Finite element analysis of CFT columns subjected to an axial compressive force and bending moment in combination

2005 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
pp. 1692-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsuan-Teh Hu ◽  
Chiung-Shiann Huang ◽  
Zhi-Liang Chen
2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Hanadi Naji ◽  
Nibras Khalid ◽  
Mutaz Medhlom

This paper aims at presenting and discussing the numerical studies performed to estimate the mechanical and thermal behavior of RC flat slabs at elevated temperature and fire. The numerical analysis is carried out using finite element programs by developing models to simulate the performance of the buildings subjected to fire. The mechanical and thermal properties of the materials obtained from the experimental work are involved in the modeling that the outcomes will be more realistic. Many parameters related to fire resistance of the flat slabs have been studied and the finite element analysis results reveal that the width and thickness of the slab, the temperature gradient, the fire direction, the exposure duration and the thermal restraint are important factors that influence the vertical deflection, bending moment and force membrane of the flat slabs exposed to fire. However, the validation of the models is verified by comparing their results to the available experimental date. The finite element modeling contributes in saving cost and time consumed by experiments.


Author(s):  
Pushpdant Jain ◽  
Mohammed Rajik Khan

Spinal instrumentations have been designed to alleviate lower back pain and stabilize the spinal segments. The present work aims to evaluate the biomechanical effect of the proposed Hybrid Stabilization Device (HSD). Non-linear finite element model of lumbar segment L2-L4 were developed to compare the intact spine (IS) with rigid implant (RI) and hybrid stabilization device. To restrict all directional motion vertebra L4 bottom surface were kept fixed and axial compressive force of 500N with a moment of 10Nm were applied to the top surface of L2 vertebrae. The results of range of motion (ROM), intervertebral disc (IVD) pressure and strains for IVD-23 and IVD-34 were determined for flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial twist. Results demonstrated that ROM of HSD model is higher than RI and lower as compared to IS model. The predicted biomechanical parameters of the present work may be considered before clinical implementations of any implants.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 397-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Liang Ma ◽  
Qiang Xie ◽  
Andrew Whittaker

High-voltage (HV) bushings are attached to a power transformer tank either directly or indirectly via turrets. Turrets are used to achieve electrical performance requirements, but their potential impact on the seismic performance of the supported bushings has not been considered. Earthquake simulator testing and finite-element analysis were used to quantify the amplification of ground shaking through tanks (220- and 500-kV) and turrets to the points of attachment of roof- and sidewall-supported bushings. Substantial amplification of motion was seen in both physical experiments and numerical simulations. Sample bracing schemes external to the transformer tank were investigated to potentially reduce the motions experienced by the bushings. Bushing tip displacements were reduced in all stiffening cases studied, but the outcomes for bending moment at the bushing-turret connection were mixed, with no change in some cases and significant reductions in others. The physical and numerical studies described in this paper make clear the importance of dynamic interaction of bushings, turrets, and the power transformer tank. The methods currently used to address the amplification of input motion from the base of a tank to the points of attachment of its bushing are inadequate. The seismic design of HV power transformer tanks and turrets should be supported by finite-element analysis of validated models to avoid dynamic interaction in the bushing-turret-tank system, to minimize seismic demand on the transformer bushings, and to minimize the risk of substation damage in earthquakes.


Author(s):  
Weijie Jiang ◽  
Jianping Zhao ◽  
Dingyue Chen

A tensile test of buried PE pipe is designed to test the mechanical performance. Then the constitutive model for the PE pipe can be established. The limit load of the PE pipe with local thinning defect can be studied with the method of combining the orthogonal design of experiment and finite element analysis. Then the factors of local thinning defect pipe limit load factors can be analyzed. The results show that the depth of the defect has a great effect on the limit load (internal pressure and bending moment) of PE pipe. The effects that the axial length of the defect and the circumferential length of the defect have on the limit load are not significant.


Author(s):  
Satoshi Nagata ◽  
Toshiyuki Sawa ◽  
Takashi Kobayashi ◽  
Hirokazu Tsuji

This paper reports the results of finite element analysis representing the sealing performance tests on the slip-on type pipe flange connections for 8 inch and 16 inch. The flange connections are subjected to internal pressure and bending moment. Internal pressure is applied by helium gas and the bending moment is loaded through 4 points bending equipment. Gas leak rates are measured by pressure decay method. During the test, the variations in the axial bolt force are monitored for all the bolts by strain gages. The pipe stress at the junction of pipe and flange is also measured. Finite element analysis simulates the tests and the simulated results are compared with the measured data. Then the behaviors of the slip-on type flange connections under internal pressure and bending moment as well as the sealing performance are clarified by the experiment and the finite element simulation.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Ueda ◽  
S. M. H. Rashed ◽  
K. Nakacho

In tubular frames with simple joints, joints may show considerable flexibility in the elastic as well as the elastic-plastic ranges. Such flexibility may have large effects on the behavior of the structure as a whole. In a previous paper, an effective simple model of tubular joints is developed. The model takes account of joint flexibility in the elastic as well as the elastic-plastic ranges based on elastic-fully plastic load-displacement relatioships. In this paper an improved joint model is presented to provide better accuracy while maintaining simplicity. The accuracy of the model is confirmed through comparisons with results of finite element analysis. Equations to evaluate the initial stiffness of tubular T and Y-joints when braces are subjected to axial compression or in-plane bending moment are also presented. Such equations for different types of joints in different loading conditions are needed in order to avoid expensive calculations to evaluate the initial stiffness of joints.


2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 449-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Qiang Guo ◽  
Ze Lu Xu

For the problem of balance bearing of universal spindle in rolling mill being prone to damage, the paper established mechanical model and finite element model of universal spindle. The paper has analyzed that the shear and bending moment in the middle of the shaft is the largest. The fillet near shoulder of balance bearing of the spindle is dangerous part. In order to reduce principal stress of universal spindle caused by moment, the paper improved balance mode of the spindle. The equilibrant was applied from in one place of shaft to put in two places. After optimizing, equivalent stress of the spindle is slight smaller than before under the same loading condition, which illustrates that the strength of the spindle is appropriately improved. Although the effect is not obvious, this has played a guiding role for the optimization of balance mode of universal spindle.


Author(s):  
Václav Sebera ◽  
Milan Šimek

The objective of the paper is the parametrization and the finite element analysis of mechanical pro­per­ties of a through dovetail joint made with the use of a specific procedure by a 3-axis CNC machine. This corner joint was used for the simulation of the bending load of the joint in the angle plane – by compression, i.e. by pressing the joint together. The deformation fields, the stress distribution, the stiffness and the bending moment of the joints were evaluated. The finite element system ANSYS was used to create two parametric numerical models of the joint. The first one represents an ideal­ly stiff joint – both joint parts have been glued together. The second model includes the contact between the joined parts. This numerical model was used to monitor the response of the joint stiffness to the change of the static friction coefficient. The results of both models were compared both with each other and with similar analyses conducted within the research into ready-to-assemble furniture joints. The results can be employed in the designing of more complex furniture products with higher demands concerning stiffness characteristics, such as furniture for sitting. However, this assumption depends on the correction of the created parametric models by experimental testing.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
Hartono Yudo ◽  
Wilma Amiruddin ◽  
Ari Wibawa Budi Santosa ◽  
Ocid Mursid ◽  
Tri Admono

Buckling and collapse are important failure modes for laying and operating conditions in a subsea position. The pipe will be subjected to various kinds of loads, i.e., bending moment, external pressure, and tension. Nonlinear finite element analysis was used to analyze the buckling strength of the pipe under pure bending and external pressure. The buckling of elastic and elasto-plastic materials was also studied in this work. The buckling strength due to external pressure had decreased and become constant on the long pipe when the length-to-diameter ratio (L/D) was increased. The non-dimensional parameter (β), which is proportionate to (D/t) (σy/E), is used to study the yielding influence on the buckling strength of pipe under combined bending and external pressure loading. The interaction curves of the buckling strength of pipe were obtained, with various the diameter-to-thickness ratio (D/t) under combination loads of external pressure and bending moment. For straight pipes L/D = 2.5 to 40, D = 1000 to 4000 mm, and D/t = 50 to 200 were set. The curved pipes D/t = 200, L/D =2.5 to 30 have been investigated by changing the radius of curvature-to-diameter ratio (R/D) from 50 to ∞, for each one. With decreasing R/D, the buckling strength under external pressure decreases slightly. This is in contrast to the bending of a curved pipe. When the value of R/D was decreased, the flexibility of the pipe was increased. However, the buckling strength of the pipe during bending was decreased due to the oval deformation at the cross-section.


2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadali Jafari Sahnehsaraei ◽  
Saeed Erfani

Given the widespread use of beam and plate in structures, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of girder behavior. According to buckling failure mode in plates, it is necessary to take measures in this regard. Delta stiffener is using this approach. Due to the lack of technical knowledge about these kinds of plate beam, it is necessary to find good geometric properties of the delta girder plates for both technically and economically optimization. Therefore, in this paper, by modeling and finite element analysis for simple girder (without Stiffener), beam hardening by longitudinal plate and beam using delta hardening behavior are examined under the effect of the bending moment. Finite element analysis of elastic buckling analysis is included. With the above analysis, the effect of longitudinal stiffener and Delta Girders in terms of economic considerations has been studied. Keywords: Elastic Buckling, Beam, Plate, Stiffener.


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