scholarly journals Numerical analysis of steel columns stabilized by sandwich panels

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Zhongcheng Ma ◽  
Jarmo Havula ◽  
Markku Heinisuo

Two different types of finite element models to simulate the steel columns supported by sandwich panels are developed in this paper and validated by the full-scale tests by Hedman-Petursson (2001) at ambient temperature. The bracing forces in self-drilling screws, the effect of connections in horizontal joints, effects of the lateral stiffness of self-drilling screws are studied using the developed FE models. Effect of different configurations of loading eccentricity on the buckling resistances of steel columns supported by sandwich panels are further analyzed in this paper.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziheng Xin ◽  
Haiying Ma ◽  
Junjie Wang ◽  
Hao Gao ◽  
Yanchen Song

<p><br clear="none"/></p><p>Anti-collision devices can reduce the damage of bridge columns under ship collision, and a new device is proposed in the paper using a combination of titanium steel and recycle tires. The proposed device effectively improves the performance of buffering energy dissipation and durability under strong impact load. A 0.6 scale test specimen was designed and tested to investigate the behavior of the device under impact load; finite element models were conducted to analyze and compare with the experimental results. The performances of different types of the anti-collision device are compared, and the failure mechanism is studied.</p>


2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (04) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
J. C. Roberts ◽  
M. P. Boyle ◽  
P. D. Wienhold ◽  
E. E. Ward

Rectangular orthotropic glass fiber reinforced plastic sandwich panels were tested under uniform out-of-plane pressure and the strains and deflections were compared with those from finite-element models of the panels. The panels, with 0.32 cm (0.125 in.) face sheets and a 1.27 cm (0.5 in.)core of either balsa or linear polyvinylchloride foam, were tested in two sizes: 183 × 92 cm (72 × 36 in.) and121 × 92 cm (48 × 36 in.). The sandwich panels were fabricated using the vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding technique. The two short edges of the sandwich panels were clamped, while the two long edges were simply supported. Uniform external pressure was applied using two large water inflatable bladders in series. The deflection and strains were measured using dial gages and strain gages placed at quarter and half points on the surface of the panels. Measurements were made up to a maximum out-of-plane pressure of 0.1 MPa (15psi). A total of six balsa core and six foam core panels were tested. Finite-element models were constructed for the 183-cm-long panel and the121-cm-long panel. Correlation between numerical and experimental strains to deflect the sandwich panel was much better on the top (tensile) side of the panels than on the bottom (compressive)side of the panels, regardless of panel aspect ratio or core material. All sandwich panels exhibited the same compressive strain reversal behavior on the compressive side of the panel. This phenomenon was thought to be due to nonlinearly induced micro-buckling under the strain gages, buckling of the woven fabric, or micro-cracking within the resin.


2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1179-1187
Author(s):  
D. Woźniak ◽  
M. Głowacki ◽  
M. Hojny ◽  
T. Pieja

This article shows example result of computer simulations supporting production process of bearing housing of aircraft engine. Verification of both deep drawing process project and tools design were carried out using finite element models implemented in eta/Dynaform 5.8.1 system and LS-DYNA solver. Wrinkling and fracture of the material were the main phenomena subjected to the investigation on the way of numerical analysis. A number of computer simulations were carried out in aim to analyze the deformation and strain distribution in the final product, as well as to eliminate the mentioned defects. In addition the comparison of results of both industrial tests and computer simulation was done.


Author(s):  
D. O. BANNIKOV ◽  
V. P. KUPRII ◽  
D. YU. VOTCHENKO

Purpose. Perform numerical analysis of the station structure. Take into account in the process of mathematical modeling the process of construction of station tunnels of a three-vaulted station. Obtain the regularities of the stress-strain state of the linings, which is influenced by the processes of soil excavation and lining construction. Methodology. To achieve this goal, a series of numerical calculations of models of the deep contour interval metro pylon station was performed. Three finite-element models have been developed, which reflect the stages of construction of a three-vaulted pylon station. Numerical analysis was performed on the basis of the finite element method, implemented in the calculation complex Lira for Windows. Modeling of the stress-strain state of the station tunnel linings and the soil massif was performed using rectangular, universal quadrangular and triangular finite elements, which take into account the special properties of the soil massif. Station tunnel linings are modeled by means of rod finite elements. Findings. Isofields of the stress-strain state in finite-element models reflecting the stages of construction are obtained. The vertical displacements and horizontal stresses that are characteristic of a three-vaulted pylon station are analyzed. The analysis of horizontal stresses proved that at the stage of opening of the middle tunnel the scheme of pylon operation is rather disadvantageous. The analysis of bending moments and normal forces was also carried out and the asymmetry of their distribution was noted. Originality. Based on the obtained patterns of distribution of stress-strain state and force factors, it is proved that numerical analysis of the station structure during construction is necessary to take measures to prevent or reduce deformation of frames that are in unfavorable conditions. Practical value. In the course of research, the regularities of changes in stresses, displacements, bending moments and normal forces in the models of the pylon station, which reflect the sequence of its construction, were obtained.


2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2870-2886
Author(s):  
Melis Yurddaskal ◽  
Buket Okutan Baba

In this study, free vibration responses of sandwich composite panels with different radius of curvature were presented numerically. The studies were carried out on square flat and curved sandwich panels made of E-glass/epoxy face sheets and polyvinyl chloride foam with three different radii of curvature. Experimental studies were used to verify the numerical results. Vibration tests were performed on flat and curved sandwich panels under free–free boundary conditions. The experimental data were then compared with finite element simulation, which was conducted by ANSYS finite element software and it was shown that the numerical analysis results agree well with the experimental ones. Effect of the curvature on natural frequencies under different boundary conditions (all edge free, simply supported, and fully clamped) was investigated numerically. Results indicated that the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes were affected by boundary conditions and curvature of the panel. For all boundary conditions, the variation of curvature had smaller effect on the natural frequency of the first mode than those of the other modes.


2013 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 599-602
Author(s):  
Meng Hua Fan

Several axisymmetric pile-soil finite element models were established to analyze load-placement curves. It was proved that the bearing capacity of the pile with plates is more than the equivalent diameter pile, and the subjacent plate has a remarkable potentiality, so the plate of pile should be at deep depth; the span of adjacent plates should not be less than the critical one, or the upper plate and the subjacent one will influence each other and reduce the uplift bearing capacity; the plate shape and height affect less than diameter to pile bearing capacity. The result is helpful to the design and construction of similar piles.


Author(s):  
J Hematian ◽  
P M Wild

The effect of initial imperfections on the initiation of wrinkling in finite element models of deep drawing operations is assessed. Models of an annular plate are subjected to radial in-plane loading and the effects of different types, magnitudes and distributions of imperfections are investigated. A model of a circular plate subjected to out-of-plane loading from a punch and die is similarly investigated and the results are compared with experimental data. It is confirmed that initial imperfections are an essential requirement for the initiation of wrinkling for the case of in-plane loading. Initial imperfections are shown to be unimportant in the initiation of wrinkling for the case of out-of-plane loading.


Author(s):  
V. P. KUPRIY ◽  
O. L. TIUTKIN ◽  
P. YE. ZAKHARCHENKO

Purpose. The article examines the effect on the stress-strain state of the parameters of the finite-element model created in the “Lira” software package in a numerical analysis of non-circular outlined tunnels. Methodology To achieve this goal, the authors developed finite element models of the calotte part of the mine during the construction of a double track railway tunnel using “Lira” software. In each of the models in the “Lira” software package, the interaction zone with temporary fastening was sampled in a specific way. After creation of models, their numerical analysis with the detailed research of his results was conducted. Findings. In the finite element models, the values of deformations and stresses in the horizontal and vertical axes, as well as the maximum values of the moments and longitudinal forces in the temporary fastening were obtained. A comparative analysis of the obtained values of the components of the stress-strain state with a change in the parameters of the finite element model was carried out. The graphs of the laws of these results from the discretization features of the two models were plotted. The third finite element model with a radial meshing in the zone of interaction of temporary support with the surrounding soil massif was investigated. Originality It has been established that in the numerical analysis of the SSS of a tunnel lining of a non-circular outline, its results substantially depend on the shape, size and configuration of the applied finite elements, on the size of the computational area of the soil massif, and also on the conditions for taking into account the actual (elastic or plastic) behavior of the soil massif.  Practical value. The features of discretization and the required dimensions of the computational area of the soil massif were determined when modeling the “lining – soil massif” system, which provide sufficient accuracy for calculating the parameters of the stress-strain state of the lining.


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