TY  - CHAP
A1  - Tran, Thanh Ngoc
A1  - Novacek, V.
A1  - Tolba, R.
A1  - Klinge, U.
A1  - Turquier, F.
A1  - Staat, Manfred
T1  - Experimental and Computational approach to study colorectal anastomosis. ISB2011, Proceedings of the XXIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Brussels, Belgium, July 3-7, 2011
N2  - Summary: This paper presents a methodology to study and understand the mechanics of stapled anastomotic behaviors by combining empirical experimentation and finite element analysis. Performance of stapled anastomosis is studied in terms of leakage and numerical results which are compared to in vitro experiments performed on fresh porcine tissue. Results suggest that leaks occur between the tissue and staple legs penetrating through the tissue.
KW  - Anastomose
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
KW  - Biomechanik
KW  - Anastomosis
KW  - Finite element method
KW  - Biomechanics
Y1  - 2011
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Möhren, Felix
A1  - Bergmann, Ole
A1  - Janser, Frank
A1  - Braun, Carsten
T1  - On the influence of elasticity on propeller performance: a parametric study
JF  - CEAS Aeronautical Journal
N2  - The aerodynamic performance of propellers strongly depends on their geometry and, consequently, on aeroelastic deformations. Knowledge of the extent of the impact is crucial for overall aircraft performance. An integrated simulation environment for steady aeroelastic propeller simulations is presented. The simulation environment is applied to determine the impact of elastic deformations on the aerodynamic propeller performance. The aerodynamic module includes a blade element momentum approach to calculate aerodynamic loads. The structural module is based on finite beam elements, according to Timoshenko theory, including moderate deflections. Several fixed-pitch propellers with thin-walled cross sections made of both isotropic and non-isotropic materials are investigated. The essential parameters are varied: diameter, disc loading, sweep, material, rotational, and flight velocity. The relative change of thrust between rigid and elastic blades quantifies the impact of propeller elasticity. Swept propellers of large diameters or low disc loadings can decrease the thrust significantly. High flight velocities and low material stiffness amplify this tendency. Performance calculations without consideration of propeller elasticity can lead to decreased efficiency. To avoid cost- and time-intense redesigns, propeller elasticity should be considered for swept planforms and low disc loadings.
KW  - Propeller
KW  - Finite element method
KW  - Blade element method
KW  - Propeller elasticity
KW  - Aeroelasticity
Y1  - 2023
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13272-023-00649-y
SN  - 1869-5590 (Online)
SN  - 1869-5582 (Print)
N1  - Corresponding author: Felix Möhren
VL  - 14
SP  - 311
EP  - 323
PB  - Springer Nature
CY  - Berlin
ER  -