Numerical Limit Analysis: An Engineering Tool for both Ultimate Limit Load Analysis and Optimal Material Layout

2009 ◽  
pp. 199-216
Author(s):  
L. Damkilde
Keyword(s):  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Load Analysis ◽  
Optimal Material ◽  
Material Layout ◽  
Ultimate Limit

Review of ASME III Code Case for the Application of Finite Element Based Limit Load Analysis

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Martin ◽  
Chris Watson ◽  
Keith Wright
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Methods ◽  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Step Procedure ◽  
Load Analysis ◽  
Division 2 ◽  
Selection Of

The use of finite element based limit load analysis for the assessment of the primary load capacity of a pressure vessel is well established and numerous papers on the subject, including experimental results, have been published in the last decade. Finite element based limit load analysis is often used in the context of NB-3228.1 Limit Analysis to demonstrate a margin against ductile burst as an alternative to satisfaction of the NB-3200 limits on general, local and primary membrane plus bending stress intensity. However, although NB-3200 permits the use of ‘limit analysis’, no specific guidance on the use of finite element methods for this purpose is provided. Other pressure vessel codes, including ASME VIII Division 2 and EN13445 contain explicit guidance on the use of finite element methods for limit load analysis. To address this, a Code Case is currently under development to provide technical guidance on the use of finite element based limit load analysis within the context of NB-3200 assessments. The Code Case provides a step-by-step procedure which guides the analyst in the application of limit load analysis and ensures that a valid analysis has been undertaken. The topics of geometric weakening, yield surface selection, tentative wall thickness, element selection and selection of Sm are accounted for in the Code Case and discussed. This paper provides a detailed review of the Code Case and shows how it can be used in practice.

Limit Load Analysis of Perforated Disks With Square Penetration Pattern

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Rogalska ◽  
W. Ka¸kol ◽  
G. Guerlement ◽  
D. Lamblin
Keyword(s):  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Solid Material ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Homogenization Approach ◽  
Load Analysis ◽  
Yield Surfaces

Limit load analysis of perforated disks with a square penetration pattern is presented. The results of limit analysis are used to obtain yield surfaces for solid material equivalent to perforated disk based on homogenization approach. Theoretical and experimental results are compared. Approximations of the yield surfaces are proposed.

Pull-Out Performance of T-Stub End Plate Connected To Concrete Filled Thin-Walled Steel Tube (CFTST) using Lindapter Hollo-Bolts

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
NAZRUL AZMI AHMAD ZAMRI ◽  
CLOTILDA PETRUS ◽  
AZMI IBRAHIM ◽  
HANIZAH AB HAMID
Keyword(s):  
Limit Load ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Limit States ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Pullout Load ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Stub End ◽  
Concrete Filled Steel Tubes ◽  
Ultimate Limit

The application of concrete filled steel tubes (CFSTs) as composite members has widely been used around the world and is becoming popular day by day for structural application especially in earthquake regions. This paper indicates that an experimental study was conducted to comprehend the behaviour of T-stub end plates connected to concrete filled thin-walled steel tube (CFTST) with different types of bolts and are subjected to pullout load. The bolts used are normal type bolt M20 grade 8.8 and Lindapter Hollo-bolt HB16 and HB20. A series of 10 mm thick T-stub end plates were fastened to 2 mm CFTST of 200 mm x 200 mm in cross-section. All of the specimens were subjected to monotonic pull-out load until failure. Based on test results, the Lidapter Hollo-bolts showed better performance compare to normal bolts. The highest ultimate limit load for T-stub end plate fasten with Lindapter Hollo-bolt is four times higher than with normal bolt although all end plates show similar behaviour and failure mode patterns. It can be concluded that T-stub end plate with Lindapter Hollo-bolt shows a better performance in the service limit and ultimate limit states according to the regulations in the design codes.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review of Isogeometric Topology Optimization: Methods, Applications and Prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Gao ◽  
Mi Xiao ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Liang Gao
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Optimal Material ◽  
Material Layout

AbstractTopology Optimization (TO) is a powerful numerical technique to determine the optimal material layout in a design domain, which has accepted considerable developments in recent years. The classic Finite Element Method (FEM) is applied to compute the unknown structural responses in TO. However, several numerical deficiencies of the FEM significantly influence the effectiveness and efficiency of TO. In order to eliminate the negative influence of the FEM on TO, IsoGeometric Analysis (IGA) has become a promising alternative due to its unique feature that the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) model and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) model can be unified into a same mathematical model. In the paper, the main intention is to provide a comprehensive overview for the developments of Isogeometric Topology Optimization (ITO) in methods and applications. Finally, some prospects for the developments of ITO in the future are also presented.

Shakedown and Limit Analysis of Kinematic Hardening Piping Elbows Under Internal Pressure and Bending Moments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Peng ◽  
Yinghua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Yield Strength ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Plastic Limit Load ◽  
Interaction Curves ◽  
Shakedown Limit

Abstract In this paper, the Stress Compensation Method (SCM) adopting an elastic-perfectly-plastic (EPP) material is further extended to account for limited kinematic hardening (KH) material model based on the extended Melan's static shakedown theorem using a two-surface model defined by two hardening parameters, namely the initial yield strength and the ultimate yield strength. Numerical analysis of a cylindrical pipe is performed to validate the outcomes of the extended SCM. The results agree well with ones from literature. Then the extended SCM is applied to the shakedown and limit analysis of KH piping elbows subjected to internal pressure and cyclic bending moments. Various loading combinations are investigated to generate the shakedown limit and the plastic limit load interaction curves. The effects of material hardening, elbow angle and loading conditions on the shakedown limit and the plastic limit load interaction curves are presented and analysed. The present method is incorporated in the commercial finite element simulation software and can be considered as a general computational tool for shakedown analysis of KH engineering structures. The obtained results provide a useful information for the structural design and integrity assessment of practical piping elbows.

Estimate of the Ultimate Load on Structural Members Subjected to Lateral Loads

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
L. Belenkiy ◽  
Y. Raskin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Plastic Behavior ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Ship Structures ◽  
Strength Assessment ◽  
Stiffened Panels ◽  
Plate Elements

This paper examines plastic behavior of typical ship structures, specifically beams, grillages, and plates subjected to predominantly lateral loads. The ultimate loads, determined on the basis of the theorems of limit analysis [1,2], are evaluated using nonlinear finite-element plastic analysis. The relationships between analytical and finite-element models for prediction of ultimate loads of beams, stiffened panels, and grillages are illustrated. It has been shown that the ultimate loads, obtained from the theorems of limit analysis, can be successfully used for strength assessment of stiffened ship structures subjected to lateral loads. The effect of shear force on ultimate load is analyzed using the finite-element method. This paper confirms that in the case of beams and grillages under lateral loading, the ultimate load may characterize the threshold of the load at which a stiffened ship's structure fails by the development of excessive deflections. For plate elements, on the other hand, the plastic deflections represent the permissible limit of external load better than the ultimate limit load.

Shakedown and Limit Analysis of Kinematic Hardening Piping Elbows Under Inner Pressure and Bending Moments

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Peng ◽  
Yinghua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Yield Strength ◽  
Limit Analysis ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Bending Moments ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Inner Pressure ◽  
Plastic Limit Load ◽  
Interaction Curves ◽  
Shakedown Limit

Abstract The stress compensation method (SCM) for shakedown and limit analysis was previously proposed and applied to elastic-perfectly plastic (EPP) piping elbows. In this paper, the SCM is extended to account for limited kinematic hardening (KH) material model based on the extended Melan’s static shakedown theorem using a two-surface model defined by two hardening parameters: initial yield strength and ultimate yield strength. To validate the extended SCM, a numerical test on a cylinder pipe is performed. The results agree well with ones from literature. Then the extended SCM is applied to the shakedown and limit analysis of KH piping elbows subjected to inner pressure and cyclic bending moments. Various loading combinations are investigated to create the shakedown limit and plastic limit load interaction curves. The effects of the material hardening, angle of the elbow and loading conditions on the shakedown limit and plastic limit load interaction curves are presented and analysed. The present method is incorporated in the commercial software of Abaqus and can be considered as a general computational tool for shakedown analysis of KH engineering structures. The obtained results provide a useful information for the structural design and integrity assessment of practical piping elbows.

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