Sheet metal forming is used in a wide range of industrial processes ranging from tube manufacturing to automobile and aviation industry. It includes processes like stamping, bending, stretching, drawing and wheeling. In the past few years materials for sheet metal forming and, technology have improved a lot. The improved materials have higher strength and more ductility than conventional sheet steel and therefore they have to be worked differently. For such steels conventional methods can not be applied totally. So there is a need for constant improvement in technology. Trial and error method currently in use increases lead time and is not economic also. To overcome the problems, use of simulation software in metal forming processes has increased significantly. The rapid development of software technology accompanied with lower cost computer hardware have enabled many manufacturing operations to be modeled cost-effectively that only a few years ago would have been considered impractical. However there are some difficulties in simulation of sheet metal forming process. For example it is never an easy task to select the correct software for a particular process. Various authors ascribe different causes for the difficulties. Among them the prominent ones are lacunae in elasto-plastic modeling, material behaviour, involved complexities and a lack of good elements. Apart from that the demands of sheet metal processes are increasing both with respect to the tolerance requirements of the finished part and with regard to geometric complexity of the part to be formed. A few years ago finite elements have been developed using Papcovitch-Neuber solutions of the Navier equation for the displacement function. Among these elements PN5X1 has the abilities to predict both displacements and stresses accurately. And recently the element is extended to include material nonlinearity and is working well for the small deformation range. To use this element for sheet metal forming it is necessary that the element should predict correct results for large deformations. In the present work we have further extended this element for large displacements and large rotation. In the literature there are various algorithms recommended for use with large deformation. Among them we have selected a suitable algorithm and verified its usefulness. First we have taken a simple truss and applied loads to cause large deflection. We observe adequate convergence with the chosen algorithm and then we extend it to PN5X1. in large deformation analysis, equilibrium is computed about the deformed shape. In the chosen algorithm we apply incremental loading and within each load step loop we iterate for equilibrium. We ensure error free solution (equilibrium) before additional loading is introduced. With the help of flowchart these processes have been depicted. A computer program in C, based on the above incremental method and equilibrium check has been written. For the purpose of verification of the program, we have solved some benchmark tests. We start with linear cases and then attempt a number of geometric nonlinear problems like- cantilever subjected to end shear, pinched cylinder with open end etc. We have also included the classical benchmark problem of the cantilever subjected to end moment. The present algorithm gives solutions which are in excellent agreement with those reported in the literature. Finally, we look at some aspects of the problem which require further investigation.

With the rapid development in today&rsquo / s technology, reliability and performance requirements on components of various mechanical systems, which tend to be much lighter and work under much more severe working conditions, dramatically increased. In general, analysis techniques based on simplified model of structural components with linearity assumption may provide time saving for solutions with reasonable accuracy. However, since most engineering structures are often very complex and intrinsically nonlinear, in some cases they may behave in a different manner which cannot be fully described by linear mathematical models, or linear treatments may not be applicable at all. In fact, some studies revealed that deviations in the modal properties of dynamic structures gathered from measured data are due to nonlinearities in the structure. Hence, in problems where accuracy is the primary concern, taking the nonlinear effects into account becomes inevitable. In this thesis, it is aimed to analyze the harmonic response characteristics of multi degree of freedom nonlinear structures having different type of nonlinearities. The amplitude dependencies of nonlinearities are modelled by using describing function method. To increase the accuracy of the results, effect of the higher order harmonic terms will be considered by using multi harmonic describing function theory. Mathematical formulations are embedded in a computer program developed in MATLAB&reg / with graphical user interface. The program gets the system matricies from the file which is obtained by using substructuring analysis in ANSYS&reg / , and nonlinearities in the system can easily be defined through the graphical user interface of the MATLAB&reg / program.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / This paper presents a numerical investigation of the propagation and cover (100fs) short pulse switching in a nonlinear coupler dual-core photonic crystal fiber with periodically modulated constructed fiber nonlinearity ( PMN - PFC ). Our main objective was to study the effect of amplitude modulations (AM) and frequency modulation (Wm) in the refractive index of nonlinearity (gamma) at a spread of Photonic Crystal Fiber with initially fixed range with frequency and amplitude periodically varying modulation. The implementation of modulation was inserted into dual-fiber couplers, which has been studied for its use as a whole using ultra switching optical switch and as an optical processor. Our simulations are taking into account the amplitude and frequency modulations of different PMN - PFC. Coupler for coupling whose length is Lc = 1.8 cm, the transmission characteristics of the compression factor , the crosstalk ( Xtalk ) and extinction rate ( Xratio ) levels were studied in the first descending order solitons of high energy pump for considering 2LC. An analysis of the reference (channel 2) channel was observed that the low frequency modulation is an increase in the switching power by increasing the transmission efficiency. For high modulation frequencies transmitted energy efficiency loses. The switching pulses are stronger in the low frequency and high amplitude modulation. The Xtalk is a function of the measurement made on the secondary channel (channel 1) revealed that this increase in unwanted high-frequency energy, to reduce the extent of amplitude modulation. In summary, we have demonstrated that the introduction of a non- linear profile leads to a frequency modulated PMN - PFC high variations in transmission efficiency , Xtalk , Xratio function of frequency and modulation amplitude and the input power. / Este trabalho apresenta uma investigaÃÃo numÃrica da propagaÃÃo e a comutaÃÃo de pulsos curtos capa ( 100fs ) em um acoplador nÃo-linear de dois nÃcleos de fibras de cristal fotÃnico construÃdos com periodicamente modulada a fibra nÃo-linearidade (PMN - PFC). Nosso principal objetivo foi estudar o efeito das modulaÃÃes de amplitude (Am) e modulaÃÃo da frequÃncia (Wm) no Ãndice de refraÃÃo da nÃo-linearidade (gama) em uma propagaÃÃo de Fibra de Cristais FotÃnicos, com o gama inicialmente fixo com frequÃncia e amplitude de modulaÃÃo variando periodicamente. A execuÃÃo da modulaÃÃo foi inserida em uma fibra com acopladores duplo, que tem sido estudados quanto à sua utilizaÃÃo como um todo utilizando ultracomutaÃÃo Ãptica e processador como interruptor Ãptico. Nossas simulaÃÃes estÃo levando em conta da amplitude e frequÃncia diferentes modulaÃÃes do PMN - PFC. Foram estudados acoplador para acoplamento cujo comprimento à Lc = 1,8 centÃmetros, as caracterÃsticas de transmissÃo, o fator de compressÃo, o crosstalk (Xtalk) e taxa de extinÃÃo ( Xratio ) nos nÃveis dos primeiros sÃlitons de ordem decrescente para altas energias bomba considerando 2LC. Uma anÃlise do canal de referÃncia ( canal 2 ) , observou-se que a baixas frequÃncias de modulaÃÃo ocorre um aumento na potÃncia de comutaÃÃo aumentando a eficiÃncia da transmissÃo. Para alta modulaÃÃo freqÃÃncias a eficiÃncia energÃtica transmitida perde. Os pulsos de comutaÃÃo sÃo mais fortes para a baixa frequÃncia e alta amplitude de modulaÃÃo. O Xtalk à uma funÃÃo da mediÃÃo feita no canal secundÃrio ( canal 1 ) , observou-se que este aumento de energia indesejados de alta frequÃncia, para reduzir a medida da modulaÃÃo de amplitude. Em resumo, temos demonstrado que a introduÃÃo de um perfil nÃo-linearidade leva a uma periodicidade modulada PMN - PFC a fortes variaÃÃes na eficiÃncia de transmissÃo, Xtalk , Xratio funÃÃo da freqÃÃncia e modulaÃÃo de amplitude e a potÃncia de entrada.

No presente trabalho são avaliados os principais parâmetros de projeto na análise da estabilidade global de estruturas em concreto pré-moldado de múltiplos pavimentos, considerando a não-linearidade física (NLF), não-linearidade geométrica (NLG) e ligações semi-rígidas. Os sistemas estruturais analisados são constituídos por pórticos com ligação viga-pilar semi-rígida e pilares engastados na fundação. As ligações viga-pilar têm sua tipologia definida por chumbadores retos e capa de concreto moldado in loco com armadura de continuidade. A NLF é avaliada segundo a construção dos diagramas M x N x 1/r, onde foi considerado de forma consistente o efeito da força normal, da armadura passiva, da armadura ativa e a reologia do concreto. São propostas funções e definidos coeficientes redutores de rigidez que foram comparados com valores apontados em expressões normativas que contemplam de forma aproximada a NLF. A NLG é avaliada com o auxílio do programa ANSYS e na forma aproximada segundo o coeficiente z e o método da carga lateral fictícia (P-). Apresentam-se modelos analíticos de caracterização de rigidez e resistência de ligações viga-pilar ao momento fletor negativo e positivo. Na análise numérica é feito um estudo de caso completo de uma estrutura típica de múltiplos pavimentos em concreto pré-moldado com o auxílio do programa ANSYS, avaliando-se diferentes formas de consideração da NLF e da NLG. É analisada a distribuição de esforços na estrutura frente às combinações de ações utilizadas e os modelos de comportamento das ligações, para algumas variações de geometria e carregamento. Dentre as conclusões, pode ser citado que os coeficientes redutores obtidos segundo o diagrama M x N x 1/r divergem das indicações normativas para consideração simplificada de NLF. Quanto à consideração simplificada de análise NLG, o coeficiente z apresentou resultados melhores na previsão dos esforços de segunda ordem em relação aos obtidos por 0,95.z. / In this research it was evaluated the main design parameters in the analysis of global stability of multi-storey precast concrete framed structures considering the physical nonlinearity (PNL), geometric nonlinearity (GNL) and semi-rigid connections behavior. The structural systems considered are those consisting of frames with beam-to-column semi-rigid connection and columns inset in the foundation. The beam-to-column connections are defined by two dowels and cast-in-place concrete cap with longitudinal reinforced bars. The PNL is evaluated according the M x N x 1/r diagrams, where are considered the effect of normal force, the reinforcing steel, prestressing steel and creep. Functions are proposed and reducing stiffness coefficients are defined, with were compared with codes that include the approximated PNL. The GNL is evaluated according to ANSYS software by no approximate analisys and its approximate according to the coefficient z and (P-) method. This research presents an analytical model characterization of stiffness and strength of beam-to-column connections to the negative and positive bending moment. In the numerical analysis is made a full case study of a typical multi-storey precast concrete framed structure with the aid of the ANSYS software, evaluating different forms of consideration of the PNL and the GNL. It analysed the bending moment distribution according the combinations of actions used and the behavioral models of connections, for some variations at geometry and loading. The reduction coefficients of flexural rigidity obtained according the M x N x 1/r diagrams differ from normative indications for simplified account of PNL. In GNL simplified analysis, the coefficient z showed better results in predicting the second-order effects with respect to those obtained by the coefficient 0,95. z.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal apresentar formulações do método dos elementos de contorno que contemplem as análises de placas considerando-se as não-linearidades física e geométrica e de placas enrijecidas considerando-se o comportamento não-linear físico do material. As equações integrais utilizadas são baseadas na teoria de Kirchhoff para flexão de placas delgadas, sendo o efeito não-linear geométrico modelado a partir da teoria de Von Kármán. Os efeitos não-lineares físicos são introduzidos no sistema a partir da consideração de um campo de tensões iniciais, com a avaliação das regiões plastificadas realizada a partir do critério elastoplástico de von Mises com encruamento isótropo linear e particularizado para o estado plano de tensão. A formulação dos enrijecedores é efetuada de forma alternativa, com o painel enrijecido considerado como um todo e submetido a campos de momentos e forças normais iniciais para induzir o ganho de rigidez. Apenas a parcela de enrijecimento na direção longitudinal do enrijecedor é considerada. O sistema de equações algébricas é obtido a partir da discretização estrutural com elementos de contorno isoparamétricos lineares. Para a consideração dos efeitos de domínio da placa são utilizadas células triangulares com funções de aproximação linear. Já as integrais no domínio dos enrijecedores são transformadas em integrais no contorno dos mesmos, com as variáveis escritas apenas no seu eixo longitudinal. Toda a solução do sistema não-linear de equações é obtida a partir de uma formulação implícita, sendo os operadores tangentes consistentes explicitados ao longo do trabalho. Por fim, vários exemplos são apresentados de forma a validar o correto desenvolvimento das formulações propostas. / In this work a boundary element method formulation to analyse plates with combined geometrical and material nonlinearities was presented. Additionally an alternative boundary element method formulation was presented to analyse material nonlinear reinforced plates. The boundary integral equations are derived based on Kirchhoff\'s theory. An initial stress field and von Kármán hypothesis are considered to take into account the material and geometrical nonlinearities, respectively. The elastoplastic von Mises criterion with linear isotropic hardening and particularized to the plane stress condition is considered to evaluate the plastic zone. The effects of the reinforcements are taken into account by using a simplified scheme based on applying an initial stress field to correct locally the bending and stretching stiffness of the reinforcement regions. Only bending and stretching rigidities in the direction of the reinforcements are considered. Isoparametric linear elements are used to approximate the boundary unknown values and triangular internal cells with linear shape functions are used to evaluate the plate domain value influences. The domain integrals due to the presence of the reinforcements are transformed to the reinforcement/plate interface. The nonlinear system of equations is solved by using an implicit scheme together with the consistent tangent operator presented along this paper. Finally, several examples are presented to confirm the correct development of the proposed formulations.

Neste trabalho são abordados os aspectos inerentes à análise não linear física e geométrica de núcleos rígidos pertencentes a estruturas de contraventamento de edifícios altos em concreto armado. O trabalho foca a análise estrutural dos núcleos através do uso de uma ferramenta computacional capaz de realizar uma análise não linear rigorosa, estudando modelos usuais com o emprego do método dos elementos finitos. São avaliadas as reduções de inércia que ocorrem nas paredes que compõem os núcleos, dimensionados de forma a apresentarem três taxas de armadura, uma próxima à mínima, uma média e uma próxima à máquina permitida pela NBR 6118. São estabelecidas estimativas simplificadas para os efeitos da não linearidade física sobre esses elementos, que possam ser utilizadas em projetos usuais de maneira simples e prática. / This work deals with nonlinear geometrical and physical analysis of structural cores that take part in the bracing system of multistory reinforced concrete buildings. The study depicts the structural behavior of concrete cores by using a computational tool that performs a strict non-linear analysis, coping with usual models based on the Finite Element Method. The work evaluates the inertia reduction of concrete core\'s walls, considering minimum, medium and maximum geometrical reinforcement ratio prescribed by NBR 6118. Estimations of the physical nonlinearity of those elements are provided aiming at the practical use in actual structural design.

O trabalho trata da formulação e implementação numérica de modelos matemáticos do comportamento de estruturas considerando-se as não-linearidades física e geométrica. O equilíbrio na posição deslocada é formulado via Princípio dos Trabalhos Virtuais, empregando-se o método dos elementos finitos para a discretização espacial das estruturas e busca de soluções aproximadas. Inicialmente destaca-se com base no caso de treliças planas o emprego de medidas de deformação e tensão conjugadas energeticamente. Particularizando-se a formulação geral do equilíbrio para os pórticos planos apresenta-se uma análise crítica das formulações lagrangiana total e atualizada. Em seguida, tendo-se em vista aplicações às estruturas em concreto armado, aborda-se o comportamento não-linear físico pela mecânica do dano em meios contínuos, empregando-se os modelos de dano para o concreto propostos por Mazars e La Borderie. Estendem-se os estudos do comportamento estrutural não-linear físico (dano) e geométrico incorporando-se a análise dinâmica. Utiliza-se para integração no domínio do tempo o método implícito de Newmark combinado com o procedimento incremental e iterativo de Newton-Raphson. O amortecimento é levado em conta por meio da regra de Rayleigh. Exemplos consistindo de análises não lineares estática e dinâmica de estruturas reticulares planas compõem numéricas. Os resultados obtidos ilustram o desempenho e as potencialidades das formulações empregadas. / The formulation and numerical implementation of mathematical models of the structural behavior of plane frames considering material and geometrical nonlinearities are treated in this work. The Principle of Virtual Work is presented in order to characterize the equilibrium in the displaced position. The structure is discretized by the finite element method. Plane trusses analysis is performed in order to show how important it is to take into account the strain and stress tensors energetically conjugated. Being particularized, the general equilibrium formulation for the plane frames a critical analysis of the total and updated lagrangian formulations is presented. The material nonlinear behavior is modeled by continuum damage mechanics by using both Mazars and La Boderie\'s damage models. The nonlinear analysis is extended including the dynamic response of the reinforced concrete plane frames. The usual iterative Newton-Raphson technique is used combined with implicit Newmark method in order to carry out the integration at time. The damping is introduced by means of the Rayleigh\'s rule. Numerical analysis by a suitable computer program show the theoretical results considering static and dynamic response of plane frames.

This master’s thesis deals with design of two channel digital to analog converter for automotive applications. In first part, different topologies of D/A converters and their properties are discussed, with focus on current steering topology. Second part deals with design of convertor topology and current steering application. In third part, all parts of designed convertor are described and simulations results are presented. The designed two channel D/A converter has differential current output with 11b resolution per channel.

The subject of this thesis is analysis of the plastic bearability of plates. The first part is dedicated to a description of pertinent theories. It is primarily a theory of material nonlinearity and plasticity, including a description of plasticity models, which are commonly used in engineering analysis. Next is the hinted theory of geometric nonlinearity and discusses the key principles of limit plastic bearability of plates. This thesis includes ultimate strength calculations of plates of selected shapes, their solution by both, a manual calculation and using computational software. The obtained values are subsequently evaluated. The appendices contain the procedures for modelling in the computational programs RFEM and ANSYS.

The reflection and transmission of an electromagnetic TE-polarized plane wave at a dielectric film between two linear semi-infinite media (substrate and cladding) is considered. All media are assumed to be homogeneous in x- and z- direction, isotropic, and non-magnetic. The permittivity of the film is assumed to be characterized by a continuously differentiable function of the transverse coordinate and the field. To obtain solutions of Maxwell´s equations that satisfy the boundary conditions the problem is reduced to a Helmholtz equation, which is transformed to a Volterra integral equation for the field intensity inside the film. The Volterra equation is solved by iteration subject to the appropriate boundary conditions. The (iteration) solutions for the linear case and for the nonlinear case are expressed in terms of a uniformly convergent series and a uniformly convergent sequence, respectively. The uniform convergence is proved using the Banach Fixed-Point Theorem. The condition for its applicability leads to a condition for the parameters of the problem. By iterating the Volterra equation an approximate solution for the intensity inside the film is presented. The mathematical basis of the procedure is outlined in detail. Using an approximate solution, the phase function,the phase shifts on reflection and transmission, the reflectivity and the absorptance are determined.Further iterations of the Volterra equation are possible.Semianalytical and numerical examples illustrate the main features of the approach. The method is succesfully applied to different permittivity functions (real, complex, Kerr-like and saturable nonlinear). The agreement between the approximate analytical solutions and numerical solutions is satisfactory. It seems that the method proposed can serve as a means to optimize certain parameters of the problem (material and/or geometrical) for particular purposes.