Finite Element Modeling of the Dynamic Response of a Steel Pipe During Water Hammer

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan C. Suárez ◽  
Paz Pinilla ◽  
Javier Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Water Hammer ◽  
Steel Pipe ◽  
Dynamic Stresses ◽  
Rate Dependent ◽  
Simple Step ◽  
Von Mises

Water hammer imposes a steep rise in pipe pressure due to the rapid closure of a valve or a pump shutdown. Transversal strain waves propagate along the pipe wall at sonic velocities, and dynamic stresses are developed in the material, which can interact with discontinuities and contribute to an unexpected failure. Pressure increase has been modeled as a simple step front in a finite element model of a short section of a steel pipe. Boundary conditions have been considered to closely resemble the conditions of longer pipe behavior. The shock traveling along the length of the fluid-filled pipe causes a vibration response in the pipe wall. Dynamic strains and stresses follow the water hammer event with a certain delay, as is shown from the results of the FEA. Response of the material is strain rate dependent and dynamic peak stresses are substantially larger than the expected from the static pressure loads. Damping of the waves, neither by the material of the pipe nor by the interaction fluid-pipe, has not been considered in this simple model. Hoop, axial, radial, and Von Mises equivalent stresses have been evaluated both for the overshooting and the following phase of decompression of a pipe without discontinuities. However, dynamic stresses can be enhanced in the presence of discontinuities such as laminations, thickness losses in the pipe wall due to corrosion, changes in the wall thickness in neighboring pipe sections, dents, etc. These dynamic effects are able to explain how certain discontinuities that were reported as passing an Engineering Critical Assessment can eventually cause failure to the integrity of the structure. Deflections in the pipe wall can be altered by the welded transition from a pipe with a certain thickness to another with a smaller thickness, and wavelength changes of one order of magnitude can be expected. This can result in different approaches towards the risk assessment for discontinuities in the proximity of changes in wall thickness.

Dynamic Pipe Stresses During Water Hammer: A Finite Element Approach

2007 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Leishear
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Wave ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Water Hammer ◽  
Sudden Increase ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Stresses

Water hammer is defined as a sudden increase in pipe pressure, which results in pressure waves that travel along the pipe at sonic velocities. In the wake of the pressure wave, dynamic stresses are created in the pipe wall, which contribute to pipe failures. A finite element analysis computer program was used to determine the three-dimensional dynamic stresses that result from pipe wall vibration at a distance from the end of a pipe, during a water-hammer event. The analysis was used to model a moving shock wave in a pipe, using a step pressure wave. Both aluminum and steel were modeled for an 8 NPS pipe, using ABAQUS®. For either material, the maximum stress was seen to be equal when damping was neglected. At the time the maximum stress occurred, the hoop stress was equivalent to twice the stress that would be expected if an equivalent static stress was applied to the inner wall of the pipe. Also, the radial stress doubled the magnitude of the applied pressure.

Dynamic Pipe Stresses During Water Hammer: I — A Finite Element Approach

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Leishear ◽  
Edward F. Young ◽  
Curtis A. Rhodes ◽  
Elisabeth M. Alford
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Wave ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Axial Stress ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Water Hammer ◽  
Sudden Increase ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Stresses

Water hammer is defined as a sudden increase in pipe pressure, which results in pressure waves that travel along the pipe at sonic velocities. In the wake of the pressure wave, dynamic stresses are created in the pipe wall, which contribute to pipe failures. A finite element analysis, computer program was used to determine the three dimensional dynamic stresses which result from pipe wall vibration at a distance from the end of a pipe, during a water hammer event. The analysis was used to model a moving shock wave in a pipe, using a step pressure wave. Both aluminum and steel were modeled for an 8 NPS pipe, using Abaqus®. For either material, the maximum stress was seen to be equal when damping was neglected. At the time the maximum stress occurred, the hoop stress was equivalent to twice the stress that would be expected if an equivalent static stress was applied to the inner wall of the pipe. At the same time, the radial stress was limited to the magnitude of the applied pressure, and the axial stress was equal to zero.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Composite Repair for Damaged Steel Pipeline

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Chen ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Milad Salemi ◽  
Perumalsamy N. Balaguru
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Stress ◽  
Hoop Stress ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Repair System ◽  
Composite Repair ◽  
Steel Pipeline ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Infill Material

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) matrix composite overwrap repair systems have been introduced and accepted as an alternative repair system for steel pipeline. This paper aimed to evaluate the mechanical behavior of damaged steel pipeline with CFRP repair using finite element (FE) analysis. Two different repair strategies, namely wrap repair and patch repair, were considered. The mechanical responses of pipeline with the composite repair system under the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) was analyzed using the validated FE models. The design parameters of the CFRP repair system were analyzed, including patch/wrap size and thickness, defect size, interface bonding, and the material properties of the infill material. The results show that both the stress in the pipe wall and CFRP could be reduced by using a thicker CFRP. With the increase in patch size in the hoop direction, the maximum von Mises stress in the pipe wall generally decreased as the maximum hoop stress in the CFRP increased. The reinforcement of the CFRP repair system could be enhanced by using infill material with a higher elastic modulus. The CFRP patch tended to cause higher interface shear stress than CFRP wrap, but the shear stress could be reduced by using a thicker CFRP. Compared with the fully bonded condition, the frictional interface causes a decrease in hoop stress in the CFRP but an increase in von Mises stress in the steel. The study results indicate the feasibility of composite repair for damaged steel pipeline.

A Finite Element Analysis of the Human Temporomandibular Joint

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Chen ◽  
Liangfeng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Contact Stresses ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Tensile Stresses ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Von Mises Stresses

A 2-D finite element model of the human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been developed to investigate the stresses and reaction forces within the joint during normal sagittal jaw closure. The mechanical parameters analyzed were maximum principal and von Mises stresses in the disk, the contact stresses on the condylar and temporal surfaces, and the condylar reactions. The model bypassed the complexity of estimating muscle forces by using measured joint motion as input. The model was evaluated by several tests. The results demonstrated that the resultant condylar reaction force was directed toward the posterior side of the eminence. The contact stresses along the condylar and temporal surfaces were not evenly distributed. Separations were found at both upper and lower boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundary of the middle portion of the disk.

An Improved Control Arm Design for a Commercial Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinan Yıldırım ◽  
Ufuk Çoban ◽  
Mehmet Çevik
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
The Body ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Von Mises

Suspension linkages are one of the fundamental structural elements in each vehicle since they connect the wheel carriers i.e. axles to the body of the vehicle. Moreover, the characteristics of suspension linkages within a suspension system can directly affect driving safety, comfort and economics. Beyond these, all these design criteria are bounded to the package space of the vehicle. In last decades, suspension linkages have been focused on in terms of design development and cost reduction. In this study, a control arm of a diesel public bus was taken into account in order to get the most cost-effective design while improving the strength within specified boundary conditions. Due to the change of the supplier, the control arm of a rigid axle was redesigned to find an economical and more durable solution. The new design was analyzed first by the finite element analysis software Ansys and the finite element model of the control arm was validated by physical tensile tests. The outputs of the study demonstrate that the new design geometry reduces the maximum Von Mises stress 15% while being within the elastic region of the material in use and having found an economical solution in terms of supplier’s criteria.

Vertical tail FEA with a CAD/CAE based multidisciplinary process

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 652-658
Author(s):  
Péter Deák
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Nodal Displacements ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Von Mises Stresses ◽  
Aided Design

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to make an analytical comparison of two vertical tail models from a structural point of view. Design/methodology/approach The original vertical tail design of PZL-106BT aircraft was used for Computer aided design (CAD) modeling and for creating the finite element model. Findings The nodal displacements, Von-Mises stresses and Buckling factors for two vertical tail models have been found using the finite element method. The idea of a possible Multidisciplinary concept assessment and design (MDCAD) concept was presented. Practical implications The used software analogy introduces an idea of having an automated calculation procedure within the framework of MDCAD. Originality/value The aircraft used for calculation had undergone a modification in its vertical tail length, as there was an urgent need to calculate for the plane’s manufacturer, PZL Warszawa – Okecie.

The effects of shape memory alloys’ tension–compression asymmetryon NiTi endodontic files’ fatigue life

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 (5) ◽  
pp. 437-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Karamooz-Ravari ◽  
R Dehghani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Tension And Compression ◽  
Von Mises Equivalent Stress ◽  
Von Mises

Nowadays, NiTi rotary endodontic files are of great importance due to their flexibility which enables the device to cover all the portions of curved canal of tooth. Although this class of files are flexible, intracanal separation might happen during canal preparation due to bending or torsional loadings of the file. Since fabrication and characterization of such devices is challenging, time-consuming, and expensive, it is preferable to predict this failure before fabrication using numerical models. It is demonstrated that NiTi shape memory alloy shows asymmetric material response in tension and compression which can significantly affect the lifetime of the files fabricated from. In this article, the effects of this material asymmetry on the bending response of rotary files are assessed using finite element analysis. To do so, a constitutive model which takes material asymmetry into account is used in combination with the finite element model of a RaCe file. The results show that the material asymmetry can significantly affect the maximum von Mises equivalent stress as well as the force–displacement response of the tip of this file.

Experimental and finite element study on the single-layer reticulated composite joints

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2174-2187
Author(s):  
Liang Zheng ◽  
Cheng Qin ◽  
Hong Guo ◽  
Dapeng Zhang ◽  
Mingtan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Steel Pipe ◽  
Cover Plate ◽  
Element Analysis

In this article, a new type of reticulated joint, named the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint, is proposed. The proposed reticulated shell joint consists of an inner circular steel pipe, an outer circular steel pipe, a steel cover plate, and internal concrete. Five test specimens were tested under axial compression. The variable study included the wall thickness of the inner and outer circular steel pipes and the radius of the inner circular steel pipe. The test specimens exhibited a high bearing capacity and good plastic deformation ability under axial compression. The test results show that the wall thickness of the outer circular steel pipe and the radius of the inner circular steel pipe have a great influence on the bearing capacity of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint, while the wall thickness of the inner circular steel pipe has little influence on the bearing capacity of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joint. Based on the test of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joints under axial load, the three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model was used to analyze the mechanical properties of the steel–concrete composite reticulated shell joints under axial compression. The results of the finite element analysis showed good agreement with the experimental results. The formula for calculating the bearing capacity of the joint is derived. By comparing with the experimental results, the calculated results are basically consistent with the experimental results.

Finite Element Analysis of Gold Bonding under Different Loading Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 607 ◽  
pp. 713-716
Author(s):  
Wen Liang Tang ◽  
Chun Yue Huang ◽  
Tian Ming Li ◽  
Ying Liang ◽  
Guo Ji Xiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Bonding Time ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Bonding Pressure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

In this paper, ANSYS-LSDYNA simulation software is used to build the three-dimensional finite element model of the ball bond and to get the Von Mises stress. The change of stress about the bump is researched which base on the model in different bonding pressure, bonding power and bonding time. The result show that: The stress increase with bonding pressure increase within a certain bonding pressure range, and then the stress will maintain a table number, however, the stress will continue to increase when the bonding pressure reach a certain value; increasing the bonding power, the area of lager stress will grow; prolonging the bonding time, the stress of the pad will increase with time, but when time increase to a certain value, the stress of the pad will not increase over time.

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