Behaviour of Axially Loaded Composite Wall Panel by Using Finite Element Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Nur Fitriah Isa ◽  
Mohd Zulham Affandi Mohd Zahid ◽  
Liyana Ahmad Sofri ◽  
Norrazman Zaiha Zainol ◽  
Muhammad Azizi Azizan ◽  
...  

In order to promote the efficient use of composite materials in civil engineering infrastructure, effort is being directed at the development of design criteria for composite structures. Insofar as design with regard to behavior is concerned, it is well known that a key step is to investigate the influence of geometric differences on the non-linear behavior of the panels. One possible approach is to use the validated numerical model based on the non-linear finite element analysis (FEA). The validation of the composite panel’s element using Trim-deck and Span-deck steel sheets under axial load shows that the present results have very good agreement with experimental references. The developed finite element (FE) models are found to reasonably simulate load-displacement response, stress condition, giving percentage of differences below than 15% compared to the experimental values. Trim-deck design provides better axial resistance than Span-deck. More concrete in between due to larger area of contact is the factor that contributes to its resistance.

Author(s):  
C L Chow ◽  
F Yang

In this study, a method of finite element analysis is presented to examine the three-dimensional inelastic behaviour of fibre-reinforced composite laminates with damage. The constitutive model for the characterization of mechanical responses of non-linear composite materials to damage that was proposed recently by the authors is employed. The formulation of the elastic damage stress-strain relationship in incremental form is first developed and then incorporated within the context of the displacement-based finite element procedure. Solution of the non-linear equilibrium equations is obtained with the modified Newton—Raphson iteration technique. Numerical implementation of the stress calculation is discussed in detail. Results predicted using the present finite element program for uniaxial off-axis tensile loading of unidirectional graphite/epoxy composite laminates show satisfactory agreement with those obtained from experiments. Other results describing the development of damage zones, the inelastic effect on stress distributions and material property variations due to damage in cross-ply laminated composite structures are also examined and discussed.


2012 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. e15-e16
Author(s):  
L.H.A. Raposo ◽  
L.C.M. Dantas ◽  
T.A. Xavier ◽  
A.G. Pereira ◽  
A. Versluis ◽  
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2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Shi ◽  
Donald Liu ◽  
Christopher Wiernicki

The emerging global economic needs are driving the designs for the next generation of ocean going vessels. Current ultra-large container carrier (10,000 TEU plus) designs are considerably larger and more complex than any currently in service. Proper and rational classification assessment requires that first principles based direct calculation methods be used to augment the standard classification review. The design philosophy behind the ABS Dynamic Loading Approach enables comprehensive identification of potential failure mechanisms. The scope of the necessary engineering assessment encompass full-ship finite element analysis under non-linear sea loads, spectral fatigue analysis, finite element lashing analysis, free and forced vibration analysis, and transient and impact load analysis. This paper describes key aspects of the DLA design philosophy such as non-linear sea loads, load combinations, various applications derived from full-ship finite element analysis. Several examples are given to highlight some critical failure mechanisms to be considered for ultra-large container carriers.


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