scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Influence of Non-homogenous Temperature Field on Designed Lifetime of Spatial Structural Elements under Creep Conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O. Pyskunov ◽  
Yu.V. Maksimyk ◽  
V.V. Valer
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Temperature Field ◽  
Fracture Process ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Scalar Damage Parameter

AbstractThe techniques of modeling of continual fracture process for spatial bodies under long-term static force loading condition in non-homogenous temperature field are presented. The scalar damage parameter is used to describe the material continual fracture process. A stress-strain problem solution made with semianalytic finite element method (SFEM). Results of lifetime determination of responsible parts are presented.

Determination of collapse moment of different angled pipe bends with initial geometric imperfection subjected to in-plane bending moments

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622199640
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Pronab Roy ◽  
Kallol Khan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Initial Imperfection ◽  
Bend Angle ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Geometric Imperfection ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfection

From the recent literature, it is revealed that pipe bend geometry deviates from the circular cross-section due to pipe bending process for any bend angle, and this deviation in the cross-section is defined as the initial geometric imperfection. This paper focuses on the determination of collapse moment of different angled pipe bends incorporated with initial geometric imperfection subjected to in-plane closing and opening bending moments. The three-dimensional finite element analysis is accounted for geometric as well as material nonlinearities. Python scripting is implemented for modeling the pipe bends with initial geometry imperfection. The twice-elastic-slope method is adopted to determine the collapse moments. From the results, it is observed that initial imperfection has significant impact on the collapse moment of pipe bends. It can be concluded that the effect of initial imperfection decreases with the decrease in bend angle from 150∘ to 45∘. Based on the finite element results, a simple collapse moment equation is proposed to predict the collapse moment for more accurate cross-section of the different angled pipe bends.

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.

scholarly journals Determination of the striking distance of a lightning rod using finite element analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 4083-4097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ab Halim ABU BAKAR ◽  
Alyaa ZAINAL ABIDIN ◽  
Hazlee Azil ILLIAS ◽  
Hazlie MOKHLIS ◽  
Syahirah ABD HALIM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Analysis

scholarly journals Analysis of Non-Uniform Shrinkage Effect in Box Girder Sections for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuoya Yuan ◽  
Pui-Lam Ng ◽  
Darius Bačinskas ◽  
Jinsheng Du
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Shrinkage Effect ◽  
Rigid Frame Bridge

To consider the effect of non-uniform shrinkage of box girder sections on the long-term deformations of continuous rigid frame bridges, and to improve the prediction accuracy of analysis in the design phase, this paper proposes a new simulation technique for use with general-purpose finite element program. The non-uniform shrinkage effect of the box girder is transformed to an equivalent temperature gradient and then applied as external load onto the beam elements in the finite element analysis. Comparative analysis of the difference in deflections between uniform shrinkage and nonuniform shrinkage of the main girder was made for a vehicular bridge in reality using the proposed technique. The results indicate that the maximum deflection of box girder under the action of non-uniform shrinkage is much greater than that under the action of uniform shrinkage. The maximum downward deflection of the bridge girder caused by uniform shrinkage is 5.6 mm at 20 years after completion of bridge deck construction, whereas the maximum downward deflection caused by non-uniform shrinkage is 21.6 mm, which is 3.8 times larger. This study shows that the non-uniform shrinkage effect of the girder sections has a significant impact on the long-term deflection of continuous rigid frame bridge, and it can be accurately simulated by the proposed transformation technique.

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