Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method

The surface topography (surface morphology and structure) of the left Scapharca subcrenata shell differs from that of its right shell. This phenomenon is closely related to antiwear capabilities. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects and mechanisms of surface topography on the an...

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Main Authors: Limei Tian, Ximei Tian, Guoliang Hu, Yinci Wang, Luquan Ren
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/185370
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description The surface topography (surface morphology and structure) of the left Scapharca subcrenata shell differs from that of its right shell. This phenomenon is closely related to antiwear capabilities. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects and mechanisms of surface topography on the antiwear properties of Scapharca subcrenata shells. Two models are constructed—a rib morphology model (RMM) and a coupled structure model (CSM)—to mimic the topographies of the right and left shells. The antiwear performance and mechanisms of the two models are studied using the fluid-solid interaction (FSI) method. The simulation results show that the antiwear capabilities of the CSM are superior to those of the RMM. The CSM is also more conducive to decreasing the impact velocity and energy of abrasive particles, reducing the probability of microcrack generation, extension, and desquamation. It can be deduced that in the real-world environment, Scapharca subcrenata’s left shell sustains more friction than its right shell. Thus, the coupled structure of the left shell is the result of extensive evolution.
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spelling doaj-art-7bfe452df1924ff59987c44bca07fc852025-08-20T03:35:45ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/185370185370Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction MethodLimei Tian0Ximei Tian1Guoliang Hu2Yinci Wang3Luquan Ren4Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun 130022, ChinaSecretariat of the International Society of Bionic Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaSchool of Automobile and Traffic Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaKey Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun 130022, ChinaKey Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun 130022, ChinaThe surface topography (surface morphology and structure) of the left Scapharca subcrenata shell differs from that of its right shell. This phenomenon is closely related to antiwear capabilities. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects and mechanisms of surface topography on the antiwear properties of Scapharca subcrenata shells. Two models are constructed—a rib morphology model (RMM) and a coupled structure model (CSM)—to mimic the topographies of the right and left shells. The antiwear performance and mechanisms of the two models are studied using the fluid-solid interaction (FSI) method. The simulation results show that the antiwear capabilities of the CSM are superior to those of the RMM. The CSM is also more conducive to decreasing the impact velocity and energy of abrasive particles, reducing the probability of microcrack generation, extension, and desquamation. It can be deduced that in the real-world environment, Scapharca subcrenata’s left shell sustains more friction than its right shell. Thus, the coupled structure of the left shell is the result of extensive evolution.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/185370
spellingShingle Limei Tian
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Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
The Scientific World Journal
title Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
title_full Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
title_fullStr Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
title_full_unstemmed Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
title_short Effects and Mechanisms of Surface Topography on the Antiwear Properties of Molluscan Shells (Scapharca subcrenata) Using the Fluid-Solid Interaction Method
title_sort effects and mechanisms of surface topography on the antiwear properties of molluscan shells scapharca subcrenata using the fluid solid interaction method
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/185370
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