Topology Optimization Under Stress Relaxation Effect Using Internal Element Connectivity Parameterization

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meisam Takalloozadeh ◽  
Gil ho Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Nonlinear Problems ◽  
Relaxation Effect ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Adjoint Sensitivity ◽  
Creep Effect ◽  
Numerical Instabilities ◽  
Internal Element

The creep phenomenon has enormous effect on the stress and displacement distribution in the structures. Redistribution of the stress field is one of these effects which is called stress relaxation. The importance of stress relaxation in the design of structures is increasing due to engineering applications especially in high temperature. However, this phenomenon has remained absent from the structural optimization studies. In the present study, the effect of stress relaxation due to high temperature creep is considered in topology optimization (TO). Internal element connectivity parameterization (I-ECP) method is utilized for performing TO. This method is shown to be effective to overcome numerical instabilities in nonlinear problems. Time-dependent adjoint sensitivity formulation is implemented for I-ECP including creep effect. Several benchmark problems are solved, and the optimum layouts obtained by linear and nonlinear methods are compared to show the efficiency of the proposed method and to show the effect of stress relaxation on the optimum layout.

WIELAND-K88

Alloy Digest ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Relaxation Resistance ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Very High

Abstract Wieland K-88 is a copper alloy with very high electrical and thermal conductivity, good strength, and excellent stress relaxation resistance at elevated temperatures. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: CU-738. Producer or source: Wieland Metals Inc.

STRESS RELAXATION BEHAVIOUR AND MECHANISM OF HEAT TREATED INCONEL 718 IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
O. Bapokutty ◽  
◽  
Z. Sajuri ◽  
J. Syarif ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Relaxation Behaviour ◽  
Heat Treated

Reloading Stress Relaxation Behavior Analysis Based on a Creep Model for High Temperature Bolting Steel

2013 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 950-954
Author(s):  
Wei Wei Zhang ◽  
Hong Xu ◽  
Hong Yuan Li
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Steady State Creep ◽  
Relaxation Behavior ◽  
Creep Model ◽  
National Research Institute ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Stress Relaxation Behavior ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Good Agreement

An analytical method based on a creep model is being developed to investigate the effect of retightening on stress relaxation behavior for high-temperature turbine and valve studs/bolts. In order to validate the approach, the calculated results are compared to the results of uniaxial reloading stress relaxation testing, which were performed by the National Research Institute for Metals of Japan (NRIM) for 12Cr-1Mo-1W-1/4V stainless steel bolting material at 550°C. It was shown that the proposed model based on Altenbach-Gorash-Naumenko creep model for the primary and steady state creep could be applied for the present data. The calculated residual stresses versus time curves were in good agreement with the measured for initial stress level of 273.6MPa at 550°C and for specific reloading time intervals of 24, 72, 240, and 720 hours.

A Comparative Study of the Formulations for Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangamesh R. Deepak ◽  
M. Dinesh ◽  
Deepak Sahu ◽  
Salil Jalan ◽  
G. K. Ananthasuresh
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Initial Guess ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Topology Optimization Problem ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Frame Element ◽  
Force Direction

The topology optimization problem for the synthesis of compliant mechanisms has been formulated in many different ways in the last 15 years, but there is not yet a definitive formulation that is universally accepted. Furthermore, there are two unresolved issues in this problem. In this paper, we present a comparative study of five distinctly different formulations that are reported in the literature. Three benchmark examples are solved with these formulations using the same input and output specifications and the same numerical optimization algorithm. A total of 35 different synthesis examples are implemented. The examples are limited to desired instantaneous output direction for prescribed input force direction. Hence, this study is limited to linear elastic modeling with small deformations. Two design parameterizations, namely, the frame element based ground structure and the density approach using continuum elements, are used. The obtained designs are evaluated with all other objective functions and are compared with each other. The checkerboard patterns, point flexures, the ability to converge from an unbiased uniform initial guess, and the computation time are analyzed. Some observations are noted based on the extensive implementation done in this study. Complete details of the benchmark problems and the results are included. The computer codes related to this study are made available on the internet for ready access.

Elevated-Temperature Life Assessment

2021 ◽  
pp. 146-166
Author(s):  
Arun Sreeranganathan ◽  
Douglas L. Marriott
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Remaining Life ◽  
High Temperature Components ◽  
Remaining Life Assessment

Abstract This article provides some new developments in elevated-temperature and life assessments. It is aimed at providing an overview of the damage mechanisms of concern, with a focus on creep, and the methodologies for design and in-service assessment of components operating at elevated temperatures. The article describes the stages of the creep curve, discusses processes involved in the extrapolation of creep data, and summarizes notable creep constitutive models and continuum damage mechanics models. It demonstrates the effects of stress relaxation and redistribution on the remaining life and discusses the Monkman-Grant relationship and multiaxiality. The article further provides information on high-temperature metallurgical changes and high-temperature hydrogen attack and the steps involved in the remaining-life prediction of high-temperature components. It presents case studies on heater tube creep testing and remaining-life assessment, and pressure vessel time-dependent stress analysis showing the effect of stress relaxation at hot spots.

Long Term Stability Evaluation of Stress Improvement Effect on Ni-Based Alloy Welds by Various Residual Stress Improvement Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 1016 ◽  
pp. 819-825
Author(s):  
Li Na Yu ◽  
Kazuyoshi Saida ◽  
Masahito Mochizuki ◽  
Kazutoshi Nishimoto ◽  
Naoki Chigusa
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Compressive Residual Stress ◽  
Alloy 600 ◽  
Pressurized Water ◽  
Residual Stress Relaxation ◽  
Temperature Environment ◽  
Water Reactors ◽  
High Temperature Environment

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is one of serious aging degradation problems for the Alloy 600 components of pressurized water reactors (PWRs). In order to prevent SCC, various methods such as water jet peening (WJP), laser peening (LP), surface polishing have been used to introduce compressive stresses at the surfaces of the PWR components. However, it has been reported that such compressive residual stress introduced by these methods might be relaxed during the practical operation, because of high temperature environment. In this study, the hardness reduction behavior of the Alloy 600 processed by LP, Buff and WJP in the thermal aging process has been investigated to estimate the stability of the residual stress improving effect by each method, based on the fact that there is a correlation between the compressive residual stress relaxation and the decrease of hardness. The behavior of the residual stress relaxation in the processed materials in the high temperature environment has been discussed with kinetic analysis.

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