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Full-Text Articles in Structural Materials
Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate, Liao Yuanyuan, Ling Lihua, Wu Qibin, Cheng Bin, Dai Dongming
Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate, Liao Yuanyuan, Ling Lihua, Wu Qibin, Cheng Bin, Dai Dongming
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
For negative bending moment prestressed tendons in simply supported-to-structurally-continuous bridges, the flat anchorage method of flange plate is more reasonable, but its widespread application is limited due to the anchoring capacity restrictions of flat anchor plates. To improve the anchoring capacity of a single anchorage zone, reduce the number of prestressed ducts, save concrete, and improve construction efficiency, a novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was developed, designed, and manufactured in this paper. By combining finite element analysis and experimental methods, a finite element analysis model of the concrete load transfer specimen beneath the novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was established, …
A Review Of Performance Of Cement- Stabilized Base Materials Containing Recycled Conc Rete Aggregate, Song Chengzhe, Li Jiaquan, Kong Jingxun, Zhou Changjun, An Xing
A Review Of Performance Of Cement- Stabilized Base Materials Containing Recycled Conc Rete Aggregate, Song Chengzhe, Li Jiaquan, Kong Jingxun, Zhou Changjun, An Xing
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Semi-rigid base offers excellent performan ce and is widely used as a high-grade highway subgrade in China.Currently,with a large stockpile of waste concrete in the country,using it as aggregate in pavement base materials is of great significance for environmental protection,energy conservation,and emission reduction.In this paper,the basic performance indicators of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA ) and the performance of cement-stabilized base materials containing RCA,including strength,shrinkage,fatigue,and erosion resistance were reviewed.It finds that the basic performance indicators of RCA are lower than those of natural aggregate.Therefore,the proportion of RCA in base materials may be limited to 20% ‒ 50%.The shrinkage and erosion resistance …
Mechanical Performance Of Nuts In Tie Rod Assembly Of Anchorage System Of Suspension Bridge, Liu Zheng, Li Zhao, Qin Guifang, Xie Qinjian, Jiang Yuangen, Zhang Jiyong, Wang Lei, Ma Yafei
Mechanical Performance Of Nuts In Tie Rod Assembly Of Anchorage System Of Suspension Bridge, Liu Zheng, Li Zhao, Qin Guifang, Xie Qinjian, Jiang Yuangen, Zhang Jiyong, Wang Lei, Ma Yafei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to investigate the stress and fatigue performance of nuts in the tie rod assembly of the anchorage system of a long-span suspension bridge,the finite element software Ansys and Abaqus were used to establish the full bridge model and the local finite element models of the tie rod and the hexagonal nut,respectively.Secondly,the whole process variation law of the synergistic force of the tie rod and the nut under the axial tensile load was revealed.The difference in mechanical performance between slotted nuts and unslotted nuts was compared,and the detailed structural parameters of slotted nuts were optimized.Finally,the static tensile and fatigue …
Deformation Measurement And Safety Warning Of Highway Bridges Based On Machine Vision, Su Ziyue, Du Wenkang, Lei Dong
Deformation Measurement And Safety Warning Of Highway Bridges Based On Machine Vision, Su Ziyue, Du Wenkang, Lei Dong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The structural safety of highway bridges plays a crucial role in traffic safety operations and regional economic development.Due to the rapid increase and complex changes in traffic loads，the demand for real-time monitoring of bridge ’s structural deformation and safety conditions has been increasingly prominent.However，the structural health monitoring system，dominated by contact sensors，has limitations such as difficult installation and construction，complicated maintenance and replacement，and the need to interrupt traffic.To this end，a non-contact deformation measurement system based on machine vision was proposed.Template matching and feature point recognition methods were utilized to achieve recognition of structural surface markings and displacement extraction of key positions.The accuracy …
A Manufacturing-To-Response Pathway For Manufacturing Optimization Of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures, Madhura Limaye
A Manufacturing-To-Response Pathway For Manufacturing Optimization Of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures, Madhura Limaye
All Dissertations
Over the past decade, there has been an increased adoption of thermoplastic and thermoset based continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for structural applications in several industries. Among the different manufacturing methods, thermoforming process for thermoplastic based continuous CFRP’s offer a major advantage in reducing cycle times for large scale productions. Similarly, out-of-autoclave curing process for thermoset based continuous CFRP’s using heated tooling enables production of large composite structures. However, these manufacturing processes can have a significant impact on the structural performance of parts by inducing undesirable effects. These effects include inhomogeneous fiber orientations, thickness variations, and residual stresses …
Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert, Zhang Shun, Liu Baodong, Gao Meng, Wu Fei, Wang Zhihong
Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert, Zhang Shun, Liu Baodong, Gao Meng, Wu Fei, Wang Zhihong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Corrugated steel box culverts exhibit a higher section utilization rate compared with circular，arched，and pipe-arch corrugated steel structures，making them more suitable for for scenarios with restricted embankment height.While numerous studies focus on strengthening strategies for corrugated steel box culverts，research on selecting cross-sectional forms is scarce.This study utilized the finite element analysis software Abaqus to develop finite element models of corrugated steel box culverts with sidewall inclination angles of 0°，5°，10°，15° and 20° respectively.The impact of these inclination angles on the structural stress and deformation outcomes was analyzed.The results indicate that increasing the sidewall inclination angles can effectively reduce vertical deformation and maximum …
Mechanical Characterization Of Functionally Graded M300 Maraging Steel Cellular Structures, Bradley Jay Sampson
Mechanical Characterization Of Functionally Graded M300 Maraging Steel Cellular Structures, Bradley Jay Sampson
Theses and Dissertations
Traditional methods for increasing the energy absorption of a structure involve using a stronger material or increasing the volume of the structure, resulting in a higher cost or additional weight. Additive manufacturing (AM) can be used to maximize the energy absorption of materials with the ability to create complex geometries such as cellular structures. Previous work has shown that the energy absorption of additively manufactured parts can be improved through functionally graded cellular structures; however, this strategy has not been applied to ultra-high strength steel materials. This work characterizes the effect of multiple functional-grading strategies (e.g. uniform, rod-graded, size-graded) on …
Numerical Analysis Of Structural Characteristics Of Prefabricated Ecological Grid Retaining Walls, Wang Xinquan, Zhu Cong, Huang Tianyuan, Diao Hongguo, Peng Xijian
Numerical Analysis Of Structural Characteristics Of Prefabricated Ecological Grid Retaining Walls, Wang Xinquan, Zhu Cong, Huang Tianyuan, Diao Hongguo, Peng Xijian
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The retaining wall is a common slope protection structure. In view of the current insufficient greening and high prefabricated retaining walls, prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls with high construction efficiency and greening features emerge. In order to explore the mechanical characteristics and influencing factors of prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls, Abaqus finite element software was used to discuss the mechanical characteristics of prefabricated ecological grid retaining wall columns and inclined shelves with different embankment heights and different fillings. The results show that different fill heights have different effects on the lateral displacement of the column, and the effect of fill …
Crack Resistance Of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Pavement Under The Coupling Effect Of Low Temperature⁃Load In Heavy Freezing Area, Guo Yinchuan, Hao Chenwei, Guo Han, Fan Li, Shen Aiqin, Wang Lusheng
Crack Resistance Of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Pavement Under The Coupling Effect Of Low Temperature⁃Load In Heavy Freezing Area, Guo Yinchuan, Hao Chenwei, Guo Han, Fan Li, Shen Aiqin, Wang Lusheng
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the cold working environment and road diseases of asphalt pavement in the heavy freezing area of Inner Mongolia, a control index of pavement structure based on crack resistance was proposed. The calculation models of the newly built basalt fiber asphalt pavement structure and the pavement after cracks were established by using Ansys finite element software. The mechanical parameters, thermophysical parameters, and other parameters of the basalt fiber asphalt pavement were determined through laboratory tests, and the crack resistance indexes under the coupling action of low temperature and load were calculated, respectively. The fatigue life of basalt fiber …
Research On Application Of Equivalent Stiffened Plate Elements In Local Stability Calculation Of U‐Shaped Stiffened Plates, Chen Xiangjun
Research On Application Of Equivalent Stiffened Plate Elements In Local Stability Calculation Of U‐Shaped Stiffened Plates, Chen Xiangjun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To address the issue of excessively large computational models in the numerical simulation of U-shaped stiffened plates in large-span flat steel box girder main girders, this paper proposes a finite element calculation theory using equivalent stiffened plate elements and a simplified method for U-shaped stiffened plates. By simplifying the U-shaped small box ribs in U-shaped stiffened plates into equivalent stiffening strips, the transverse stiffness of the cover plate is redistributed, and the effect of equivalent stiffeners on the stress of the plates is calculated. Stability analysis was conducted using Fortran language developed on the Ansys platform, and the results were …
Method Of Embedded Imperfections For The Direct Simulation Of Deformation Instabilities In Film-Substrate Structures, Siavash Nikravesh Kazeroni
Method Of Embedded Imperfections For The Direct Simulation Of Deformation Instabilities In Film-Substrate Structures, Siavash Nikravesh Kazeroni
Mechanical Engineering ETDs
In this dissertation, a novel finite-element methodology called “embedded imperfections” is proposed and employed for computationally simulating various types of deformation instabilities observed in film-substrate structures subjected to mechanical loading. The approach involves the incorporation of elements having distinctive material properties within the film-substrate interface. One can interpret this practice as a deliberate distribution of material defects within the numerical model. It has been shown that embedded imperfections not only can trigger the onset of instability, but also can lead to “direct” simulation of deformation instability problems in that primary and subsequent instability modes can all be captured in a …
Mechanical Interfacial Locking And Multiscale Modeling Of Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites For Structural Applications, Anmol Kothari
Mechanical Interfacial Locking And Multiscale Modeling Of Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites For Structural Applications, Anmol Kothari
All Dissertations
The ever-growing pressure of reducing the adverse impact of transportation systems on environment has pushed industries towards fuel-efficient and sustainable solutions. While several approaches have been used to improve fuel efficiency, the light-weighting of structural components has proven broadly effective. In this regard, reinforced thermoplastic composites (RTPC), owing to their high recyclability, higher impact strength and fast cycle times, have become competitive candidates at an industrial scale. However, to implement RTPC toward large scale structural applications several challenges pertaining to material design and manufacturing effects need to be addressed. To this end, a computational study is carried out to address …
Finite Element Analysis Of Impact Resistant Composites Inspired By Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Nandati Shrestha
Finite Element Analysis Of Impact Resistant Composites Inspired By Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Nandati Shrestha
Thinking Matters Symposium
The fist-like club of the peacock mantis shrimp, a 5-inch marine crustacean, can strike its prey with speed faster than a .22-caliber bullet with an impact force more than 1,000 times its own weight. Although these creatures punch so fast that it even boils the water, they don’t take any damage. This incredible insusceptibility is due to the arrangement of mineralized fiber layers in which each fibrous layer is laid at a slightly rotated angle to form a helicoidal structure that acts as a shock absorber for the club. The goal is to perform a finite element analysis to investigate …
Development Of Multi-Axial Fatigue Retrofits For Lock Gate Components, Logan Verkamp
Development Of Multi-Axial Fatigue Retrofits For Lock Gate Components, Logan Verkamp
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Lock gates are essential infrastructure components to the United State (US) supply chain. They create large cost savings and environmental benefits when compared with traditional methods of transport (freight and rail). Because of the large quantity of goods and dependence on these shipping chains, the US economy can be drastically affected by an unexpected gate closure. Unfortunately, many lock gates within the US have reached or exceeded their designed life. Due to the intensity of cyclic loads and the environment, fatigue cracks have become a prominent issue. Developed cracks near the pintle region (a joint which the gate rotates and …
Manufacturing Process Simulation – On Its Way To Industrial Application, Dennis Otten, Tobias A. Weber, Jan-Christoph Arent
Manufacturing Process Simulation – On Its Way To Industrial Application, Dennis Otten, Tobias A. Weber, Jan-Christoph Arent
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
Manufacturing process simulation (MPS) has become more and more important for aviation and the automobile industry. A highly competitive market requires the use of high performance metals and composite materials in combination with reduced manufacturing cost and time as well as a minimization of the time to market for a new product. However, the use of such materials is expensive and requires sophisticated manufacturing processes. An experience based process and tooling design followed by a lengthy trial-and-error optimization is just not contemporary anymore. Instead, a tooling design process aided by simulation is used more often. This paper provides an overview …
Computational Modeling Of Percolation Conduction And Diffusion Of Heterogeneous Materials, Jian Qiu
Computational Modeling Of Percolation Conduction And Diffusion Of Heterogeneous Materials, Jian Qiu
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Heterogeneous materials provide a unique combination of desirable mechanical, thermal or electrical properties. This dissertation presents several micro-structure modeling approaches to predict the effective properties of heterogeneous materials and demonstrates its certain application toward two highly heterogeneous, unconventional structural composite materials (carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and graphene nanoplatelets composite). By using the efficient computational algorithm based on the FEA, a randomly oriented disk-shaped particles system are generated. A new element partition scheme based on the vector operations and geometry of inclusion has been implemented to mesh the intersected disks. The computed equivalent conductivity is expressed as a power-law function …
Push-Bending Process Of Stainless-Steel Tubes: Experiment And Simulation, Guoqing Chen, Huimin Wang, Hongxiang Li, Xuesong Fu, Wenlong Zhou
Push-Bending Process Of Stainless-Steel Tubes: Experiment And Simulation, Guoqing Chen, Huimin Wang, Hongxiang Li, Xuesong Fu, Wenlong Zhou
The 8th International Conference on Physical and Numerical Simulation of Materials Processing
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Methodology For Analyzing Epoxy-Cnt Phononic Crystals For Wave Attenuation And Guiding, Madhu Kolati
Methodology For Analyzing Epoxy-Cnt Phononic Crystals For Wave Attenuation And Guiding, Madhu Kolati
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Phononic crystals (PhnCs) control, direct and manipulate sound waves to achieve wave guiding and attenuation. This dissertation presents methodology for analyzing nanotube materials based phononic crystals to achieve control over sound, vibration and stress mitigation. Much of the analytical work presented is in identifying frequency band gaps in which sound or vibration cannot propagate through these PhnCs. Wave attenuation and mitigation analysis is demonstrated using finite element simulation. Engineering principles from current research areas of solid mechanics, solid-state physics, elasto-dynamics, mechanical vibrations and acoustics are employed for the methodology. A considerable effort is put to show that these PhnCs can …
Prediction Of The Thermomechanical Behavior Of Particle-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites, Yi Hua, Linxia Gu
Prediction Of The Thermomechanical Behavior Of Particle-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites, Yi Hua, Linxia Gu
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Faculty Publications
The objective of this paper was to predict the thermomechanical behavior of 2080 aluminum alloy reinforced with SiC particles using the Mori–Tanaka theory combined with the finite element method. The influences of particle volume fraction, stiffness, aspect ratio and orientation were examined in terms of effective Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the composite. The microstructure induced local stress and strain field was obtained through the numerical models of the representative volume element. Results suggested that particle volume fraction had significant impact on the effective Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and CTE of the composite. Stiffer …
The Influence Of Heterogeneous Meninges On The Brain Mechanics Under Primary Blast Loading, Linxia Gu, Mehdi S. Chafi, Shailesh Ganpule, Namas Chandra
The Influence Of Heterogeneous Meninges On The Brain Mechanics Under Primary Blast Loading, Linxia Gu, Mehdi S. Chafi, Shailesh Ganpule, Namas Chandra
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Faculty Publications
In the modeling of brain mechanics subjected to primary blast waves, there is currently no consensus on how many biological components to be used in the brain–meninges–skull complex, and what type of constitutive models to be adopted. The objective of this study is to determine the role of layered meninges in damping the dynamic response of the brain under primary blast loadings. A composite structures composed of eight solid relevant layers (including the pia, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), dura maters) with different mechanical properties are constructed to mimic the heterogeneous human head. A hyper-viscoelastic material model is developed to better represent …