The Application of ABAQUS in Cast-Steel Joints Elastic-Plastic Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 854-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Wang ◽  
Zhi Feng Luo ◽  
Sheng Hao Mo

The article introduces the application of the large universally used finite element analysis software ABAQUS in elastic-plastic analysis of the cast-steel joints in building structure. Using the cast-steel joint of a large reticulated shell structure in Shenzhen as an example, the article explains how to import the joint model into ABAQUS and start the finite element analysis, and finally get the elastic-plastic analysis results, thus provide the reference for engineering design, analysis and optimize design of cast-steel joints.

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 153-156
Author(s):  
Cai Qi Zhao ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Hong Tao Ma

Cast-steel joints characterized in strong adaptability are widely applied in various long span spatial structures. At present, there is no national design specification available on cast-steel joints. Therefore, it is quite a necessity to conduct full-scale test or model test on cast-steel joints suffering complicated forces. This Paper has, taking Nantong Sports Exhibition Center as an example, conducted the experimental study of some important joints, and compared with elastic-plastic nonlinear finite element analysis result. According to the result, the fracture morphology of joints, stress distribution and bearing capacity of joints obtained from the elastic-plastic nonlinear finite element analysis are consistent with those of measured result, proving that the analysis theory applied in engineering design is basically suitable for the actual working condition of cast-steel joints and the joints are sufficiently safe.


2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 2517-2520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Ying Xie ◽  
Xin Sheng Yin

In this paper ,it analyses the push-extend multi-under-reamed pile in use of elastic-plastic theory by the software ANSYS.It takes four push-extend multi-under-reamed piles which are the same except plates' distance.It introduces the realative theory to make the anlysis much more accuracy.The results which is taken by ANSYS are researched to find out the regularity and can certain the reasonable plate's distance to anlyze the bearing capacity of push-extend multi-under-reamed pile at the same time.


2014 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Zhang Qi Wang ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Wen Gang Yang ◽  
Yong Feng Cheng

Strain clamp is an important connection device in guy tower. If the quality of the compression splicing position is unsatisfied, strain clamp tends to be damaged which may lead to the final collapse of a guy tower as well as huge economic lost. In this paper, stress distribution on the compressible tube and guy cable is analyzed by FEM, and a large equivalent stress of guy cable is applied to the compression splicing position. During this process, a finite element model of strain clamp is established for guy cables at compression splicing position, problems of elastic-plastic and contracting are studied and the whole compressing process of compressible position is simulated. The guy cable cracks easily at the position of compressible tube’s port, the inner part of the compressible tube has a larger equivalent stress than outside.


Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Dave McNeish ◽  
Seyun Eom ◽  
D. K. Vijay ◽  
Si-tsai Lin ◽  
...  

In one CANDU reactor unit in Ontario, the west end fitting is designed to connect to the end shield via a stop collar. The outboard end of the stop collar is welded to an attachment ring which shrink-fits on the end fitting body. The east side end fitting is supported by inboard and outboard journal rings resting on their respective bearing sleeves which allow the ‘free’ axial movement of the channel. In support of some maintenance activities, the west end fitting is required to be jacked to get certain clearance for accommodating the operating tools. The previous elastic calculation got the jacking limit of 0.35″ while did not provide enough clearance for tooling. In this paper, an elastic-plastic finite element analysis following ASME B&PV code Section III, Division 1, Subsection NB is performed to increase the jacking limit. The finite element analysis is carried out using ANSYS and validated by an ABAQUS model. In the elastic-plastic finite element analysis, the following effects are considered: strain hardening of stop collar material, stress concentration in stop collar weld, notch effect on stress concentration and fatigue in stop collar. Cyclic jacking loads as displacement controlled loading are applied in the analysis. Considering the time to the end of unit life, the maximum anticipated end fitting jacking cycles are 8. The higher jacking limit is achieved with an acceptable plastic deformation and fatigue damage at the stop collar, which is the weakest part during the end fitting jacking. The results show that the end fitting can be jacked at west side End-face with 1.17″ for 1–3 cycles, 1.15″ for 4 cycles, 1.03″ for 5 cycles, 0.95″ for 6 cycles, 0.85″ for 7 cycles and 0.80″ for 8 cycles. The jacking limits achieved in this paper provide enough clearance for the required maintenance operations.


2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 538-542
Author(s):  
Qun Wei ◽  
Hua Jiang ◽  
Cheng Shan Peng

Due to the limitation conditions of computer hardware in the past, the structure members need to be simplified in order to save the computing resources during the finite element analysis (FEA). During FEA of Steel joints, the simplified model is considered as hinge joint, rigid joint or half-rigid joint, which is different with the actual force. With the improvement of computer technology and hardware, actual finite element analysis method (AFEA) is proposed in consider of influence of actual model, welding, plate size and bolts, which is a more acceptable method in Precision compared with last.


Author(s):  
Sampath Ranganath ◽  
Nathan A. Palm

Subsection NB, Section III of the ASME Code provides rules for the fatigue evaluation of nuclear pressure vessel and piping components. The stress analysis in ASME code evaluation is generally based on linear elastic analysis. Simplified rules using an elastic-plastic strain correction factor, Ke, are provided in Section III to account for plastic yielding when the primary plus secondary stress intensity range exceeds the 3Sm limit. While the simplified elastic-plastic analysis rules are easy to apply and do not require nonlinear analysis, the application of the Ke correction factor can produce extremely conservative results. This paper investigates different analytical methods that are available for simplified elastic-plastic analysis and proposes an alternative method that is not overly conservative (compared to the Code Ke) and offers a more realistic approach to simplified elastic-plastic analysis. The proposed methodology is applicable for both vessel (NB-3200), core support structures (NG-3200) and piping components (NB-3600) and does not require new finite element analysis. Information in existing ASME Code stress reports should be sufficient to determine the new Ke factor. The proposed methodology is applicable to structural materials including austenitic stainless steel and nickel based alloys, carbon steel and low alloy steel. Comparison of the proposed methodology with detailed elastic-plastic finite element analysis shows that the new Ke factors are conservative but offer relief from the excessive conservatism in the Code Ke values. This paper provides the technical basis for an ASME draft Code Case for Alternative Approaches for ASME Code Simplified Elastic-plastic Analysis being pursued through the Section III ASME Code Committees.


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