Elasto-plastic finite element analysis of welded truss connections

1982 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Chung-Ping Lau ◽  
John L. Dawe
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Technique ◽  
Design Office ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Thickness Variations ◽  
Element Technique ◽  
Simple Interaction

A finite element technique based on an incremental tangent stiffness method is employed herein to analyze the behavior of welded truss connections subjected to combined tension and shear. A computer program named ELAPLAS (ELAsto-PLAStic finite element analysis) is developed to simulate the load–deformation behavior and to predict the ultimate tensile capacity of a structural tee in a welded truss joint subjected to a prescribed transverse shear load. Analytical studies were carried out to investigate the interaction of tension and shear in welded truss connections. The analytical results obtained are compared with available test data to verify the validity of the proposed finite element technique. Results of parametric studies are presented to illustrate the significance of various design parameters in welded truss connections. Such parameters as material properties, thickness variations of structural tee web and flange, and the truss configurations are investigated. As a result of the present work, simple interaction equations of combined tension and shear are developed and suggested for design office use.

Finite Element Analysis of Giant Earthmover Tires

1982 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 1044-1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. De Eskinazi ◽  
R. A. Ridha
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Technique ◽  
The Road ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Load Distributions ◽  
Element Technique

Abstract The stress analysis of an off-the-road earthmover tire subjected to inflation pressure was carried out by the finite element technique by using eight-noded isoparametric toroidal elements. A control design, as well as two variations of this design in which cord angles and end counts were varied, have been examined. Deformations and stresses within the tire were predicted. The results show that variations in the cord angles and end counts may lead to significant changes in the deformation and cord load distribution patterns of the tire. Furthermore, it was observed that, because of the relatively large size of the tire, minor variations in the green cord angles (for example, due to production variations) can lead to magnified differences in the values of the cured angles and thereby cured end counts. These, in turn, can significantly affect the deformation and cord load distributions within the tire. The finite element technique used in this study provides an integrated approach for the structural analysis of tires. Detailed responses to various loading conditions and different changes in the design parameters were computed.

scholarly journals A Finite Element Study on Compressive Resistance Degradation of Square and Circular Steel Braces under Axial Cyclic Loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6094
Author(s):  
Hubdar Hussain ◽  
Xiangyu Gao ◽  
Anqi Shi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Section Shape ◽  
Axial Cyclic Loading ◽  
Global Buckling ◽  
Parametric Studies

In this study, detailed finite element analysis was conducted to examine the seismic performance of square and circular hollow steel braces under axial cyclic loading. Finite element models of braces were constructed using ABAQUS finite element analysis (FEA) software and validated with experimental results from previous papers to expand the specimen’s matrix. The influences of cross-section shape, slenderness ratio, and width/diameter-to-thickness ratio on hysteretic behavior and compressive-tensile strength degradation were studied. Simulation results of parametric studies show that both square and circular hollow braces have a better cyclic performance with smaller slenderness and width/diameter-to-thickness ratios, and their compressive-tensile resistances ratio significantly decreases from cycle to cycle after the occurrence of the global buckling of braces.

Determination of Stress Concentration Around an Oblique Hole by a Finite-Element Technique

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Ping Li ◽  
F. Ellyin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Element Technique

A plate weakened by an oblique penetration of a circular cylindrical hole has been investigated. The stress concentration around the hole is determined by a finite-element method. The results are compared with experimental data and other analytical works. Parametric studies of effects of angle of inclination, plate thickness, and width are performed. The maximum stress concentration factor (SCF) obtained from the finite-element analysis is higher than experimental results, and this deviation increases with the increase of angle of skewness. The major reason for this difference is attributed to the shear-action between layers parallel to the plate surface which cannot be directly included in the two-dimensional elements. An empirical formula is derived which accounts for the shear-action and renders the finite-element predictions in line with experimentally observed data.

Finite Element Analysis and Optimization of the Truss of Installing Wave-Maker Based on ANSYS

2013 ◽  
Vol 313-314 ◽  
pp. 1038-1041
Author(s):  
Shou Jun Wang ◽  
Xing Xiong ◽  
Chao Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Large Span ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Wave Maker

According to uncertainty of the design parameters for large span truss of installing wave-maker, in order to avoid the waste of materials,the truss is analyzed based on the finite element analysis software ANSYS to find out its weaknesses and various parts of the deformation. On the premise of ensuring the intensity and stiffness, the weight of the truss is reduced by adjusting its sizes and selecting different profiles, so as to achieve the optimization of the truss of installing wave-maker.

scholarly journals Mechanical analysis on design parameters for adhesion bridge. Part 2 Finite element analysis of infuluence of thickness, shape and materials on pealing loads.

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 920-928
Author(s):  
Yoshinobu Maeda ◽  
Masafumi Mori ◽  
Sadami Tsutsumi ◽  
Toshihiro Chinzaka ◽  
Masataka Minoura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis

scholarly journals Optimization of Design Parameters of Spiral Spring for Active Headrest Deployment

2018 ◽  
Vol 167 ◽  
pp. 02017
Author(s):  
Yunsik Yang ◽  
Euy Sik Jeon ◽  
Dae Ho Park
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Relative Motion ◽  
Design Parameter ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spiral Spring ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

Several studies have been conducted to prevent neck injury in rear-end collision. The headrest of the seat which suppresses the relative motion of the head and the torso can suppress the extension of the head, thereby alleviating the injury. The active headrest has a mechanism that supports the head by deploying the headrest at the rear-end collision. The spring remains compressed or twisted until a collision signal is generated and the headrest is deployed after the collision signal. Depending on the shape and deployment structure of the spring, a spring design with a high resilience that is acceptable to the headrest is required. In this paper, design parameter of spiral spring suitable for the structure of the developed headrest is selected, prototypes are fabricated, and development parameters such as development time and development distance are checked and optimal design parameters of the spiral spring are derived. The feasibility of the headrest with the designed spiral spring was verified by the finite element analysis.

Finite Element Analysis of the Nut-Supports Subassembly Based on ANSYS

2012 ◽  
Vol 215-216 ◽  
pp. 847-850
Author(s):  
Shou Jun Wang ◽  
Xing Xiong ◽  
Hong Jie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Wave Maker

In the condition of alternating impact ,the nut-supports subassembly is analyzed according to uncertainty of design parameters. Firstly, a three-dimensional (3-D) finite element (FE) model of the nut-supports subassembly is built and is meshed,and the constraints and loads are imposed.Secondly,the model of nut-supports was assembled using the software ANSYS to understand the stress distribution and various parts of the deformation of the nut-supports and its weak links in the harmonic forces.Finally,socket head cap screw has not enough pre-load in the condition of alternating impact and will be simplified.It is analyzed and checked whether it is cut or not; which provides the reference data for design and optimization of the wave maker.

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