Numerical stress analysis for fatigue evaluation of welded tubular T-joints

1993 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. I. Nwosu ◽  
A. S. J. Swamidas ◽  
K. Munaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
T Joints ◽  
Shell Finite Element ◽  
Good Agreement

The stress distribution along the intersection of offshore tubular T-joints under the action of axial and in-plane and out-of-plane (bending) brace loading has been investigated using degenerated shell elements. The ratios of through-thickness membrane to bending stress and bending to total stress have been obtained using a simple linear interpolation between the stresses on the inner and outer surfaces of the tube. The nominal brace stress and the maximum principal stress values have been used for stress concentration factor determination. The influence of thickness and other geometric parameters on the stress distribution along the intersection was investigated in two ways, viz., increasing the chord thickness while maintaining a constant brace thickness, and keeping the chord thickness constant while reducing the brace thickness.Comparison of the shell finite-element results obtained in this study with the semiloof thin-shell finite-element results of the University College, London (UCL), exhibits good agreement. Good agreement exists between the results of this study and the UCL parametric equations for the chord and the brace of the joint, with a maximum difference of about 7% on the braceside around the saddle position. Comparisons between the finite-element results and other known parametric equations for stress concentration factor with different diametral, wall thickness, and chord thickness and ratios also show good agreement. A comparison of the results obtained from the finite-element analysis and the experimental results of the Canadian Cooperative Fatigue Studies Program, carried out at Memorial University of Newfoundland and University of Waterloo, is also made. Key words: stress distribution, finite-element analysis, stress concentration factors, membrane stress, bending stress, tubular T-joints.

Experimental, numerical and parametric studies on stress concentration factors of T-joints under tension

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110499
Author(s):  
Feleb Matti ◽  
Fidelis Mashiri
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Joint Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
T Joints ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper investigates the behaviour of square hollow section (SHS) T-joints under static axial tension for the determination of stress concentration factors (SCFs) at the hot spot locations. Five empty and corresponding concrete-filled SHS-SHS T-joint connections were tested experimentally and numerically. The experimental investigation was carried out by attaching strain gauges onto the SHS-SHS T-joint specimens. The numerical study was then conducted by developing three-dimensional finite element (FE) T-joint models using ABAQUS finite element analysis software for capturing the distribution of the SCFs at the hot spot locations. The results showed that there is a good agreement between the experimental and numerical SCFs. A series of formulae for the prediction of SCF in concrete-filled SHS T-joints under tension were proposed, and good agreement was achieved between the maximum SCFs in SHS T-joints calculated from FE T-joint models and those from the predicted formulae.

Numerical Investigation of Stress Concentration Factor at Irregular Corrosion Pit Under Tension-Torsion Loading

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhui Huang ◽  
Chengcheng Wang ◽  
Shan-Tung Tu ◽  
Fu-Zhen Xuan ◽  
Takamoto Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Concentration Factor ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors ◽  
Local Dissolution

Finite element analysis is adopted to study the stress concentration of pit area under tension-torsion loading. The stress concentration factors under regular evolution and irregular evolution of pits are investigated by conducting a series of three-dimensional semi-elliptical pitted models. Based on the finite element analysis, it can be concluded that pit aspect ratio (a/2c) is a significant parameter affecting stress concentration factor (SCF) for regular evolution pits. Pits, having higher aspect ratio, are very dangerous form and can cause significant reduction in the load carrying capacity. When local dissolution occurs in the pitting area, SCF will have a sharp increase, it is more probable for a crack to initiate from these areas compared with pits for regular evolution. Furthermore, local dissolution coefficient is proposed to study effect of local dissolution within the pit on SCF.

Finite-Element Analysis of a Measuring Model for FeAlCrBSiNb Coating Bonding Strength of Revolution Body

2014 ◽  
Vol 577 ◽  
pp. 722-725
Author(s):  
Jia Ying Zhang ◽  
Gang Zhao ◽  
Ye Wang Sun ◽  
Jun Wei Yang ◽  
Huai Bin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Bonding Strength ◽  
Bonding Interface ◽  
Shearing Stress ◽  
Measuring Process ◽  
Element Analysis

The stress distribution of the coating interface in measuring bonding strength of revolution body coating was emulated. The stress curves of coating bonding interface were obtained. The abscission characteristics of coating were analyzed. It showed that Stress concentration occurred in the symmetric centre of the coating bonding interface. The coating peeled off from the symmetric centre to both sides of the sample interface in the measuring process. Avoiding shearing stress was a method to promote the measuring test of bonding strength of revolution body coating.

Finite Element Analysis on Stress Concentration of Well Casing With Corrosion Pits

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Jianchun Fan ◽  
Laibin Zhang ◽  
Dong Wen ◽  
Yumei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Concentration Factor ◽  
Spherical Cavity ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Orifice Diameter ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Corrosion Pits

Corrosion-induced pits will disturb the original stress distribution of casing and appear local high stress area. Through 3-D finite element analysis on casing with spherical and cylindrical corrosion cavity, the stress concentration degree and the influences of cavity shape, size and orifice diameter on stress concentration factor are determined and analyzed. The results show that the depth and shape of corrosion cavities are major factors impacting the stress concentration factor. For the casing with corrosion pits, the smaller orifice diameter, the more obvious influence of hemisphere effect on stress concentration factor. With the transition from shallow-spherical cavity to exact hemispherical cavity or from exact hemispherical cavity to deep-spherical cavity or from exact hemispherical cavity to cylindrical cavity, the changes of stress concentration factor show different characteristics.

Elastic Stress Concentration Factors (Kt) by Stress Gradient Method Using FEA

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Garg ◽  
Ravi Tetambe
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Concentration Factor ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Elastic Stress ◽  
Stress Gradient ◽  
Nominal Stress ◽  
Element Analysis

Abstract The elastic stress concentration factor, Kt, is critical in determining the life of machines, especially in the case of notched components experiencing high cycle fatigue. This Kt is defined as the ratio of the maximum stress (σmax) at the notch to the nominal stress (σnom) in the region away from the notch effect. For simple geometries such as, plate with a hole, calculation of Kt from either closed form solution or from making simple but valid assumptions is possible [1,2]. However, for complex machine components such data is usually not available in the literature. Using Kt values from the simple geometries may lead to either over or under estimation of the real Kt for such complex geometries. Such error can then further lead to a substandard product or a product which is overdesigned and expensive. Present paper outlines a methodology for computing reasonably accurate elastic stress concentration factor, Kt, using finite element analysis (FEA) tool. The maximum stress (σmax) is readily available from the finite element analysis. The nominal stress (σnom) near the stress concentration is however can not be directly extracted from the FEA results. A novel approach of estimating reasonably accurate σnom is presented in this paper. This approach is based on selecting the correct path at the stress concentration region, post processing the stress and the stress gradient results along that path and identifying the cut of point where stress concentration effect begins to take place. This methodology is first validated using two examples with known Kt and later applied to a real world problem.

Mechanical Properties on the Welded Connection of Pipe and Hollow Spheres Joints

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 3452-3457
Author(s):  
Ya Jie Yan ◽  
Hong Gang Lei ◽  
Xue Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Stress Concentration Factor ◽  
Concentration Factor ◽  
Hollow Spheres ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Static Tests

Taking pipe - hollow spherical node as the object, and using ANSYS finite element analysis software, established five kinds of finite element model to analyze the stress concentration at the weld connection of the different connections of steel structures - hollow ball under the uniaxial tension. Obtained this node’s stress concentration factor, stress distribution, by changing the hollow spherical diameter and wall thickness, pipe’s diameter and wall thickness, obtained the trend of the stress concentration factor under different control ball matches. Take static tests on typical structures of two specifications 6 hollow sphere nodes, get the measured stress concentration factor, and stress distribution of this node. Through comparative analysis of theoretical analysis and experimental results, show that the two rules are consistent. The research results can provide basis for improving the pipe - hollow spherical joints connecting structural.

scholarly journals Effect of Offset Implant Placement on the Stress Distribution Around a Dental Implant: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 646-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hakimeh Siadat ◽  
Shervin Hashemzadeh ◽  
Allahyar Geramy ◽  
Seyed Hossein Bassir ◽  
Marzieh Alikhasi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Dental Implant ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
3D Finite Element ◽  
Implant Placement ◽  
Mandibular Molar

There are some anatomical restrictions in which implants are not possible to be inserted in their conventional configuration. Offset placement of implants in relation to the prosthetic unit could be a treatment solution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the offset placement of implant-supported prosthesis on the stress distribution around a dental implant using 3D finite element analysis. 3D finite element models of implant placement in the position of a mandibular molar with 4 configurations (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 mm offset) were created in order to investigate resultant stress/strain distribution. A vertical load of 100 N was applied on the center of the crown of the models. The least stress in peri-implant tissue was found in in-line configuration (0 mm offset). Stress concentration in the peri-implant tissue increased by increasing the amount of offset placement. Maximum stress concentration in all models was detected at the neck of the implant. It can be concluded that the offset placement of a single dental implant does not offer biomechanical advantages regarding reducing stress concentration over the in-line implant configuration. It is suggested that the amount of offset should be as minimum as possible.

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