Buckling of High-Strength Steel Cylinders Under Cyclic Bending in the Inelastic Range1

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Varelis ◽  
Spyros A. Karamanos
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyclic Bending

The present paper examines the structural behavior of elongated steel hollow cylinders, referred to as tubes or pipes, subjected to large cyclic bending, through a rigorous finite element simulation. The bent cylinders exhibit cross-sectional distortion, in the form of ovalization, combined with excessive plastic deformations. Those deformations grow under repeated loading and may lead to structural instability in the form of local buckling (wrinkling) and, eventually, failure of the loaded member. The study focuses on relatively thick-walled seamless cylindrical members made of high-strength steel, which exhibit local buckling in the plastic range of the steel material. The analysis is conducted using advanced nonlinear finite element models capable of describing both geometrical and material nonlinearities. A cyclic plasticity model that adopts the “bounding surface” concept is employed. The material model is calibrated through special-purpose material testing, and implemented within ABAQUS, using a user-subroutine. The finite element model is validated by comparison with two experiments on high-strength steel tubular members. Special emphasis is given on the increase of ovalization and the gradual development of small-amplitude initial wrinkles with repeated loading cycles. A parametric numerical study is conducted, aimed at determining the effects of initial wrinkles on plastic buckling performance.

Buckling of High-Strength Steel Cylinders Under Cyclic Bending in the Inelastic Range

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Varelis ◽  
Spyros A. Karamanos
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyclic Bending ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

The present paper examines the structural behavior of high-strength elongated steel cylinders, referred to as tubes or pipes, subjected to strong cyclic bending, through a rigorous finite element simulation. The cylinder exhibits cross-sectional distortion, in the form of ovalization, combined with excessive plastic deformations. Those deformations, under repeated loading, may lead to instability in the form of local buckling (wrinkling) and, eventually, failure of the loaded member. The study focuses on relatively-thick-walled cylindrical members, which exhibit local buckling in the plastic range of the steel material, with the use of advanced nonlinear finite element models able to describe both geometrical and material nonlinearities. A cyclic plasticity model that adopts the “Bounding Surface” concept is employed, calibrated through special-purpose material testing, and implemented within ABAQUS, using a user-subroutine. The numerical model is validated by comparison with available experimental data on tubular members made of high-strength steel. Finally, a parametric numerical study is conducted, aimed at determining the effects of geometrical imperfections of the cylinder on its plastic buckling performance.

Study on the Local Buckling Behavior of Steel Equal Angle Members under Axial Compression with the Steel Strength Variation

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 2430-2436
Author(s):  
Gang Shi ◽  
Zhao Liu ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Yong Jiu Shi ◽  
Yuan Qing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Equal Angle ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Steel Strength

High strength steel sections have been increasingly used in buildings and bridges, and steel angles have also been widely used in many steel structures, especially in transmission towers and long span trusses. However, high strength steel exhibits mechanical properties that are quite different from ordinary strength steel, and hence, the local buckling behavior of steel equal angle members under axial compression varies with the steel strength. However, there is a lack of research on the relationship of the local buckling behavior of steel equal angle members under axial compression with the steel strength. A finite element model is developed in this paper to analyze the local buckling behavior of steel equal angle members under axial compression, and study its relationship with the steel strength and the width-to-thickness ratio of the angle leg. The finite element analysis (FEA) results are compared with the corresponding design method in the American code AISC 360-05, which provides a reference for the related design.

The Design and Size Optimization of the New FCEV Subframe Based on Hypermesh Platform

2011 ◽  
Vol 328-330 ◽  
pp. 435-440
Author(s):  
Jun Liao ◽  
Lan Shan ◽  
Yan Feng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Mode Shape ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Size Optimization ◽  
Optimal Size

The establishment of FCEV finite element model of the subframe is based on Hypermesh platform, and a new subframe structure is designed in accordance with the stiffness and strength analysis on the original subframe in all conditions. High-strength steel materials are used to optimize the design of this new structure, which result in the optimal size. Through the comparative analysis of the strength, stiffness, mode shape and quality on new subframe and the original one, it is verified that the design of the new subframe is reasonable and feasible.

Study on Factors of Axial Crushing of Thin-Walled High-Strength Steel Sections Used in Passenger Car

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 898-902
Author(s):  
Gui Fan Zhao ◽  
Yao Wei Hu ◽  
Xiao Cheng ◽  
Ke Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Spot Welding ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Welding Seam ◽  
Seam Welding ◽  
Thin Walled Tube ◽  
Steel Sections ◽  
Thin Walled

This paper firstly studied the structure of front longitudinal, then reviewing comprehensive literature draw the similarity of collision of the thin-walled tube and front longitudinal,finally ensure the study of collision of the thin-walled tube. And establishing three kinds of thin-walled welded rectangular beam finite element model of spot welding, seam welding and laser welding, arrive a more superior technology through researching and analyzing the model.

scholarly journals Research on Hysteretic Performance of Q690 High Strength Steel High-Web Box-Section Steel Column

2021 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 02029
Author(s):  
Jianpeng Sun ◽  
Wei Feng ◽  
RuiPeng Guo ◽  
Chunfeng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Steel Columns ◽  
Box Section ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Hysteretic Performance ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity

In this paper, the finite element simulation software ABAQUS was used to study the hysteretic performance of Q690 high-strength steel (HSS) and high-web box-section steel columns. The finite element model was established by solid elements, and the influence of the initial defects of materials on the specimen was considered. The hyteretic performance of the specimen was conducted by analyzing and comparing the width-thickness ration of the flanges and the width-thickness ration of the webs. The results show that the increase of width-thickness ratios of the webs and flanges will reduce the hysteresis performance, the energy dissipation capacity and the ultimate horizontal bearing capacity of the specimen.

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Study on the Protective Behavior of Weldox 900 E Steel Plates Impacted by Blunt-Nosed Projectiles

Metals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Yahui Shi ◽  
Ang Hu ◽  
Taisheng Du ◽  
Xinke Xiao ◽  
Bin Jia
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fracture Criterion ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
The Finite Element Model

To demonstrate the importance of incorporating Lode angle into fracture criterion in predicting the penetration resistance of high-strength steel plates, ballistic tests of blunt-nosed projectiles with a diameter of 5.95 mm impacted 4 mm thick Weldox 900 E steel plates were conducted. Impacting velocity range was 136.63~381.42 m/s. The fracture behavior and the ballistic limit velocities (BLVs) were obtained by fitting the initial-residual velocities of the projectiles. Subsequently, axisymmetric finite element (FE) models parallel to the tests were built by using Abaqus/Explicit software, and the Lode-independent Johnson–Cook (JC) and the Lode-dependent ASCE fracture criterion were incorporated into the finite element model for numerical simulation. Meanwhile, to verify the sensitivity of the mesh size in the numerical simulation, different mesh sizes were used in the shear plug area of the target. It can be found that Weldox 900 E steel has obvious mesh size sensitivity by comparing the experimental results and numerical simulation, and the JC fracture criterion and the ASCE fracture criterion predicted similar BLV for the same mesh size.

Finite Element Analysis on the Local Buckling Behavior of High Strength Steel Members under Axial Compression

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1477-1482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Shi ◽  
Cuo Cuo Lin ◽  
Yuan Qing Wang ◽  
Yong Jiu Shi ◽  
Zhao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Loading Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Steel Members ◽  
Buckling Behavior

Compared to the ordinary strength steel extensively applied in structures currently, high strength steel, a new kind of construction material, has many differences on mechanical properties. Though high strength steel has been applied in several projects in the world, which has obtained good effects, there is a lack of the design method for high strength steel structures and researches on the loading capacity of high strength steel members. To study the local buckling behavior of high strength steel members under axial compression, finite element models are developed to predict the loading capacity of high strength steel welded I-section and box-section stub columns under axial compression in this paper. With accurate simulation of 17 high strength steel specimens, the finite element analysis results agree well with the corresponding test results, and the average deviation of the ultimate loading capacity of 17 specimens is about -3.1%. It’s verified that the finite element models developed in this paper can accurately simulate high strength steel members with the initial geometric imperfections and residual stresses, and analyze the local buckling behavior of high strength steel members under axial compression. In addition, it provides a basis for the parametric study of high strength steel members under axial compression in future.

A finite element model for the prediction of Advanced High Strength Steel spot welds fracture

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 48-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dancette ◽  
D. Fabregue ◽  
R. Estevez ◽  
V. Massardier ◽  
T. Dupuy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Advanced High Strength Steel ◽  
Spot Welds
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