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

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110499
Author(s):  
Feleb Matti ◽  
Fidelis Mashiri

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.

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 1995-1998
Author(s):  
Byeong Choon Goo

The purpose of this paper is to develop an estimation formula of stress concentration factors of butt-welded components under tensile loading. To investigate the influence of weld bead profiles on stress concentration factors of double V groove butt-welded joints, butt-welded specimens were made by CO2 gas metal arc welding. And the three main parameters, the toe radius, flank angle and bead height were measured by a profile measuring equipment. By using the measured data, the influence of three parameters on the stress concentration factors was investigated by a finite element analysis. It is shown that the three parameters have similar effects on the stress concentration factors. According to the simulation results, a formula to estimate the stress concentration factors of butt-weld welded structures was proposed and the estimated concentration factors from the formula were compared with the results obtained by the finite element analysis. The two results are in a good agreement.


Author(s):  
Carlos A. Pereira ◽  
Paulo P. Silva ◽  
Anto´nio F. Mateus ◽  
Joel A. Witz

This paper presents the results of investigations into the mechanics and failure modes of structural details usually encountered in lightweight marine structures. The structural analyses are performed using non-linear finite element analysis. The stress concentration factors and expected fatigue lives of the as designed and the as built structural details are evaluated and alternative configurations are discussed with the aim of improving the designs for production.


1970 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
R. Nagendra Babu ◽  
K. V. Ramana ◽  
K. Mallikarjuna Rao

Stress Concentration Factors are significant in machine design as it gives rise to localized stress when any change in the design of surface or abrupt change in the cross section occurs. Almost all machine components and structural members contain some form of geometrical or microstructural discontinuities. These discontinuities are very dangerous and lead to failure. So, it is very much essential to analyze the stress concentration factors for critical applications like Turbine Rotors. In this paper Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with extremely fine mesh in the vicinity of the blades of Steam Turbine Rotor is applied to determine stress concentration factors.Keywords: Stress Concentration Factors; FiniteElement Analysis; ANSYS.DOI: 10.3329/jme.v40i2.5355Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. ME 40, No. 2, December 2009 137-141


1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Sato ◽  
S. Sano ◽  
K. Ishikawa ◽  
T. Nakano

Finite element analyses were conducted of the threaded marine riser connector which has the main, internal, and external shoulder seals. The objectives of the analyses are to evaluate the fatigue resistance, strength, and seal capability of the connector under the bending, tensile, internal and external pressure loads. An element which models the bending effect in an axisymmetric body is developed and implemented into the computer program ADINA. Using the program, stress concentration factors at the corner and threaded parts of the connector under these loads are obtained. The large contribution of both shoulders to the reduction of the stress concentration factors is found to be quite clear. The seal mechanism and the stress response of the connectors are also clarified. The fatigue evaluation based on ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sec. III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components, Division 1, Subsection NB are compared with the experimental results.


2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 793-796
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Khoshravan ◽  
A. Khalili ◽  
M.J. Razavi

The aim of this work was to investigate Stress Concentration Factor (SCF) variations induced by adding of holes in a perforated base plate subjected to uniaxial tension load, using Finite Element Method (FEM). Analyses were applied in 2D for different diameters, orientation angels and distances of added holes from the base hole. A parametric model in ANSYS finite element software was used to calculate the SCFs and the differences between SCFs have been shown in various graphs. To investigate the variation of SCF in perforated base plate, two holes with the same diameter were located symmetrically to the longitudinal axis with different angles and distances from the base hole. The results showed that by adding holes with a proper diameter, orientation angles and distances from the base hole, the SCFs can be reduced. Using the obtained graphs and corresponding to the base hole diameter the most adequate diameter and its position was determined. Obtained results for special statuses had a good agreement with the graphs of Peterson’s stress concentration factors.


1999 ◽  
Vol 121 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. S. Sloan ◽  
M. D. Cowell ◽  
T. F. Lehnhoff

Stress concentration factors have been determined for large hole to small hole diameter ratios (D/d) of 10 to 50 for two holes in an infinitely wide tension-loaded panel. Finite element analysis was used to model the system of two holes in a plate that approximates the infinitely wide and tall case. Both the D/d ratio and edge to edge hole spacing were examined for hole placement along an axis perpendicular to the direction of the tension field. It was found for large D/d ratios that the stress concentration factor was only dependent on the distance between the hole edges divided by the large hole diameter. For the configurations analyzed, the stress concentration factors varied from approximately 3 to 11.


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