scholarly journals Towards forming simulations by means of reduced integration-based solid-shell elements considering gradient-extended damage

2021 ◽  
Vol 1157 (1) ◽  
pp. 012029
Author(s):  
O. Barfusz ◽  
T. van der Velden ◽  
T. Brepols ◽  
S. Reese
Keyword(s):  
Solid Shell ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Reduced Integration ◽  
Forming Simulations

scholarly journals Potential and challenges of a solid-shell element for the macroscopic forming simulation of engineering textiles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastian Schäfer ◽  
Dominik Dörr ◽  
Luise Kärger
Keyword(s):  
Deformation Behaviour ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Solid Shell ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Forming Simulation ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Forming Simulations

Finite element (FE) forming simulation offers the possibility of a detailed analysis of the deformation behaviour of engineering textiles during forming processes, to predict possible manufacturing effects such as wrinkling or local changes in fibre volume content. The majority of macroscopic simulations are based on conventional two-dimensional shell elements with large aspect ratios to model the membrane and bending behaviour of thin fabrics efficiently. However, a three-dimensional element approach is necessary to account for stresses and strains in thickness direction accurately, which is required for processes with a significant influence of the fabric’s compaction behaviour, e.g. wet compression moulding. Conventional linear 3D-solid elements that would be commercially available for this purpose are rarely suitable for high aspect ratio forming simulations. They are often subjected to several locking phenomena under bending deformation, which leads to a strong dependence of the element formulation on the forming behaviour [1]. Therefore, in the present work a 3D hexahedral solid-shell element, based on the initial work of Schwarze and Reese [2,3], which has shown promising results for the forming of thin isotropic materials [1], is extended for highly anisotropic materials. The advantages of a locking-free element formulation are shown through a comparison to commercially available solid and shell elements in forming simulations of a generic geometry. Additionally, first ideas for an approach of a membrane-bending-decoupling based on a Taylor approximation of the strain are discussed, which is necessary for an accurate description of the deformation behaviour of thin fabrics.

Finite Element Modeling of Unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabric for Manufacturing of Composites with Embedded Cabling

2013 ◽  
Vol 554-557 ◽  
pp. 484-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Petrov ◽  
James A. Sherwood ◽  
Konstantine A. Fetfatsidis ◽  
Cynthia J. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element ◽  
International Benchmarking ◽  
Unidirectional Glass ◽  
Forming Simulations

A hybrid finite element discrete mesoscopic approach is used to model the forming of composite parts using a unidirectional glass prepreg non-crimp fabric (NCF). The tensile behavior of the fabric is represented using 1-D beam elements, and the shearing behavior is captured using 2-D shell elements into an ABAQUS/Explicit finite element model via a user-defined material subroutine. The forming of a hemisphere is simulated using a finite element model of the fabric, and the results are compared to a thermostamped part as a demonstration of the capabilities of the used methodology. Forming simulations using a double-dome geometry, which has been used in an international benchmarking program, were then performed with the validated finite element model to explore the ability of the unidirectional fabric to accommodate the presence of interlaminate cabling.

scholarly journals Application of P1-Nonconforming Element for Shell Structure of Incompressible Materiel

2011 ◽  
Vol 2-3 ◽  
pp. 1051-1056
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Gang Won Jang ◽  
Tae Jin Chung ◽  
Tae Hyun Baek
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Shell Structure ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Incompressible Material ◽  
High Order ◽  
Solid Shell ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Volumetric Locking ◽  
Nonconforming Element ◽  
Nonconforming Elements

This research focused on solving volumetric locking problem of shell structure of incompressible material. Degenerated solid-shell elements are widely applied on curved structure. But, volumetric locking will take place when the structure is made of incompressible material, such as rubber. Due to Poisson’s locking free property of P1-nonconforming element, it is employed to solve volumetric locking problem of shell structure. Furthermore, the study on shell structure is extended to topology optimization design. To verify the volumetric locking free of P1-nonconforming element on shell structure of incompressible material, some structures are studied by different elements. Comparing with the utilization of high order elements to solve volumetric locking problems, P1-nonconforming elements can save calculation time and reduce the numerical cost.

scholarly journals Single point incremental forming simulation with adaptive remeshing technique using solid-shell elements

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1388-1421 ◽  
Author(s):  
José I.V. Sena ◽  
Cedric Lequesne ◽  
L Duchene ◽  
Anne-Marie Habraken ◽  
Robertt A.F. Valente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Incremental Forming ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Single Point Incremental Forming ◽  
Solid Shell ◽  
Contact Conditions ◽  
Adaptive Remeshing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Shell Elements

Purpose – Numerical simulation of the single point incremental forming (SPIF) processes can be very demanding and time consuming due to the constantly changing contact conditions between the tool and the sheet surface, as well as the nonlinear material behaviour combined with non-monotonic strain paths. The purpose of this paper is to propose an adaptive remeshing technique implemented in the in-house implicit finite element code LAGAMINE, to reduce the simulation time. This remeshing technique automatically refines only a portion of the sheet mesh in vicinity of the tool, therefore following the tool motion. As a result, refined meshes are avoided and consequently the total CPU time can be drastically reduced. Design/methodology/approach – SPIF is a dieless manufacturing process in which a sheet is deformed by using a tool with a spherical tip. This dieless feature makes the process appropriate for rapid-prototyping and allows for an innovative possibility to reduce overall costs for small batches, since the process can be performed in a rapid and economic way without expensive tooling. As a consequence, research interest related to SPIF process has been growing over the last years. Findings – In this work, the proposed automatic refinement technique is applied within a reduced enhanced solid-shell framework to further improve numerical efficiency. In this sense, the use of a hexahedral finite element allows the possibility to use general 3D constitutive laws. Additionally, a direct consideration of thickness variations, double-sided contact conditions and evaluation of all components of the stress field are available with solid-shell and not with shell elements. Additionally, validations by means of benchmarks are carried out, with comparisons against experimental results. Originality/value – It is worth noting that no previous work has been carried out using remeshing strategies combined with hexahedral elements in order to improve the computational efficiency resorting to an implicit scheme, which makes this work innovative. Finally, it has been shown that it is possible to perform accurate and efficient finite element simulations of SPIF process, resorting to implicit analysis and continuum elements. This is definitively a step-forward on the state-of-art in this field.

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