Nonlinear Deformation Behavior of Bolted Flanges Under Tensile, Torsional, and Bending Loads

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijun Wu ◽  
Sayed A. Nassar ◽  
Xianjie Yang

A bolted flange may be subjected to the axial tensile, torsional, and bending external loads in service. The axial tensile, torsional, and bending resistance of the bolted flange is vital for the system vibration, dynamic strength, and reliability. This paper investigates the nonlinear deformation behavior of bolted flanges under tensile, torsional, and bending loads, using finite element analysis (FEA). Even though the bolted flange materials may still deform elastically, the variation in contact area due to the external loading may still cause nonlinear deformation of the flanges. In this study, finite element simulation is used for investigating the respective nonlinear deformation behavior of a preloaded bolted flange under tensile, torsional, and bending loads, and to determine the corresponding stiffness values for each loading.

Author(s):  
Zhijun Wu ◽  
Sayed A. Nassar ◽  
Xianjie Yang

This paper investigates the nonlinear deformation behavior of bolted flanges under tensile, torsional and bending loads, using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Even though the bolted flange may still deform elastically, the variation in contact area due to the external loading will cause nonlinear deformation. In this study, finite element simulation is used for investigating the respective non-linear deformation behavior of a preloaded bolted flange under tensile, torsional and bending loads, and to determine the corresponding stiffness values for each loading.


Author(s):  
Muhammad Abid ◽  
Abdul W. Awan

A number of analytical and experimental studies have been conducted to study ‘strength’ and ‘sealing capability’ of bolted flange joint only under internal pressure loading. Due to the ignorance of the external i.e. axial loading, the optimized performance of the bolted flange joint can not be achieved. A very limited work is found in literature under combined internal pressure and axial loading. In addition, the present design codes do not address the effects of axial loading on the structural integrity and sealing ability of the flange joints. From previous studies, non-gasketed joint is claimed to have better performance as compared to conventional gasketed joint. To investigate non-gasketed joint’s performance i.e. joint strength and sealing capability under combined internal pressure and any applied external loading, an extensive 3D nonlinear finite element analysis is carried out and overall joint performance and behavior is discussed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed A. Nassar ◽  
Xianjie Yang ◽  
Satya Vijay Teja Gandham ◽  
Zhijun Wu

The nonlinear deformation behavior of clamped bolted joints under a separating service load is investigated using finite element and experimental techniques. Although the materials for the bolted joint remain in the linear elastic range, the interface contact area between the clamped plates is sensitive to both the magnitude and the location of the separating force. This often causes nonlinear deformation behavior of the bolted joint. This finite element analysis study investigates the variation in the tension of a tightened bolt and the corresponding change in the joint clamp load due to a separating service load that is placed at various distances from the bolt center. The separating force is symmetrically placed at locations (from the bolt center) that are equal to 3–5 times the nominal diameter of the bolt. Experimental verification of the finite element results is provided.


Author(s):  
Takashi Konnai ◽  
Hirokazu Tsuji ◽  
Yasumasa Shoji

JIS B 2251 (former HPIS Z 103 TR) is published as the assembly guidelines for bolted flanged joints with ring-type gasket, which employs the rotational clockwise tightening sequence in the main tightening step. Actual flanged joints have misalignment, and when the flanged joints are assembled, the bending moment to modify the influence of the misalignment acts on the flange faces. There is risk that the uniformity of gasket stress distribution is affected by the bending moment of the misalignment. So, the influence of the misalignment on the uniformity of the gasket stress distribution is investigated using finite element analysis. Consequently, setting the acceptance criteria of the misalignment to get the uniformity of gasket stress distribution. The influence of the uniformity of the gasket stress distribution in case of changing the starting tightening bolt against the direction of the misalignment is also investigated.


2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 1337-1345
Author(s):  
Chuan Zhao ◽  
Feng Sun ◽  
Junjie Jin ◽  
Mingwei Bo ◽  
Fangchao Xu ◽  
...  

This paper proposes a computation method using the equivalent magnetic circuit to analyze the driving force for the non-contact permanent magnet linear drive system. In this device, the magnetic driving force is related to the rotation angle of driving wheels. The relationship is verified by finite element analysis and measuring experiments. The result of finite element simulation is in good agreement with the model established by the equivalent magnetic circuit. Then experiments of displacement control are carried out to test the dynamic characteristic of this system. The controller of the system adopts the combination control of displacement and angle. The results indicate that the system has good performance in steady-state error and response speed, while the maximum overshoot needs to be reduced.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1A) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Waleed Kh. Jawad ◽  
Ali T. Ikal

The aim of this paper is to design and fabricate a star die and a cylindrical die to produce a star shape by redrawing the cylindrical shape and comparing it to the conventional method of producing a star cup drawn from the circular blank sheet using experimental (EXP) and finite element simulation (FES). The redrawing and drawing process was done to produce a star cup with the dimension of (41.5 × 34.69mm), and (30 mm). The finite element model is performed via mechanical APDL ANSYS18.0 to modulate the redrawing and drawing operation. The results of finite element analysis were compared with the experimental results and it is found that the maximum punch force (39.12KN) recorded with the production of a star shape drawn from the circular blank sheet when comparing the punch force (32.33 KN) recorded when redrawing the cylindrical shape into a star shape. This is due to the exposure of the cup produced drawn from the blank to the highest tensile stress. The highest value of the effective stress (709MPa) and effective strain (0.751) recorded with the star shape drawn from a circular blank sheet. The maximum value of lamination (8.707%) is recorded at the cup curling (the concave area) with the first method compared to the maximum value of lamination (5.822%) recorded at the cup curling (the concave area) with the second method because of this exposure to the highest concentration of stresses. The best distribution of thickness, strains, and stresses when producing a star shape by


2019 ◽  
Vol 211 ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiejie Li ◽  
Chenyao Tian ◽  
Binbin Lu ◽  
Yuehui Xian ◽  
Runni Wu ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 891-892 ◽  
pp. 1675-1680
Author(s):  
Seok Jae Chu ◽  
Cong Hao Liu

Finite element simulation of stable fatigue crack growth using critical crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) was done. In the preliminary finite element simulation without crack growth, the critical CTOD was determined by monitoring the ratio between the displacement increments at the nodes above the crack tip and behind the crack tip in the neighborhood of the crack tip. The critical CTOD was determined as the vertical displacement at the node on the crack surface just behind the crack tip at the maximum ratio. In the main finite element simulation with crack growth, the crack growth rate with respect to the effective stress intensity factor range considering crack closure yielded more consistent result. The exponents m in the Paris law were determined.


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