An Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Model of Rolling Contact, Part 1: Analysis of Single Contacts

1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Bhargava ◽  
G. T. Hahn ◽  
C. A. Rubin

This paper describes a two-dimensional (plane strain) elastic-plastic finite element model of rolling contact that embodies the elastic-perfectly plastic, cycle and amplitude-independent material of the Merwin and Johnson theory, but is rigorous with respect to equilibrium and continuity requirements. The rolling contact is simulated by translating a semielliptical pressure distribution. Both Hertzian and modified Hertzian pressure distributions are used to estimate the effect of plasticity on contact width and the continuity of the indentor-indentation interface. The model is tested for its ability to reproduce various features of the elastic-plastic indentation problem and the stress and strain states of single rolling contacts. This paper compares the results derived from the finite element analysis of a single, frictionless rolling contact at p0/k = 5 with those obtained from the Merwin and Johnson analysis. The finite element calculations validate basic assumptions made by Merwin and Johnson and are consistent with the development of “forward” flow. However, the comparison also reveals significant differences in the distribution of residual stress and strain components after a single contact cycle.

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Kulkarni ◽  
C. A. Rubin ◽  
G. T. Hahn

The present paper, describes a transient translating elasto-plastic thermo-mechanical finite element model to study 2-D frictional rolling contact. Frictional two-dimensional contact is simulated by repeatedly translating a non-uniform thermo-mechanical distribution across the surface of an elasto-plastic half space. The half space is represented by a two dimensional finite element mesh with appropriate boundaries. Calculations are for an elastic-perfectly plastic material and the selected thermo-physical properties are assumed to be temperature independent. The paper presents temperature variations, stress and plastic strain distributions and deformations. Residual tensile stresses are observed. The magnitude and depth of these stresses depends on 1) the temperature gradients and 2) the magnitudes of the normal and tangential tractions.


1985 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Bhargava ◽  
G. T. Hahn ◽  
C. A. Rubin

This paper presents finite element analyses of two-dimensional (plane strain), elastic-plastic, repeated, frictionless rolling contact. The analysis employs the elastic-perfectly plastic, cycle and strain-amplitude-independent material used in the Merwin and Johnson analysis but avoids several assumptions made by these workers. Repeated rolling contacts are simulated by multiple translations of a semielliptical Hertzian pressure distribution. Results at p0/k = 3.5, 4.35, and 5.0 are compared to the Merwin and Johnson prediction. Shakedown is observed at p0/k = 3.5, but the comparisons reveal significant differences in the amount and distribution of residual shear strain and forward flow at p0/k = 4.35 and p0/k = 5.0. The peak incremental, shear strain per cycle for steady state is five times the value calculated by Merwin and Johnson, and the plastic strain cycle is highly nonsymmetric.


2014 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Zhang Qi Wang ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Wen Gang Yang ◽  
Yong Feng Cheng

Strain clamp is an important connection device in guy tower. If the quality of the compression splicing position is unsatisfied, strain clamp tends to be damaged which may lead to the final collapse of a guy tower as well as huge economic lost. In this paper, stress distribution on the compressible tube and guy cable is analyzed by FEM, and a large equivalent stress of guy cable is applied to the compression splicing position. During this process, a finite element model of strain clamp is established for guy cables at compression splicing position, problems of elastic-plastic and contracting are studied and the whole compressing process of compressible position is simulated. The guy cable cracks easily at the position of compressible tube’s port, the inner part of the compressible tube has a larger equivalent stress than outside.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Ádám Bertók ◽  
Viktor Gonda ◽  
Károly Széll

Abstract For metal forming problems, even for a simple forming technology, finite element analysis can provide a solution for calculating deformations, determining stress and strain distributions. The aim of this study is to create a parametric finite element model for deep drawing technology, by which technological optimization as well as theoretical problems can be solved. By performing parameter studies, numerous cases can be analyzed.


1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ham ◽  
C. A. Rubin ◽  
G. T. Hahn ◽  
V. Bhargava

The stresses, strains, and deformations produced by repeated, two-dimensional rolling-sliding contact are analyzed using a modified finite element model developed by Bhargava et al. [1]. Rolling and sliding are simulated by translating an appropriate set of normal and tangential surface tractions across an elastic-perfectly plastic half space. The study examines a peak-pressure-to-shear strength ratio of po/k = 4.5 and normal to tangential force ratios of T/N = 0.20 and T/N = 0.17. The calculations describe the residual stresses, displacements and the continuing cyclic radial, shear and equivalent strains generated at various depths in the rim. The results are compared with previous calculations by Johnson and Jefferis [2] of rolling-sliding contact and with pure rolling. The present work predicts much higher deformations than previously calculated.


2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward T. Davis ◽  
Michael Olsen ◽  
Rad Zdero ◽  
Marcello Papini ◽  
James P. Waddell ◽  
...  

Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in which the femoral head surface is replaced with a metallic shell, thus preserving most of the proximal femoral bone stock. Accidental notching of the femoral neck during the procedure may predispose it to fracture. We examined the effect of neck notching on the strength of the proximal femur. Six composite femurs were prepared without a superior femoral neck notch, six were prepared in an inferiorly translated position to create a 2 mm notch, and six were prepared with a 5 mm notch. Six intact synthetic femurs were also tested. The samples were loaded to failure axially. A finite element model of a composite femur with increasing superior notch depths computed maximum equivalent stress and strain distributions. Experimental results showed that resurfaced synthetic femurs were significantly weaker than intact femurs (mean failure of 7034 N, p<0.001). The 2 mm notched group (mean failure of 4034 N) was significantly weaker than the un-notched group (mean failure of 5302 N, p=0.018). The 5 mm notched group (mean failure of 2808 N) was also significantly weaker than both the un-notched and the 2 mm notched groups (p<0.001, p=0.023, respectively). The finite element model showed the maximum equivalent strain in the superior reamed cancellous bone increasing with corresponding notch size. Fracture patterns inferred from equivalent stress distributions were consistent with those obtained from mechanical testing. A superior notch of 2 mm weakened the proximal femur by 24%, and a 5 mm notch weakened it by 47%. The finite element analysis substantiates this showing increasing stress and strain distributions within the prepared femoral neck with increasing notch depth.


2004 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Richard Zhang ◽  
Xianfan Xu

This work developes a finite element model to compute thermal and thermomechanical phenomena during pulsed laser induced melting and solidification. The essential elements of the model are handling of stress and strain release during melting and their retrieval during solidification, and the use of a second reference temperature, which is the melting point of the target material for computing the thermal stress of the resolidified material. This finite element model is used to simulate a pulsed laser bending process, during which the curvature of a thin stainless steel plate is altered by laser pulses. The bending angle and the distribution of stress and strain are obtained and compared with those when melting does not occur. It is found that the bending angle increases continulously as the laser energy is increased over the melting threshold value.


1990 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Kulkarni ◽  
G. T. Hahn ◽  
C. A. Rubin ◽  
V. Bhargava

This paper describes a three-dimensional elastoplastic finite element model of repeated, frictionless rolling contact. The model treats a sphere rolling on an elastic-perfectly plastic and an elastic-linear-kinematic-hardening plastic, semi-infinite half space. The calculations are for a relative peak pressure (po/k) = 4.68 (the theoretical shakedown limit for perfect plasticity). Three-dimensional rolling contact is simulated by repeatedly translating a hemispherical (Hertzian) pressure distribution across an elastoplastic semi-infinite half space. The semi-infinite half space is represented by a finite mesh with elastic boundaries. The calculations describe the distortion of the rim, the residual stress-strain distributions, stress-strain histories, and the cyclic plastic strain ranges in the vicinity of the contact.


2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 2409-2414
Author(s):  
Min Zhou ◽  
Zhong Fu Wang ◽  
Si Wei Wang

In this paper, in order to analyze the capability of squeezed branch pile under different work condition and the cooperation mechanism between the pile and soil, non-liner numerical simulation was carried out using ANSYS. In the finite element model, the elastic-perfectly plastic Drucker-Prager material was assumed for soil. Contact interface elements were placed between the pile and soil. It showed that the squeezed branches took lots of the load, and the ratio it took was related to the load and the elastic modulus of soil; the plastic section of the soil was run-through from bottom to the top; the horizontal displacement of the top soil was moved to the pile, but the horizontal displacement of the soil of the bottom was moved away from the pile; the squeezed branch will break away from the soil above the squeezed branch when the load was at a certain value.


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