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This paper describes boundary element method (BEM), experimental and optimization studies conducted to understand the potential of expansion tube coupled micro-perforated cylindrical panel (MPCP) to enhance the acoustic attenuation for in-duct noise control issues. Due to complex structure of the MPCP and for the correct prediction of acoustic attenuation, BEM is adopted on the basis of PLM Simcenter 3D software to compute the sound transmission loss (TL). As the MPCP is cylindrical in-shape with numbers of sub-milimeter holes, additive manufacturing based 3D printing was utilized for the model prototyping to reduce current design limitation and enabled fast fabrication. The TL measurement based two-load method is adopted for modal validation. Subsequently, a parametric studies of the MPCP concerning the perforation hole diameter, perforation ratio and depth of air space are carried out to investigate the acoustical performance. Optimization via response surface method (RSM) is used as it allows evaluating the effects of multiple parameters as required in this study. The model validation result shows that the error between the BEM and and measured values is relatively small and show a good agreement. The R-square value is 0.89. The finding from parametric study shows that a widen peak attenuation can be achieve by reducing the perforation hole diameter and one way to increase the transmission loss amplitude is by increasing the air cavity depth. Finally, the optimized MPCP model was adopted to the commercial vacuum cleaner for the verification. The sound pressure level (SPL) of the vacuum cleaner is significantly attenuated within the objective frequency of 1.7 kHz and its A-weighted SPL is reduced by 1.8 dB.
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Authors and Affiliations

Mohamad Izudin Alisah
1
Lu-Ean Ooi
1
Zaidi Mohd Ripin
1
Ahmad Fadzli Yahaya
2
Kelvin Ho
2

  1. The Vibration Lab, School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  2. Dyson Manufacturing, 81400 Senai, Johor, Malaysia
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In this investigation, high specific strength precipitation hardenable alloy AA7068-T6 was joined using friction stir welding. Experiments were carried out using the three factor-three level central composite face-centered design of response surface methodology. Regression models were developed to assess the influence of tool rotational speed, welding speed, and axial force on ultimate tensile strength and elongation of the fabricated joints. The validity of the developed models was tested using the analysis of variance (ANOVA), actual and adjusted values of the regression coefficients, and experimental trials. The analysis of the developed models together with microstructural studies of typical cases showed that the tool rotational speed and welding speed have a significant interaction effect on the tensile strength and elongation of the joints. However, the axial force has a relatively low interaction effect with tool rotational speed and welding speed on the strength and elongation of the joints. The process variables were optimized using the desirability function analysis. The optimized values of joint tensile strength and elongation – 516 MPa and 21.57%, respectively were obtained at a tool rotational speed of 1218 rpm, welding speed of 47 mm/ min, and an axial force of 5.3 kN.
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Authors and Affiliations

M.D. Bindu
1
P.S. Tide
1
A.B. Bhasi
1
K.K. Ramachandran
2

  1. Division of Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India
  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Trissur, Kerala, India
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This paper concerns load testing of typical bridge structures performed prior to operation. In-situ tests of a twospan post-tensioned bridge loaded with three vehicles of 38-ton mass each formed the input of this study. On the basis of the results of these measurements an advanced FEM model of the structure was developed for which the sensitivity analysis was performed for chosen uncertainty sources. Three uncorrelated random variables representing material uncertainties, imperfections of positioning and total mass of loading vehicles were indicated. Afterwards, two alternative FE models were created based on a fully parametrised geometry of the bridge, differing by a chosen global parameter – the skew angle of the structure. All three solid models were subjected to probabilistic analyses with the use of second-order Response Surface Method in order to define the features of structural response of the models. It was observed that both the ranges of expected deflections and their corresponding mean values decreased with an increase of the skewness of the bridge models. Meanwhile, the coefficient of variation and relative difference between the mean value and boundary quantiles of the ranges remain insensitive to the changes in the skew angle. Owing to this, a procedure was formulated to simplify the process of load testing design of typical bridges differing by a chosen global parameter. The procedure allows - if certain conditions are fulfilled - to perform probabilistic calculations only once and use the indicated probabilistic parameters in the design of other bridges for which calculations can be performed deterministically.

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Piotr Owerko
Karol Winkelmann
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In this paper, a numerical and experimental investigation of geometrical parameters of the blade for plastic bottle shredder was performed based on the Taguchi method in combination with a response surface method (RSM). Nowadays, plastic waste has become a major threat to the environment. Shredding, in which plastic waste is shredded into small bits, ready for transportation and further processing, is a crucial step in plastic recycling. Although many studies on plastic shredders were performed, there was still a need for more researches on the optimization of shredder blades. Hence, a numerical analysis was carried out to study the influences of the relevant geometrical parameters. Next, a two-step optimization process combining the Taguchi method and the RSM was utilized to define optimal parameters. The simulation results clearly confirmed that the current technique can triumph over the limitation of the Taguchi method, originated from a discrete optimization nature. The optimal blade was then fabricated and experimented, showing lower wear via measurement by an ICamScope® microscope. Hence, it can be clearly inferred from this investigation that the current optimization method is a simple, sufficient tool to be applied in such a traditional process without using any complicated algorithms or expensive software.
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Authors and Affiliations

Trieu Khoa Nguyen
1
ORCID: ORCID
Minh Quang Chau
1
ORCID: ORCID
The-Can Do
2
Anh-Duc Pham
2
ORCID: ORCID

  1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  2. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology, Da Nang City, Vietnam.

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