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A Parametric Study of Part Distortions in FDM Using 3D FEA
We developed a finite element model to simulate the fused deposition modeling (FDM)
process. The model considers the coupled thermal and mechanical analysis and incorporates the
element activation function to mimic the additive nature of FDM. Due to repetitive heating and
cooling in the FDM process, residual stresses accumulate inside the part during the deposition.
The model is also used to evaluate the part distortions, revealing distortion features such as
vaulting shapes and distortion-core shifting. A parametric study, three factors and three levels,
was performed to evaluate the effects of the deposition parameters on residual stresses and part
distortions. Prototype models with larger sizes were fabricated, measured, and compared with the
simulations.
The simulation results show that (1) the scan speed is the most significant factor to part
distortions, followed by the layer thickness, (2) the road width alone is insignificant, however,
the interaction between the road width and the layer thickness is significant too, and (3) there are
other two-way and three-way interactions that are of secondary significance. Residual stresses
increase with the layer thickness, and increase with the road width, to a less extent though, yet
largely affected by the layer thickness. The FDM part distortions from the experiment show a
similar trend as in the simulations, but no quantitative correlation.Mechanical Engineerin
In praise of ambidexterity: How a continuum of handedness predicts social adjustment
This paper estimates the relationship between handedness and social adjustment. In addition to binary measures of hand preference, we also use a continuous measure of hand skill. Outcomes at ages 7, 11 and 16 are studied. Using a semi-parametric estimator it is shown that non-righthandedness (as hand-preference) is associated with poorer social adjustment but this effect disappears as the individuals age. The continuous measure of hand skill has a non-monotonic effect on social adjustment with poorer social adjustment at the extreme values of the continuum. Poorer social adjustment in childhood has been shown to predict poorer socio-economic outcomes later in life.handedness, non-cognitive ability, delinquency, laterality
In praise of ambidexterity: how a continuum of handedness predicts social adjustment
This paper estimates the relationship between handedness and social adjustment. In addition to binary measures of hand preference, we also use a continuous measure of hand skill. Outcomes at ages 7, 11 and 16 are studied. Using a semi-parametric estimator it is shown that non-right-handedness (as hand-preference) is associated with poorer social adjustment but this effect disappears as the individuals age. The continuous measure of hand skill has a non-monotonic effect on social adjustment with poorer social adjustment at the extreme values of the continuum. Poorer social adjustment in childhood has been shown to predict poorer socio-economic outcomes later in life.
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