scholarly journals A Critical Appraisal of the Instrumented Indentation Technique and Profilometry‐Based Inverse Finite Element Method Indentation Plastometry for Obtaining Stress–Strain Curves

2021 ◽  
pp. 2001496
Author(s):  
Jimmy E. Campbell ◽  
Hannah Zhang ◽  
Max Burley ◽  
Mark Gee ◽  
Antony Thomas Fry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Instrumented Indentation ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Indentation Technique ◽  
Inverse Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Method

scholarly journals Shape Sensing of a Complex Aeronautical Structure with Inverse Finite Element Method

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1388
Author(s):  
Daniele Oboe ◽  
Luca Colombo ◽  
Claudio Sbarufatti ◽  
Marco Giglio
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Strain Field ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Inverse Finite Element Method ◽  
Shape Sensing ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level ◽  
Element Method

The inverse Finite Element Method (iFEM) is receiving more attention for shape sensing due to its independence from the material properties and the external load. However, a proper definition of the model geometry with its boundary conditions is required, together with the acquisition of the structure’s strain field with optimized sensor networks. The iFEM model definition is not trivial in the case of complex structures, in particular, if sensors are not applied on the whole structure allowing just a partial definition of the input strain field. To overcome this issue, this research proposes a simplified iFEM model in which the geometrical complexity is reduced and boundary conditions are tuned with the superimposition of the effects to behave as the real structure. The procedure is assessed for a complex aeronautical structure, where the reference displacement field is first computed in a numerical framework with input strains coming from a direct finite element analysis, confirming the effectiveness of the iFEM based on a simplified geometry. Finally, the model is fed with experimentally acquired strain measurements and the performance of the method is assessed in presence of a high level of uncertainty.

scholarly journals Structural Damage Identification Based on Integrated Utilization of Inverse Finite Element Method and Pseudo-Excitation Approach

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 606
Author(s):  
Tengteng Li ◽  
Maosen Cao ◽  
Jianle Li ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Hao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Damage Identification ◽  
Displacement Measurement ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Position Measurement ◽  
Inverse Finite Element Method ◽  
Pseudo Excitation ◽  
Element Method

The attempt to integrate the applications of conventional structural deformation reconstruction strategies and vibration-based damage identification methods is made in this study, where, more specifically, the inverse finite element method (iFEM) and pseudo-excitation approach (PE) are combined for the first time, to give rise to a novel structural health monitoring (SHM) framework showing various advantages, particularly in aspects of enhanced adaptability and robustness. As the key component of the method, the inverse finite element method (iFEM) enables precise reconstruction of vibration displacements based on measured dynamic strains, which, as compared to displacement measurement, is much more adaptable to existing on-board SHM systems in engineering practice. The PE, on the other hand, is applied subsequently, relying on the reconstructed displacements for the identification of structural damage. Delamination zones in a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminate are identified using the developed method. As demonstrated by the damage detection results, the iFEM-PE method possesses apparently improved accuracy and significantly enhanced noise immunity compared to the original PE approach depending on displacement measurement. Extensive parametric study is conducted to discuss the influence of a variety of factors on the effectiveness and accuracy of damage identification, including the influence of damage size and position, measurement density, sensor layout, vibration frequency and noise level. It is found that different factors are highly correlated and thus should be considered comprehensively to achieve optimal detection results. The application of the iFEM-PE method is extended to better adapt to the structural operational state, where multiple groups of vibration responses within a wide frequency band are used. Hybrid data fusion is applied to process the damage index (DI) constructed based on the multiple responses, leading to detection results capable of indicating delamination positions precisely.

A Sub-Domain Inverse Finite Element Characterization of Hyperelastic Membranes Including Soft Tissues

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padmanabhan Seshaiyer ◽  
Jay D. Humphrey
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Local Stress ◽  
Biological Tissues ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Inverse Finite Element Method ◽  
Complicated Geometry ◽  
Element Method

Quantification of the mechanical behavior of hyperelastic membranes in their service configuration, particularly biological tissues, is often challenging because of the complicated geometry, material heterogeneity, and nonlinear behavior under finite strains. Parameter estimation thus requires sophisticated techniques like the inverse finite element method. These techniques can also become difficult to apply, however, if the domain and boundary conditions are complex (e.g. a non-axisymmetric aneurysm). Quantification can alternatively be achieved by applying the inverse finite element method over sub-domains rather than the entire domain. The advantage of this technique, which is consistent with standard experimental practice, is that one can assume homogeneity of the material behavior as well as of the local stress and strain fields. In this paper, we develop a sub-domain inverse finite element method for characterizing the material properties of inflated hyperelastic membranes, including soft tissues. We illustrate the performance of this method for three different classes of materials: neo-Hookean, Mooney Rivlin, and Fung-exponential.

scholarly journals Choice of technologies of ensuring exploitation suitability of buildings in the underground construction area

Vestnik MGSU ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 452-461
Author(s):  
Emil Imran Оglu Alirzaev ◽  
Marina E. Dement'eva
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Strain State ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Underground Construction ◽  
Underground Structures ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Computer Complex ◽  
Stress Strain State ◽  
Element Method

Introduction. One of the serious problems in the construction of underground structures in a dense urban area is the occurrence of excess deformations of the foundations of operating buildings that fall into the zone of influence of underground construction. The subject of the study was the calculated justification of the modern technology of compensatory injection. The relevance of the task is determined by the fact that the choice of the most effective protection technology should be based not only on a comparison of technological precipitation with maximum permissible values, but also on the assessment of the possibility of monitoring and controlling the movements of the foundations of buildings and structures during construction and subsequent operation. The purpose of the study was to compare various methods of protecting the foundations of existing buildings and structures and justify the selection of the most effective of them for further implementation and dissemination in the design and construction of urban underground structures. Materials and methods. On the basis of the survey data of the operated building falling into the impact zone of excavation of the pit for the construction of the installation and shield chamber of the subway, the parameters of the stress-strain state of its foundations are studied by mathematical modeling. The problem was solved by the finite element method based on the software and computer complex Z_Soil v.18.24. Results. Based on the analysis of the results of the examination of the administrative building using the finite element method, a change in the parameters of the stress-strain state of the foundations was modeled with various technologies for strengthening it. In the course of solving the geotechnical problem, it was found that the minimum impact on the foundations of the building during the construction of the pit was obtained in the method of compensatory injection. The system of criteria for making a decision on choosing an effective way to ensure the suitability of buildings in the underground construction zone for operation is substantiated. Conclusions. The results of this work can be used to justify the choice of technology for prevention and control of excess deformations of foundations. The function for calculating the volume of injected material in the Z_Soil software and computer complex can be used to justify the consumption of materials and the economic efficiency of the technological solution.

scholarly journals The Application Research of Inverse Finite Element Method for Frame Deformation Estimation

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Zhao ◽  
Hong Bao ◽  
Xuechao Duan ◽  
Hongmei Fang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optical Measurement ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Real Time Control ◽  
Applied Loading ◽  
Percentage Difference ◽  
Inverse Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Method

A frame deformation estimation algorithm is investigated for the purpose of real-time control and health monitoring of flexible lightweight aerospace structures. The inverse finite element method (iFEM) for beam deformation estimation was recently proposed by Gherlone and his collaborators. The methodology uses a least squares principle involving section strains of Timoshenko theory for stretching, torsion, bending, and transverse shearing. The proposed methodology is based on stain-displacement relations only, without invoking force equilibrium. Thus, the displacement fields can be reconstructed without the knowledge of structural mode shapes, material properties, and applied loading. In this paper, the number of the locations where the section strains are evaluated in the iFEM is discussed firstly, and the algorithm is subsequently investigated through a simple supplied beam and an experimental aluminum wing-like frame model in the loading case of end-node force. The estimation results from the iFEM are compared with reference displacements from optical measurement and computational analysis, and the accuracy of the algorithm estimation is quantified by the root-mean-square error and percentage difference error.

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