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Model of Underground Ant Nest Structure Using Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis

Model of Underground Ant Nest Structure Using Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis Abstract This paper focuses on the structural characteristics of ant nests, which are complex structures. Natural underground ant nests generally have good air circulation, pressure resistance, waterproof properties, thermal insulation and a favorable temperature and relative humidity. Additionally, ant nests are often surrounded by trees and other natural barriers. In this study, the natural underground ant nests of Iridomyrmex anceps were gathered from different collection sites. Manual cutting and frozen computer numerical control milling were performed on the ant nests in a laboratory. The internal structure of each nest was measured and recorded, and then, the 2D and 3D numerical structure models of the Iridomyrmex anceps nest were created. The static and dynamic simulation analysis of an underground ant nest structure was performed by using finite element analysis software (ABAQUS), and the mechanical properties of the ant nest were discussed. The underground ant nest structure effectively resisted the additional stress due to external static and live loads, and the ant nest was not completely destroyed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png "Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica" Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
2018 The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
ISSN
0894-9166
eISSN
1860-2134
DOI
10.1007/s10338-018-0039-1
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Abstract

Abstract This paper focuses on the structural characteristics of ant nests, which are complex structures. Natural underground ant nests generally have good air circulation, pressure resistance, waterproof properties, thermal insulation and a favorable temperature and relative humidity. Additionally, ant nests are often surrounded by trees and other natural barriers. In this study, the natural underground ant nests of Iridomyrmex anceps were gathered from different collection sites. Manual cutting and frozen computer numerical control milling were performed on the ant nests in a laboratory. The internal structure of each nest was measured and recorded, and then, the 2D and 3D numerical structure models of the Iridomyrmex anceps nest were created. The static and dynamic simulation analysis of an underground ant nest structure was performed by using finite element analysis software (ABAQUS), and the mechanical properties of the ant nest were discussed. The underground ant nest structure effectively resisted the additional stress due to external static and live loads, and the ant nest was not completely destroyed.

Journal

"Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica"Springer Journals

Published: Dec 1, 2018

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