Static and dynamic response of sandwich beams with lattice and pantographic cores

2021 ◽  
pp. 109963622110338
Author(s):  
Yury Solyaev ◽  
Arseniy Babaytsev ◽  
Anastasia Ustenko ◽  
Andrey Ripetskiy ◽  
Alexander Volkov

Mechanical performance of 3d-printed polyamide sandwich beams with different type of the lattice cores is investigated. Four variants of the beams are considered, which differ in the type of connections between the elements in the lattice structure of the core. We consider the pantographic-type lattices formed by the two families of inclined beams placed with small offset and connected by stiff joints (variant 1), by hinges (variant 2) and made without joints (variant 3). The fourth type of the core has the standard plane geometry formed by the intersected beams lying in the same plane (variant 4). Experimental tests were performed for the localized indentation loading according to the three-point bending scheme with small span-to-thickness ratio. From the experiments we found that the plane geometry of variant 4 has the highest rigidity and the highest load bearing capacity in the static tests. However, other three variants of the pantographic-type cores (1–3) demonstrate the better performance under the impact loading. The impact strength of such structures are in 3.5–5 times higher than those one of variant 4 with almost the same mass per unit length. This result is validated by using numerical simulations and explained by the decrease of the stress concentration and the stress state triaxiality and also by the delocalization effects that arise in the pantographic-type cores.

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. W. Mines

The paper describes a final-year undergraduate course that has been taught at the University of Liverpool for the past three years. The main aims of the course are to introduce the student to the design of structures using multi-component (composite) materials and to the performance of such structures under impact loading. Given the complexity of generalized composite behaviour and of structural crashworthiness, a simple structural case is considered, namely, a beam subject to three-point bending. A feature of the course is that not only is linear structural response considered but also non-linear (progressive) structural collapse is covered. The course is split into four parts, namely: (i) analysis of composite laminae, (ii) analysis of laminated beams, (iii) local and global effects in sandwich beams, and (iv) post-failure and progressive collapse of sandwich beams. Static and impact loadings are considered. Comments are made on how the theories are simplified and communicated to the undergraduate students.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Nhan Thi Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Obunai Kiyotaka ◽  
Okubo Kazuya ◽  
Fujii Toru ◽  
Shibata Ou ◽  
...  

In this research, three kinds of carbon fiber (CF) with lengths of 1, 3, and 25 mm were prepared for processing composite. The effect of submicron glass fiber addition (sGF) on mechanical properties of composites with different CF lengths was investigated and compared throughout static tests (i.e., bending, tensile, and impact), as well as the tension-tension fatigue test. The strengths of composites increased with the increase of CF length. However, there was a significant improvement when the fiber length changed from 1 to 3 mm. The mechanical performance of 3 and 25 mm was almost the same when having an equal volume fraction, except for the impact resistance. Comparing the static strengths when varying the sGF content, an improvement of bending strength was confirmed when sGF was added into 1 mm composite due to toughened matrix. However, when longer fiber was used and fiber concentration was high, mechanical properties of composite were almost dependent on the CF. Therefore, the modification effect of matrix due to sGF addition disappeared. In contrast to the static strengths, the fatigue durability of composites increased proportionally to the content of glass fiber in the matrix, regardless to CF length.


2016 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Ladislav Fojtl ◽  
Soňa Rusnáková ◽  
Milan Žaludek ◽  
Vladimír Rusnák

In this work the mechanical performance of various sandwich constructions with respect to core material were experimentally evaluated. Sandwich structures were made of glass prepreg and three types of plastic core using vacuum bagging, technology traditionally used for production of parts for transport industry. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the core material type and its thickness on bending behavior at different environmental temperatures. Moreover, the effect of core layers compared to one layer core of same thickness was determined. Conducted research provided useful information of bending behavior and showed specific failure modes of individual sandwich constructions.


Author(s):  
A. Eyvazian ◽  
M. Shakeri ◽  
M. Zarei Mahmoudabadi

The protection of structures under impact loading often necessitates the need for energy absorbers; devices designed to absorb the impact energy in a controlled manner and hence, protect the structure under consideration. Thin-walled tubes are widely used as energy absorbers in various vehicles and moving parts. The objective of the present study is to investigate the energy absorption characteristic of tubes with corrugations in different geometries, in lateral direction. In order to produce corrugations, an innovative solution is introduced. Corrugations can be very easily generated on the surface of cylindrical aluminum tubes by stamping method. Corrugations with different wavelengths and amplitudes can be produced by this method. Experimental tests are conducted to study the effect of changing corrugation geometry (type and amplitude). Quasi-static tests are carried out whose results for lateral compression show that tubes with corrugation have a higher mean crushing force and this force is directly proportional to number of corrugations and their amplitude. Moreover, it is observed that corrugated tubes can absorb approximately four times more energy than tubes without corrugations, in the same size and weight. Finally, considering the experimental tests, corrugated tubes are shown to be more effective in lateral direction as an energy absorber, and they also exhibit desirable force-deflection responses which are important in the design of energy absorbing devices.


Author(s):  
Elsa Piollet ◽  
Guilhem Michon ◽  
Dominique Poquillon

In this paper, the use of entangled cross-linked fibers as core material in vibrating sandwich beams is investigated. The aim is to analyze the effect of this specific core material in terms of damping. The dynamic shear properties of the material are first studied experimentally. The shear modulus is shown to decrease with increasing shear strain amplitude at low shear strains. To include an amplitude dependency of the core material properties in the sandwich beam behavior, an analytical model is proposed. The equations of motion are derived using Lagrange’s equations. The shearing of the core is introduced in the equations through the use of virtual work to allow any relationship between shear stress and shear strain, including damping and nonlinearities. Experimental tests are carried out on sandwich beams with entangled fiber core material. The Frequency Response Function obtained exhibits decreasing resonant frequency and peak amplitude with increasing load amplitude. This softening behavior is consistent with the decreasing shear modulus. The proposed model is used take into account the softening nonlinearity. The FRF is reproduced with a linearly decreasing shear modulus and linearly increasing loss factor.


2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 3151-3155
Author(s):  
Shao Wei Hu ◽  
Zheng Xiang Mi ◽  
Jun Lu

The mechanical performance of concrete structures closely relates to the propagation of cracks. Depth studying energy dissipation of concrete in fracture process zone not only contributes to comprehensive understanding fracture failure mechanism of concrete, but also has significant in detecting and forecasting the cracks in actual structure. In view of this, a general equation for calculating at any time’s mean energy dissipation per unit length was given. After that, we further simplified and deduced the general equation and got a simple, practical and high accuracy numerical solution, with which Gauss integration method was used. At last, the specific steps of calculating mean energy dissipation were given by taking 10 three-point bending beams of different crack-depth ratios for an example. Compared with test dates, we found that calculated results are in good agreement with the test dates. According to results, influence of crack-depth ratio on the fracture energy was also discussed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 789-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Shahdin ◽  
Joseph Morlier ◽  
Laurent Mezeix ◽  
Christophe Bouvet ◽  
Yves Gourinat

Impact resistance of different types of composite sandwich beams is evaluated by studying vibration response changes (natural frequency and damping ratio). This experimental works will help aerospace structural engineer in assess structural integrity using classification of impact resistance of various composite sandwich beams (entangled carbon and glass fibers, honeycomb and foam cores). Low velocity impacts are done below the barely visible impact damage (BVID) limit in order to detect damage by vibration testing that is hardly visible on the surface. Experimental tests are done using both burst random and sine dwell testing in order to have a better confidence level on the extracted modal parameters. Results show that the entangled sandwich beams have a better resistance against impact as compared to classical core materials.


2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (136) ◽  
pp. 339-356
Author(s):  
Tobias Wölfle ◽  
Oliver Schöller

Under the term “Hilfe zur Arbeit” (aid for work) the federal law of social welfare subsumes all kinds of labour disciplining instruments. First, the paper shows the historical connection of welfare and labour disciplining mechanisms in the context of different periods within capitalist development. In a second step, against the background of historical experiences, we will analyse the trends of “Hilfe zur Arbeit” during the past two decades. It will be shown that by the rise of unemployment, the impact of labour disciplining aspects of “Hilfe zur Arbeit” has increased both on the federal and on the municipal level. For this reason the leverage of the liberal paradigm would take place even in the core of social rights.


Author(s):  
Kulwant Singh ◽  
Gurbhinder Singh ◽  
Harmeet Singh

The weight reduction concept is most effective to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles, which also improves fuel efficiency. Amongst lightweight materials, magnesium alloys are attractive to the automotive sector as a structural material. Welding feasibility of magnesium alloys acts as an influential role in its usage for lightweight prospects. Friction stir welding (FSW) is an appropriate technique as compared to other welding techniques to join magnesium alloys. Field of friction stir welding is emerging in the current scenario. The friction stir welding technique has been selected to weld AZ91 magnesium alloys in the current research work. The microstructure and mechanical characteristics of the produced FSW butt joints have been investigated. Further, the influence of post welding heat treatment (at 260 °C for 1 h) on these properties has also been examined. Post welding heat treatment (PWHT) resulted in the improvement of the grain structure of weld zones which affected the mechanical performance of the joints. After heat treatment, the tensile strength and elongation of the joint increased by 12.6 % and 31.9 % respectively. It is proven that after PWHT, the microhardness of the stir zone reduced and a comparatively smoothened microhardness profile of the FSW joint obtained. No considerable variation in the location of the tensile fracture was witnessed after PWHT. The results show that the impact toughness of the weld joints further decreases after post welding heat treatment.


Author(s):  
Patrícia Rossini ◽  
Jennifer Stromer-Galley

Political conversation is at the heart of democratic societies, and it is an important precursor of political engagement. As society has become intertwined with the communication infrastructure of the Internet, we need to understand its uses and the implications of those uses for democracy. This chapter provides an overview of the core topics of scholarly concern around online citizen deliberation, focusing on three key areas of research: the standards of quality of communication and the normative stance on citizen deliberation online; the impact and importance of digital platforms in structuring political talk; and the differences between formal and informal political talk spaces. After providing a critical review of these three major areas of research, we outline directions for future research on online citizen deliberation.


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