical values and the influence regularity of different design parameters (rotational speed, pitch, and clearance) on screw conveying characteristics were analyzed based on DEM. In addition, the effect of design parameters on the screw conveying characteristics is identified by ANOVA. Then, the multi-objective optimization model with the both of maximizing the average mass flow rate and minimizing the maximum wear depth of the blade was established using the polynomial fitting regression, which was solved by the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II). Finally, the comprehensive evaluation was used to determine the best design parameters. The above research results provide a certain reference for the study of cohesive particle’s vertical screw conveying characteristics and equipment optimization design.

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Numerical modelling of SS316L powder flowability for laser powder-bed fusion

Bouabbou A., Vaudreuil S.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 120, nr 1

22--29

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Purpose: This work aims to improve the powder-bed spreading process for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing by gaining a greater understanding of metal powder flowability through numerical modelling and in-situ experimentation. Design/methodology/approach: Using the Discrete Element Method (DEM) to study the flowability of the powder and its intrinsic properties. A high-fidelity particle-scale model was developed to capture the dynamics of metal particle interactions in a virtual Hall flow meter based on a modified Beverloo law. The results are validated experimentally using the Hall flow static powder characterisation technique. Findings: For SS316L powder alloy with the hall-value of 29s/50g and with an angle of repose (AOR) of 32°, the modelled powder that exhibited the same flow behaviour was found using 0.5 for both rolling and sliding coefficients resulting in simulated Hall value of 28.55s/50g with a simulated flow rate of 0.571 g/s, which is validated by AOR of the simulated powder [31.2°- 32.6°]. However, rolling friction had minimal effect on the mass flow rate but increased the angle of repose. Sliding friction significantly decreased the mass flow rate and increased AOR. Research limitations/implications: DEM is an ideal method to study flowability. However, there are certain constraints imposed on the computational power by a number of simulated particles and simulation time-step. Future research may involve investigating other dynamic flowability characterisation techniques. Practical implications: Enabling a better understanding of powder particle flow at a micro-scale by modelling powder flowability. This leads to simulating a more realistic powder bed and improving the powder spreading process, leading to better AM parts quality. Originality/value: This paper provides a unique approach for modelling the flowability of SS316L powder using a Beverloo law-based design of the Hall flow meter. This will improve the modelling of the spreading process needed for metal 3D printing.

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Research on the linear viscoelastic rheological properties of rejuvenated asphalt mastic based on the discrete element method

Lin Mei, Lei Yu, Li Ping, Shuai Jun, Wang Zhaoli

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 69, nr 2

399--416

EN

The rheological property of asphalt is an important factor affecting the pavement performance of asphalt binder, and the fundamental reason for the change of asphalt rheological property is the strong evolution of asphalt material meso structure. However, the internal mechanism of rejuvenated asphalt mastic system is complex and its rules are difficult to grasp. Aiming to study the relationship between meso mechanical parameters and rheological parameters of rejuvenated asphalt mastic, the meso structure model of rejuvenated asphalt mastic was established and improved based on the discrete element method. Moreover, the meso parameters of the model were obtained by the objective function method, and then the influences of various factors were studied to construct the mathematical constitutive model of rheological parameter modulus and meso mechanical parameters. Combing with the reliability of the improved Burgers model was verified based on the rheological test results of rejuvenated asphalt mastic. In addition, the virtual test of dynamic shear rheological dynamic frequency scanning was carried out on the asphalt mastic sample by particle flow software. By adjusting the mesomechanical parameters, the simulation results (complex shear modulus and phase angle) were consistent with the test results. This study clarified the relationship between mesomechanics and macro performance, and this model could be used to obtain the complex shear modulus of rejuvenated asphalt mastic under different types, filler-asphalt ratio and external force environments by adjusting particle flow, wall boundary and other conditions, which can greatly save the workload for the later research and provide a theoretical basis for production experiments.

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Numerical determination of load of a model tunnel lining, taking into account different heights of soil backfill

Szklennik Paweł

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 68, nr 3

289--305

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The paper presents an analysis of determining the load of a model tunnel lining in a noncohesive soil medium at two different heights of soil backfill above the structure. A series of simulations were performed with the flexible and rigid tunnel lining. The analysis was performed by conducting simulations with the use of an author’s program based on the discrete element method. The model previously calibrated on the basis of laboratory tests was used. The loads acting on the structure, the distribution of stresses in the surrounding soil medium and the displacements of this medium in the vicinity of the structure were determined and compared. The effect of soil weight and technological load applied from the surface was taken into account. The values of the numerically obtained loads of the tunnel lining were compared with those calculated according to the classic Hewett’s method. It has been proven that in both cases the degree of cooperation between the structure and soil is significantly related to the rigidity of the structure, hence the loads determined may differ significantly from the results obtained according to classical methods. It was shown that discrete modelling allows to reflect differences in the behaviour of the soil medium resulting from different heights of soil backfill. Smaller horizontal pressure was obtained in the side zones of an excavation at a higher backfill. In addition, significantly greater intensity of vertical soil displacements over the lining were observed with a lower backfill height.

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W pracy przedstawiono analizę wyznaczania obciążenia modelowej obudowy tunelowej w niespoistym ośrodku gruntowym przy różnych wysokościach nadkładu gruntu nad konstrukcją. W obu przypadkach przeprowadzono szereg symulacji przy konstrukcji obudowy wiotkiej i sztywnej. Analizy dokonano prowadząc symulacje z wykorzystaniem autorskiego programu opartego na metodzie elementów dyskretnych. Wykorzystano model skalibrowany wcześniej na podstawie badań laboratoryjnych. Określono i porównano obciążenia działające na obudowę, rozkład naprężeń w otaczającym ją ośrodku gruntowym oraz przemieszczenia tego ośrodka w otoczeniu konstrukcji. Uwzględniono działanie ciężaru gruntu oraz obciążenia technologicznego zadawanego z powierzchni. Wartości uzyskiwanych numerycznie obciążeń obudowy porównano z obliczonymi według klasycznej metody Hewetta.

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3D DEM simulations of basic geotechnical tests with early detection of shear localization

Grabowski Aleksander, Nitka Michał

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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2021

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Vol. 43, nr 1

48--64

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This paper deals with elementary geotechnical tests: triaxial and direct shear of cohesionless sand using the discrete element method (DEM). The capabilities of the numerical DEM code are shown, with a special focus on the early phenomena appearance in localization zones. The numerical tests were performed in 3D conditions with spherical grains. Contact moments law was introduced due to simulate not perfectly round sand grains. The influence of different physical parameters was studied, e.g. initial density or confining pressure. The sieve curve corresponded to the Karlsruhe sand [1]; however, in some tests, it was linearly scaled. Special attention was laid on the behaviour of the sand grains inside localization, e.g. rotation, porosity, fluctuations, etc. and forces redistribution. Emphasis was given on the pre-failure regime and early localization predictors.

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Optimization of a screw conveyor's exploitation parameters

Karwat Bolesław, Rubacha Piotr, Stańczyk Emil

Eksploatacja i Niezawodność

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2021

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Vol. 23, no. 2

285--293

EN

The paper describes the problem of designing screw conveyors in terms of determining their exploitation characteristics. Based on the actual values of mass efficiency and power demand obtained in a laboratory experiment, the theoretical design methods and the numerical discrete element method model results were verified. The obtained results have shown that the currently used theoretical methods underestimate the mass efficiency and power demand compared to experiments when typical values of filling rate coefficient and progress resistance coefficient are used. It was also shown that the results of DEM simulations are in good agreement with the experiments in terms of mass efficiency and power demand. Based on the exploitation characteristics determined in DEM simulations for different constructions of the screw and different rotational speeds, multi-objective optimization of the exploitation parameters of the screw was performed in order to minimize the power demand of a screw conveyor and simultaneously maximize its mass efficiency. The optimization results showed that it is possible to find such construction and the rotational speed that will maximize the mass efficiency of the conveyor and keep the power demand low, reducing the exploitation costs of the device.

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Adaptation of the machine to the new geological conditions – excavation unit redesign and optimization

Andruszko Jakub, Moczko Przemyslaw, Pietrusiak Damian

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2021

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Vol. 69, nr 3

art. no. e137122

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The paper presents and sums up the research and technical aspects of the modernization of the cutting tool of the dredger. Improper adjustment of the cutting elements not adjusted to the characteristics of excavated material is not an uncommon situation, causing versatile geological conditions. Relocation of the machines from one pit to another may result in the significant influence on the excavation process (wear, output, etc.). Common practice is the field try and error approach to obtain desired machine performance. In the paper authors present the approach with aid of cutting-edge technologies. Coupled DEM and kinematic simulations supported by the reverse engineering technologies of laser scanning were the fundamental drivers for final adjustments of the cutting tool at its present operational conditions.

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Modelowanie i analiza płynięcia materiału rozdrobnionego podczas ścinania w reometrze pierścieniowym z wykorzystaniem metody elementów dyskretnych

Chutkowski Marcin, Zapała Wojciech, Przywara Mateusz

Chemical Technology & Biotechnology

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2020

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Vol. 2

52--60

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Ze względu na fakt, że komórka Jenike’go została zaprojektowana i jest stosowana do testów materiałów proszkowych pod obciążeniem rzędu setek kPa, charakterystycznych dla procesów wielkotonażowych, jest nieodpowiednim narzędziem do badań materiałów w warunkach obciążeń znacznie poniżej 10 kPa. Ponadto, konstrukcja komórki Jenike’go sprawia, że ścinaniu poddawany jest wąski obszar testowanej próbki, podczas gdy większość materiału pozostaje nieruchoma. Jako alternatywę zaproponowano badanie w szczelinowym reometrze pierścieniowym, skonstruowanym w taki sposób, że pasmo ścinania obejmuje całą objętość testowanego materiału. Po przeprowadzonych badaniach eksperymentalnych zastosowano symulację komputerową ścinania proszku, opartą na metodzie DEM, do przeanalizowania rozkładów czasowo-przestrzennych niemierzalnych eksperymentalnie właściwości fizycznych złoża. Wyniki symulacji stanowią podstawę wniosku o pasmie ścinania wypełniającym całą szczelinę reometru.

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Due to the fact that Jenike's cell has been designed and used for testing powder materials under load of hundreds of kPa, characteristic for large-tonnage processes, it is an in appropriate tool for testing materials under load conditions well below 10 kPa. As an alternative, an annular cell rheometer test constructed in such a way that the shear band covers the entire volume of material tested is proposed. After the experimental tests, a computer simulation of powder shearing, based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM), was used to analyze time-spatial distributions of experimentally unmeasurable physical properties of the powder bed. The simulation results proved that the shearing band cover sentire rheometer gap.

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Effect of Aspect Ratio on Iron-Ore Briquettes During Twin-Roll Briquetting

Kim Kang-Min, Bae Jong-Ho, Han Jeong-Whan

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2020

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Vol. 65, iss. 4

1335--1339

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In the ironmaking, sizes of raw materials such as iron ores and coke must be adjusted for subsequent process in the blast furnace. The depletion of high grade iron ore in recent years necessitates a technology that can utilize low-grade fine iron ores. Thus, steelmakers have been studying the sinter-briquette complex firing process that employs a method of charging the sinter feed together with briquettes made of fine iron ore. In this process, larger briquettes increase the briquette productivity per unit time but decrease the green strength of briquettes and they can break during transportation and charging. Thus, the briquette shape is very important. Therefore, in this study, we simulate a twin roll briquetting process using the DEM analysis and compared the compressive force distributions in the briquette for different aspect ratios. This study is a new attempt, because research cases by numerical methods on the same or similar systems are very rare. Consequently, the optimal aspect ratio is 0.5 at briquette height 20 mm, 2.0 at 30 mm, and 1.5 at 40 mm. Also, the average compressive force increased in proportion with the pocket height at the sameaspect ratio. Therefore, to increase the pocket depth for high productivity, the pocket height must also be increased for obtaining high strength briquettes.

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Analysis of conveyor belt wear caused by material acceleration in transfer stations

Doroszuk Błażej, Król R.

Mining Science

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2019

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Vol. 26

189--201

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In conveyor transport systems, different solutions to the transfer points constructions are used. Choosing the right solution requires conditions analysis of the cooperation between two conveyors. For years, the analytical methods have been used to evaluate the discharge trajectory of the transported material. Increasingly, to evaluate the movement of grains in the transfer space to analyze the behavior of the bulk material in contact with transfer chute elements, researchers successfully use simulations performed in the discrete element method (DEM). Well-constructed chute allows the material stream to be uniformly fed onto the receiving conveyor with a desired stable tangential speed. Proper design reduces motion resistances and belt wear. In the paper, the analysis of selected construction solutions of transfer points and the possibilities of their usage in copper ore transport systems were performed. The research was conducted using the DEM simulations of the ore flow. For specifying the best conditions of the cooperation of the feeding and receiving conveyors, a series of simulations were generated. The criteria for the comparative evaluation of the analyzed solutions were the values of acceleration zone length and abrasive wear of the belt.

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Optimization method of bevel gear reliability based on genetic algorithm and discrete element

Sun Kangkang, Wang Guoqiang, Lu Yanpeng

Eksploatacja i Niezawodność

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2019

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Vol. 21, no. 2

186--196

EN

Gear transmission is the most basic transmission component in mechanical transmission system. Many scholars have done a lot of research on gear reliability. When the variation coefficient is used to calculate and optimize the reliability of bevel gear, in order to calculate the reliability of bevel gear, it is often assumed that the gear works under constant torque, that is, the coefficient of variation (COV) is zero, but this is not the case in practice. In this paper, a gear reliability method based on discrete element simulation is proposed. The purpose of this method is to simulate the actual working conditions of gears, calculate more accurate coefficient of variation in the real world, and improve the accuracy of gear reliability design. Firstly, the real working conditions of the bevel gear transmission are simulated by discrete element method (DEM), and in the transmission system, the tangential force COV of the bevel gear is proved to be equal to the torque COV of the crusher central shaft. Secondly, the multi-objective function model of the gear transmission system is established based on the double tooth roll crusher (DTRC). The optimal volume and reliability of the bevel gear transmission are taken as the objective function, and the teeth number, module and face width factor of basic parameters of gear are optimized by genetic algorithm (GA). Finally, the accuracy of the optimization results is verified by Monte Carlo method. The main purpose of the manuscript is to analyse the effect of actual conditions (DEM simulation) on the optimization results. The results show that the COV of nominal tangential load of bevel gear is about 0.65 under actual working conditions, so in order to guarantee the same reliability, total volume need to be increased by 34.4%. This method is similar to the selection of gear safety factor. In practical production, the selection of safety factor is often based on experience. This paper provides a new method to optimize the reliability of bevel gear, combining with DEM simulation, which provides theoretical guidance for optimal design of bevel gear.

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Przekładnia zębata to podstawowy element mechanicznego układu napędowego. Niezawodność przekładni jest przedmiotem wielu badań. Przy obliczeniach i optymalizacji niezawodności przekładni stożkowej z wykorzystaniem współczynnika zmienności, często przyjmuje się, że przekładnia pracuje w warunkach stałego momentu obrotowego, t.j. że współczynnik zmienności wynosi 1. Sytuacja taka jednak nie występuje w praktyce. W niniejszej pracy zaproponowano metodę optymalizacji niezawodności przekładni opartą na symulacji metodą elementów dyskretnych. Celem tej metody jest zasymulowanie rzeczywistych warunków pracy przekładni, dokładniejsze obliczenie rzeczywistego współczynnika zmienności oraz poprawa dokładności projektowania niezawodności przekładni. W pierwszej kolejności, na przykładzie kruszarki podwójnej, wyznaczono model działania układu przekładni stożkowej wykorzystujący wielokryterialną funkcję celu. Optymalną objętość i niezawodność przekładni stożkowej przyjęto jako funkcje celu. Następnie, za pomocą metody elementów dyskretnych, symulowano rzeczywiste warunki pracy przekładni. Wyznaczono moment obrotowy przekładni stożkowej i współczynnik zmienności siły wypadkowej, a podstawowe parametry koła zębatego: liczbę zębów, moduł zęba i współczynnik szerokości zębów, zoptymalizowano za pomocą algorytmu genetycznego. Trafność wyników optymalizacji weryfikowano metodą Monte Carlo. Wyniki pokazują, że badana metoda może skutecznie poprawiać niezawodność przekładni stożkowej.

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Calibration of bulk material model in Discrete Element Method on example of perlite D18-DN

Karwat Bolesław, Machnik Ryszard, Niedźwiedzki Jerzy, Nogaj Magdalena, Rubacha Piotr, Stańczyk Emil

Eksploatacja i Niezawodność

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2019

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Vol. 21, no. 2

351--357

EN

Analytical methods for calculations of the transport machinery are often insufficient especially when untypical granular materials are considered. Discrete Element Method (DEM) is a very useful numerical tool supporting designing and optimization of the transport equipment. However, to obtain reliable DEM simulation results an accurate set of input parameters values is needed. The most common calibration approach is to make use of a procedure where laboratory tests are performed and then the same experiments are numerically replicated in DEM. The article presents calibration of the DEM input parameters on the example of perlite D18-DN Based on the performed calibration, the model of perlite transport in a screw conveyor has been shown.

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Analityczne metody obliczeniowe parametrów konstrukcyjnych maszyn i urządzeń transportowych są często niewystarczające, zawłaszcza w przypadku transportu nietypowych materiałów sypkich. Pomocnym narzędziem numerycznym wspierającym proces projektowania i optymalizacji urządzeń do transportu materiałów sypkich jest Metoda Elementów Dyskretnych (DEM). Uzyskanie wiarygodnych wyników symulacji wymaga kalibracji parametrów wejściowych modelowanego materiału wykorzystując wyniki badań laboratoryjnych właściwości fizykochemicznych rzeczywistych materiałów. W artykule przedstawiono metodologię kalibracji modelu DEM na przykładzie perlitu D18-DN. W oparciu o przeprowadzoną kalibrację zaprezentowano możliwości zastosowania metody DEM do symulowania transportu materiału przenośnikiem ślimakowym.

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Prognoza numeryczna dynamicznej utraty stateczności wiotkiej powłoki walcowej w ośrodku ziarnistym

Szklennik Paweł, Bąk Grzegorz

Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej

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2019

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Vol. 68, nr 3

159--168

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W pracy przedstawiono zastosowanie metody elementów dyskretnych do rozwiązania zagadnienia dynamicznej utraty stateczności odcinka wiotkiej powłoki walcowej w warunkach interakcji z modelowym, ziarnistym ośrodkiem gruntowym. Koncentrowano się na poszukiwaniu dynamicznych form utraty stateczności przy skończonych przemieszczeniach. Uwzględniano ciężar własny ośrodka oraz obciążenie przekazywane z powierzchni naziomu, przy różnych grubościach nadkładu nad powłoką walcową. W wyniku zastosowania modelu dyskretnego w szkielecie ośrodka uwzględniane są losowe imperfekcje. Wykazano, że imperfekcje występujące w bezpośrednim otoczeniu powłoki mają zasadniczy wpływ na jej deformacje. Przyjęty sposób modelowania umożliwia wyznaczenie rozwiązania zagadnienia dynamicznej interakcji, z rozważeniem deformacji skończonych o charakterze płaskim, w konsekwentnym opisie metody elementów dyskretnych.

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The paper presents an application of the discrete element method for an analysis of dynamical stability loss of the flexible cylindrical shell section interacting with a model granular medium. The main scope was to investigate the forms of dynamical stability loss, considering finite displacements. The granular medium weight and additional external load transmitted from the surface were considered with different backfill height over the cylindrical shell. Application of a discrete model enables to consider random imperfections in the granular medium structure. It is shown that imperfections of a granular soil structure occurring in a close surrounding of the shell have an essential impact on the shell deformations. Numerical modelling, using the discrete element method, enables to obtain solutions of dynamic interaction by investigating finite two dimensional deformations.

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Analiza numeryczna interakcji modelowej obudowy tunelowej z gruntem niespoistym

Szklennik Paweł

Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej

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2019

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Vol. 68, nr 1

175--195

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W pracy przedstawiono numeryczną analizę interakcji modelowej obudowy tunelowej z otaczającym niespoistym ośrodkiem gruntowym. Analizy dokonano, przeprowadzając symulacje z wykorzystaniem autorskiego programu opartego na metodzie elementów dyskretnych. Wykorzystano model skalibrowany wcześniej na podstawie badań laboratoryjnych przez porównanie deformacji obudowy występujących w badaniu i symulacji numerycznej. Dla tak ustalonego modelu przeprowadzono szereg symulacji przy konstrukcji obudowy zarówno wiotkiej, jak i sztywnej. Badano obciążenia działające na obudowę, rozkład naprężeń w ośrodku gruntowym otaczającym konstrukcję oraz przemieszczenia jego cząstek. Analizy przeprowadzono przy działaniu ciężaru gruntu oraz obciążenia technologicznego zadawanego z powierzchni. Analizowano modele z nadkładem gruntu równym jednej średnicy i dwóm średnicom obudowy. Wartości uzyskiwanych numerycznie obciążeń obudowy porównano z obliczonymi według metody Hewetta. Wykazano, że obciążenia te oraz naprężenia w gruncie są istotnie powiązane ze sztywnością obudowy i w związku z tym mogą znacznie odbiegać od standardowo przyjmowanych dla takich konstrukcji sytuacji obciążeniowych.

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The paper presents an analysis and assessment of an interaction between a model tunnel lining and surrounding non-cohesive soil. The analysis was conducted with numerical simulations using the author’s program based on an algorithm of the discrete element method. Previously calibrated numerical model was used in the calculations. Calibration was based on comparison of the construction deformations observed in the laboratory tests and during the simulation. Numerous simulations, performed in the calibrated numerical model, included calculations for a flexible and rigid construction of the lining. The tunnel construction loads, stress distribution in the surrounding soil, and soil particles’ displacements were investigated. Analyses were conducted in two variants - when only soil weight is acting on the tunnel construction and when the external load transmitted from the surface is present. Also two variants of the backfill height were investigated - they were equal to one and two diameters of the tunnel. The values of tunnel loads, which were numerically calculated, were compared with the corresponding values, calculated by the Hewett’s method. It is shown that distribution of tunnel loads and stresses in the surrounding soil is strongly linked with the tunnel construction stiffness, thus it can be significantly different from standard load situations for such constructions.

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Effect of Deflector Plate for Particle Size Segregation Control

Kim Kang-Min, Kim Ju-Hun, Kwon Jae-Hong, Lee Ji-A, Han Jeong-Whan

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2019

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Vol. 64, iss. 2

495--500

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In general, uniform mixing of particles is desirable in the process of particle handling. However, during the charging of sinter feed and upper ore, size segregation must be induced to prevent heat imbalance, ensure bed permeability, and prevent the loss of fine ore. In this study, upper ore charging was simulated using a discrete element method (DEM) to find the optimal method for controlling particle size segregation, and the segregation characteristics in the upper ore bed were investigated when a deflector plate was applied to the charging machine. The degree of vertical segregation increased when a deflector plate was applied, and it was confirmed that the segregation direction in the upper ore bed can be controlled by adjusting the charging direction of the upper ore by using a deflector plate. In order to apply this method directly to the actual process, further study is needed to understand the influence of the characteristics of the deflector plate such as length and angle.

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Fast GPU simulation of reinforced concrete at the scale of reinforcement ribs by the discrete element method

Pacevič R., Kačianauskas R., Kačeniauskas A., Kaklauskas A., Barauskas R.

Archives of Mechanics

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2019

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Vol. 71, nr 4-5

459--488

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The paper presents the development of the GPU-based discrete element method (DEM) code for simulating damage and fracture of cohesive solids with application to reinforced concrete at the scale of reinforcement ribs. The solid volume of concrete and steel is modelled by bonded spherical particles. Very fine discretization, containing more than million particles, is applied to describe the 3D reinforcement bar geometry at the scale of ribs and to investigate cracking behaviour of concrete near the reinforcement bar. The numerical model is validated by using experimental results of the double pull-out test. Influence of the discretization scale to the numerical solution is evaluated by using the reinforcement strain profiles and the cracking patterns. The developed GPU-based DEM algorithm efficiently handles interaction of particles, does not require any atomic operation and allows performing fast damage and fracture simulations with large number of particles. The performance measured on GPU is compared with that attained on different CPUs for varying number of particles. The high value of the Cundall number (particle number multiplied by time steps computed per second) equal to 4.3E+07 is measured on NVIDIA® Tesla™ P100 GPU in the case of 1858560 particles.

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Wykorzystanie DEM do modelowania przepływu materiałów ziarnistych

Walker P., Doroszuk B., Król R.

Transport Przemysłowy i Maszyny Robocze

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2018

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Nr 3

68--74

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W badaniach przepływu urobku w ciągłych systemach transportowych niezwykle trudno uwzględnić cząsteczkową budowę przenoszonego materiału. Różnice w rozmiarze i kształcie poszczególnych fragmentów urobku powinny być brane pod uwagę dla pełnego zrozumienia zjawisk zachodzących w czasie transportu. Metoda elementów dyskretnych DEM pozwala na zbadanie wybranych elementów ciągu transportowego, z uwzględnieniem specyficznej budowy transportowanego materiału oraz reakcji między jego fragmentami, traktując każdy element urobku osobno. Przedstawiono proces przygotowania symulacji DEM oraz wyniki badania zachowania się urobku o złożonej granulacji w czasie napełniania i opróżniania zbiornika przyszybowego kopalni podziemnej, a także wyznaczono czas przepływu pojedynczej cząstki urobku w postaci czytnika RFID (e-pelletu) przez zbiornik w zależności od stopnia jego wypełnienia.

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In research on the continuous transport system it is hard to take into account discrete construction of conveyed materiał. Differences in shape and size of each pieces of ore should be taken in to consideration for fuli understanding of phenomenon during transport. The Discreet element method (DEM) allows us to study what is happening with chosen elements of transport system including specific construction of the conveyed ore and also study the reactions between transported parts through treating all the elements separately. This paper presents the process of preparing the DEM simulation and results of research on various size ore flow during filling and emptying of underground mining large-capacity shaft station bunker. We also shows the analysis of flow time of pellets for various bunker fili levels.

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The effect of ball size distribution on power draw, charge motion and breakage mechanism of tumbling ball mill by discrete element method (DEM) simulation

Panjipour R., Barani K.

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

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2018

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Vol. 54, iss. 2

258--269

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In this research, the effect of ball size distribution on the mill power draw, charge motion regime and breakage mechanism in a laboratory ball mill was studied using the discrete element method (DEM) simulation. The mill shell and crushing balls were made of Plexiglas® and compressed glass, respectively. Modeling was performed using Particle Flow Code 3D (PFC3D). Model parameters were back-calculated by comparing the power draws and images obtained from simulation and laboratory test works. After determining the model parameters, the mill was simulated in mill fillings of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40% with ball media of 2 and 2.5 cm in diameter. For every mill filling, the numbers of big and small balls were changed and 11 scenarios were chosen. The results showed that at a constant mill filling, the power draw was changed with changing the ball size distribution and for all mill fillings the maximum power draw occurred when the fraction of small balls was between 30-40%. The effect of ball size distribution increased with increasing mill filling and for the mill filling of 35%, the ball size distribution had the maximum effect on the power draw. When the mill charge contained mono-sized balls, the ball flow regime inside the mill transited to the cataracting and impact breakage was the main breakage mechanism. Increasing the fraction of big balls from 0 to 70% led the flow of balls into the cascading regime and breakage mechanism to attrition.

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Identification of numerical model parameters of tunnel lining in non-cohesive soil

Szklennik P.

Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej

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2018

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Vol. 67, nr 4

41--58

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The paper discusses identification of numeric model parameters of tunnel lining in a soil medium according to the discrete element method. An author’s program based on the discrete element method was used. Laboratory tests were conducted to determine the computer model parameters defining the lining and the soil medium. The numerical model was calibrated by comparing the lining deformations occurring in the laboratory test and in the numeric simulation. Tunnel lining displacement during laboratory tests was determined using digital photography.

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W pracy przedstawiono identyfikację parametrów modelu numerycznego modelowej obudowy tunelowej w ośrodku gruntowym według metody elementów dyskretnych. Wykorzystano autorski program oparty na metodzie elementów dyskretnych. W celu określenia parametrów modelu komputerowego charakteryzujących obudowę i ośrodek gruntowy przeprowadzono badania laboratoryjne. Kalibrację modelu numerycznego wykonano przez porównanie deformacji obudowy występującej w badaniu laboratoryjnym i symulacji numerycznej. Przemieszczenia obudowy podczas badań laboratoryjnych wyznaczano za pomocą fotografii cyfrowej.