Finite Element Modelling of Buckling Restrained Braces under Combined In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loading

2018 ◽  
Vol 763 ◽  
pp. 908-915
Author(s):  
Jian Cui ◽  
Chin Long Lee ◽  
Gregory A. MacRae
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Buckling Restrained Braces ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Insight Into

During earthquakes, buckling restrained braces (BRBs) are likely subjected to both in-plane (INP) and out-of-plane (OOP) loadings simultaneously, therefore, BRBs are required to act robustly under combined INP and OOP loading. It is believed that the OOP loading will reduce the energy dissipation ability of BRBs. The intent of this study is to numerically investigate the performance of BRBs under combined INP and OOP loading with a finite element model of BRB with circular cross-section. Restraining concrete within the BRB is modeled as connector elements in the model and is proven to be an effective way. Simulation results show that the performance of BRBs under combined INP and OOP loading is not as good as that under the INP loading only and the energy dissipation ability is decreased by about 15% when the magnitude of OOP loading is equal to that of INP loading. Furthermore, the results give a deeper insight into the behaviour of BRBs under different combined OOP and INP loading histories.

A Slice Finite Element Model for Bending Analysis of Curved Beams

2011 ◽  
Vol 338 ◽  
pp. 282-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Guang Jiang ◽  
Li Juan Yan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Curved Beams ◽  
Pure Bending ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bending Analysis ◽  
Constraint Equations

The pure bending analysis of curved beams may be performed by finite element modelling of only a representative slice sector of the beam cross-section, by establishing exact deformation relationships between degrees of freedom of corresponding nodes on the corresponding artificial cross-sectional boundaries. These deformation relationships can be conveniently realized using constraint equations between nodal degrees of freedom. Numerical example has been given to demonstrate the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method.

A Finite Element Model for Cables With Nonsymmetrical Geometry and Loads

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. T. Le ◽  
R. H. Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Contact Points

A new two-dimensional finite element model is proposed for the deformation analysis of cable cross sections. The deformations of the cable cross section are of considerable design interest because of their effect on the induced torque or rotation of the cable. This model accounts for material orthotropy and nonsymmetrical geometry and loads. Each component of the cable is assumed to possess a circular cross section and is modeled as a macro-element having nodal degrees-of-freedom at all contact points with adjoining components. Usual finite element procedures are applied to solve for the unknown displacements at contact nodal points. The model is implemented in a computer code and is verified by test results obtained for an as-built cable.

Rolling Resistance Calculation Procedure Using the Finite Element Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-248
Author(s):  
Pablo N. Zitelli ◽  
Gabriel N. Curtosi ◽  
Jorge Kuster
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Account Temperature

ABSTRACT Tire engineers are interested in predicting rolling resistance using tools such as numerical simulation and tests. When a car is driven along, its tires are subjected to repeated deformation, leading to energy dissipation as heat. Each point of a loaded tire is deformed as the tire completes a revolution. Most energy dissipation comes from the cyclic loading of the tire, which causes the rolling resistance in addition to the friction force in the contact patch between the tire and road. Rolling resistance mainly depends on the dissipation of viscoelastic energy of the rubber materials used to manufacture the tires. To obtain a good rolling resistance, the calculation method of the tire finite element model must take into account temperature changes. It is mandatory to calibrate all of the rubber compounds of the tire at different temperatures and strain frequencies. Linear viscoelasticity is used to model the materials properties and is found to be a suitable approach to tackle energy dissipation due to hysteresis for rolling resistance calculation.

Determination of collapse moment of different angled pipe bends with initial geometric imperfection subjected to in-plane bending moments

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622199640
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Pronab Roy ◽  
Kallol Khan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Initial Imperfection ◽  
Bend Angle ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Geometric Imperfection ◽  
Initial Geometric Imperfection

From the recent literature, it is revealed that pipe bend geometry deviates from the circular cross-section due to pipe bending process for any bend angle, and this deviation in the cross-section is defined as the initial geometric imperfection. This paper focuses on the determination of collapse moment of different angled pipe bends incorporated with initial geometric imperfection subjected to in-plane closing and opening bending moments. The three-dimensional finite element analysis is accounted for geometric as well as material nonlinearities. Python scripting is implemented for modeling the pipe bends with initial geometry imperfection. The twice-elastic-slope method is adopted to determine the collapse moments. From the results, it is observed that initial imperfection has significant impact on the collapse moment of pipe bends. It can be concluded that the effect of initial imperfection decreases with the decrease in bend angle from 150∘ to 45∘. Based on the finite element results, a simple collapse moment equation is proposed to predict the collapse moment for more accurate cross-section of the different angled pipe bends.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Thickness Differential on the Formability of Aluminum Tailor Welded Blanks

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 875
Author(s):  
Jie Wu ◽  
Yuri Hovanski ◽  
Michael Miles
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Equivalent Plastic Strain ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dome Height ◽  
Tailor Welded Blanks ◽  
Simulation Results

A finite element model is proposed to investigate the effect of thickness differential on Limiting Dome Height (LDH) testing of aluminum tailor-welded blanks. The numerical model is validated via comparison of the equivalent plastic strain and displacement distribution between the simulation results and the experimental data. The normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values are proposed as a means of quantifying the influence of thickness differential for a variety of different ratios. Increasing thickness differential was found to decrease the normalized equivalent plastic strain and normalized LDH values, this providing an evaluation of blank formability.

Numerical Simulation of the Effects of Preheating on Electron Beam Additive Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Build Plate

2016 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 274-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Cao ◽  
Philip Nash
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Normal Direction ◽  
Thermal Residual Stresses ◽  
Longitudinal Residual Stress ◽  
Middle Cross Section

In an earlier study, a 3-D thermomechanical coupled finite element model was built and experimentally validated to investigate the evolution of the thermal residual stresses and distortions in electron beam additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V build plates. In this study, an investigation using this robust and accurate model was focused on an efficient preheating method, in which the electron beam quickly scanned across the substrate to preheat the build plate prior to the deposition. Various preheat times, beam powers, scan rates, scanning paths and cooling times (between the end of current preheat scan/deposition layer and the beginning of the next preheat scan/deposition layer) were examined, and the maximum distortion along the centerline of the substrate and the maximum longitudinal residual stress along the normal direction on the middle cross-section of the build plate were quantitatively compared. The results show that increasing preheat times and beam powers could effectively reduce both distortion and residual stress for multiple layers/passes components.

Stress concentration factors for the torsion of curved beams of arbitrary cross-section

2006 ◽  
Vol 220 (12) ◽  
pp. 1709-1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
R E Cornwell
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Curved Beams ◽  
Finite Element Implementation ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

There are numerous situations in machine component design in which curved beams with cross-sections of arbitrary geometry are loaded in the plane of curvature, i.e. in flexure. However, there is little guidance in the technical literature concerning how the shear stresses resulting from out-of-plane loading of these same components are effected by the component's curvature. The current literature on out-of-plane loading of curved members relates almost exclusively to the circular and rectangular cross-sections used in springs. This article extends the range of applicability of stress concentration factors for curved beams with circular and rectangular cross-sections and greatly expands the types of cross-sections for which stress concentration factors are available. Wahl's stress concentration factor for circular cross-sections, usually assumed only valid for spring indices above 3.0, is shown to be applicable for spring indices as low as 1.2. The theory applicable to the torsion of curved beams and its finite-element implementation are outlined. Results developed using the finite-element implementation agree with previously available data for circular and rectangular cross-sections while providing stress concentration factors for a wider variety of cross-section geometries and spring indices.

Free Vibration Analysis for Tapered Cross-Section Steel-Concrete Composite Material Beam

2017 ◽  
Vol 893 ◽  
pp. 380-383
Author(s):  
Jun Xia ◽  
Z. Shen ◽  
Kun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Composite Beams ◽  
Shear Connection ◽  
The Common ◽  
Interlayer Slip

The tapered cross-section beams made of steel-concrete composite material are widely used in engineering constructions and their dynamic behavior is strongly influenced by the type of shear connection jointing the two different materials. The 1D high order finite element model for tapered cross-section steel-concrete composite material beam with interlayer slip was established in this paper. The Numerical results for vibration nature frequencies of the composite beams with two typical boundary conditions were compared with ANSYS using 2D plane stress element. The 1D element is more efficient and economical for the common tapered cross-section steel-concrete composite material beams in engineering.

Optimum Mandrel Configuration for Efficient Down-Hole Tube Expansion

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasneem Pervez ◽  
Omar S. Al-Abri ◽  
Sayyad Z. Qamar ◽  
Asiya M. Al-Busaidi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cone Angle ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Dissipated Energy ◽  
Drawing Force ◽  
Enhanced Production ◽  
Tube Expansion

In the last decade, traditional tube expansion process has found an innovative application in oil and gas well drilling and remediation. The ultimate goal is to replace the conventional telescopic wells to mono-diameter wells with minimum cost, which is still a distant reality. Further to this, large diameters are needed at terminal depths for enhanced production from a single well while keeping the power required for expansion and related costs to a minimum. Progress has been made to realize slim wells by driving a rigid mandrel of a suitable diameter through the tube either mechanically or hydraulically to attain a desirable expansion ratio. This paper presents a finite element model which predicts the drawing force for expansion, the stress field in expanded and pre/post expanded zones, and the energy required for expansion. Through minimization of energy required for expansion, an optimum mandrel configuration i.e. shape, size and angle was obtained which can be used to achieve larger in-situ expansion. It is found that mandrel with elliptical, hemispherical and curved conical shapes have minimum resistance during expansion as compared to the widely used circular cross section mandrel with a cone angle of 10°. However, further manipulation of shape parameters of the circular cross section mandrel revealed an improved efficiency. The drawing force required for expansion reduces by 7% to 10% having minimum dissipated energy during expansion. It is also found that these cones yield less reduction in tube thickness after expansion, which results in higher post-expansion collapse strength. In addition, rotating a mandrel further reduces the energy required for expansion by 7%.

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