Theoretical Feasibility Research on 3D Printing Technology Applied to Statics Model Experiment Volume 1 - Issue 3

Zhiwei Zhang and Jinsheng Sun*

• School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

Received: August 06, 2020   Published: October 19, 2020

Corresponding author: Jinsheng Sun, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

DOI: 10.32474/JOMME.2020.01.000114

 

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Abstract

3D printing is effective to manufacture experimental models widely used in analogous statics tests before practical engineering applications. Whereas, traditional statics model experiments with strict dimensionless function are hardly to be established through 3D printing items according to similarity theory. To find a solution, this paper theoretically simplifies the statics system based on reducing constrains of weight and Poisson’s ratio. This simplification is the core of a new method of additional weight and correction to identify the simplified and the original statics systems. Operation procedures are displayed through case studies using the new method. 3D printed materials for specific statics experiments are validated as well through coefficient corrections. The results will finally contribute to 3D printing technology applied to analogic static research, for not only academic but also industrial purposes.

Keywords: 3D printing; Statics model experiment; Similarity theory; Coefficient corrections

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