Force field superposition analysis of three-dimensional stress concentrations

2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 445-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. T Fenner
Author(s):  
J. R. Beisheim ◽  
G. B. Sinclair ◽  
P. J. Roache

Current computational capabilities facilitate the application of finite element analysis (FEA) to three-dimensional geometries to determine peak stresses. The three-dimensional stress concentrations so quantified are useful in practice provided the discretization error attending their determination with finite elements has been sufficiently controlled. Here, we provide some convergence checks and companion a posteriori error estimates that can be used to verify such three-dimensional FEA, and thus enable engineers to control discretization errors. These checks are designed to promote conservative error estimation. They are applied to twelve three-dimensional test problems that have exact solutions for their peak stresses. Error levels in the FEA of these peak stresses are classified in accordance with: 1–5%, satisfactory; 1/5–1%, good; and <1/5%, excellent. The present convergence checks result in 111 error assessments for the test problems. For these 111, errors are assessed as being at the same level as true exact errors on 99 occasions, one level worse for the other 12. Hence, stress error estimation that is largely reasonably accurate (89%), and otherwise modestly conservative (11%).


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-487
Author(s):  
Wei-wen Zhao ◽  
Chun-hui Ma ◽  
De-cheng Wan ◽  
Yi-qian Wang

1967 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 431-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. E. Smith

Using the techniques employed in developing a Papkovich-Neuber representation for the displacement vector in classical elasticity, a particular integral of the kinematical equations of equilibrium for the uncoupled theory of electrostriction is developed. The particular integral is utilized in conjunction with the displacement potential function approach to problems of the theory of elasticity to obtain closed-form solutions of several stress concentration problems for elastic dielectrics. Under a prescribed uniform electric field at infinity, the problems of an infinite elastic dielectric having first a spherical cavity and then a rigid spherical inclusion are solved. The rigid spheroidal inclusion problem and the penny-shaped crack problem are also solved for the case where the prescribed field is parallel to their axes of revolution.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1209
Author(s):  
Anthony Fariman ◽  
Leo S. Tedianto

ABSTRAKBalok tinggi beton bertulang merupakan salah satu struktur khusus yang dapat memikul beban cukup besar dan umumnya digunakan sebagai transfer girder, struktur lepas pantai, struktur dinding, dan pondasi. Kehadiran bukaan pada balok tinggi dapat memfasilitasi jalur saluran AC, saluran pipa, jaringan kabel dan lain-lain. Dengan adanya bukaan pada balok tinggi dapat memberikan beberapa efek samping yaitu terjadinya diskontinuitas geometri, tegangan terdistribusi non-linier pada balok tinggi, berkurangnya kekuatan dari balok, dan timbulnya konsentrasi tegangan di sekitar bukaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efek dari kehadiran bukaan pada balok tinggi di atas dua perletakan (sendi-rol) dan dibebani beban terpusat di tengah bentang balok lalu memvariasikan bentuk bukaan (persegi, persegi panjang, dan lingkaran) dan lokasi bukaan. Tegangan lentur pada balok tinggi dan konsentrasi tegangan yang terjadi di sekitar bukaan merupakan hal yang akan dibahas dalam penelitian. Analisis akan dibantu dengan Midas FEA yang merupakan program berbasis elemen hingga dan  pemodelan dilakukan dengan elemen solid tiga dimensi. Hasil dari analisis ini menunjukkan bahwa kehadiran bukaan pada balok tinggi menyebabkan kenaikan tegangan secara signifikan. Lokasi dari bukaan yang mendekati daerah tengah bentang balok juga sangat mempengaruhi besarnya tegangan yang terjadi.ABSTRACTReinforced concrete deep beam is one of the special structures that can carry quite a big load and generally used as a transfer girder, offshore structure, wall structure, and foundation. The appearance of openings in deep beams can facilitate AC pipelines, plumbing pipes, cable networks, etc. The existence of openings in deep beams can provide a few side effects such as geometric discontinuity, non-linear stress distributions over the deep beams, reduced strength of the deep beams, and stresses concentration will emerged around the openings. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effects from the existence of openings in deep beams on two supports (hinge and roller) and loaded by concentrated load in mid-span then variate the shape of openings (square, rectangle, and circle) and location of the openings. Flexural stresses in deep beams and the stress concentrations that occur around the openings are discussed in this research. The analysis will be assisted by Midas FEA which is a finite element based program and modelling will be executed in three dimensional solid elements. The result of this analysis showed that the existence of the openings in deep beams can cause stresses to increase significantly high. The location of the openings close to the mid-span of the deep beams also affect the amount of the stresses that occurs.


Author(s):  
Idris A. Musa

Steel tubular structural members are being widely used in various engineering structures. The steel tubular joints will have fatigue problem when subjected to repetitive loading. Fatigue strength is one of the key factors that control the design of steel tubular joints in structures subjected to frequent loading. Research has shown that concrete filling of the steel tubes can effectively reduce stress concentrations at the joint. In this study, the structural stress method which involves the through-thickness stress distribution, has been employed to estimate the fatigue life of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) T-joints under axial loading in the brace. A Finite Element (FE) model has been developed using ABAQUS. The three-dimensional 8-node hexahedral element has been employed in the FE model. The structural stresses have been extracted and the fatigue life of the joint has been estimated. The results have been verified using experimental results reported in the literature. The current study showed that the structural stress method can effectively predict reliable fatigue life in concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) T-joints.


1969 ◽  
Vol 73 (697) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Argyris ◽  
D. W. Scharpf

It is by now well established that the computational analysis of significant problems in structural and continuum mechanics by the matrix displacement method often requires elements of higher sophistication than used in the past. This refers, in particular, to regions of steep stress gradients, which are frequently associated with marked changes in geometry, involving rapid variations of the radius of curvature. The philosophy underlying the idealisation of such configurations into finite elements was discussed in broad terms in ref. 1. It was emphasised that the so successful, constant strain, two-dimensional TRIM 3 and three-dimensional TET 4 elements do not, in general, prove the best choice. For this reason elements with a linear variation of strain like TRIM 6 and TET 10 were originally evolved and followed up with the quadratic strain elements TRIM 15, TRIA 4 (two-dimensional) and TET 20, TEA 8 (three-dimensional) of ref. 2. However, all these elements are characterised by straight edges and necessitate a polygonisation or polyhedrisation in the idealisation process. This may not be critical in many problems, but is sometimes of doubtful validity in the immediate neighbourhood of a curved boundary, where stress concentrations are most pronounced. To overcome this difficulty with a significant (local) increase of elements does not always yield the most economical and technically satisfactory solution. Moreover, there arises another inevitable shortcoming when dealing with TRIM and TET elements with a linear or quadratic variation of strain. Indeed, while TRIM 3 and TET 4 elements permit a very elegant extension into the realm of large displacements, this is not possible for the higher order TRIM and TET elements. This is simply due to the fact that TRIM 3 and TET 4 elements, by virtue of their specification, always remain straight under any magnitude of strain, but this is not so for the triangular and tetrahedron elements of higher sophistication.


Author(s):  
Jose´ Renato M. de Sousa ◽  
George C. Campello ◽  
Antoˆnio Fernando B. Bueno ◽  
Eduardo Vardaro ◽  
Gilberto B. Ellwanger ◽  
...  

This paper studies the structural response of a 6.0″ flexible pipe under pure tension considering two different situations: the pipe is intact or has five wires broken in its outer tensile armor. A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model devoted to analyze the local mechanical response of flexible pipes is employed in this study. This model is capable of representing each wire of the tensile armors and, therefore, localized defects, including total rupture, may be adequately represented. Results from experimental tests are also presented in order to validate the theoretical estimations. The theoretical and experimental results indicate that the imposed damage reduced the axial stiffness of the pipe. High stress concentrations in the wires near the damaged ones were also observed and, furthermore, the stresses in the inner carcass and the pressure armor are affected by the imposed damage, but, on the other hand, the normal stresses in the wires of the inner tensile armor are not.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Hakim ◽  
Nagwa Mohamed Ali Khatab ◽  
Kareem Maher Gaber Mohamed ◽  
Ahmad Abdel Hamid Elheeny

Abstract Objectives This study aims to compare the stress distribution and displacement that resulted from the use of a Gerber space regainer and sagittal distalizer using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Materials and Methods Three-dimensional simulated models of the appliances were developed using a software. The forces applied by the two appliances were 3N (tipping) and 15N (bodily), respectively. Displacement and von Mises stress on the compact and cancellous bone, periodontal ligament (PDL), crowns of the mandibular first, second permanent molars, and deciduous canines were calculated. Stress distribution and displacement values were measured via linear static analysis. Results Gerber space regainer showed greater displacement than that produced by the sagittal distalizer at the first permanent molar. However, such displacement was less at the other tested points when compared with that delivered by sagittal distalizer. The stresses created by Gerber appliance were higher in the crown and PDL of the deciduous canine than the crown of the first permanent molar crown. Conclusions Gerber appliance generates more distal force and less stress concentration on the crown of the mandibular first permanent molar than that created by the sagittal distalizer. On the other hand, stress concentrations produced by Gerber space regainer are found to be more on the crown and PDL of the deciduous canine. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of Gerber appliance needs more anchorage.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document