Abstract
Mesh-free methods are particularly suitable for material forming simulations, where application of the finite element method can be troublesome due to mesh distortion. This work involves the simulation of stretch blow moulding which is the main manufacturing process used to produce PET drink bottles, a market estimated to grow to $45 billion by the end of 2021. Due to the large deformation involved in the process, conventional finite element simulations can suffer from mesh related issues. This can require a re-meshing procedure and possible solution degradation. In this paper a Lagrangian mesh-free formulation is employed. Initial results confirm the effectiveness of mesh-free methods in simulating the free-blow process.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering |
Publisher | Pleiades Publishing |
Pages | 203-211 |
Number of pages | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Jan 2019 |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering |
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ISSN (Print) | 2195-4356 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2195-4364 |
Keywords
- Material forming
- Mesh-free methods
- Non-linear analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Automotive Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
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Student Theses
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Simulating Large Deformation Processes Using an Explicit Element-free Galerkin Method: With Applications to Material Forming
Author: Smith, S., Jul 2020Supervisor: Falzon, B. (Supervisor) & Menary, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy