Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Laminated Glass Sheets Used for Staircases

2014 ◽  
Vol 601 ◽  
pp. 227-230
Author(s):  
Cristian Lucian Ghindea ◽  
Dan Cretu ◽  
Radu Cruciat ◽  
Ovidiu Bogdan

In case of laminated glass strips, the mechanical characteristics of the composite element are different from the values that are obtained for the same element from a homogeneous and isotropic material. The experimental tests presented in the paper aims to determine the mechanical characteristics of laminated glass strips used to make a staircase. For the experiment, quasi-static and dynamic tests were conducted on different glass stair steps, made from normal and tempered glass, with different number and thicknesses glass sheets. The paper presents the carrying out conditions for the experiments, the synthesis of data processing and comments on the experimental results. Experimental test results led to the constructive solution of the glass staircase steps. For staircase building up, tempered glass was chosen and the values obtained for the mechanical properties, strength and deformation capacity of the system were used in its design. Whole set of experimental tests led to a successful design and build-up of the glass staircase.

2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 511-514
Author(s):  
Jia Wen Zhou ◽  
Xing Guo Yang ◽  
Hong Tao Li

This paper studies on the characteristics of strength and deformation of brittle rock under different compression condition by experimental tests. A lot of experimental tests for the Xiangjiaba sandstone are carried out under different compression condition, including uniaxial compression, triaxial compression, uniaxial monocyclic compression and uniaxial loading and unloading. Base on the experimental test results of the Xiangjiaba sandstone, the strength and deformation of brittle rock are analyzed, and some comparative analysis for the mechanics characteristics of brittle rock are carried out. The compute results show that, the peak strength of brittle rock is increased with the confining stress, and close to a linear relationship. Its also show that, the peak strength is not increased under the monocyclic compression, neither for the loading and unloading condition.


2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 1422-1425
Author(s):  
Ping Zhang ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Dong Xiao Li

It may appear different diseases after years of operation on old bridges. In order to understand the actual working condition and the bearing capacity of the bridge, the static and dynamic tests are taken. It describes the principle and methods for the load test via taking Banlashan Arch Bridge for example in this paper. The stiffness, strength and dynamic characteristics of bridge structure are measured, and the maintenance and reinforcing schemes are proposed, according to the results of static and dynamic load tests. Through analyzing the tests, the data and information of bridge can be accumulated, and the mechanical characteristics of this kind of bridge are discussed.


2004 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 220-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony B. Sprowl ◽  
Dara W. Childs

Honeycomb seals are frequently used as replacements for labyrinth seals in high-pressure centrifugal compressors to enhance rotordynamic stability. A concern exists that this enhanced stability will be lost if the honeycomb cavities become clogged. Static and dynamic tests were conducted on a honeycomb and a smooth seal (representing the honeycomb seal with completely clogged cells) at the same constant clearances using air with a supply pressure of 70 bars. The test matrix included three speeds, three pressure ratios, and three inlet preswirl conditions. The results show increased leakage, decreased synchronous stiffness, and decreased dynamic stability for the smooth seal with preswirled flow. The results strongly support the use of swirl brakes at the entrance of a honeycomb seal if clogging is a concern. Comparisons between test results and predictions from a two-control-volume theory by Kleynhans and Childs showed excellent agreement in general.


2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 1641-1644
Author(s):  
Shi Hua Yu ◽  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Qing Yun Zhao

As we all know that the bridge may appear different diseases after years of operation. The static and dynamic tests are taken to test the actual working condition and the bearing capacity of the bridge. This article describes the principles and methods of the brdige test. We will analyze the tests, the data and information of bridge so that we can accumulate the mechanical characteristics of this bridge.


2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322098165
Author(s):  
Hossein Saberi ◽  
Farzad Hatami ◽  
Alireza Rahai

In this study, the co-effects of steel fibers and FRP confinement on the concrete behavior under the axial compression load are investigated. Thus, the experimental tests were conducted on 18 steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) specimens confined by FRP. Moreover, 24 existing experimental test results of FRP-confined specimens tested under axial compression are gathered to compile a reliable database for developing a mathematical model. In the conducted experimental tests, the concrete strength was varied as 26 MPa and 32.5 MPa and the steel fiber content was varied as 0.0%, 1.5%, and 3%. The specimens were confined with one and two layers of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheet. The experimental test results show that simultaneously using the steel fibers and FRP confinement in concrete not only significantly increases the peak strength and ultimate strain of concrete but also solves the issue of sudden failure in the FRP-confined concrete. The simulations confirm that the results of the proposed model are in good agreement with those of experimental tests.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2042
Author(s):  
Wojciech Kacalak ◽  
Igor Maciejewski ◽  
Dariusz Lipiński ◽  
Błażej Bałasz

A simulation model and the results of experimental tests of a vibration generator in applications for the hot-dip galvanizing process are presented. The parameters of the work of the asynchronous motor forcing the system vibrations were determined, as well as the degree of unbalance enabling the vibrations of galvanized elements weighing up to 500 kg to be forced. Simulation and experimental tests of the designed and then constructed vibration generator were carried out at different intensities of the unbalanced rotating mass of the motor. Based on the obtained test results, the generator operating conditions were determined at which the highest values of the amplitude of vibrations transmitted through the suspension system to the galvanized elements were obtained.


A spherical indenter loaded statically or dynamically into contact with the surface of a brittle material produces a well-defined ring crack. This phenomenon, when interpreted by the Hertz theory of elastic contact, provides a convenient test for the strength of the material. If the elastic modulus of the indenter is different from that of the test material, e. g. a steel indenter in contact with a glass surface, frictional forces are brought into play at the interface which modify the Hertz distribution of contact stress. This effect has been examined both theo­retically and experimentally. An indenter which is more rigid than the test surface is shown to lead to an apparent increase in fracture strength of the material, a less rigid indenter has the opposite effect. Static and dynamic tests of plate glass showed a consistent increase in apparent fracture stress of about 50 % using spherical steel indenters compared with glass indenters. This increase agrees well with the influence of friction upon the Hertzian stress calculated theoretically. The average radius of the ring cracks produced by steel indenters was observed to be greater than that produced by glass indenters, an effect of friction also predicted by the theory. Secondary ring cracks of smaller radius have frequently been observed during unloading of a steel indenter. These were not found when a glass indenter was used and an explanation is suggested in terms of the frictional effect which arises from a difference in elasticity between the indenter and the test surface.


Author(s):  
Eiji Shirai ◽  
Tetsuya Zaitsu ◽  
Kazutoyo Ikeda ◽  
Toshiaki Yoshii ◽  
Masami Kondo ◽  
...  

At domestic PWR plants in Japan, one of the major key issues is earthquake-proof safety [1–3]. Recently, a design procedure using energy absorption, not conventional rigid design, was authorized according to revised review guidelines for aseismic design (JEAC4601). Therefore, we focused on the design technique that utilizes energy absorption effects to reduce the seismic responses of the piping system with U-Bolt, by the static and dynamic tests of simplified piping model supported by U-Bolt. The force-displacement characteristics and a fatigue diagram were obtained by the tests.


2007 ◽  
Vol 340-341 ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
Ying Fang Fan ◽  
Zhi Qiang Hu ◽  
Jing Zhou

The structural behavior of an old six-span reinforced concrete arch bridge, which has been in service for about 40 years, is investigated. Field monitoring (inclusive of test of material property, static and dynamic test of the bridge) was conducted, static and dynamic responses of the bridge are obtained. Based on the primitive bridge, a scaled one-span bridge model was fabricated by organic-glasses. Both the static and dynamic tests were executed on the bridge model in the laboratory. Since the arch rib is the crucial member for the arch bridge, 7 notches were cut on both arch ribs of the bridge model to simulate different damages of the arch rib. Mechanical responses of the bridge with different damages on the arch ribs were achieved. FEM analyses were preformed on the bridge as well. Numerical results show good agreement with the experimental results.


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