scholarly journals NUMERICAL MODELLING OF THE AIRFRAME DAMAGE GROWTH FOR THE ADHESIVE REPAIR JOINT CALCULATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-138
Author(s):  
A. A. Fedotov ◽  
A. V. Tsipenko ◽  
A. I. Lebedev
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Crack Growth ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Damage Growth ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Software Packages

In the context of the predicted growth in air transportation, the additional attention will be paid to the organization of the competitive maintenance and repair operations for the commercial airplanes. The implementation of new technological processes for airframe repairs and the application of modern information technologies during the development of the repair procedures can be a significant advantage in the expanding market of post-production support of the commercial air fleet. Airframe adhesive repairs allow using lifting abilities of the materials more intensively, but application of the adhesive joints technology requires more complicated strength calculation procedure. It is advisable to utilize the modern finite element software packages to perform the reliable calculation. The capabilities of these software packages allow obtaining adequate computational results for adhesive repair joint parameters subjected to cyclic loads. This paper is concentrated on application of the finite element methods to simulate the crack growth in isotropic material and on methods for accelerated calculation of the mechanical response of cracked structures. Crack growth simulation is performed based on XFEM methods where the created finite element model is complemented with asymptotic imitation function of crack tip and with discontinuous jump function across the crack surfaces. Fatigue properties of the repair joint are modelled in accordance with direct cyclic approach, where a Fourier series approximation with time integration of the nonlinear material behavior is applied. After that, the result of integration at each point of the load history is used for the prediction of the material fatigue properties degradation at the next step of computation; this allows us to evaluate the material damage growth rate. Based on calculation results, a conclusion was made that the received numerical data match the full-scale test results; the time spent for calculation with the usage of accelerated computational methods was evaluated. 

scholarly journals Finite Element Software for Rubber Products Design

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Dávid Huri
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Large Deformations ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Material Models ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types

Automotive rubber products are subjected to large deformations during working conditions, they often contact with other parts and they show highly nonlinear material behavior. Using finite element software for complex analysis of rubber parts can be a good way, although it has to contain special modules. Different types of rubber materials require the curve fitting possibility and the wide range choice of the material models. It is also important to be able to describe the viscoelastic property and the hysteresis. The remeshing possibility can be a useful tool for large deformation and the working circumstances require the contact and self contact ability as well. This article compares some types of the finite element software available on the market based on the above mentioned features.

Coupled Porohyperelastic Mass Transport (PHEXPT) Finite Element Models for Soft Tissues Using ABAQUS

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Vande Geest ◽  
B. R. Simon ◽  
Paul H. Rigby ◽  
Tyler P. Newberg
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mass Transport ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Convective Transport ◽  
Finite Deformations ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Mobile Species ◽  
Highly Nonlinear

Finite element models (FEMs) including characteristic large deformations in highly nonlinear materials (hyperelasticity and coupled diffusive/convective transport of neutral mobile species) will allow quantitative study of in vivo tissues. Such FEMs will provide basic understanding of normal and pathological tissue responses and lead to optimization of local drug delivery strategies. We present a coupled porohyperelastic mass transport (PHEXPT) finite element approach developed using a commercially available ABAQUS finite element software. The PHEXPT transient simulations are based on sequential solution of the porohyperelastic (PHE) and mass transport (XPT) problems where an Eulerian PHE FEM is coupled to a Lagrangian XPT FEM using a custom-written FORTRAN program. The PHEXPT theoretical background is derived in the context of porous media transport theory and extended to ABAQUS finite element formulations. The essential assumptions needed in order to use ABAQUS are clearly identified in the derivation. Representative benchmark finite element simulations are provided along with analytical solutions (when appropriate). These simulations demonstrate the differences in transient and steady state responses including finite deformations, total stress, fluid pressure, relative fluid, and mobile species flux. A detailed description of important model considerations (e.g., material property functions and jump discontinuities at material interfaces) is also presented in the context of finite deformations. The ABAQUS-based PHEXPT approach enables the use of the available ABAQUS capabilities (interactive FEM mesh generation, finite element libraries, nonlinear material laws, pre- and postprocessing, etc.). PHEXPT FEMs can be used to simulate the transport of a relatively large neutral species (negligible osmotic fluid flux) in highly deformable hydrated soft tissues and tissue-engineered materials.

Development of Constitutive Equation for Infinite Body of Impact Problem

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 611-614
Author(s):  
Seung Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Constitutive Equation ◽  
Plane Waves ◽  
Shear Plane ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Infinite Body ◽  
Wave Impact ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Impact Simulations ◽  
Impact Problem

A constitutive equation was developed for an infinite body in plane wave impact problem, and implemented using the finite element software ABAQUS user subroutine. Bilinear material behavior under monotonically increasing loading was considered for the constitutive equation. The finite element governed by this type of material behavior can be used as an infinite body transmitting longitudinal and shear plane waves, so that the number of finite elements can be reduced in impact simulations. To test the developed method, results of a plate impact experiment were examined. The numerical results show the accuracy of the developed constitutive equation.

The Fatigue Properties of the M27 Higher Strength Bolt in the Grid Structure with Bolted Spherical Joints

2016 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
pp. 775-779
Author(s):  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Hong Gang Lei ◽  
Shao Jie Tian ◽  
Xu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Failure ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Metallographic Analysis ◽  
Constant Amplitude ◽  
Grid Structure ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Loading Device

Under the suspended crane loading, the key to the fatigue of the grid structure with bolt-sphere joints is the fatigue of the higher strength bolt. By now, there are not any research reports about the fatigue properties of M27 higher strength bolt at home and abroad. With the aid of the fatigue-testing machine and the loading device, this paper will have 8 constant amplitude fatigue experiments on test-piece, and will get the S-N curve of the higher strength bolt. With the aid of the metallographic analysis, this paper studies the mechanism and influencing factors of the fatigue failure; and with the aid of the finite element software ABQUAS, it analyzes and gets the stress concentration factor of the M27 higher strength bolt, and verifies the position of the fatigue failure.

Finite Element Analysis on Nitinol Medical Applications

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Yan Gong ◽  
Alan R. Pelton
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile Test ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Specific Material

Nitinol, an alloy of about 50% Ni and 50% Ti, is a very unique material. At constant temperature above its Austenite finish (Af) temperature, under uniaxial tensile test, the material is highly nonlinear and capable of large deformation to the ultimate strain on the order of 15%. This material behavior, known as superelasticity, along with its excellent biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, makes Nitinol a perfect material candidate for many medical device applications. However, the nonlinear material response also requires a specific material description to perform the stress analysis. The user developed material subroutine from HKS/West makes the simulation of the Nitinol devices possible. This article presents two case studies of the nonlinear finite element analysis using ABAQUS/Standard and the Nitinol UMAT.

scholarly journals Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Distortions Promoted during Cooling of Ti-6Al-4V Part Produced by Superplastic Forming

2016 ◽  
Vol 838-839 ◽  
pp. 196-201
Author(s):  
Maxime Rollin ◽  
Vincent Velay ◽  
Luc Penazzi ◽  
Thomas Pottier ◽  
Thierry Sentenac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Superplastic Forming ◽  
Model Material ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Mechanical Modeling ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Perfectly Plastic ◽  
Elastic Perfectly Plastic

In AIRBUS, most of the complex shaped titanium fairing parts of pylon and air inlets are produced by superplastic forming (SPF). These parts are cooled down after forming to ease their extraction and increase the production rate, but AIRBUS wastes a lot of time to go back over the geometric defects generated by the cooling step. This paper investigates the simulations of the SPF, cooling and clipping operations of a part on Abaqus® Finite element software. The different steps of the global process impact the final distortions. SPF impacts the thickness and the microstructure/behavior of material, cooling impacts also the microstructure/behavior of material and promotes distortions through thermal stresses and finally, clipping relaxes the residual stresses of the cut part. An elastic-viscoplastic power law is used to model material behavior during SPF and a temperature dependent elastic perfectly plastic model for the cooling and clipping operations.

A Fluid-Structure Coupled Computational Model for the Certification of Shock-Resistant Elastomer Coatings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wentao Ma ◽  
Xuning Zhao ◽  
Kevin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Nonlinear Material ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Fluid Structure

Abstract Shock waves from underwater and air explosions are significant threats to surface and underwater vehicles and structures. Recent studies on the mechanical and thermal properties of various phase-separated elastomers indicate the possibility of applying these materials as a coating to mitigate shock-induced structural failures. To demonstrate this approach and investigate its efficacy, this paper presents a fluid-structure coupled computational model capable of predicting the dynamic response of air-backed bilayer (i.e. elastomer coating – metal substrate) structures submerged in water to hydrostatic and underwater explosion loads. The model couples a three-dimensional multiphase finite volume computational fluid dynamics model with a nonlinear finite element computational solid dynamics model using the FIVER (FInite Volume method with Exact multi-material Riemann solvers) method. The kinematic boundary condition at the fluid-structure interface is enforced using an embedded boundary method that is capable of handling large structural deformation and topological changes. The dynamic interface condition is enforced by formulating and solving local, one-dimensional fluid-solid Riemann problems, which is well-suited for transferring shock and impulsive loads. The capability of this computational model is demonstrated through a numerical investigation of hydrostatic and shock-induced collapse of aluminum tubes with polyurea coating on its inner surface. The thickness of the structure is resolved explicitly by the finite element mesh. The nonlinear material behavior of polyurea is accounted for using a hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model featuring a modified Mooney-Rivlin equation and a stress relaxation function in the form of prony series. Three numerical experiments are conducted to simulate and compare the collapse of the structure in different loading conditions, including a constant pressure, a fluid environment initially in hydrostatic equilibrium, and a two-phase fluid flow created by a near-field underwater explosion.

Taguchi Grey Relational Approach for Optimizing Process Parameters of Laser Peening on Titanium Alloy to Induce Enhanced Compressive Stress based on Finite Element Simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 365-387
Author(s):  
G. Ranjith Kumar ◽  
G. Rajyalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Compressive Stress ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Laser Spot ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Grey Relational

Laser Shock Peening (LSP) turned out to be the most efficient surface engineering process for advanced materials to induce beneficial deep compressive residual stress which helps in improving mechanical, fatigue properties and surface damage resistance. But, analyzing the nonuniform distribution of residual stresses in the treated sample with X-ray diffraction (XRD) is much time taking and a costly process. This problem can be resolved with LSP finite element numerical simulation model which is feasible with the realistic experimental process. The FE model allows the user to control the laser parameters in order to achieve the optimal level of all controllable parameters. This study is intended to analyze and optimize the influence of laser processing parameters that assists in inducing the residual compressive stress with minimal surface deformation. A Ti6Al4V material model with Johnson–Cook’s visco-elastic–plastic material behavior law is prepared for LSP simulation. Gaussian pressure profile is utilized for uniform loading of the targeted zone for the proposed model. Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis (TGRA) with L27 orthogonal array is applied to LSP simulation, and the results were analyzed with consideration of multiple response measures. It is noted that surface deformation is increased with the rise in a number of laser shots and pressure pulse duration. Maximum compressive residual stresses are falling for higher levels of laser spot diameter, laser spot overlap and laser power density. The correlation is observed between the FE simulation and the published results. The optimal set of process parameters are obtained for improving the LSP on Ti alloys.

scholarly journals Implementing a micromechanical model into a finite element code to simulate the mechanical and microstructural response of arteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 2553-2566
Author(s):  
Daniele Bianchi ◽  
Claire Morin ◽  
Pierre Badel
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Micromechanical Model ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Constitutive Formulation ◽  
Constitutive Parameters ◽  
Computational Strategy

Abstract A computational strategy based on the finite element method for simulating the mechanical response of arterial tissues is herein proposed. The adopted constitutive formulation accounts for rotations of the adventitial collagen fibers and introduces parameters which are directly measurable or well established. Moreover, the refined constitutive model is readily utilized in finite element analyses, enabling the simulation of mechanical tests to reveal the influence of microstructural and histological features on macroscopic material behavior. Employing constitutive parameters supported by histological examinations, the results herein validate the model’s ability to predict the micro- and macroscopic mechanical behavior, closely matching previously observed experimental findings. Finally, the capabilities of the adopted constitutive description are shown investigating the influence of some collagen disorders on the macroscopic mechanical response of the arterial tissues.

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