scholarly journals Numerical Prediction Of The Effects Of Miniature Channel Shaped Scratches On The Fracture Behaviour Of Wires For Civil Engineering Applications Using Finite Element Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.K. Adewole ◽  
S.J. Bull
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Defect Detection ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Fracture Behaviour ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Fracture Initiation ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fracture Shape

Abstract The effects of the miniature channel-shaped scratches not detectable by the present inline electromagnetic defect detection system employed for wires’ surface defect detection on the fracture behaviour of the wires for civil engineering applications were investigated numerically. Finite element analysis revealed that both miniature channel-shaped across-the-thickness and across-the-width scratches change the fracture behaviour of the wires in terms of the fracture initiation locations and fracture process sequence. However, miniature across-the-thickness scratches does not affect the fracture shape of the wire while miniature across-the-width scratches changed the wires’ cup and cone fracture to a fracture shape with a predominantly flat fracture. These results provide an understanding of the fracture behaviour of wires with miniature scratches and serve as an alternative or a complimentary tools to experimental or fractographic failure analysis of wires with miniatures scratches which are difficult to carry out in the laboratory due to the sizes of the scratches.

scholarly journals Numerical Prediction Of The Effect Of Lamination Orientation On Fracture Behaviour Of Wires For Civil Engineering Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-408
Author(s):  
K.K. Adewole ◽  
S.J. Bull
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Fracture Behaviour ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Steel Wires ◽  
Fracture Shape ◽  
Pointed End ◽  
Prediction Approach

AbstractThis paper presents a numerical investigation of the effects of lamination orientation on the fracture behaviour of rectangular steel wires for civil engineering applications using finite element (FE) analysis. The presence of mid-thickness across-the-width lamination changes the cup and cone fracture shape exhibited by the lamination-free wire to a V-shaped fracture with an opening at the bottom/pointed end of the V-shape at the mid-thickness across-the-width lamination location. The presence of mid-width across-the-thickness lamination changes the cup and cone fracture shape of the lamination-free wire without an opening to a cup and cone fracture shape with an opening at the lamination location. The FE fracture behaviour prediction approach adopted in this work provides an understanding of the effects of lamination orientation on the fracture behaviour of wires for civil engineering applications which cannot be understood through experimental investigations because it is impossible to machine laminations in different orientations into wire specimens.

Three Approaches for Managing Stiffness in Origami-Inspired Mechanisms

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alden Yellowhorse ◽  
Larry L. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Selection For

Ensuring that deployable mechanisms are sufficiently rigid is a major challenge due to their large size relative to their mass. This paper examines three basic types of stiffener that can be applied to light, origami-inspired structures to manage their stiffness. These stiffeners are modeled analytically to enable prediction and optimization of their behavior. The results obtained from this analysis are compared to results from a finite-element analysis and experimental data. After verifying these models, the advantages and disadvantages of each stiffener type are considered. This comparison will facilitate stiffener selection for future engineering applications.

Target infrared radiation calculation model and method based on finite element analysis method in infrared photoelectric detection system

Sensor Review ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Hanshan Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Infrared Radiation ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Method ◽  
Photoelectric Detection

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the detection performance of infrared photoelectric detection system and establish stable tracking platform. Design/methodology/approach This paper puts forward making use of the finite element analysis method to set up the infrared radiation characteristics calculation model of flying target in infrared photoelectric detection system; researches the target optical characteristics based on the target imaging detection theory; sets up the heat balance equation of target’s surface node and gives the calculation method of total radiation intensity of flying target; and deduces the target detection distance calculation function; studies the changed regulation of radiation energy that charge coupled device (CCD) gain comes from target surface infrared heat radiations under different sky background luminance and different target flight attitude. Findings Through calculation and experiment analysis, the results show that when the target’s surface area increases or the target flight velocity is higher, the radiation energy that CCD obtained is higher, which is advantageous to the target stable detection in infrared photoelectric detection system. Originality/value This paper uses the finite element analysis method to set up the infrared radiation characteristics calculation model of flying target and give the calculation and experiment results; those results can provide some data and improve the design method of infrared photoelectric detection system, and it is of value.

Ductile Fracture Modeling of DH36 Grade Steels

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Can Cerik ◽  
Sung-Ju Park ◽  
Joonmo Choung
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Ductile Fracture ◽  
Stress Triaxiality ◽  
Local Stress ◽  
Fracture Initiation ◽  
Isotropic Hardening ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Element Analysis

A Hosford-Coulomb type ductile fracture surface was developed for DH36 grade steels. The fracture experiments reported in the literature, which consist of tests with notched tensile specimens, tensile specimens with a central hole, shear specimen and disc specimens for punch specimens, were utilized in a detailed finite element analysis of each experiment to evaluate the evolution of local stress and strain fields and identify plasticity and fracture response of DH36. The developed plasticity model consists of a von Mises yield surface, an associated flow rule and a combined Swift-Voce type isotropic hardening rule. The loading paths to fracture initiation were determined in terms of stress triaxiality and normalized Lode angle parameter histories. Finally, the Hosford-Coulomb fracture surface was calibrated using the finite element analysis results and adapting a linear damage accumulation law.

Optimization of the Frame and Performance Analysis of Solar Modules Based on Ansys Workbench and Solidworks

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 169-173
Author(s):  
Wei Hua Wei ◽  
Ya Nan Zhu ◽  
Tong Ming Xue ◽  
Si Yuan Xie ◽  
Cheng Rong Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Defect Detection ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Factory Laboratory ◽  
Ansys Workbench

Taking advantage of three-dimensional software Solidworks to model for solar modules and also using finite element analysis software Ansysworkbench to conduct the stress analysis and strength check of modules, to analyze the deformation of modules under certain loading conditions, to conduct load tests and defect detection (EL experiments) and to optimize encapsulation with aluminum frame combined with the factory laboratory. The results show that: the modules have no crack and other defects and their power attenuation does not exceed the specified value after the 2.0mm thickness aluminum frame was reduced to 1.7mm.

scholarly journals Experimental And Theoretical Determination Of Forming Limit Curve

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 1881-1886
Author(s):  
J. Adamus ◽  
K. Dyja ◽  
M. Motyka
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Sheet Metal Forming ◽  
Metal Forming ◽  
Fracture Initiation ◽  
Forming Limit ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Metal Forming Process

Abstract The paper presents a method for determining forming limit curves based on a combination of experiments with finite element analysis. In the experiment a set of 6 samples with different geometries underwent plastic deformation in stretch forming till the appearance of fracture. The heights of the stamped parts at fracture moment were measured. The sheet - metal forming process for each sample was numerically simulated using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The values of the calculated plastic strains at the moment when the simulated cup reaches the height of the real cup at fracture initiation were marked on the FLC. FLCs for stainless steel sheets: ASM 5504, 5596 and 5599 have been determined. The resultant FLCs are then used in the numerical simulations of sheet - metal forming. A comparison between the strains in the numerically simulated drawn - parts and limit strains gives the information if the sheet - metal forming process was designed properly.

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