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Bionic non-smooth surfaces reduce soil adhesion on agricultural machinery. A 40° wedge with specific serrations achieved 10.73% drag reduction, enhancing soil anti-adhesion and machinery performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Tribology
  • Biomimetics

Background:

  • Soil adhesion negatively impacts agricultural machinery stability and operational quality.
  • Bionic non-smooth surfaces offer a promising strategy for mitigating soil adhesion.
  • Understanding soil-machine interaction is crucial for optimizing agricultural operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To calibrate soil parameters using the Engineering Discrete Element Method (EDEM) for accurate simulations.
  • To investigate the soil anti-adhesion mechanisms inspired by sandfish locomotion.
  • To evaluate the drag reduction effects of bionic wedge structures in soil.

Main Methods:

  • Engineering Discrete Element Method (EDEM) for soil parameter calibration and simulation.
  • Simulation of sandfish sinusoidal swing to analyze contact interface dynamics.
  • Modeling of wedge structures with varying angles and surface serrations to assess soil resistance.

Main Results:

  • EDEM simulations accurately predicted soil repose angles, providing a reference for soil parameter calibration.
  • Sandfish-inspired simulations revealed stress concentration and periodic changes, demonstrating effective flexible desorption and soil anti-adhesion.
  • A 40° wedge with a high-tail sparse staggered serrated structure exhibited the optimal drag reduction effect of approximately 10.73%.

Conclusions:

  • Bionic non-smooth surfaces are effective in reducing soil adhesion and improving agricultural machinery performance.
  • The study provides a validated numerical approach for soil parameter calibration using EDEM.
  • Optimized bionic wedge designs can significantly reduce soil drag, enhancing operational efficiency.