Simulating the effect of dust/sand/grime/dirt on a mechanical joint?

NickDaw · October 26, 2011, 00:04

Hi guys,

I've developed a device with two mechanical joints (each has 2 DoF) and since it will be used in dusty/sandy environments (it will be attached to the outside of the vehicle), I'd like to know how they'll perform in dusty/sandy environments.

How would I go about doing that? I haven't purchased any CFD told yet so I'm wide open to any suggestions!

Thanks!

Kevin De Smet · October 26, 2011, 13:20

I'm not familiar, but I have heard DEM is good for particles, for a rudimentary explanation see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrete_element_method

NickDaw · October 28, 2011, 13:52

Thanks Kevin!!!

October 26, 2011, 00:04	Simulating the effect of dust/sand/grime/dirt on a mechanical joint?	#1
NickDaw New Member Nick Dawson Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 15	Hi guys, I've developed a device with two mechanical joints (each has 2 DoF) and since it will be used in dusty/sandy environments (it will be attached to the outside of the vehicle), I'd like to know how they'll perform in dusty/sandy environments. How would I go about doing that? I haven't purchased any CFD told yet so I'm wide open to any suggestions! Thanks!

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