scholarly journals Fiber Reinforced Polymer as Wood Roof-to-Wall Connections to Withstand Hurricane Wind Loads

CivilEng ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 652-669
Author(s):  
Aman Dhakal ◽  
Azadeh Parvin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hurricane Wind

Light wood roof-to-wall connections are vulnerable when subjected to high-speed winds. In lieu of traditional metal connections, the present finite element analysis (FEA) study focuses on the use of epoxy and easy-to-apply, noncorrosive FRP ties to connect the roof and the walls in wood frames. The FEA models of the wood roof-to-wall GFRP connection were validated with an experimental study in the literature. Subsequently parametric study was performed on the validated FEA models. Parameters considered were the addition of anchorages to secure the GFRP ties for FEA models of shear and uplift tests, and various FRP types. Wood roof-to-wall connection uplift model was subjected to monotonic cyclic loading to simulate the effect of wind load. In addition, carbon and basalt FRP ties were also examined under monotonic cyclic loading. To evaluate the efficiency of GFRP ties with and without anchorages, the shear and uplift design loads specified in ASCE 7-16 were calculated. Finally, a formula was proposed to approximate the shear strength of GFRP connection in comparison with double shear bolted metal plate connections. The FEA models and experimental results were in good agreement. The finite element results revealed that anchorage increased the uplift load capacity by 15% but the increase in shear capacity was insignificant. Comparing glass, carbon, and basalt FRP ties, BFRP was superior in deformation capacity and CFRP provided more stiffness on uplift test simulation. GFRP ties were found to be approximately nine times stronger in shear and two times stronger in uplift resistance than hurricane clips. Finally, the proposed formula could predict the shear strength of GFRP tie connection which in turns contributes to the design and future research.

Finite Element Analysis and Calculation of Load Capacity on Aerostatic Thrust Bearing

2011 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 566-571
Author(s):  
P.C. Shu ◽  
S.H. Xiao ◽  
H. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Hydrodynamic Effect ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Ultra High Speed ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Aerostatic Spindle

For the design and application of ultra-high speed aerostatic spindle, it is often difficult to determine the load capacity of bearing gas film because of nonlinear problem, especially when the gas film is very thin. As ultra-high speed aerostatic spindle is working, rotational velocity of spindle ranges up to 300,000 rpm, while Reynolds number of air flow also increases in aerostatic bearing, so we need to consider the impact of gas inertia on the load capacity. In order to improve design accuracy of ultra-high speed aerostatic spindle, it is vitally necessary to consider hydrodynamic effect of aerostatic bearings. By using finite element analysis software ANSYS software as analysis platform, through finite element the analysis of the internal flow field of aerostatic thrust bearing, this paper obtains the relationship of rotation speed and load capacity of aerostatic thrust bearing.

scholarly journals Biomechanical Characteristics of Metal Plate Fixators and Composite Plate Fixators

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S4) ◽  
pp. 484-487
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Composite Plate ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Plate Fixator

Biomedical properties of Metal Plate fixators and Composite fixators were carries out. Fatigue of the metal and composite materials were carried out, Dynamic mechanical analysis, Shear strength and tensile strength of the composite materials were also carried out. Finite element analysis of the plate fixator was carried out it. The results shows metal fixators are rigid and their strength is more than the bone, whereas composite materials can be tailor made to the need. Delamination occurs in composite materials.

scholarly journals A Finite Element Study on Compressive Resistance Degradation of Square and Circular Steel Braces under Axial Cyclic Loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6094
Author(s):  
Hubdar Hussain ◽  
Xiangyu Gao ◽  
Anqi Shi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Section Shape ◽  
Axial Cyclic Loading ◽  
Global Buckling ◽  
Parametric Studies

In this study, detailed finite element analysis was conducted to examine the seismic performance of square and circular hollow steel braces under axial cyclic loading. Finite element models of braces were constructed using ABAQUS finite element analysis (FEA) software and validated with experimental results from previous papers to expand the specimen’s matrix. The influences of cross-section shape, slenderness ratio, and width/diameter-to-thickness ratio on hysteretic behavior and compressive-tensile strength degradation were studied. Simulation results of parametric studies show that both square and circular hollow braces have a better cyclic performance with smaller slenderness and width/diameter-to-thickness ratios, and their compressive-tensile resistances ratio significantly decreases from cycle to cycle after the occurrence of the global buckling of braces.

Progressive failure analysis of scarf-repaired composite laminate based on damage constitutive model

2016 ◽  
Vol 233 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuyi Shen ◽  
Zhenghao Zhu ◽  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Cohesive Zone Model ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
State Variables ◽  
Element Analysis

A three-dimensional finite element model for scarf-repaired composite laminate was established on continuum damage model to predict the load capacity under tensile loading. The mixed-mode cohesive zone model was adopted to the debonding behavior analysis of adhesive. Damage condition and failure of laminates and adhesive were subsequently addressed. A three-dimensional bilinear constitutive model was developed for composite materials based on damage mechanics and applied to damage evolution and loading capacity analyses by quantifying damage level through damage state variables. The numerical analyses were implemented with ABAQUS finite element analysis by coding the constitutive model into material subroutine VUMAT. Good agreement between the numerical and experimental results shows the accuracy and adaptability of the model.

Finite-Element Analysis of the Magnetostatic Field of a Coaxial Magnetic Gear Device

2015 ◽  
Vol 764-765 ◽  
pp. 289-293
Author(s):  
Yi Chang Wu ◽  
Han Ting Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Magnetostatic Field ◽  
Speed Reduction ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Magnetic Gear

This paper presents the magnetostatic field analysis of a coaxial magnetic gear device proposed by Atallah and Howe. The structural configuration and speed reduction ratio of this magnetic gear device are introduced. The 2-dimensional finite-element analysis (2-D FEA), conducted by applying commercial FEA software Ansoft/Maxwell, is performed to evaluate the magnetostatic field distribution, especially for the magnetic flux densities within the outer air-gap. Once the number of steel pole-pieces equals the sum of the pole-pair numbers of the high-speed rotor and the low-speed rotor, the coaxial magnetic gear device possesses higher magnetic flux densities, thereby generating greater transmitted torque.

scholarly journals Biaxial Shear Load Capacity of Anchor System for Quick-Hardening Track on Railway Bridges

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyoung Chan Lee ◽  
Il-Wha Lee ◽  
Seong-Cheol Lee
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Frictional Resistance ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Railway Bridges ◽  
Anchor System ◽  
Ballast Track ◽  
Anchor Systems

Quick-hardening railway track was developed to rapidly convert old-style ballast track to slab track in order to improve its maintainability and ride comfort. On bridges, quick-hardening track is applied in a segmented structure to reduce the temperature constraint, and anchors at the centers of the segments securely couple the track to the bridge. In this study, an anchor system is proposed that facilitates fast construction, and two designs for the proposed anchor systems are provided along with experimental test results of the same. Two anchor system designs were developed to allow for the maximum possible longitudinal and transverse loads in high-speed railways while considering the frictional resistance between the track slab and bridge deck. The biaxial shear capacity of each design was investigated experimentally, and the structural capacity for biaxial shear loads was evaluated using an elliptical curve to represent the longitudinal and transverse shear capacities. The minimum friction coefficient was determined based on the results of the evaluation to minimize damage to the anchor. The results obtained from the experiments confirmed that the proposed anchor systems possess sufficient shear capacity for application on high-speed railway bridges.

Research on the Effects of Welding Sequence on Welding Residual Stress of High-Speed Train Based on SYSWELD

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 1806-1811
Author(s):  
Yong Hong Chen ◽  
Peng Chen ◽  
Ai Qin Tian
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Welding Residual Stress ◽  
High Speed Train ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Welding Sequence ◽  
Maximum Residual Stress

The finite element model of the roof of aluminum high-speed train was established, double ellipsoid heat source was employed, and heat elastic-plastic theory was used to simulate welding residual stress of the component under different welding sequence based on the finite element analysis software SYSWELD. The distribution law of welding residual stress was obtained. And the effects of the welding sequence on the value and distribution of residual stress was analyzed. The numerical results showed that the simulation data agree well with experimental test data. The maximum residual stress appears in the weld seam and nearby. The residual stress value decreases far away from the welding center. Welding sequence has a significant impact on the final welding residual stress when welding the roof of aluminum body. The side whose residual stress needs to be controlled should be welded first.

ELASTO-PLASTIC PROPERTIES OF Mo-MODIFIED Ti DEDUCED FROM INDENTATION TESTS AND FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (07) ◽  
pp. 1850225
Author(s):  
YONG MA ◽  
ZHAO YANG ◽  
SHENGWANG YU ◽  
BING ZHOU ◽  
HONGJUN HEI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Indentation Test ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Plastic Properties ◽  
Polynomial Expression ◽  
Indentation Tests ◽  
Graded Material ◽  
Micro Indentation

The aim of this paper is to establish an approach to quantitatively determine the elasto-plastic parameters of the Mo-modified Ti obtained by the plasma surface alloying technique. A micro-indentation test is conducted on the surface under 10[Formula: see text]N. Considering size effects, nanoindentation tests are conducted on the cross-section with two loads of 6 and 8[Formula: see text]mN. Assuming nanoindentation testing sublayers are homogeneous, finite element reverse analysis is adopted to determine their plastic parameters. According to the gradient distributions of the elasto-plastic parameters with depth in the Mo-modified Ti, two types of mathematical expressions are proposed. Compared with the polynomial expression, the linear simplified expression does not need the graded material to be sectioned and has practical utility in the surface treatment industry. The validation of the linear simplified expression is verified by the micro-indentation test and corresponding finite element forward analysis. This approach can assist in improving the surface treatment process of the Mo-modified Ti and further enhancing its load capacity and wear resistance.

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