scholarly journals A Cyclic-Plasticity-Based Mechanistic Approach for Fatigue Evaluation of 316 Stainless Steel Under Arbitrary Loading

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipul Barua ◽  
Subhasish Mohanty ◽  
Joseph T. Listwan ◽  
Saurindranath Majumdar ◽  
Krishnamurti Natesan
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Constant Amplitude ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Strain Evolution ◽  
Time Cycle ◽  
Fatigue Evaluation ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

In this paper, a cyclic-plasticity-based fully mechanistic fatigue modeling approach is presented. This is based on time-dependent stress–strain evolution of the material over the entire fatigue life rather than just based on the end of live information typically used for empirical S∼N curve-based fatigue evaluation approaches. Previously, we presented constant amplitude fatigue test based related material models for 316 stainless steel (SS) base, 508 low alloy steel base, and 316 SS-316 SS weld which are used in nuclear reactor components such as pressure vessels, nozzles, and surge line pipes. However, we found that constant amplitude fatigue data-based models have limitation in capturing the stress–strain evolution under arbitrary fatigue loading. To address the aforementioned limitation, in this paper, we present a more advanced approach that can be used for modeling the cyclic stress–strain evolution and fatigue life not only under constant amplitude but also under any arbitrary (random/variable) fatigue loading. The related material model and analytical model results are presented for 316 SS base metal. Two methodologies (either based on time/cycle or based on accumulated plastic strain energy (APSE)) to track the material parameters at a given time/cycle are discussed and associated analytical model results are presented. From the material model and analytical cyclic plasticity model results, it is found that the proposed cyclic plasticity model can predict all the important stages of material behavior during the entire fatigue life of the specimens with more than 90% accuracy.

Is it Possible to Get-Rid of S-N Curve for Fatigue Evaluation?: A Fully Mechanistic Model of 316SS Reactor Steel for Fatigue Life Evaluation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipul Barua ◽  
Subhasish Mohanty ◽  
William K. Soppet ◽  
Saurindranath Majumdar ◽  
Krishnamurti Natesan
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Plasticity Model ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
Fatigue Life Evaluation ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

The present methods for fatigue life evaluation of nuclear reactor components have large uncertainties due to the overdependence on approaches that involve empirical fatigue life estimation, such as use of test-based curves of stress/strain versus life (S∼N) and Coffin-Manson type empirical relations. To reduce the uncertainty in fatigue life evaluation, we are trying to develop a fully mechanistic modeling approach. The aim is to capture the time/cycle-dependent material ageing behavior such as stress hardening/softening through multi-axial stress-strain evolution of the components based on which the life of the component can be predicted. In this paper, we introduce an implementation of the ANL developed evolutionary cyclic plasticity model for 316 SS reactor steel within the commercial finite element (FE) software ABAQUS. A user subroutine is developed to enable the incorporation of the ANL developed evolutionary cyclic plasticity model [1] into ABAQUS. The FE model, developed in this work, can be used for predicting the time-dependent stress hardening/softening of 3D structure. A strain-controlled constant amplitude fatigue experiment scenario is 3D modeled using the developed ABAQUS based FE modeling framework and is verified through experimental data.

Numerical Modeling and Analytical Investigation of Autofrettage Process on the Fluid End Module of Fracture Pumps

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Kiani ◽  
Roger Walker ◽  
Saman Babaeidarabad
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Analytical Formula ◽  
Strain Analysis ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Analytical Investigation ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hardening Material ◽  
Strain Evolution

One of the most important components in the hydraulic fracturing is a type of positive-displacement-reciprocating-pumps known as a fracture pump. The fluid end module of the pump is prone to failure due to unconventional drilling impacts of the fracking. The basis of the fluid end module can be attributed to cross bores. Stress concentration locations appear at the bores intersections and as a result of cyclic pressures failures occur. Autofrettage is one of the common technologies to enhance the fatigue resistance of the fluid end module through imposing the compressive residual stresses. However, evaluating the stress–strain evolution during the autofrettage and approximating the residual stresses are vital factors. Fluid end module geometry is complex and there is no straightforward analytical solution for prediction of the residual stresses induced by autofrettage. Finite element analysis (FEA) can be applied to simulate the autofrettage and investigate the stress–strain evolution and residual stress fields. Therefore, a nonlinear kinematic hardening material model was developed and calibrated to simulate the autofrettage process on a typical commercial triplex fluid end module. Moreover, the results were compared to a linear kinematic hardening model and a 6–12% difference between two models was observed for compressive residual hoop stress at different cross bore corners. However, implementing nonlinear FEA for solving the complicated problems is computationally expensive and time-consuming. Thus, the comparison between nonlinear FEA and a proposed analytical formula based on the notch strain analysis for a cross bore was performed and the accuracy of the analytical model was evaluated.

Use of Fatigue Fuses for Prediction of Fatigue Life of Steel Bridges

1996 ◽  
Vol 1544 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Everett McEwen ◽  
George Tsiatas
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Highway Bridge ◽  
Constant Amplitude ◽  
Bridge Inspection ◽  
Structural Details ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cycles To Failure

The fatigue fuse is a device for predicting the fatigue life of steel highway bridge members when the bridge is subject to variable loads. The fuse is calibrated so that the cracking of each of its four legs can be related to damage in the structure. In a preliminary laboratory study, fatigue fuses are attached to eight steel girders, selected to represent three types of structural details found in existing highway bridges. The fuses are cemented to the girders and the girders subjected to a constant-amplitude fatigue loading. Cracking of the fatigue fuses is monitored by checking electrical continuity across each fuse leg. Tests are continued until girder failure or until all fuse legs are broken and the mean fatigue life of the girder as predicted by AASHTO is reached. The breaking of the fuse legs is used to predict the fatigue life of each girder, which is then compared with the actual cycles to failure of the girder and the AASHTO mean life. The prediction gives satisfactory agreement with the AASHTO mean life in four of the tests. In two tests, the predictions vary significantly from the AASHTO mean life. Although several critical issues remain (such as adapting the fatigue fuse to the environment of a real bridge and conducting tests on a statistically valid sample), the results of this feasibility study indicate that the fuse could be a valuable tool for highway bridge inspection.

Corrosion Prevention Compound on the Fatigue Life of 2024-T3 Aluminum Alloy

Materials ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Wahab ◽  
J. H. Park ◽  
S. S. Pang
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Crack Growth ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Corrosive Environment ◽  
Constant Amplitude ◽  
Corrosion Prevention ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Stress Ratios

Corrosion-Prevention-Compounds (CPC) are commonly used to prevent corrosion in the aircraft industry. The presence of corrosive environment on aircraft structures has detrimental effects on the aircraft components which reduces the fatigue life and may also accelerate the crack growth rate in the structures. This is an experimental study on 2024-T3 aluminum alloy to investigate the effect of fatigue crack growth (life from threshold crack growth to final failure) using CPC on fatigue life. The corrosion fatigue with the presence of water-vapor reduces the total fatigue life. The fatigue life with the CPC treatment is shown to increase the fatigue life due to the protection from the corrosive environment containing water-vapor. Test results are obtained for various stress ratios and frequencies with and without the CPC treatment under constant amplitude fatigue loading in water vapor. The second aspect of this work is to investigate the effect of periodic overloads and the limitation in their spacing cycles on the fatigue life under constant amplitude fatigue loading. The results confirm the earlier work that the fatigue life increases due to the periodic overloads in 2024-T3 aluminum alloy. The interactions between overloads that are controlled by the spacing cycles between overloads are also examined. From scanning electron microscopic work the transition from the ductile to brittle mode is observed clearly in this experimental work.

Fatigue Analysis in Pressure Vessel Design by Local Strain Approach: Methods and Software Requirements

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturs Kalnins
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Strain Range ◽  
Local Strain ◽  
Equivalent Strain ◽  
Software Requirements ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Half Cycle ◽  
Fatigue Evaluation ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

The purpose, methods for the analysis, software requirements, and meaning of the results of the local strain approach are discussed for fatigue evaluation of a pressure vessel or its component designed for cyclic service. Three methods that are consistent with the approach are evaluated: the cycle-by-cycle method and two half-cycle methods, twice-yield and Seeger’s. For the cycle-by-cycle method, the linear kinematic hardening model is identified as the cyclic plasticity model that produces results consistent with the local strain approach. A total equivalent strain range, which is entered on a material strain-life curve to read cycles, is defined for multiaxial stress situations

scholarly journals Viscoplastic Parametric Analysis of Cylindrical Specimen Under Cyclic Behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
Panagiotis J. Charitidis
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Cyclic Hardening ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Axial Deformation ◽  
Cyclic Behaviour ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

The present study tries to present a cyclic hardening model with the aim to simulate quantitatively the material response under strain controlled cyclic loading in tension-compression, of specified axial deformation. A numerical study was carried out to investigate the cyclic constitutive behaviour of alloy Indium under viscoplastic deformation. The analysis was performed under prescribed symmetric strain-controlled cyclic loading. The model contains both isotropic and kinematic hardening components, while the analysis were performed using Comsol Multiphysics for only 60 seconds duration. The kinematic hardening was described by using multiple back stresses. Multiple back stresses can provide a smoother transition between the elastic and plastic deformation, and it improves the general shape of the hysteresis loop. Two cases (geometries) have been examined in this study. From the material model and finite element cyclic plasticity model results, it is found that for the same parameters, but different dimensions there is difference on the stress-strain curves as well as on the von Mises stresses.

Fatigue and Cyclic Plasticity Properties of a Super-Austenitic Stainless Steel

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergiy Kalnaus ◽  
Feifei Fan ◽  
Yanyao Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Cyclic Stress ◽  
Applied Strain ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Strain Response ◽  
Cracking Behavior ◽  
Lower Strain ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model ◽  
Super Austenitic Stainless Steel

Tension-compression, torsion and axial-torsion experiments were conducted on AL-6XN® alloy. The main goal was to investigate experimentally, in detail, the cyclic plasticity behavior as well as fatigue life of AL-6XN® steel. Details of cyclic stress-strain response were collected during the experiments, which can serve as a baseline for development of cyclic plasticity model for this material. Microscopic observations of cracking behavior conducted in the present study allow connecting the fracture mechanism with fatigue life prediction. It was observed, that fatigue life of this material is a function of the fracture mode (mixed or tensile). The mixed cracking was observed in the specimens tested under higher applied strain levels, while the tensile cracking was revealed in the tests under lower strain amplitudes. Strain-life curves of the specimens failed in mixed mode and of those failed in tensile mode run parallel to each other, but the specimens that exhibit mixed failure mode show lower fatigue life as compared to the tensile mode specimens. Transition between mixed and tensile cracking orientations was studied in detail. The results of the experimental work presented in this study can serve for design of fatigue models for this material in the future.

scholarly journals Automated calibration of advanced cyclic plasticity model parameters with sensitivity analysis for aluminium alloy 2024-T351

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 168781401982998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Peč ◽  
František Šebek ◽  
Josef Zapletal ◽  
Jindřich Petruška ◽  
Tasnim Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Model Calibration ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Plasticity Model ◽  
Cyclic Plasticity Model

The plasticity models in finite element codes are often not able to describe the cyclic plasticity phenomena satisfactorily. Developing a user-defined material model is a demanding process, challenging especially for industry. Open-source Code_Aster is a rapidly expanding and evolving software, capable of overcoming the above-mentioned problem with material model implementation. In this article, Chaboche-type material model with kinematic hardening evolution rules and non-proportional as well as strain memory effects was studied through the calibration of the aluminium alloy 2024-T351. The sensitivity analysis was performed prior to the model calibration to find out whether all the material model parameters were important. The utilization of built-in routines allows the calibration of material constants without the necessity to write the optimization scripts, which is time consuming. Obtaining the parameters using the built-in routines is therefore easier and allows using the advanced modelling for practical use. Three sets of material model parameters were obtained using the built-in routines and results were compared to experiments. Quality of the calibration was highlighted and drawbacks were described. Usage of material model implemented in Code_Aster provided good simulations in a relatively simple way through the use of an advanced cyclic plasticity model via built-in auxiliary functions.

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