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Non-Driven Accumulator Roll Analysis Using the Finite Element Method

Pierson, Hazel M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997539550

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1998, Master of Science in Engineering, Youngstown State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The purpose of this study was to develop a method to analyze various designs of accumulator rolls using a static finite element software package. This would allow the engineer to determine how the vaarious components of the roll design contribute to or lessen the deflection of and stresses in the roll body when it is loaded by sheet metal passing over or under it. The method outlined is intended mainly for use when an advanced dynamic finite element package that incorporates contact elements is not available and when a comparison of various roll designs is desired. First, an approximation of the pressure on the roll body caused by the force of the sheet metal as it wrapped over or under was determined. Then using the finite element package ALGOR, an FEA model of a standard accumulator roll design was loaded with this pressure and the stresses and deflections were calculated. Next, components of the basic roll design were varied in the FEA model. These were the location of the stiffeners and the thickness of the roll body, the end plates, and the stiffeners. A comparative approach was then used to assess the impact each of these variations in roll design had on the deflection of and the stresses in the roll.
Daniel Suchora (Advisor)
64 p.
Engineering, Mechanical
accumulator rolls; roll design

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  • Pierson, H. M. (1998). Non-Driven Accumulator Roll Analysis Using the Finite Element Method [Master's thesis, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997539550

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Pierson, Hazel. Non-Driven Accumulator Roll Analysis Using the Finite Element Method. 1998. Youngstown State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997539550.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Pierson, Hazel. "Non-Driven Accumulator Roll Analysis Using the Finite Element Method." Master's thesis, Youngstown State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997539550

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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