Graduation Semester and Year

2009

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

First Advisor

Kent L Lawrence

Abstract

Numerical modeling and simulation of metal forming is very effective in saving production time, effort and economy and has thus gained prominence in many industries all over the world. In metal-forming finite element analysis, software like Deform, Qform, Forge, Simufact, Hyperform are used extensively for the forming analysis. Apart from having narrow applications, these softwares are expensive. The object of this study was to examine the robustness of general package softwares in regards to forging. Software such as Abaqus and Ansys LSDyna were used to simulate the forging process. The case examined was that of a circular metal disc restrained at the outer boundary and deformed from the center.

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

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