Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method
This study employs the finite element method to propose a model-based design strategy for upholstered furniture frames. Three-dimensional discrete models of these frames were created, considering the orthotropic characteristics of pine (<i>Pinus sylvestris</i> L.) and spruce (<i>Pi...
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| author | Łukasz Matwiej Krzysztof Wiaderek Witold Jarecki Dariusz Orlikowski Marek Wieruszewski |
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| description | This study employs the finite element method to propose a model-based design strategy for upholstered furniture frames. Three-dimensional discrete models of these frames were created, considering the orthotropic characteristics of pine (<i>Pinus sylvestris</i> L.) and spruce (<i>Picea abies</i> L.) wood, reinforced structurally with glue joints and upholstery staples. The modelling process utilised the CAE system Autodesk Inventor Nastran, applying the finite element method (FEM). Static analyses were performed by simulating standard loading conditions. The calculations incorporated the stiffness coefficients of the frame’s comb joint connections. The findings illustrate the stress distribution, displacements, and equivalent strains within the furniture frame models. The deformation and strength parameters of the frames introduce a novel perspective on designing upholstered furniture structures using the component-based FEM approach. These outcomes are applicable to the development of upholstered furniture designs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1386197cbcd148ed8a72b6e9ab1ea4072025-01-24T13:21:22ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115292610.3390/app15020926Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element MethodŁukasz Matwiej0Krzysztof Wiaderek1Witold Jarecki2Dariusz Orlikowski3Marek Wieruszewski4Department of Furniture, Faculty of Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, ul. Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, PolandDepartment of Furniture, Faculty of Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, ul. Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, PolandSun Garden Polska, Turecka 36, 62-709 Malanów, PolandSun Garden Polska, Turecka 36, 62-709 Malanów, PolandDepartment of Mechanical Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, ul. Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, PolandThis study employs the finite element method to propose a model-based design strategy for upholstered furniture frames. Three-dimensional discrete models of these frames were created, considering the orthotropic characteristics of pine (<i>Pinus sylvestris</i> L.) and spruce (<i>Picea abies</i> L.) wood, reinforced structurally with glue joints and upholstery staples. The modelling process utilised the CAE system Autodesk Inventor Nastran, applying the finite element method (FEM). Static analyses were performed by simulating standard loading conditions. The calculations incorporated the stiffness coefficients of the frame’s comb joint connections. The findings illustrate the stress distribution, displacements, and equivalent strains within the furniture frame models. The deformation and strength parameters of the frames introduce a novel perspective on designing upholstered furniture structures using the component-based FEM approach. These outcomes are applicable to the development of upholstered furniture designs.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/926woodcomb jointsstressdeformationsFEM |
| spellingShingle | Łukasz Matwiej Krzysztof Wiaderek Witold Jarecki Dariusz Orlikowski Marek Wieruszewski Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method Applied Sciences wood comb joints stress deformations FEM |
| title | Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method |
| title_full | Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method |
| title_fullStr | Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method |
| title_short | Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method |
| title_sort | modelling upholstered furniture frames using the finite element method |
| topic | wood comb joints stress deformations FEM |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/926 |
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