The Variation of the Stress Intensity Factor of Welded Flange-Bloted Wed Connection

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 3250-3253
Author(s):  
Yu Ping Sun ◽  
Zun Li Teng
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Bottom Flange ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Weld Root

In this paper ABAQUS is used to establish three dimensional finite element(3D) model of WFBW, fracture behavior of “artificial crack” of the weld root is analyzed, the stress intensity factor(KⅠ) as a fracture mechanics parameters to calculate fracture behavior in the beam flange weld root. Results show that stress intensity factor varies cross the beam flange width. When selecting the same initial flaw length, the stress intensity factors of bottom flange weld root was significantly higher than in the top flange weld root. The K1 increases nearly linear with the increase of the initial flaw length. Comparison of 2D and 3D models, when the same initial flaw length, calculation of KⅠ by the three-dimensional model approximately as 1.5 times as that by two-dimensional model.

Finite Element Fracture Mechanics Study of Pre-Northridge Connections

2006 ◽  
Vol 324-325 ◽  
pp. 1007-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Chang Hai Zhai ◽  
Yong Song Shao ◽  
Li Li Xie
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
J Integral ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Weld Root

The objective was to quantify the variation of stress intensity factor to weld root flaw sizes in steel frame connections. Finite-element analyses were used to study fracture toughness in welded beam-column connections. Investigations of fracture behavior mainly focused on the standard pre-Northridge connection geometry. Finite element analysis was performed using the ANSYS computer program. Stress intensity factor was calculated through a J-integral approach. Results show that stress intensity factor is not uniform and is largest in the middle of beam flange. Stress intensity factor increases nearly linear with the increase of flaw size. Backing bars have little effect on weld fractures.

Top Beam Flange Fracture Behavior in Steel Frame Connections under Gravity Loads

2007 ◽  
Vol 348-349 ◽  
pp. 381-384
Author(s):  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Chang Hai Zhai ◽  
Yong Song Shao ◽  
Li Li Xie
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Steel Frame ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Frame Building ◽  
Weld Root

Top beam flange fractures were observed in the post-earthquake steel frame building inspections. Both seismic loads and gravity loads have effect on top beam flange fractures. The objective was to quantify the variation of stress intensity factor to weld root flaw sizes on top of the beam flange at column face in steel frame connections under gravity loads. Finite-element analyses were used to study fracture toughness in welded beam-column connections. Investigations of fracture behavior mainly focused on the standard pre-Northridge connection geometry. Finite element analysis was performed using the ANSYS computer program. Stress intensity factor was calculated through a J-integral approach. The parametric study was conducted to quantify elastic fracture demands as a function of beam geometries. Results show that the distributions of stress intensity factor tend to be even across the flange width under gravity loads. The thickness of beam web has little effect on stress intensity factors. Stress intensity factor increases nearly linear with the increase of flaw size, and it increases with the increase of depth of beam and width of beam. Stress intensity factor reduces with the increase of thickness of beam flange.

Equivalent Stress Intensity Factor of Pre-Northridge Connections

2008 ◽  
Vol 385-387 ◽  
pp. 525-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Ding ◽  
Hong Bo Liu ◽  
Yong Song Shao ◽  
Chang Hai Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Integral Approach ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Elastic Fracture ◽  
Weld Root

The objective was to quantify the variation of stress intensity factor to weld root flaw sizes in steel frame connections. Finite-element analyses were used to study fracture toughness in welded beam-column connections. Investigations of fracture behavior mainly focused on the standard pre-Northridge connection geometry. Finite element analysis was performed using the ANSYS computer program. Stress intensity factor was calculated through a J-integral approach. The parametric study was conducted to quantify elastic fracture demands as a function of beam geometries. Results show that stress intensity factor is not uniform and is the largest in the middle of beam flange. The breadth of beam flange has primary effect on ratio of equivalent stress intensity factors to average. The ratio is nearly linear with the increase of the breadth, and it increases with the increase of breadth of beam flange.

Stress Intensity Factor for Repaired Circumferential Cracks in Pipe With Bonded Composite Wrap

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Benyahia ◽  
A. Albedah ◽  
B. Bachir Bouiadjra
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Fracture Criterion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Composite Systems ◽  
Bonded Composite ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The use of composite systems as a repair methodology in the pipeline industry has grown in recent years. In this study, the analysis of the behavior of circumferential through cracks in repaired pipe with bonded composite wrap subjected to internal pressure is performed using three-dimensional finite element analysis. The fracture criterion used in the analysis is the stress intensity factor (SIF). The obtained results show that the bonded composite repair reduces significantly the stress intensity factor at the tip of repaired cracks in the steel pipe, which can improve the residual lifespan of the pipe.

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