Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations, Volume-II: Nano to Macro

Foreword
Preface
7th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS 2019)
Organizing Committee (ICCMS 2019)
Contents
About the Editors
Recent Advances in Nanomechanics
Buckling of Pressurized Nano-Sized Spherical Shell
1 Introduction
2 Nonlocal Model for a Spherical Shell
2.1 Nonlocal Elasticity
2.2 Nonlocal Shallow Shell Equations
3 Solution of the Equation Governing Nonlocal Buckling
4 Numerical Illustration and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
On Flexure of Shear Deformable Isotropic Rectangular Nanobeams
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
3 Numerical Results and Discussion
4 Concluding Remarks
References
Rolling and Sliding Resistance as Carbon Nanotubes are Driven on a Graphene Sheet
1 Introduction
2 Simulation and Modeling
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Surface Stress-induced Degradation of Electrochemical Performance of Cylindrical Silicon Anode Particles in Li-ion Batteries
1 Introduction
2 Problem Formulation
2.1 Model Set up
2.2 Multiplicative Decomposition of Deformation Gradient
2.3 Influence of Surface Stress
2.4 The Chemo-Mechanical Model
2.5 Non-dimensionalized Governing Differential Equations
2.6 Effect of Surface Stress on DIS-trends
2.7 Dependence of Surface Stresses on Size of the Particle
2.8 Dependence of Surface Stress on C-Rate
2.9 Effect of Surface Stresses on Plastic Stretches
3 Conclusion
References
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Aluminum Composite
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 MD Modeling of CNT–Al Composite
2.2 MD Simulation for Young’s Modulus
2.3 MD Simulation for Ultimate Tensile Strength
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Low Velocity Impact Behavior of Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Aluminum Foams
1 Introduction
2 Finite Element Modeling and Material Properties
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Recent Advances in Biomechanics
Effect of Interfacial Crack on the Prediction of Bone–Cement Interface Failure of Cemented Acetabular Component
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 3D FEM Model Generation and Material Properties
2.2 Crack Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Impact of the Center Crack in the Coronal Plane (Y–Z Plane)
3.2 Impact of the Center Crack in the Sagittal Plane (X–Z Plane)
3.3 Impact of an Edge Crack in the Sagittal Plane (X–Z Plane)
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions
6 Conflict of Interest
References
Effect of Occlusion Percentage and Lesion Length on Stenosed Coronary Artery: A Numerical Study
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Numerical Results
2.2 Modelling of the Arterial Tree
2.3 Computational Domain of the Stenosed Section
2.4 Validation of Results
2.5 Grid Independence Test
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Waveforms of Flow Variables
4 Conclusions
References
Model-Based Simulation of Surface Electromyography Signals and Its Analysis Under Fatiguing Conditions Using Tunable Wavelets
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Synthetic sEMG Generation Model
2.2 Features
2.3 Tunable Q-Wavelet Transform (TQWT)
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Fractal Order Poro-elastic Model for Modelling Biphasic Tissue and Tissue-Like Materials
1 Introduction
2 Theory
2.1 Modelling Framework
2.2 Formulation for Ramp and Hold and Creep Conditions
3 Methodology
3.1 Numerical Solution Scheme
3.2 Parameter Optimization
4 Results
5 Conclusion
References
Quantification of Brain Retraction Using Visco-hyperelastic Framework for Image-Guided Neurosurgical Applications
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Geometric Modeling
2.2 Constitutive Model
2.3 Finite Element Simulation
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Recent Trends in Solid Mechanics and FEM
Calculation of NSIFs and Shape Factors of Four-Point Bend Specimens Containing Sharp V-Notches
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Numerical Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Tera-Hertz Wave Propagation in Non-classical Beams Using Spectral Finite Element Method
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation
2.1 The Theory of Non-classical Elasticity
3 Non-classical Beams
3.1 Non-classical Euler-Bernoulli Beam Model
3.2 Computation of Dynamic Stiffness Matrix for Euler-Bernoulli Beam
3.3 Non-classical Timoshenko Beam Model
3.4 Computation of Dynamic Stiffness Matrix for Timoshenko Beam
4 Conclusion
References
Fem Simulations for Fatigue Life Estimation of Big Turbo-generator Shaft During Various Fault Disturbances Under Active Control
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Formulation
2.1 Generator Modeling
2.2 Fault Modeling of Loaded Generator
2.3 Dynamic Modeling
2.4 Active Control of Turbo-generator Shaft
3 Validation
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Complete Creep Life Prediction Using Continuum Damage Mechanics and XFEM
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
2.1 Elastic–Plastic Creep Analysis
2.2 Creep Strain Relations
2.3 Extended Finite Element Method
3 Crack Initiation and Growth Approach
4 Numerical Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Numerical Study of Coupled Elasto-Plastic Hydrogen Diffusion at Crack Tip Using XFEM
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations
2.1 Hydrogen Diffusion
2.2 Hydride Precipitation
2.3 Material Deformation
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Role Played by Grain Boundaries in Plastic Deformation of Polycrystalline Metals: A Discrete Dislocation Dynamics Study
1 Introduction
2 Model Formulation
2.1 Original Framework
2.2 Grain Boundaries
3 Problem Definition
4 Results and Discussion
5 Summary
References
Effective Properties of Two-Scale Viscoelastic Composites
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations
3 Results
3.1 Effect of Porosity on Effective Behavior
4 Conclusion
References
Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Shape Memory Polymer Composite
1 Introduction
2 Analytical Formulation
2.1 SMP Constitutive Model
2.2 SMP Composite Modeling
3 UMAT Implementation
3.1 Finite Element Simulation Procedure in ABAQUS
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Analysis Results
5 Concluding Remarks
References
Energy Absorption Characteristics of Balsa Wood Filled Aluminum Honeycomb Structures Subjected to Axial Quasi-static Loading
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup
3 Materials
4 Finite Element Modeling for Quasi-static Simulation
5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Experimental Results
5.2 FEA Results for Quasi-static Simulation
6 Conclusion
References
Recent Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics
Simulation of Flow and Transport Process—Scope of Meshless Methods
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Radial Point Collocation Method
2.3 Model Development
3 Model Applications
3.1 Case Study 1
3.2 Case Study 2
4 Conclusion
References
Computational Modelling of Stochastic Buffeting of Fin-Like Structures
1 Introduction
2 Computational Methodology
2.1 Statistical Model of the Flow Field and Computational Implementation
2.2 2D Computational Study of Fin Buffeting
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Investigating the Dynamical Behaviour of Dipteran Flight-Inspired Flapping Motion Using Immersed Boundary Method-Based FSI Solver
1 Introduction
2 Computational Methodology
2.1 Structural Model
2.2 Flow Solver
2.3 Convergence Study
2.4 Validation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Fixed Point Solution at barF = 0
3.2 Periodic Orbits at Small Amplitudes Forcing
4 Conclusions
References
Probing into the Efficacy of Discrete Forcing Immersed Boundary Method in Capturing the Aperiodic Transition in the Wake of a Flapping Airfoil
1 Introduction
2 Computational Methodology
2.1 Governing Equation
2.2 Numerical Method
3 Convergence and Validation of IBM Solvers
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusion
References
Numerical Investigation of Switching of a Jet Generated by a Foil Pitching in Still Fluid
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Formulation
2.1 Problem Statement and Flapping Kinematics
2.2 Governing Equations and Discretization
2.3 Computational Domain and Boundary Conditions
2.4 Solver Details and Validation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 The Flow
3.2 Criterion for Jet Deflection
3.3 Jet Inclination
3.4 Temporal Evolution of the Switching Process
3.5 Parametric Study
4 Conclusions and Future Scope
References
Studying the Channel Confluence Hydraulics Using Eddy Viscosity Models and Reynolds Stress Model
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Numerical Modelling
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Longitudinal Velocity
3.2 Flow Separation Zone
3.3 Water Surface Elevation
4 Conclusions
References
Computational Modelling of Turbulent Flows Using an Adaptive Mesh Finite Element Method: A Benchmarking Study
1 Introduction
2 Model Details
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Finite Element Formulation
2.3 Mesh Adaptivity
3 Problem Set-up and Model Parameters
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Grid Independence Test
4.2 LES Turbulence Models
4.3 Velocity--Pressure Element Pairs
4.4 Nonlinear Relaxation Parameter
5 Conclusion
References
Finite Element Computational Modelling of Non-Newtonian Fluids Using Anisotropic Mesh Adaptivity
1 Introduction
2 Model Details
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Finite Element Formulation
2.3 Mesh Adaptivity
3 Problem Setup and Model Parameters
3.1 Poiseuille Flow—Verification
3.2 Couette Flow—Benchmark
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Verification
4.2 Benchmarking
4.3 Detailed Benchmarking of Numerical Results
5 Conclusion
References
Computational Study of Shear Flow Past Square Cylinder with Horizontal Control Plate
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement and Governing Equations
2.1 Numerical Discretisation
2.2 Validation with Existing Results
2.3 Results and Discussion
2.4 Study of Structural Bifurcation Analysis
3 Conclusion
References
Numerical Study of Shear Flow Past an Inclined Square Cylinder with Vertical Control Plate
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement and Discretisation
2.1 Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions
2.2 HOC Discretisation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Validation with Existing Result
3.2 Study of Flow Behaviour for Re=100
3.3 Study of Bifurcation Analysis
4 Conclusion
References
Numerical Analysis of the Pressure, Temperature, and Aerodynamic Forces on Hypersonic Blunt Hemispherical Shaped Body
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Flow Conditions
2.2 Domain and Boundaries
2.3 Mesh Generation
3 Results and Analysis
3.1 Shock Structure
3.2 Pressure and Temperature Profile
3.3 Trend of Aerodynamic Forces
3.4 Balance Theory
3.5 Newtonian Theory
4 Conclusion
References
Interior Acoustic Analysis of Rectangular-Shaped Rigid Cavity with Opening
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Formulation
2.1 Boundary Conditions of the Acoustic Cavity
3 Numerical Results
3.1 Validation Example for BEM Formulation
3.2 Case Study
4 Conclusion
References
Numerical Investigation of Effect of Laser on Natural Convection in Two-Dimensional Geometry
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement
3 Mathematical Modelling
3.1 Boundary Conditions
3.2 Non-dimensional Numbers
4 Validation
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Recent Advances in Multiscale–Multiphysics Problems
Finite Deformation of a Dielectric Cylindrical Actuator: A Continuum Mechanics Approach
1 Introduction
2 An Electro-elastic Deformation
2.1 Kinematics
2.2 Electro-elastic Field Balance Equations
2.3 Constitutive Relations
3 Application to a Dielectric Cylindrical Actuator
3.1 Electro-elastic Deformation of a Cylindrical Actuator
3.2 An Electro-elastic Material Model
3.3 Electrostatic Pressure Generated in Dielectric Cylindrical Actuator
4 Experimental Validation and Model Comparison
4.1 Comparison with Wissler and Mazza ch34wissler2007electromechanical Experimental Data
4.2 Comparison with Carpi and Rossi ch34carpi2004dielectric Experimental Data
5 Concluding Remarks
References
Numerical Studies for Generalized Modified Polarization Saturation (PS) Model in Piezoelectric Media
1 Introduction
2 Statement of the Problem
3 Numerical Solutions for Generalized Modified PS Models Using DDT
4 Evaluation of Unknown Saturated Zone Length
5 Numerical Solution for Generalized Modified PS Model
6 Numerical Studies
7 Summary of the Work Done
8 Conclusions
References
Thermal Conduction in One-Dimensional Φ4 Chains with Colliding Particles
1 Introduction
2 Φ4 and Φ4C one-dimensional chains
3 Simulation Methodology
3.1 Heat Flux Computation
4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Verification and Check for Steady-State Conditions
4.2 Temperature Profile
4.3 Heat Flux and Thermal Conductivity
5 Conclusions
References
Sequence of Hydrodynamic Phenomena During the Interactions of Drop and Bubble in Vertical Conduit
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Methodology
2.1 VOF Approach Using OpenFOAM
2.2 Simulation Domain
2.3 Grid Sensitivity Analysis
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Pre-collision Motion
3.2 Drop–Bubble Interactions
3.3 Post-interaction Behavior
3.4 Variation of Drop and Bubble Velocity
4 Conclusion
References
Investigating Fluid-Structure Interaction Behavior of a Chord-Wise Flexible Filament in the Wake of a Bluff Body Using Partitioned Strong Coupling Approach
1 Introduction
2 Computational Methodology
2.1 Governing Equations
2.2 Numerical Algorithms
2.3 Computational Domain and Mesh
3 Validation of the FSI Solver
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusions
References
Optimal Design of Rotary Magneto-Rheological Drum Brake for Transfemoral Prosthesis
1 Introduction
2 Geometry
3 Design Parameters
4 Design of Experiments
5 Optimal Design
6 Results and Discussion
7 Conclusion
References
Recent Advances in Numerical Techniques
Single Variable New First-Order Shear Deformation Plate Theory: Numerical Solutions of Lévy-Type Plates Using Fourth-Order Runge-Kutta Technique
1 Introduction
2 Plate Under Consideration
3 Governing Differential Equation and Boundary Conditions
3.1 Governing Differential Equation
3.2 Boundary Conditions
4 Illustrative Examples, Solution Procedure, Results and Discussion
4.1 Illustrative Examples
4.2 Solution Procedure
4.3 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Investigation of Some Recently Proposed Explicit Time Integration Schemes for Nonlinear Problems
1 Introduction
2 Time Integration Schemes
2.1 Standard Central Difference Scheme (SCDS)
2.2 Corrected Explicit Method of Double Time Steps (CEMDTS)
2.3 Stabilized Central Difference Scheme (SzCDS)
2.4 Explicit Scheme by Chang et al. (CTES)
2.5 Pajand and Rad Predictor–Corrector Explicit Scheme (PRPCES)
2.6 Pajand and Rad Explicit Scheme (PRES)
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Multiple Degree-of-Freedom Nonlinear System Subjected to Harmonic Ground Acceleration
3.2 One Degree-of-Freedom Adhesive Contact Problem
3.3 Computational Cost Analysis
4 Conclusion
References
Performance Evaluation of Some Novel Composite Time Integration Schemes for Dynamic Problems
1 Introduction
2 Time Integration Schemes
2.1 The Bathe Method ch42bathespsbaigsps2005
2.2 The TTBDF Method ch42ttbdf
2.3 The Wen Method ch42wen
2.4 The NTTBDF Method ch42nttbdf
3 Numerical Examples
3.1 One-Dimensional Wave Propagation
3.2 Stiff Pendulum
3.3 Elastic Pendulum
4 Conclusion
References
Development of Efficient Stress Return Algorithms for Simulating Geomaterial Response
1 Introduction
2 Proposed Midpoint Algorithm
2.1 Cutting Plane Method (CPM)
2.2 Contact Stress
2.3 Midpoint Algorithm
3 Finite Element Simulation
3.1 Extended Mohr-Coulomb Model
3.2 Modeling Detail
3.3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Kernel Gradient Free Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics for Transient Boundary Value Problems
1 Introduction
2 Derivation of KGF-SPH Formulation
3 Transient Heat Transfer Simulations
3.1 1-D Problems
3.2 2-D Problem
4 Elastic Wave Propagation in a Long Bar
5 Summary and Conclusions
References
A New Edge-Based Meshless Scheme for High-Speed Inviscid and Viscous Flows
1 Introduction
2 Modifications for Meshless Solver
2.1 Meshless Convective Fluxes
2.2 Two-Step Time Marching Scheme
3 Validation of Case Study
3.1 High Diffusion Problem
3.2 Low Diffusion Problem
4 Conclusion
References
A Numerical Framework for the Solution of Bivariate Population Balance Equation—Model Implementation and Verification
1 Introduction
2 Model Details
2.1 Bivariate PBE and DQMOM
2.2 Finite Element Formulation
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Homogeneous Aggregation
3.2 Homogeneous Breakage
4 Conclusion
References
Application of Computational Mechanics in Emerging Areas
Application of Novel Radial Thresholding Method for the Segmentation of Different Phases from X-Ray Microtomographic Images of Concrete
1 Introduction
2 Research Significance
3 Background
3.1 X-Ray Microtomography
3.2 Bit Depth of an Image
3.3 Filtering/De-noising
3.4 Threshold Grey Value
3.5 Beam Hardening
4 Methodology
4.1 Pre-processing of the Raw Images
4.2 Void Segregation
4.3 Aggregates Segregation
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Design of a Nonlinear Energy Harvesting Dynamic Vibration Absorber
1 Introduction
2 Modeling of SDOF-Nonlinear EHDVA System and Formulation
3 Nonlinear EHDVA—Tuning Criterion
4 Design and Performance Evaluation of EHDVA
5 Conclusions
References
Harvesting Energy from a Series of Harvesters
1 Introduction
2 Different Arrangements of the Harvesters
2.1 Equations of Motion for Different Cases
2.2 Electrical Equation for the Harvester
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Response of System to Harmonic Excitation
3.2 FRF of Voltage and Power
3.3 Study of Bandwidths for Mistuned Cases
4 Conclusion
References
Design of a Flow Control Device Using a Special Class of Hybrid Symmetric Bistable Laminates in Clamped Boundary Condition
1 Introduction
2 Multi-section Bistable Structural Member
3 Design of the Passive Flow Control Device
3.1 The Load-Displacement Characterization of the Bistable Element
4 Conclusion
References
Dynamic Stability of Spent Fuel Trays Stack Submerged in Water Pool Incorporating Coupled Fluid Structure Interaction
1 Introduction
2 Input Time History
3 Numerical Method
3.1 FSI-ALE Formulation
4 Numerical Modeling and Analysis
5 Results and Discussion
References
Frequency Domain Based Robust Flutter Analysis of Swept Back Wing Using µ Method
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 µ Method
2.2 Governing Equations
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 3DOF Airfoil System (Validation Case)
3.2 Structural Uncertainty
3.3 Aerodynamic Uncertainty
3.4 Structural and Aerodynamic Uncertainties
3.5 AGARD 445.6 Sweptback Wing (Application Case)
4 Conclusions
References
Optimal Parameters Identification of Quarter Car Simulink Model for Better Ride Comfort and Road Holding
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Setup and Procedure
2.1 Characterization of Passive Damper
2.2 Design of Experiment (DOE)
2.3 Quarter Car Model
2.4 ANOVA and Response Surface Optimization
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Results of Optimization
4 Conclusion
References
Parametric Study of Lithium-ion Battery Module for Electric Vehicle Application
1 Introduction
2 The Geometry of 3times8 Li-ion Cell Arrangement
3 Model Formulation
3.1 Governing Equations
3.2 CFD Model
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Validation of Numerical Simulation
4.2 Thermal Analysis of 3times8 Cell Arrangement
5 Conclusion
References
An Efficient Implementation of Lanczos Method for Dynamic Analysis of Launch Vehicle Structures
1 Introduction
1.1 Eigenvalue Problems in Structural Dynamics
1.2 Eigenvalue Problems in Structural Dynamics
1.3 Multi-frontal Method
2 Proposed Method
2.1 Multi-threaded Frontal Factorization
2.2 Independent Forward Elimination/back Substitution
2.3 Parallel Multiplication of Mass Matrices with a Vector
3 Results and Conclusion
References