Probabilistic Failure Prediction of SCS-6/Ti-15-3 MMC Ring

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 714-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. A. Holland ◽  
E. V. Zaretsky ◽  
M. E. Melis

Two parameter Weibull analysis was used to predict the fracture strength and fatigue life of an SCS-6/Ti-15-3 metal matrix composite (MMC) ring from coupon samples. Two methods were used. One method was to calculate an effective volume for an idealized ring on the basis of a theoretical approximation of the stress distribution. Fracture strength and fatigue life of the coupon samples were then scaled to the effective volume of the ring. The other method used finite-element analysis (FEA) to determine a stress distribution in the actual, geometrically imperfect ring. The total ring reliability was then determined by multiplying the element reliabilities. Experimental fracture strengths were obtained for two MMC rings, each having an O.D. of 176.5 mm (6.95 in.) and I.D. of 146.0 mm (5.75 in.) and a 15.2 mm (0.60 in.) width. The median value of the experimental ring fracture strength data was 173.1 MPa (25.1 ksi). Fracture strength predictions by the effective-volume and finite-element methods were 5 and 17 percent lower than the experimental value, respectively. The effective-volume and finite-element methods predicted ring fatigue lives of 2700 and 4800 cycles, respectively, at a 50 percent probability of failure and 154.4 MPa (22.4 ksi) maximum ring internal pressure. No ring fatigue data were available for comparison.

Author(s):  
Frederic A. Holland ◽  
Erwin V. Zaretsky ◽  
Matthew E. Melis

Abstract Two-parameter Weibull analysis was used to predict the fracture strength and fatigue life of an SCS-6/Ti-15-3 MMC ring from coupon sample data. The fracture strength and fatigue life of the ring were assumed to be volume dependent. The predicted fracture strengths were determined in terms of maximum allowable ring internal pressure. Two methods were used. One simple method was to calculate an effective volume for an idealized ring on the basis of a theoretical solution approximating the stress distribution. The fracture strength and fatigue life of the coupon samples were then scaled to the effective volume of the ring. The other method utilized finite-element analysis to determine a more realistic stress distribution in the actual, geometrically imperfect ring. The total reliability of the ring was then determined by the product of the elemental reliabilities with coupon samples used as a gage. These approaches were compared with experimental fracture strength results. No fatigue data for the ring were available for comparison. Preliminary results indicate that Weibull analysis of coupon samples shows promise in predicting the fracture strength of metal-matrix composite structures.


Author(s):  
Koji Gotoh ◽  
Yukinobu Nagata ◽  
Masahiro Toyosada

Many fatigue damages are occurred in the welded built-up structures designed by the hot spot stress methodology, especially near a boxing fillet weld toe. These fatigue cracks usually initiate from the toe and propagate to the plate thickness direction. Although fatigue life is affected by the stress gradient working over crack propagation path, the effect of stress gradient in cross section is not considered in the hot spot stress methodology. Then, many attempts based on fracture mechanics for the improvement of fatigue life estimation are proposed. Whereas stress distributions along the fatigue crack path must be given in order to apply the methods based on fracture mechanics for the precise fatigue life prediction, no stress distribution along the path considering the stress concentration caused by weld toe shape is obtained in practical structural design stages because the shell elements are used in finite element analyses in the design stages. A simple estimation method of the stress distribution normal to cross section at weld toe in non-load carrying welded joints is proposed in this paper. Calculation results of finite element analysis with shell elements and geometrical conditions (radius and flank angle of fillet weld toe and plate thickness) are used as input data for the estimation. The validity of this method is confirmed by comparing estimation results with ones by finite element analysis with solid elements.


Author(s):  
Akram Atig ◽  
Rabii Ben Sghaier ◽  
Raoudha Seddik ◽  
Raouf Fathallah

The evaluation of stress distribution, produced by vertical loading along a parabolic leaf spring, presents an essential aspect during the design stage. Commonly, designers utilize the finite element analysis to simulate the stress behaviour of a parabolic leaf spring. Nevertheless, the use of such method is a time-consuming process during the deterministic and the reliability-based fatigue design optimisation. In this study, we propose three analytical models describing the bending stress distribution of a simply supported single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring: (i) an initially curved single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a concentrated load; (ii) a straight single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a uniform load and (iii) an initially curved single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring, subjected to a uniform load. Bending stress distribution results of classical, finite element and proposed models are compared for several case studies. It is observed that the third model is the most precise model compared to the finite element analysis of single asymmetric parabolic leaf spring. Therefore, the suggested model can be used to generate fatigue life diagram that predicts the required mean and alternating load values for a desired fatigue life with an acceptable accuracy and a reduced computational time.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamontip Sujaritwanid ◽  
Boonsiva Suzuki ◽  
Eduardo Yugo Suzuki

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare the stress distribution and displacement patterns of the one versus two maxillary molars distalization with iPanda and to evaluate the biomechanical effect of distalization on the iPanda using the finite element method. Methods The finite element models of a maxillary arch with complete dentition, periodontal ligament, palatal and alveolar bone, and an iPanda connected to a pair of midpalatal miniscrews were created. Two models were created to simulate maxillary molar distalization. In the first model, the iPanda was connected to the second molar to simulate a single molar distalization. In the second model, the iPanda was connected to the first molar to simulate “en-masse” first and second molar distalization. A varying force from 50 to 200 g was applied. The stress distribution and displacement patterns were analyzed. Results For one molar, the stress was concentrated at the furcation and along the distal surface in all roots with a large amount of distalization and distobuccal crown tipping. For two molars, the stress in the first molar was 10 times higher than in the second molar with a great tendency for buccal tipping and a minimal amount of distalization. Moreover, the stress concentration on the distal miniscrew was six times higher than in the mesial miniscrew with an extrusive and intrusive vector, respectively. Conclusions Individual molar distalization provides the most effective stress distribution and displacement patterns with reduced force levels. In contrast, the en-masse distalization of two molars results in increased force levels with undesirable effects in the transverse and vertical direction.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1220
Author(s):  
Azeem Ul Yaqin Syed ◽  
Dinesh Rokaya ◽  
Shirin Shahrbaf ◽  
Nicolas Martin

The effect of a restored machined hybrid dental ceramic crown–tooth complex is not well understood. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the stress state of the machined hybrid dental ceramic crown using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Human premolars were prepared to receive full coverage crowns and restored with machined hybrid dental ceramic crowns using the resin cement. Then, the teeth were digitized using micro-computed tomography and the teeth were scanned with an optical intraoral scanner using an intraoral scanner. Three-dimensional digital models were generated using an interactive image processing software for the restored tooth complex. The generated models were imported into a finite element analysis software with all degrees of freedom concentrated on the outer surface of the root of the crown–tooth complex. To simulate average occlusal load subjected on a premolar a total load of 300 N was applied, 150 N at a buccal incline of the palatal cusp, and palatal incline of the buccal cusp. The von Mises stresses were calculated for the crown–tooth complex under simulated load application was determined. Three-dimensional finite element analysis showed that the stress distribution was more in the dentine and least in the cement. For the cement layer, the stresses were more concentrated on the buccal cusp tip. In dentine, stress was more on the cusp tips and coronal 1/3 of the root surface. The conventional crown preparation is a suitable option for machined polymer crowns with less stress distribution within the crown–tooth complex and can be a good aesthetic replacement in the posterior region. Enamic crowns are a good viable option in the posterior region.


Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1654
Author(s):  
Poojitha Vurtur Badarinath ◽  
Maria Chierichetti ◽  
Fatemeh Davoudi Kakhki

Current maintenance intervals of mechanical systems are scheduled a priori based on the life of the system, resulting in expensive maintenance scheduling, and often undermining the safety of passengers. Going forward, the actual usage of a vehicle will be used to predict stresses in its structure, and therefore, to define a specific maintenance scheduling. Machine learning (ML) algorithms can be used to map a reduced set of data coming from real-time measurements of a structure into a detailed/high-fidelity finite element analysis (FEA) model of the same system. As a result, the FEA-based ML approach will directly estimate the stress distribution over the entire system during operations, thus improving the ability to define ad-hoc, safe, and efficient maintenance procedures. The paper initially presents a review of the current state-of-the-art of ML methods applied to finite elements. A surrogate finite element approach based on ML algorithms is also proposed to estimate the time-varying response of a one-dimensional beam. Several ML regression models, such as decision trees and artificial neural networks, have been developed, and their performance is compared for direct estimation of the stress distribution over a beam structure. The surrogate finite element models based on ML algorithms are able to estimate the response of the beam accurately, with artificial neural networks providing more accurate results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong He ◽  
Christopher-Denny Matte ◽  
Tsz-Ho Kwok

AbstractThe paper presents a novel manufacturing approach to fabricate origami based on 3D printing utilizing digital light processing. Specifically, we propose to leave part of the model uncured during the printing step, and then cure it in the post-processing step to set the shape in a folded configuration. While the cured regions in the first step try to regain their unfolded shape, the regions cured in the second step attempt to keep their folded shape. As a result, the final shape is obtained when both regions’ stresses reach equilibrium. Finite element analysis is performed in ANSYS to obtain the stress distribution on common hinge designs, demonstrating that the square-hinge has a lower maximum principal stress than elliptical and triangle hinges. Based on the square-hinge and rectangular cavity, two variables—the hinge width and the cavity height—are selected as principal variables to construct an empirical model with the final folding angle. In the end, experimental verification shows that the developed method is valid and reliable to realize the proposed deformation and 3D development of 2D hinges.


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