Numerical modeling on the interaction of internal solitary wave with slope-shelf and modal analysis

On the basis of a nonhydrostatic numerical model, the interaction of internal solitary wave with slope - shelf was studied. The breaking and polarity transformation were analyzed. A ＂kink＂ structure, due to shoaling topography and higher nonlinear effect, was found to be generated by the leading wave before breaking. Coherent vortex shedding behind the leading wave was presented. The evolution characteristics of the modal structure were analyzed based on the empirical orthogonal function method. The modal structure was complicated due to the effect of the variable topography, especially when breaking occurred. In the performed experiments, the contributions to the total variance from higher mode jumped from no more than 20% to over 40%.

Operational Modal Analysis of a Ship Model in the Presence of Harmonic Excitation

A ship is operated under an extremely complex environment, and waves and winds are assumed to be the stochastic excitations. Moreover, the propeller, host and mechanical equipment can also induce the harmonic responses. In order to reduce structural vibration, it is important to obtain the modal parameters information of a ship. However, the traditional modal parameter identification methods are not suitable since the excitation information is difficult to obtain. Natural excitation technique-eigensystem realization algorithm （NExT-ERA） is an operational modal identification method which abstracts modal parameters only from the response signals, and it is based on the assumption that the input to the structure is pure white noise. Hence, it is necessary to study the influence of harmonic excitations while applying the NExT-ERA method to a ship structure. The results of this research paper indicate the practical experiences under ambient excitation, ship model experiments were successfully done in the modal parameters identification only when the harmonic frequencies were not too close to the modal frequencies.

Prediction and Reduction of StructureBorne Noise in Vehicle

The structure and the acoustic medium of a passenger vehicle are modeled using the finite element method(FEM), and the interior noise is studied the help of the modal synthesis method (MSM). Sound pressure level (Lp) of the noise is calculated in several conditions of the models, and has good agreements with its test results. The MSM am be consequently used for predicting the vehicle interior noise in dssign stage so that the structure may be optimized for the Purpose of the most reduction of noise.

一级入轨大型液体捆绑火箭全箭模态特性研究

Structural vibration modes of large clustered liquid launch vehicles are important criteria for attitude stability design,POGO stability design and structural dynamic load calculation.As the first large one-stage-to-orbit clustered liquid launch vehicle of China,LM-5B has unique structural modal properties which are different from other launch vehicles at home and abroad because of its special structural scheme.Hence,it was necessary to study the structural modal properties for LM-5B.In this paper,ground modal tests for the whole vehicle were conducted to verify and modify the finite-element model of LM-5B,then the structural modal properties were obtained via simulation during flight time,providing significant input for the development of the vehicle.

Finite element analysis of dynamic response and structure borne noise of gearbox

A dynamic finite element method combined with finite element mixed formula for contact problem is used to analyze the dynamic characteristics of gear system. Considering the stiffness excitation, error excitation and meshing shock excitation, the dynamic finite element model is established for the entire gear system which includes gears, shafts, bearings and gearbox housing. By the software of I-DEAS, the natural frequency, normal mode, dynamic time-domain response, frequency-domain response and one-third octave velocity grade structure borne noise of gear system are studied by the method of theoretical modal analysis and dynamic response analysis. The maximum values of vibration and structure borne noise are occurred at the mesh frequency of output grade gearing.

Approximation of structural damping and input excitation force

Structural dynamic characteristics are the most significant parameters that play a decisive role in structural damage assessment. The more sensitive parameter to the damage is the damping behavior of the structure. The complexity of structural damping mechanisms has made this parameter to be one of the ongoing research topics. Despite all the difficulties in the modeling of damping, there are some approaches like as linear and nonlinear models which are described as the energy dissipation throughout viscous, material or structural hysteretic and frictional damping mechanisms. In the presence of a mathematical model of the damping mechanisms, it is possible to estimate the damping ratio from the theoretical comparison of the damped and un-damped systems. On the other hand, solving the inverse problem of the input force estimation and its distribution to each SDOFs, from the measured structural responses plays an important role in structural identification process. In this paper model-based damping approximation method and a modelless structural input estimation are considered. The effectiveness of proposed methods has been carded out through analytical and numerical simulation of the lumped mass system and the results are compared with reference data. Consequently, high convergence of the comparison results illustrates the satisfactory of proposed approximation methods.

Modal interferometer based on tapering single-mode-multimode-single-mode fiber structure by hydrogen flame

A modal interferometer is experimentally demonstrated based on tapering a single-mode-multimode-single- mode （SMS） fiber structure heated by hydrogen flame. The interference fringe begins to form when tapering length is 19.8 mm, and becomes regular and clear when the tapering length is longer and the tapered waist diameter is smaller. Annealing process is undertaken to achieve a high extension ratio of approximately 17 dB with free spectral range of 1.5 nm when the tapering length is 33 mm and the tapered waist diameter is approximately 5 μm. The temperature and axial strain dependences of the tapered SMS structure are characterized, and the measured temperature and strain coefficients are ＋7 pm/℃ and -9.536 pm/με, respectively.

Resonance mechanism of flapping wing based on fluid structure interaction simulation

Certain insect species have been observed to exploit the resonance mechanism of their wings.In order to achieve resonance and optimize aerodynamic performance,the conventional approach is to set the flapping frequency of flexible wings based on the Traditional Structural Modal(TSM)analysis.However,there exists controversy among researchers regarding the relationship between frequency and aerodynamic performance.Recognizing that the structural response of wings can be influenced by the surrounding air vibrations,an analysis known as Acoustic Structure Interaction Modal(ASIM)is introduced to calculate the resonant frequency.In this study,Fluid Structure Interaction(FSI)simulations are employed to investigate the aerodynamic performance of flapping wings at modal frequencies derived from both TSM and ASIM analyses.The performance is evaluated for various mass ratios and frequency ratios,and the findings indicate that the deformation and changes in vortex structure exhibit similarities at mass ratios that yield the highest aerodynamic performance.Notably,the flapping frequency associated with the maximum time-averaged vertical force coefficient at each mass ratio closely aligns with the ASIM frequency,as does the frequency corresponding to maximum efficiency.Thus,the ASIM analysis can provide an effective means for predicting the optimal flapping frequency for flexible wings.Furthermore,it enables the prediction that flexible wings with varying mass ratios will exhibit similar deformation and vortex structure changes.This paper offers a fresh perspective on the ongoing debate concerning the resonance mechanism of Flexible Flapping Wings(FFWs)and proposes an effective methodology for predicting their aerodynamic performance.

A NUMERICAL CALCULATION METHOD FOR EIGENVALUE PROBLEMS OF NONLINEAR INTERNAL WAVES

Generally speaking, the background shear current U（z） must be taken into account in eigenvalue problems of nonlinear internal waves in ocean, as is different from those of linear internal waves. A numerical calculation method for eigenvalue problems of nonlinear internal waves is presented in this paper on the basis of the Thompson-Haskell＇s calculation method. As an application of this method, at a station （21°N, 117°15′E） in the South China Sea, a modal structure and parameters of nonlinear internal waves are calculated, and the results closely agree with the calculated results based on observation by Yang et al..

Lateral Flight Stability of Two Hovering Model Insects

The longitudinal disturbance motion of different insects at hovering flight has the same modal structure. Here, we consider the case of lateral motion. The lateral dynamic flight stability of two model insects, hoverfly and honeybee, at hovering flight is studied. The method of computational fluid dynamics is applied to compute the stability derivatives. The techniques of eigenvalue and eigenvector analysis are used to solve the equations of motion. Results show that the lateral disturbance motion of the hoverfly has three natural modes of motion： an unstable divergence mode, a stable oscillatory mode and a stable subsidence mode, and the flight is unstable; while the honeybee has a different modal structure （a stable slow subsidence mode, a stable fast subsidence mode, and a nearly neutrally stable oscillatory mode） and the flight is nearly neutrally stable. The change in modal structure between the two insects is due to their roll-moment/side-velocity derivative having different sign, and the sign difference is because that the hoverfly has a relatively small, but the honeybee has a relatively large, distance between the wing roots and the center of mass. Thus, unlike the case of longitudinal motion, for lateral motion, some insects have different modal structures and stability properties from others.