The Contact Mechanics for Indentation of Single Asperity and Rough Surfaces

A Finite Element Analysis of a rigid sphere contact with a deformable elastic-plastic plat called indentation model is studied. The numerical results are applied on the rough surfaces contact of the GW model. A series of the relationships of the rough surfaces contact parameters are obtained. The contact parameters of the indentation model and the flattening model are compared in detail and the reasons for their differences are analyzed. In the case of single asperity contact, for ω/ωc > 1, the Indentation model reaches the initial plastic yield while the flattening model is ω/ωc = 1. In ω/ωc = 10, the plastic yield reaches the contact surface for the first time, and the corresponding point of ψ = 0.5 the flattening model is relatively earlier in . The contact parameters of rough surface in different plasticity indexes are compared again. On the point of ω/ωc = 6, the contact parameters of the flattening model and the indentation model coincide perfectly. For 0.5 < ψ < 4, the difference between the parameters curves become larger and larger. To the point of ψ = 4, when the distance difference reaches the maximum, it begins to decrease until the two curves are close to coincide again. The dimensionless elastic-plastic contact hardness is introduced. The relation between real contact area and the contact pressure of the indentation model can be acquired quickly. The results show that the geometric shape of deformable contact parts has an important effect on the contact parameters, especially for the extension of plastic deformation region within a specific range of plasticity index.

The effect of curing schedules on fiber-matrix adhesion in carbon fiber–epoxy resin composites

Fiber-reinforced polymeric composites are used in a large and growing number of applications, all requiring different property sets including the nature of the fiber-matrix adhesion to which the present work is addressed. Specifically, the number of curing cycles, curing temperature and schedule, degree of cure, use of accelerants, annealing, and the use of fiber handling agents are investigated for systems of Hexcel IM7 carbon fibers embedded in Epon862 (resin) and Epikure Curing Agent W (hardener) using the single-fiber fragmentation method. The fractional extent of cure is monitored using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), so that comparisons are made at the same degree of cure (99%). Single-stage curing at the highest temperature produces the highest apparent adhesion, and the use of accelerants significantly increases the curing rate while maintaining the same level of adhesion. Accelerants in some cases, however, decrease the plastic yield strength of the specimens. Annealing reduces induced residual stress and apparent adhesion, but not below the baseline achieved at lower curing temperatures. Plastic yield strength and apparent adhesion decrease for any degree of cure lower than 95%, while the use of handling agents shows no effect on adhesion.

Fresh Properties and Mix Design for 3D-Printable Decorative Concrete

Постановка задачи. Рассмотрение закономерностей влияния вида цемента и модификаторов вязкости на технологические свойства смесей для 3D-печати определяется необходимостью одновременного обеспечения показателей пластичности и формоустойчивости смесей и декоративности композитов на их основе. Результаты. Представлены результтаты экспериментальных исследований основных реологических характеристик декоративного бетона для строительной 3D-печати. Выявлено влияние состава бетона на подвижность и формоустойчивость смеси. Установлено, что вид используемого цемента изменяет пластичность смеси и формоустойчивость под весом вышележащих слоев. Смеси с оптимальным компонентным составом декоративного бетона для строительной 3D-печати имеют следующие реологические характеристики: предел текучести K @ 1,0-2,2 кПа, структурная прочность s = 1,5-4,5 кПа, относительные пластические деформации Δ = 0,03-0,07 мм/мм. Данные характеристики определяют способность смеси к пластическому деформированию без разрушения структуры при течении, а также способность сохранять форму при печати слоя и нагружении вышележащими слоями. Выводы. Оптимальные диапазоны свойств смесей для 3D-печати могут быть изменены в 2-3 раза за счет использования цементов с различным гранулометрическим составом. Регулирование подвижности и формоустойчивости смесей с различными видами цемента главным образом обеспечивается применяемым модификатором вязкости. Statement of the problem. This paper present the rheological properties of 3D-printable decorative concrete. The effects of the mix proportion on its plasticity and shape stability are presented together. It has been established that a kind of cement changes the plasticity of fresh mixtures and its resistance to load during printing. Results. The fresh mixtures of 3D-printable decorative concrete with effective mix design had plastic yield value K @ 1.0-2.2 kPa, structural strength s = 1.5-4.5 kPa, value of plastic deformations Δ = 0.03-0.07 mm/mm. That has defined the ability of these mixes to plastically deform without any structure destruction and hold its shape, resist the deformation under compressions load during multi-layer casting. Conclusions. Shape stability of 3D-printable mix can be changed by 2-3 times by using cement with an efficient ranging of a particle size. The plasticity and shape stability of fresh mixes can be regulated using viscosity modifiers whose type depends on the type of cement.

MoS2 Nanoparticle Effects on 80 °C Thermally Stable Water-Based Drilling Fluid

Bentonite-based drilling fluids are used for drilling, where inhibitive fluids are not required. The rheological and the density properties of the drilling fluids are highly affected by high temperature and pressure. Due to high temperature, the clay particles stick together, and the fluid system becomes more flocculated. Poorly designed drilling fluid may cause undesired operational issues such as poor hole cleaning, drill strings sticking, high torque and drag. In this study, the 80 °C thermally stable Herschel Bulkley’s and Bingham plastic yield stresses drilling fluids were formulated based on lignosulfonate-treated bentonite drilling fluid. Further, the impact of a MoS2 nanoparticle solution on the properties of the thermally stable base fluid was characterized. Results at room temperature and pressure showed that the blending of 0.26 wt.% MoS2 increased the lubricity of thermally stable base fluid by 27% and enhanced the thermal and electrical conductivities by 7.2% and 8.8%, respectively.

FRESH PROPERTIES AND MIX DESIGN FOR 3D-PRINTABLE DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Statement of the problem. This paper present the rheological properties of 3D-printable decorative concrete. The effects of mix proportion on its plasticity and shape stability are presented together. It has been established that kind of cement changes plasticity of fresh mixtures and its resistance to load during the printing. Results. The fresh mixtures of 3D-printable decorative concrete with effective mix design had plastic yield value Ki 1.0 - 2.2 kPa, structural strength σ0 = 1.5 - 4.5 kPa, value of plastic deformations Δpl = 0.03 - 0.07 mm/mm. That is defined the ability of these mixtures to plastically deform without structure destruction and hold its shape, resist the deformation under compressions load during multi-layer casting.Conclusions. Shape stability of 3D-printable mixture can be changed by 2--3 times by using cement with efficient ranging of a particle size. The plasticity and shape stability of fresh mixtures can be regulated with usage of viscosity modifiers, the type of which depends on the type of cement.

Research on Fuzzy Plastic Constitutive Model Based on Membership Function

Soil has no obvious yield point, and the classical elastoplastic theory contradicts the uncertainty of the plastic yield point of the soil. Therefore, a fuzzy plastic Cambridge model based on the membership function was designed by combining the fuzzy mathematics with the Cambridge model. This model made the plastic membership function to correspond with the fuzzy yield function. The plastic strain at any stress state was calculated using the fuzzy Cambridge model and was compared with the indoor triaxial test results, and they were in good agreement. Therefore, it is appropriate to use fuzzy mathematics to express the unobvious soil yield property. The characteristics of soil yield in any stress state is reflected by the fuzzy plastic theory, which indicates that there is entirely no elasticity at any stress state. Moreover, the varying degrees of plasticity and the degree of plastic yield were uniquely determined by the plastic membership function. The fuzzy plastic model used the membership function change to replace the complex hardening. Additionally, the cyclic loading path was clear and appropriate for the cyclic loading and unloading calculations.

Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Densification in Electric Field-Assisted Sintering of Inconel 718 Superalloy

Electric field-assisted sintering has ubiquitous merits over conventional sintering technology for the fabrication of difficult-to-deform materials. To investigate the effect of sintering pressure and temperature on the densification of Inconel 718 superalloy, a numerical simulation model was established based on the Fleck-Kuhn-McMeeking (FKM) and Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) models, which covers a wide range of porosity. At a sintering pressure below 50 MPa or a sintering temperature below 950 °C, the average porosity of the sintered superalloy is over 0.17 with low densification. Under a pressure above 110 MPa and a temperature above 1250 °C, the sintered superalloy quickly completes densification and enters the plastic yield stage, making it difficult to control the sintering process. When the pressure is above 70 MPa while the temperature exceeds 1150 °C, the average porosity is 0.11, with little fall when the pressure or temperature rises. The experimental results indicated that the relative density of the sintered superalloy under 70 MPa and 1150 °C is 94.46%, and the proportion of the grain size below 10 μm is 73%. In addition, the yield strength of the sintered sample is 512 MPa, the compressive strength comes to 1260 MPa when the strain is over 0.8, and the microhardness is 395 Hv, demonstrating a better mechanical property than the conventional superalloy.