Numerical Brazilian split test of pre-cracked granite with randomly distributed micro-components

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 2641-2657
Author(s):  
Shiqi Liu ◽  
Huanling Wang ◽  
Weiya Xu ◽  
Xiao Qu ◽  
W.C. Xie
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rock Bridge ◽  
Split Test ◽  
Granite Samples

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mechanical behavior and propagation of cracks of numerical granite samples through the Brazilian split test and to provide a reference for predicting the behavior of real granite samples. Design/methodology/approach The numerical models of granite containing two fissures are established using the parallel bond model (PBM) and the smooth joint model (SJM) in PFC2D. The peak stresses, number of cracks and anisotropic ratios are obtained to study the influence of the mineral composition and the angle of inclination of rock bridge on the strength, failure mode and deformation characteristics. Findings The numerical results obtained show that the mineral composition has a marginal influence on the peak stress. When the angle of inclination of rock bridge β increases, the peak stress drops to its minimum value at β = 90° and then gradually increases to a relatively low level. The behavior of cracks falls into three categories based on the distribution of cracks. By analyzing the stress–strain curve and the process of crack propagation for sample No. 4 with β = 60°, it is found that the process of failure can be divided into four stages and tensile cracks dominate. The anisotropic ratios of peak stress and a number of cracks obtained show that the peak stress is low anisotropic and the number of cracks is medium anisotropic. Originality/value This paper presents a numerical simulation method to analyze mechanical behavior and propagation of cracks under different conditions. The proposed method and the results obtained are useful for predicting the behavior of real granite samples in laboratory and engineering projects.

scholarly journals Study on Macroscopic and Mesoscopic Mechanical Behavior of CSG based on Inversion of Mesoscopic Material Parameters

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Lixia Guo ◽  
Yanan Zhang ◽  
Ling Zhong ◽  
Minghua Wang ◽  
Xuanyi Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Failure Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Uniaxial Compression Test ◽  
Interface Unit ◽  
Mesoscopic Level ◽  
Sand And Gravel

AbstractCement Sand and Gravel (CSG) is a low-cost, environment-friendly composite material mixed of unscreened aggregate, cement, fly ash and water, and its properties differ from ordinary concrete due to different aggregate characteristics. In order to investigate the effect of aggregate characteristics on the mechanical behavior of CSG, this paper used numerical simulation method to divide the CSG into aggregate unit, cement mortar unit and interface unit at the mesoscopic level and randomly generate aggregate, then used laboratory uniaxial compression test results to inverse the said mesoscopic component parameters, and finally verified the rationality of mesoscopic numerical simulation. Based on the inversed parameters, the numerical simulation test of different aggregate grading was carried out and analyzed. The results showed that: (1) From the perspective of macroscopic mechanical properties, as the sand ratio increased, the aggregate occupancy and the peak stress decreased; under the same aggregate occupancy (the same sand ratio), the stress peak became higher with the improvement of aggregate grading (aggregates of small particle size increased); (2) At the mesoscopic level, the crack of CSG usually appeared on the interface and around the aggregate; the smaller the sand ratio was, the higher the aggregate occupancy was, the more obvious the stress concentration was, and the earlier the cracking of the test piece was, but there were many aggregates, so the eventual failure time was delayed. These research results can provide theoretical basis for engineering design and construction.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Biaxial Dynamic Compressive Properties of ECC

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1257
Author(s):  
Shuling Gao ◽  
Guanhua Hu
Keyword(s):  
Strain Rate ◽  
Lateral Pressure ◽  
Deformation Modulus ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Stress Strain Curve ◽  
Toughness Index

An improved hydraulic servo structure testing machine has been used to conduct biaxial dynamic compression tests on eight types of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) with lateral pressure levels of 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 (the ratio of the compressive strength applied laterally to the static compressive strength of the specimen), and three strain rates of 10−4, 10−3 and 10−2 s−1. The failure mode, peak stress, peak strain, deformation modulus, stress-strain curve, and compressive toughness index of ECC under biaxial dynamic compressive stress state are obtained. The test results show that the lateral pressure affects the direction of ECC cracking, while the strain rate has little effect on the failure morphology of ECC. The growth of lateral pressure level and strain rate upgrades the limit failure strength and peak strain of ECC, and the small improvement is achieved in elastic modulus. A two-stage ECC biaxial failure strength standard was established, and the influence of the lateral pressure level and peak strain was quantitatively evaluated through the fitting curve of the peak stress, peak strain, and deformation modulus of ECC under various strain rates and lateral pressure levels. ECC’s compressive stress-strain curve can be divided into four stages, and a normalized biaxial dynamic ECC constitutive relationship is established. The toughness index of ECC can be increased with the increase of lateral pressure level, while the increase of strain rate can reduce the toughness index of ECC. Under the effect of biaxial dynamic load, the ultimate strength of ECC is increased higher than that of plain concrete.

scholarly journals Experimental and numerical investigation on the thermal and mechanical behaviours of thermal barrier coatings exposed to CMAS corrosion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongxu Li ◽  
Peng Jiang ◽  
Renheng Gao ◽  
Fan Sun ◽  
Xiaochao Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Layer ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Thermal Barrier ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Barrier Coating ◽  
Corrosion Model ◽  
Mechanical Behaviours ◽  
Alumino Silicate

AbstractCalcium-magnesium-alumino-silicate (CMAS) corrosion is a critical factor which causes the failure of thermal barrier coating (TBC). CMAS attack significantly alters the temperature and stress fields in TBC, resulting in their delamination or spallation. In this work, the evolution process of TBC prepared by suspension plasma spraying (SPS) under CMAS attack is investigated. The CMAS corrosion leads to the formation of the reaction layer and subsequent bending of TBC. Based on the observations, a corrosion model is proposed to describe the generation and evolution of the reaction layer and bending of TBC. Then, numerical simulations are performed to investigate the corrosion process of free-standing TBC and the complete TBC system under CMAS attack. The corrosion model constructs a bridge for connecting two numerical models. The results show that the CMAS corrosion has a significant influence on the stress field, such as the peak stress, whereas it has little influence on the steady-state temperature field. The peak of stress increases with holding time, which increases the risk of the rupture of TBC. The Mises stress increases nonlinearly along the thick direction of the reaction layer. Furthermore, in the traditional failure zone, such as the interface of the top coat and bond coat, the stress obviously changes during CMAS corrosion.

Thermo-mechanical coupling particle simulation of three-dimensional large-scale non-isothermal problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 1551-1571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Xia
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Particle Simulation ◽  
Similarity Criteria ◽  
Particle Model ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mechanical Coupling ◽  
Particle Simulation Method

Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive upscale theory of the thermo-mechanical coupling particle simulation for three-dimensional (3D) large-scale non-isothermal problems, so that a small 3D length-scale particle model can exactly reproduce the same mechanical and thermal results with that of a large 3D length-scale one. Design/methodology/approach The objective is achieved by following the scaling methodology proposed by Feng and Owen (2014). Findings After four basic physical quantities and their similarity-ratios are chosen, the derived quantities and its similarity-ratios can be derived from its dimensions. As the proposed comprehensive 3D upscale theory contains five similarity criteria, it reveals the intrinsic relationship between the particle-simulation solution obtained from a small 3D length-scale (e.g. a laboratory length-scale) model and that obtained from a large 3D length-scale (e.g. a geological length-scale) one. The scale invariance of the 3D interaction law in the thermo-mechanical coupled particle model is examined. The proposed 3D upscale theory is tested through two typical examples. Finally, a practical application example of 3D transient heat flow in a solid with constant heat flux is given to illustrate the performance of the proposed 3D upscale theory in the thermo-mechanical coupling particle simulation of 3D large-scale non-isothermal problems. Both the benchmark tests and application example are provided to demonstrate the correctness and usefulness of the proposed 3D upscale theory for simulating 3D non-isothermal problems using the particle simulation method. Originality/value The paper provides some important theoretical guidance to modeling 3D large-scale non-isothermal problems at both the engineering length-scale (i.e. the meter-scale) and the geological length-scale (i.e. the kilometer-scale) using the particle simulation method directly.

Comparison Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of HSC and NSC after the Action of High Temperatures

2014 ◽  
Vol 1014 ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Su
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Strength Concrete

With the wide application of high strength concrete in the building construction,the risk making concrete subject to high temperatures during a fire is increasing. Comparison tests on the mechanical properties of high strength concrete (HSC) and normal strength concrete (NSC) after the action of high temperature were made in this article, which were compared from the following aspects: the peak stress, the peak strain, elasticity modulus, and stress-strain curve after high temperature. Results show that the laws of the mechanical properties of HSC and NSC changing with the temperature are the same. With the increase of heating temperature, the peak stress and elasticity modulus decreases, while the peak strain grows rapidly. HSC shows greater brittleness and worse fire-resistant performance than NSC, and destroys suddenly. The research and evaluation on the fire-resistant performance of HSC should be strengthened during the structural design and construction on the HSC buildings.

Numerical Modeling of Macroscopic Behavior of Particulate Composite with Crosslinked Polymer Matrix

2011 ◽  
Vol 465 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Luboš Náhlík ◽  
Bohuslav Máša ◽  
Pavel Hutař
Keyword(s):  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Particulate Composite ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Particulate Composites ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Crosslinked Polymer

Particulate composites with crosslinked polymer matrix and solid fillers are one of important classes of materials such as construction materials, high-performance engineering materials, sealants, protective organic coatings, dental materials, or solid explosives. The main focus of a present paper is an estimation of the macroscopic Young’s modulus and stress-strain behavior of a particulate composite with polymer matrix. The particulate composite with a crosslinked polymer matrix in a rubbery state filled by an alumina-based mineral filler is investigated by means of the finite element method. A hyperelastic material behavior of the matrix was modeled by the Mooney-Rivlin material model. Numerical models on the base of unit cell were developed. The numerical results obtained were compared with experimental stress-strain curve and value of initial Young’s modulus. The paper can contribute to a better understanding of the behavior and failure of particulate composites with a crosslinked polymer matrix.

Effect of recess depth on lubrication performance of annular recess hydrostatic thrust bearing by constant rate flow

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-peng Shao ◽  
Guang-dong Liu ◽  
Xiao-dong Yu ◽  
Yan-qin Zhang ◽  
Xiu-li Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Constant Rate ◽  
Lubrication Performance ◽  
Optimal Value ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Lubrication Characteristics ◽  
Volume Method

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a simulation and experimental research concerning the effect of recess depth on the lubrication performance of a hydrostatic thrust bearing by constant rate flow. Design/methodology/approach The computational fluid dynamics and finite volume method have been used to compute the lubrication characteristics of an annular recess hydrostatic thrust bearing with different recess depths. The performances are oil recess pressure, oil recess temperature and oil film velocity. The recess depth has been optimized. A test rig is established for testing the pressure field of the structure of hydrostatic thrust bearing after recess depth optimization, and experimental results show that experimental data are basically identical with the simulation results, which demonstrates the validity of the proposed numerical simulation method. Findings The results demonstrate that the oil film temperature decreases and the oil film pressure first increases and then decreases with an increase in the recess depth, but oil film velocity is constant. To sum up comprehensive lubrication performance, the recess depth of 3.5 mm is its optimal value for the annular recess hydrostatic thrust bearing. Originality/value The computed results indicate that to get an improved performance from a constant flow hydrostatic thrust bearing, a proper selection of the recess depth is essential.

Numerical modeling for the effects of gravel permeability coefficient based on DEM and CFD method

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anan Zhang ◽  
Jie Yang ◽  
Chuihui Ma ◽  
Lin Cheng ◽  
Liangcai Hu
Keyword(s):  
Permeability Coefficient ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Particle Model ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Seepage Characteristics ◽  
Element Method

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to form a numerical simulation method for permeability coefficient that can consider the characteristics of gravel gradation and further explore the effects of indoor test factors and gradation characteristics on the permeability coefficient of gravel. Design/methodology/approach The random point method is used to establish the polyhedral gravel particle model, the discrete element method (DEM) is used to construct the gravel permeability test sample with gradation characteristics and the finite element method is used to calculate the permeability coefficient to form a DEM-computational fluid dynamics combined method to simulate the gravel seepage characteristics. Then, verified by the indoor test results. Based on this method, the influence of sample size, treatment method of oversize particles and the content of fine particles on the permeability coefficient of gravel is studied. Findings For the gravel containing large particles, the larger size permeameter should be used as far as possible. When the permeameter size is limited, the equal weight substitution method is recommended for the treatment method of oversized particles. Compared with the porosity, the pore connectivity has a higher correlation with the permeability coefficient of the sample. Research limitations/implications Insufficient consideration of the movement of gravel particles in the seepage process is also an issue for further study. Originality/value The simulation method described in this paper is helpful for qualitative analysis, quantitative expression of pore size and makes up for the defect that the seepage characteristics in pores cannot be observed in laboratory tests.

scholarly journals Comparison of Mechanical Behavior and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Three Thermally-Damaged Rocks

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Peng ◽  
Sheng-Qi Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
P Wave ◽  
High Temperature Treatment ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Compression Tests

High temperature treatment has a significant influence on the mechanical behavior and the associated microcracking characteristic of rocks. A good understanding of the thermal damage effects on rock behavior is helpful for design and stability evaluation of engineering structures in the geothermal field. This paper studies the mechanical behavior and the acoustic emission (AE) characteristic of three typical rocks (i.e., sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous), with an emphasis on how the difference in rock type (i.e., porosity and mineralogical composition) affects the rock behavior in response to thermal damage. Compression tests are carried out on rock specimens which are thermally damaged and AE monitoring is conducted during the compression tests. The mechanical properties including P-wave velocity, compressive strength, and Young’s modulus for the three rocks are found to generally show a decreasing trend as the temperature applied to the rock increases. However, these mechanical properties for quartz sandstone first increase to a certain extent and then decrease as the treatment temperature increases, which is mainly attributed to the high porosity of quartz sandstone. The results obtained from stress–strain curve, failure mode, and AE characteristic also show that the failure of quartz-rich rock (i.e., quartz sandstone and granite) is more brittle when compared with that of calcite-rich rock (i.e., marble). However, the ductility is enhanced to some extent as the treatment temperature increases for all the three examined rocks. Due to high brittleness of quartz sandstone and granite, more AE activities can be detected during loading and the recorded AE activities mostly accumulate when the stress approaches the peak strength, which is quite different from the results of marble.

scholarly journals Compressive Test Characteristics and Constitutive Relationship of Wet Polypropylene Macrofiber-Reinforced Shotcrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Fenghui Li ◽  
Yunhai Cheng ◽  
Fei Wu ◽  
Chang Su ◽  
Gangwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Constitutive Relationship ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Test Characteristics ◽  
High Crack ◽  
Relationship Of

Shotcrete is often subject to poor ductility and cracking problems, particularly under high stresses. In order to deal with these issues, the feasibility of adding polypropylene macrofibers to shotcrete was verified. To ascertain the supporting effect, dry shotcrete, wet shotcrete, and wet polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete (WPMS) were used as samples. Furthermore, the mechanical response characteristics thereof in uniaxial compression tests were compared and analyzed by acoustic emission (AE) monitoring. The results showed that the three materials were brittle, but the ductility, residual strength, and bearing capacity of polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete were significantly enhanced. The energy absorption value of plain shotcrete was higher in the cracking stage, while that of polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete was greater in the postpeak stage, which showed that the polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete had the characteristics of a high crack-initiation strength and toughness. Besides, the energy release from fiber shotcrete occurred after the peak stress rather than near the peak stress. The average energy absorbed by polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete was significantly higher than that in dry shotcrete and wet shotcrete, which implied that polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete could mitigate the brittle instability of a shotcrete layer. A constitutive model of damage statistics was established based on the test data. The comparison between the experimental data and the fitting results can reflect the characteristics of the total stress-strain curve of such shotcrete. The results provide a basis for the optimization of polypropylene macrofiber-reinforced shotcrete layers.

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