Effect of Shear/Axial Stress Ratio on Multiaxial Non-Proportional Loading Fatigue Damage on AISI 303 Steel

In this paper, we investigate the cyclic response of AISI 303 stainless steel subjected to non-proportional loads with different amplitude ratios between shear stresses and normal stresses. Based on the experiments, a relationship between the proportional reference load and a varied range of non-proportional loads was established. To achieve this objective, an experimental program was implemented to evaluate the non-proportional parameter Y. Then, the evolution of this parameter was analyzed with the number of cycles to failure and with the ratio between shear and normal stresses, finally, the evolution of the non-proportional parameter Y was mapped by two functions. The results show that the non-proportional response of the AISI 303 can be estimated using the two functions obtained. This allows the estimation of the relationship between non-proportional and proportional stresses as a function of the number of cycles to failure together with the relationship between shear and normal stresses. The results obtained have direct application in the evaluation of accumulated damage, assessed in real-time, resulting from variable amplitude loading spectra. This is of particular interest for the evaluation of structural health monitoring of structures and mechanical components.

Longitudinal-transverse thermal- force bending and stability layered inhomogeneous profiled rod

The solution to the problem of the stress-strain state of an inhomogeneous profiled rod is based on the use of nonlinear equilibrium conditions and physical relations of a layered thermo elastic thin rod. A differential equation of bifurcation inhomogeneous rod stability of variable cross-section is obtained. The equation has variable functional coefficients. In the initial state, the rod is subjected to bending with the implementation of one of the asymmetric shapes. The critical state occurs under the action of a longitudinal load corresponding to one of the lowest symmetrical shapes, orthogonal to the initial shape. In the first series, numerical calculations of an inhomogeneous I-rod with a variable cross section height are performed. Shelves and wall I-rod are made of steel, aluminum and titanium alloys. The graphs of maximum deflection and normal stresses acting at the calculate points at the boundaries of the layers are plotted depending on the longitudinal load at the given levels of transverse loads and thermal field. A significant influence of the rod physical structure, the profiling its form and the factor of nonlinearity of static relations on the stress fields has been established. A homogeneous temperature field with a nominal value of 80°C creates fields of self-balanced stresses in an inhomogeneous rod. The components of normal stresses in this case reach 20-40% of the materials permissible resistance level. The presence of rod parts with a significant difference in the coefficients of thermal expansion in the composition enhances this effect. In the second, the stability analysis of an inhomogeneous I-rod with a variable width cross section was performed. The transition of the initial S-shaped bend to an unstable state is shown.

TOOTH CONTACT ANALYSIS OF A DESIGNED PLANETARY GEAR DRIVE FOR THE VEHICLE INDUSTRY

A planetary gear drive consists of a sun gear, planet pinions and an internal gear. We designed a complex gear system which is usable in the field of the vehicle industry into the automatized robots. The system was designed by GearTeq software which is connected with the SolidWorks designer software. After the assembly and the motion simulations tooth contact analysis (TCA) was made to analyse the normal stresses and the normal deformations on the connecting surface of the planet pinions and the internal gear by different load moments.

Investigation of Bursting Stress and Spalling Stress in Post-tensioned Anchorage Zones

Over the past decades, considerable efforts have been made to quantify the bursting forces in the post-tensioned anchorage zones based on the simplified model or fitting formulas, however reproducing the transverse stress distribution is still a challenging topic, which is also important to detail the reinforcing details in the anchorage zones, especially for cracking control. To address this issue, this paper is devoted to seeking an elasticity solution for transverse stresses in the anchorage zones, and providing a more rational equation for transverse distribution in anchorage zones. The sum function of normal stresses is employed to solve the stresses filed in the anchorage zones with concentric load and two eccentric loads. The bursting stresses in the concentric anchorage zones and spalling stresses in the eccentric anchorage zones are verified by the photoelastic tests. The transverse stresses along the symmetry axis of the eccentric anchorage zones can be handled as a concentric single anchorage zone with equivalent bearing plate width. Moreover, according to the concept of force stream tube, the profiles of isostatic line of compression (ILCs) are determined and validated, which confirms the existence of ILCs.

Comparison of the level of required prestressing of road bridges according to the historical development of technical standards in Slovakia

The paper deals with the level of required prestressing designed for box-girder bridges. Mainly focuses on the development of standards used in the design of prestressed concrete road bridges in the Slovak Republic. The standards for bridge design have been amended several times. A parametric study was performed on a model post-tensioned concrete bridge with a box-girder cross-section. The bridge has three-span with a main span of 50 m and end spans of 40 m. The study compares the normal stresses caused by traffic load along the length of the bridge according to various standards and technical regulations. The differences in design principles were investigated while the amount and geometry of the longitudinal prestressing of the bridge were changed as required by corresponding standards. The numerical model is considered as a beam element with neglecting of the torsional effects of the load. The parametric study points out the differences in the normal stresses along the bridge according to different design regulations and standards. The aim of the study is to compare level of prestressing according to the historical development of prestressed bridges

THE NEW HYPOTHESIS ANGULAR DEFORMATION AND FILLING OF DIAGRAMS IN BENDING WITH TORSION IN REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

The authors considered a simple method for constructing bend-torsion functionals by grid methods. Analysis of the diagrams of angular deformations and shear stresses made it possible to develop a new hypothesis of angular deformations. The consequences of the hypothesis were in the form of expressions from the analysis of diagrams. The authors also obtained functionals for determining angular deformations, bending and torque moments from the compressed area of concrete and reinforcement. The projection ratios helped to determine the shear and normal stresses through deformations using diagrams. The filling of the diagrams was in the form of expressions using functionals. The authors recorded expressions for determining the filling of the diagrams, as well as the total bending and torque moments.

Influence of shear on plastic bending strength of I cross-sections steel beams

In general, steel beams are stressed by bending and shear. Due to the loading a normal stresses σ and shear stresses τ arise in individual cross-sections of steel beams. But they are usually stressed mainly by bending. This follows both from several theoretical analyzes and especially from the corresponding experiments. Therefore, current standards for the design of steel structures allow the impact of shear to be neglected to a certain level of shear stress of the most stressed - decisive cross-sections of beams (EN 1993-1-1, respectively CSN EN 1993-1-1 and others). However, in the case of shorter beams, especially in places of support and in places of application of concentrated forces, the shear effects of the load can also be significant. In the case of more significant shear effects of the load, the plastic flexural strength of the decisive cross-sections and also the overall load-bearing capacity of the steel beams must be adequately reduced. However, the degree of flexural strength reduction with a significant effect of shear in the case of I cross-sections is still unambiguous. It is therefore important to experimentally investigate steel beams in the area of significant shear effects. The presented article contains selected results of experimental investigation of the significant effect of shear on the flexural strength of steel beams I cross-sections.