Computational Aspects in the Elasto/Viscoplastic Material Behavior of Solids

2012 ◽  
Vol 567 ◽  
pp. 192-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio de Angelis

In the present paper a computational algorithmic procedure is presented for modeling the elasto/viscoplastic behavior of solid materials. The effects of different loading programs on the inelastic behavior of rate-sensitive materials are analyzed with specific numerical examples. An appropriate solution scheme and a consistent tangent operator are applied which are capable to be adopted for general computational procedures. Numerical computations and results are reported which illustrate the rate-dependence of the constitutive model in use.

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 1850016 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Hemeda

In this work, a simple new iterative technique based on the integral operator, the inverse of the differential operator in the problem under consideration, is introduced to solve nonlinear integro-differential and systems of nonlinear integro-differential equations (IDEs). The introduced technique is simpler and shorter in its computational procedures and time than the other methods. In addition, it does not require discretization, linearization or any restrictive assumption of any form in providing analytical or approximate solution to linear and nonlinear equations. Also, this technique does not require calculating Adomian’s polynomials, Lagrange’s multiplier values or equating the terms of equal powers of the impeding parameter which need more computational procedures and time. These advantages make it reliable and its efficiency is demonstrated with numerical examples.


2007 ◽  
Vol 345-346 ◽  
pp. 685-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner Ecker ◽  
Thomas Antretter ◽  
R. Ebner

Pressure casting dies are subjected to a large number of thermal as well as mechanical load cycles, which are leading to a characteristic thermally induced crack network on the die surface. As a typical representative for a die material the cyclic thermo-mechanical behavior of the hot work tool steel grade 1.2343 (X38CrMoV5-1) is investigated both experimentally as well as numerically. On the one hand the information from isothermal compression-tension tests is used in a subsequent analysis to calibrate a constitutive model that takes into account the characteristic combined isotropic-kinematic hardening/softening of the material. On the other hand the non-isothermal mechanical response of the material to thermal cycles is characterized by means of a periodic laser pulse applied to a small plate-like specimen which is cooled on the back. The residual stresses developing at the surface of the irradiated region of the specimen are determined ex-situ by means of X-ray diffraction. The obtained values agree well with the results of an accompanying finite-element study. This information is used to verify the calibrated constitutive model. The material law is finally used for the prediction of stresses and strains in a die.


Author(s):  
Y. Kostenko ◽  
K. Naumenko

Many power plant components and joint connections are subjected to complex thermo-mechanical loading paths under severe temperature environments over a long period. An important part in the lifetime assessment is the reliable prediction of stress relaxation using improved creep modeling to avoid possible integrity or functionality issues and malfunction in such components. The aim of this work is to analyze the proposed constitutive model for advanced high chromium steels with the goal of predicting stress relaxation over the long term. The evolution equations of the constitutive model for inelastic material behavior are introduced to account for hardening and softening phenomena. The material properties were identified for 9–12%CrMoV steels in the creep range. The model is applied to the stress relaxation analysis of power plant components. The results for long-term assessment, which are encouragingly close to reality, will be presented and discussed. An outlook on further developments of the model and assessment procedure is also provided.


2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 337-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges Limbert ◽  
John Middleton ◽  
Janis Laizans ◽  
Modris Dobelis ◽  
Ivar Knets

Author(s):  
Ericka K. Amborn ◽  
Karim H. Muci-Küchler ◽  
Brandon J. Hinz

Studying the high strain rate behavior of soft tissues and soft tissue surrogates is of interest to improve the understanding of injury mechanisms during blast and impact events. Tests such as the split Hopkinson pressure bar have been successfully used to characterize material behavior at high strain rates under simple loading conditions. However, experiments involving more complex stress states are needed for the validation of constitutive models and numerical simulation techniques for fast transient events. In particular, for the case of ballistic injuries, controlled tests that can better reflect the effects induced by a penetrating projectile are of interest. This paper presents an experiment that tries to achieve that goal. The experimental setup involves a cylindrical test sample made of a translucent soft tissue surrogate that has a small pre-made cylindrical channel along its axis. A small caliber projectile is fired through the pre-made channel at representative speeds using an air rifle. High speed video is used in conjunction with specialized software to generate data for model validation. A Lagrangian Finite Element Method (FEM) model was prepared in ABAQUS/Explicit to simulate the experiments. Different hyperelastic constitutive models were explored to represent the behavior of the soft tissue surrogate and the required material properties were obtained from high strain rate test data reported in the open literature. The simulation results corresponding to each constitutive model considered were qualitatively compared against the experimental data for a single projectile speed. The constitutive model that provided the closest match was then used to perform an additional simulation at a different projectile velocity and quantitative comparisons between numerical and experimental results were made. The comparisons showed that the Marlow hyperelastic model available in ABAQUS/Explicit was able to produce a good representation of the soft tissue surrogate behavior observed experimentally at the two projectile speeds considered.


2011 ◽  
Vol 473 ◽  
pp. 304-309
Author(s):  
Gianluca Buffa ◽  
Livan Fratini

During the last years welded titanium components have been extensively applied in aeronautical and aerospace industries because of their high specific strength and corrosion resistance properties. Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid state welding process, currently industrially utilized for difficult to be welded or “unweldable” aluminum and magnesium alloys, able to overcome the drawbacks of traditional fusion welding techniques. When titanium alloys are concerned, additional problems arise as the need for very high strength and high temperature resistant tools, gas shield protection and high stiffness machines. Additionally, the process is characterized by an elevated sensitivity to temperature variations, which, in turn, depends on the main operative parameters. Numerical simulation represents the optimal solution in order to perform an effective process optimization with affordable costs. In this paper, a fully 3D FEM model for the FSW process is proposed, that is thermo-mechanically coupled and with rigid-viscoplastic material behavior. Experimental clamping parts are modeled and the thermal loads are calculated at the varying of the cooling strategy. Finally, the effectiveness of the cooling systems is evaluated through experimental tests.


Author(s):  
Alvaro Maia da Costa ◽  
Carlos de Oliveira Cardoso ◽  
Claudio dos Santos Amaral ◽  
Alejandro Andueza

Heated pipelines buried in soft clay can develop a very challenging behavior. The thermal expansion of the pipelines normally induces buckles, which will be supported by the passive soil reaction. The buckles of the pipelines in soft clay can generate a non-linear inelastic behavior that is an unstable situation named “snap through”. In such situation the pipeline can jump from a configuration of a few centimeters displacement to another of meters displacement. Once the snap through situation has developed, there is the possibility of a local pipeline buckling, causing the pipeline rupture and as a consequence an oil spill. This paper presents the results obtained during the analysis of the rupture of a buried heated pipeline in the Guanabara Bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A very sophisticated procedure including a simulation of the thermal mechanical interactions between the soil and the pipeline structure was developed for back analysis of the thermal inelastic pipeline buckling. Computer modeling was carried out using the finite element method considering of the non-linear material behavior of the soil and pipeline, and nonlinear geometrical behavior of the pipeline. A cyclic thermal-mechanical soil-pipeline structure interaction model was the challenging aspect of the simulation, that explains the trigger mechanism of the snap through behavior of heated pipelines, which was responsible for the rupture of the pipeline in Guanabara Bay.


1991 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 499-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Saran ◽  
R. H. Wagoner

A formulation for finite element simulation of highly nonlinear problems including friction and contact with arbitrarily shaped rigid surfaces is proposed (CFS approach), prompted by difficulties in robust and accurate simulations of industrial forming processes. Nonlinearities are caused by large strains, plastic flow, and complex boundary conditions with frictional contact. In Part I the theoretical basis is described and the appropriate numerical algorithm is derived. The complete set of the governing relations, comprising equilibrium and interfacial equations, is appropriately linearized; resulting in a consistent tangent operator of the Newton-Raphson algorithm. In Part II, as a numerical verification, plane-strain sheet-forming processes are analyzed using a rigid-viscoplastic material model. Results are presented and discussed for test problems and for complex simulation of reverse drawing by concave tools.


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