A geometrically and locally adaptive remeshing method for finite difference modeling of mining-induced surface subsidence

Surface subsidence induced by underground mining is a typical serious geohazard.Numerical approaches such as the discrete element method(DEM)and finite difference method(FDM)have been widely used to model and analyze mining-induced surface subsidence.However,the DEM is typically computationally expensive,and is not capable of analyzing large-scale problems,while the mesh distortion may occur in the FDM modeling of largely deformed surface subsidence.To address the above problems,this paper presents a geometrically and locally adaptive remeshing method for the FDM modeling of largely deformed surface subsidence induced by underground mining.The essential ideas behind the proposed method are as follows:(i)Geometrical features of elements(i.e.the mesh quality),rather than the calculation errors,are employed as the indicator for determining whether to conduct the remeshing;and(ii)Distorted meshes with multiple attributes,rather than those with only a single attribute,are locally regenerated.In the proposed method,the distorted meshes are first adaptively determined based on the mesh quality,and then removed from the original mesh model.The tetrahedral mesh in the distorted area is first regenerated,and then the physical field variables of old mesh are transferred to the new mesh.The numerical calculation process recovers when finishing the regeneration and transformation.To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method,the surface deformation of the Yanqianshan iron mine,Liaoning Province,China,is numerically investigated by utilizing the proposed method,and compared with the numerical results of the DEM modeling.Moreover,the proposed method is applied to predicting the surface subsidence in Anjialing No.1 Underground Mine,Shanxi Province,China.

THE ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENT REMESHING IN LARGE DEFORMATION OF METAL FORMING

The adaptive remeshing technique for quadrilateral elements consists of modules thetrigger of remeshing, the new mesh generation, adaptive refinement and interpolationof field variables. The new adaptive mesh genemtion is the key problem. First, acoarse mesh is created by using 'loop algorithm'. Subsequent local mesh adaptiverefinement is performed based on effective strain. Finally, a typical example of upset-ting is given to test efficient of techniques, from which it is verified that the remeshingalgorithm developed here exhibits good performance and has high accuracy.

Three-Dimensional Rigid-Plastic FEM Simulation of Bulk Forming Processes with New Contact and Remeshing Techniques

Some techniques such as die surface description, contact judgement algorithm and remeshing are proposed to improve the robustness of the numerical solution. Based on these techniques, a three-dimensional rigid-plastic FEM code has been developed. Isothermal forging process of a cylindrical housing has been simulated. The simulation results show that the given techniques and the FEM code are reasonable and feasible for three-dimensional bulk forming processes.

Study on Remeshing Technique for Three-Dimensional Rigid-plastic Finite Element Simulation

A new method of three-dimensional remeshing is proposed for rigid-plastic finiteelement analysis of a complicated forging process.The forging process of a cylindricalhousing has been simulated to show the effectiveness of the scheme.The result ofsimulation shows that the computation can be effectively carried out by using the des-cribed remeshing scheme.

Two-Dimensional h-Version Adaptive Remeshing Refinement of FEM

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RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS SIMULATION AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

In this paper, the methodology of an Finite Element Method (FEM) based process modeling program is first described using DEFORMTM as an example. DEFORMTM was originally designed for metal forming applications. While its FEM engine employs the updated Lagrangian method, DEFORMTM includes an automated remeshing procedure so as to continue the simulation when the mesh is severely distorted. Due to its unique remeshing capability, the use of the code has been extended to other manufacturing processes, such as welding, machining, heat treatment and glass forming. The heat treatment enhancement includes the phase transformation kinetics. To demonstrate the methodology, applications of the program to various manufacturing processes such as ingot breakdown, extrusion, forging and heat treatment, are presented in this paper.

Application of scaled boundary finite element method in static and dynamic fracture problems

The scaled boundary finite element method （SBFEM） is a recently developed numerical method combining advantages of both finite element methods （FEM） and boundary element methods （BEM） and with its own special features as well. One of the most prominent advantages is its capability of calculating stress intensity factors （SIFs） directly from the stress solutions whose singularities at crack tips are analytically represented. This advantage is taken in this study to model static and dynamic fracture problems. For static problems, a remeshing algorithm as simple as used in the BEM is developed while retaining the generality and flexibility of the FEM. Fully-automatic modelling of the mixed-mode crack propagation is then realised by combining the remeshing algorithm with a propagation criterion. For dynamic fracture problems, a newly developed series-increasing solution to the SBFEM governing equations in the frequency domain is applied to calculate dynamic SIFs. Three plane problems are modelled. The numerical results show that the SBFEM can accurately predict static and dynamic SIFs, cracking paths and load-displacement curves, using only a fraction of degrees of freedom generally needed by the traditional finite element methods.

2-Dimensional FEM modeling of macrosegregation in the directional solidification with mesh adaptation

In order to improve the prediction accuracy of macrosegregation channel, an algorithm for dynamic remeshing is proposed. The basic idea is to generate fine elements near the liquidus isotherm. The norm of the gradient of solid fraction is used for piloting the remeshing in the mushy zone; whereas, the objective mesh size in the liquid is considered as a function of the distance to the liquidus isotherm. The efficiency of mesh adaptation is demonstrated by prediction of macrosegregation channel in a case of unidirectional solidification.

Frontiers in biomolecular mesh generation and molecular visualization systems

With the development of biomolecular modeling and simulation,especially implicit solvent modeling,higher requirements are set for the stability,efficiency and mesh quality of molecular mesh generation software.In this review,we summarize the recent works in biomolecular mesh generation and molecular visualization.First,we introduce various definitions of molecular surface and corresponding meshing software.Second,as the mesh quality significantly influences biomolecular simulation,we investigate some remeshing methods in the fields of computer graphics and molecular modeling.Then,we show the application of biomolecular mesh in the boundary element method(BEM)and the finite element method(FEM).Finally,to conveniently visualize the numerical results based on the mesh,we present two types of molecular visualization systems.

Fracture Response of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Finite Element Investigation of Strength and Beam Size

This article presents a finite element analysis of reinforced concrete deep beams using nonlinear fracture mechanics. The article describes the development of a numerical model that includes several nonlinear processes such as compression and tension softening of concrete, bond slip between concrete and reinforcement, and the yielding of the longitudinal steel reinforcement. The development also incorporates the Delaunay refinement algorithm to create a triangular topology that is then transformed into a quadrilateral mesh by the quad-morphing algorithm. These two techniques allow automatic remeshing using the discrete crack approach. Nonlinear fracture mechanics is incorporated using the fictitious crack model and the principal tensile strength for crack initiation and propagation. The model has been successful in reproducing the load deflections, cracking patterns and size effects observed in experiments of normal and high-strength concrete deep beams with and without stirrup reinforcement.

Thermal Fatigue Life Estimation and Fracture Mechanics Studies of Multilayered MEMS Structures Using a Sub-Domain Approach

This paper is concerned with the application of a Physics of Failure (PoF) methodology to assessing the reliability of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) switches. Numerical simulations, based on the finite element method (FEM) using a sub-domain approach, were performed to examine the damage onset (e.g. yielding) due to temperature variations and to simulated the crack propagation different kind of loading conditions and, in particular, thermal fatigue. In this work remeshing techniques were employed in order to understand the evolution of initial flaws due, for instance, to manufacturing processes or originated after thermal fatigue.

A Novel Pseudo Random Number Generator Based on Two Plasmonic Maps

In plasmonic systems, the response of nanoobjects under light illumination can produce complex optical maps. Such plasmonic or resonant systems have interesting characteristics such as sensitivity on parameters and initial conditions. In this paper, we show how these complex maps can be cryptographically improved and associated in order to design a secure pseudo random number generator.

A Survey of Blue-Noise Sampling and Its Applications

In this paper, we survey recent approaches to blue-noise sampling and discuss their beneficial applications. We discuss the sampling algorithms that use points as sampling primitives and classify the sampling algorithms based on various aspects, e.g., the sampling domain and the type of algorithm. We demonstrate several well-known applications that can be improved by recent blue-noise sampling techniques, as well as some new applications such as dynamic sampling and blue-noise remeshing.

A New Method for Efficient Generation of High Quality Triangular Surface Meshes

A novel method for the generation of unstructured triangular surface meshes is presented.The method is based on remeshing techniques including edge splitting/contraction and edge swapping.Normalized edge lengths,based on a metric derived from curvature or from a user–specified spacing,are employed as the remeshing criterion.It is assumed that the geometry is input in the form of composite parametric surfaces,with Ferguson or Nurbs type multiple patch representation.Examples involving typical aircraft geometries and a ship model,are included to demonstrate how high quality meshes can be efficiently generated on surfaces with a high degree of geometric complexity.

Mode Tracking Scheme Among Remeshed Models for Structural Optimization

Mode tracking is required in the structural optimization when the frequencies of certain specified modes must be maintained within a suitable range.A simple tracking method employing the mode number is invalid or misleading when local modes appear or disappear during mesh updating.In this work,a mode tracking scheme combining the nearest neighbor method(NNM)with the modal assurance criterion(MAC)is proposed.Several NNM algorithms are compared,and the k-dimensional tree(kd-tree)NNM is used to transform eigenvectors(mode shapes)from different scales to identical one.A threshold determination method is implemented for the MAC to assess the similarities in all the calculated modes.On the basis of the mode tracking scheme,specified modes can be tracked between different finite element method(FEM)models which have different meshes and optimized shapes.The effectiveness is verified through an example of shape optimization using an electric motor structure.