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Title: Finite element analysis of V-ribbed belts using neural network based hyperelastic model
Author (s): Shen, Y.
Chandrashekhara, K.
Breig, W.
Oliver, L.R.
Department/Lab Affiliations: Center for Environmental Science and Technology (CEST)
Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies
Intelligent Systems Center
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
University Transportation Center
Keywords: Belt
Contact
Finite element
Hyperelastic material
Neural network
Issue Date: 2005
Publisher: Elevier
Citation: Y. Shen, K. Chandrashekhara, W. Breig and L.R. Oliver, “Finite Element Analysis of V-Ribbed Belts Using Neural Network Based Hyperelastic Model,"International Journal of Nonlinear Mechanics, Vol. 40, pp. 875-890, 2005.
Abstract: A three-dimensional finite element model was built to study V-ribbed belt pulley contact mechanics. The model consists of a pulley and a segment of V-ribbed belt in contact with the pulley. A material model for the belt, including the rubber compound and the reinforcing cord is developed. Rubber is modeled as hyperelastic material. The hyperelastic strain energy function is approximated by neural network trained by rubber test data. Reinforcing cord is modeled as elastic rebar. The material model developed is implemented in the commercial finite element code ABAQUS to simulate the V-ribbed belt-pulley system. A study is then conducted to investigate the effect of belt pulley system parameters on the contact mechanics. The effects of temperature and aging on belt materials are also investigated. The information gained from the analysis can be applied to optimize V-ribbed belt and pulley design.
Type: Article - Journal
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In Title: International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
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titleFinite element analysis of V-ribbed belts using neural network based hyperelastic model
contributor.authorShen, Y.
contributor.authorChandrashekhara, K.
contributor.authorBreig, W.
contributor.authorOliver, L.R.
contributor.deptlabCenter for Environmental Science and Technology (CEST)
contributor.deptlabCenter for Infrastructure Engineering Studies
contributor.deptlabIntelligent Systems Center
contributor.deptlabMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
contributor.deptlabUniversity Transportation Center
subjectBelt
subjectContact
subjectFinite element
subjectHyperelastic material
subjectNeural network
date.issued2005
publisherElevier
identifier.citationY. Shen, K. Chandrashekhara, W. Breig and L.R. Oliver, “Finite Element Analysis of V-Ribbed Belts Using Neural Network Based Hyperelastic Model,"International Journal of Nonlinear Mechanics, Vol. 40, pp. 875-890, 2005.
identifier.pub.URI
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description.abstractA three-dimensional finite element model was built to study V-ribbed belt pulley contact mechanics. The model consists of a pulley and a segment of V-ribbed belt in contact with the pulley. A material model for the belt, including the rubber compound and the reinforcing cord is developed. Rubber is modeled as hyperelastic material. The hyperelastic strain energy function is approximated by neural network trained by rubber test data. Reinforcing cord is modeled as elastic rebar. The material model developed is implemented in the commercial finite element code ABAQUS to simulate the V-ribbed belt-pulley system. A study is then conducted to investigate the effect of belt pulley system parameters on the contact mechanics. The effects of temperature and aging on belt materials are also investigated. The information gained from the analysis can be applied to optimize V-ribbed belt and pulley design.
typeArticle - Journal
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rightsThis material is presented to ensure timely dissemination of scholarly and technical work. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by authors or by other copyright holders. All persons copying this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by each author's copyright. In most cases, these works may not be reposted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
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date.accessioned2007-04-11T17:00:48Z
date.available2008-05-08T20:20:04Z
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