Multi-Axial Fatigue of Sheet Metal Joints Under Clamp Load and Cyclic Bending

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Piccatto ◽  
Giovanni Belingardi ◽  
Zhijun Wu ◽  
Sayed A. Nassar
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Cyclic Bending ◽  
Bearing Stress ◽  
Axial Fatigue

A validated Von-Mises stress-based model is presented for multi-axial fatigue evaluation of clamped sheet metal joints that are subjected to a cyclic bending stress additional to the compressive bearing stress in the bolted joint. Joint material, bolt preload level, and the amplitude level of the cyclic bending moment are studied for their effect on the fatigue life of the clamped sheet metal plate. Bolt tightening to a precise preload level is accomplished by using an ultrasonic instrument that has been mechanically pre-calibrated to convert the time delay of longitudinal ultrasonic wave reflection to a bolt elongation and corresponding preload value. Fatigue data is generated using an MTS fatigue testing system. Experimental and FEA results are fitted into a multi-axial model for predicting the fatigue behavior of the bolted joint. Discussion and data analysis are provided.

Finite Element Modeling of Self-Loosening of Bolted Joints

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhang ◽  
Yanyao Jiang ◽  
Chu-Hwa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Shear Loading ◽  
Transverse Load ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Cyclic Bending ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Cyclic Bending Moment

A three-dimensional finite element (FE) model with the consideration of the helix angle of the threads was developed to simulate the second stage self-loosening of a bolted joint. The second stage self-loosening refers to the graduate reduction in clamping force due to the back-off of the nut. The simulations were conducted for two plates jointed by a bolt and a nut and the joint was subjected to transverse or shear loading. An M12×1.75 bolt was used. The application of the preload was simulated by using an orthogonal temperature expansion method. FE simulations were conducted for several loading conditions with different preloads and relative displacements between the two clamped plates. It was found that due to the application of the cyclic transverse load, micro-slip occurred between the contacting surfaces of the engaged threads of the bolt and the nut. In addition, a cyclic bending moment was introduced on the bolted joint. The cyclic bending moment resulted in an oscillation of the contact pressure on the contacting surfaces of the engaged threads. The micro-slip between the engaged threads and the variation of the contact pressure were identified to be the major mechanisms responsible for the self-loosening of a bolted joint. Simplified finite element models were developed that confirmed the mechanisms discovered. The major self-loosening behavior of a bolted joint can be properly reproduced with the FE model developed. The results obtained agree quantitatively with the experimental observations.

Based on the Finite Element Software ANSYS/LS-DYNA Metal Plate Covering Parts Forming Process Simulation and Optimization Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 912-914 ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Jin Ling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Stamping Process ◽  
Von Mises

The design of cold punching mould CAD/CAM and the combination of CAE analysis can advance analysis of stamping process program, eventually get ideal stamping parameters, realize design automation, save resources and reduce dependence on experience, reduce the demand for skilled workers. This paper, by using nonlinear dynamic finite element software ANSYS/ls-dyna continuous function, simulation of sheet metal forming process and unloading plate deformation, forming process, at any time throughout the von mises stress nephogram should rebound and strain values and unloading plate material as a result, analysis help us better understand the changes of the internal material sheet metal stamping process.

Finite Element Modeling of Self-Loosening of Bolted Joints

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhang ◽  
Yanyao Jiang ◽  
Chu-Hwa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Shear Loading ◽  
Transverse Load ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Cyclic Bending ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Cyclic Bending Moment

A three-dimensional finite element (FE) model with the consideration of the helix angle of the threads was developed to simulate the second stage self-loosening of a bolted joint. The second stage self-loosening refers to the gradual reduction in clamping force due to the back-off of the nut. The simulations were conducted for two plates jointed by a bolt and a nut and the joint was subjected to transverse or shear loading. An M12×1.75 bolt was used. The application of the preload was simulated by using an orthogonal temperature expansion method. FE simulations were conducted for several loading conditions with different preloads and relative displacements between the two clamped plates. It was found that due to the application of the cyclic transverse load, microslip occurred between the contacting surfaces of the engaged threads of the bolt and the nut. In addition, a cyclic bending moment was introduced on the bolted joint. The cyclic bending moment resulted in an oscillation of the contact pressure on the contacting surfaces of the engaged threads. The microslip between the engaged threads and the variation of the contact pressure were identified to be the major mechanisms responsible for the self-loosening of a bolted joint. Simplified finite element models were developed that confirmed the mechanisms discovered. The major self-loosening behavior of a bolted joint can be properly reproduced with the FE model developed. The results obtained agree quantitatively with the experimental observations.

Study of ratcheting by the indentation fatigue method with a flat cylindrical indenter. Part II. Finite element simulation

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.X. Xu ◽  
Z.F. Yue
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Indentation Depth ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Preceding Paper ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Von Mises Stress ◽  
Indentation Fatigue

The finite element method (FEM) was used to study the flat cylindrical indentation fatigue behavior using a kinematic hardening model (A-F model). This study was motivated by the experimental work of the preceding paper [B.X. Xu and Z.F. Yue, J. Mater. Res.21, 1793 (2006)], in which there were obvious similarities in the behavior of conventional fatigue specimens and indentation fatigue specimens. It is proposed that the A-F model can predict the indentation fatigue behavior. Generally, the experimental behavior of the indentation fatigue testing can be explained by the FEM analysis. In addition, the effect of residual stress on the indentation depth per cycle was studied. The effect of friction between the indenter and the specimen and evolution of von Mises stress beneath the indenter was also investigated. Numerical results showed that the effect of friction on the indentation depth propagation can be neglected. Further analysis showed that the steady-state indentation depth per cycle increases with increasing compressive residual stress and decreasing tensile residual stress.

ULTRASONIC FATIGUE BEHAVIOR OF A Fe-BASED WARM-COMPACTED POWDER METALLURGY MATERIAL

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (19) ◽  
pp. 1341027
Author(s):  
YU-HENG LU ◽  
XUAN YE ◽  
LEI HU ◽  
FEI LUO ◽  
ZHI-YU XIAO
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Fatigue Test ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Material ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue Test ◽  
Axial Fatigue

Fe -2 Cu -2 Ni -1 Mo -1 C powder metallurgy material was fabricated by die-wall lubricated warm compaction and ultrasonic fatigue test was carried out for as-sintered and heat treatment samples. Material fatigue strength reaches 249 MPa under axial fatigue testing. The sintered material consists of acicular martensite, pearlite, bainite and retained austenite. Tempered martensite is the major phases after heat-treatment. Cleavage plane and dimples is mixed fracture for sample after axial fatigue test. Mechanical properties of after heat treatment materials are improved and fatigue strength reaches 382 MPa under 107 cycles in bending ultrasonic fatigue test. The fatigue strength increases significantly in high cycles range.

Fatigue of Unidirectional Cord-Rubber Composites

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Liu ◽  
Z. Wan ◽  
Z. Tian ◽  
X. Du ◽  
J. Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Damage Accumulation ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Rubber Composites ◽  
Cycle Frequency ◽  
Periodic Loading ◽  
Fatigue Damage Accumulation ◽  
Rubber Composite

Abstract A fatigue testing system is established with which the real-time recording of stress, strain, temperature, and hysteresis loss of rubbers or cord-rubber composite specimens subjected to periodic loading or extension can be successfully carried out. Several problems are connected with the experimental study of the fatigue of rubber composites. In constant extension cycling, the specimen becomes relaxed because of the viscoelasticity of rubber composites, and the imposed tension-tension deformation becomes complex. In this method, the specimen is unlikely to fail unless the imposed extensions are very large. Constant load cycling can avoid the shortcomings of constant extension cycling. The specially designed clamps ensure that the specimen does not slip when the load retains a constant value. The Deformation and fatigue damage accumulation processes of rubber composites under periodic loading are also examined. Obviously, the effect of cycle frequency on the fatigue life of rubber composites can not be ignored because of the viscoelasticity of constituent materials. The increase of specimen surface temperature is relatively small in the case of 1 Hz, but the temperature can easily reach 100°C at the 8 Hz frequency. A method for evaluating the fatigue behavior of tires is proposed.

Partial Devitrification of Sintered Silicon Nitride During Static Fatigue Testing

1992 ◽  
Vol 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Braue ◽  
G. D. Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Slow Crack Growth ◽  
Stress Rupture ◽  
Secondary Phase ◽  
Boundary Phase ◽  
Static Fatigue ◽  
Phase Assemblage ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Stress States

ABSTRACTThe static fatigue behavior of sintered Y2O3/A12O3-fluxed Si3N4 in air is controlled by slow crack growth or creep fracture. Partial devitrification of the amorphous grain boundary phase at 1000°C and 1100°C improves the static fatigue resistance with specimens surviving up to 1500 hrs. during stress rupture experiments. In this study the early stages of partial devitrification during static fatigue testing at 1000°C are investigated by conventional and analytical transmission electron microscopy with emphasis on nucleation and growth of δ-Y2Si2O7 and X1-Y2SiO5 and possible constraints from different stress states. The results show that the stress state does not affect the nature of the secondary phase assemblage. However, the amount of crystallization is higher within the tensile region of the flexural specimens than in areas which experienced compressive stresses.

Ratcheting assessment of corroded elbow pipes subjected to internal pressure and cyclic bending moment

2021 ◽  
pp. 030932472198989
Author(s):  
Ali Salehi ◽  
Armin Rahmatfam ◽  
Mohammad Zehsaz
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Axial Direction ◽  
Hoop Strain ◽  
Cyclic Bending ◽  
High Fatigue ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cyclic Bending Moment

The present study aimed to study ratcheting strains of corroded stainless steel 304LN elbow pipes subjected to internal pressure and cyclic bending moment. To this aim, spherical and cubical shapes corrosion are applied at two depths of 1 mm and 2 mm in the critical points of elbow pipe such as symmetry sites at intrados, extrados, and crown positions. Then, a Duplex 2205 stainless steel elbow pipe is considered as an alternative to studying the impact of the pipe materials, due to its high corrosion resistance and strength, toughness, and most importantly, the high fatigue strength and other mechanical properties than stainless steel 304LN. In order to perform numerical analyzes, the hardening coefficients of the materials were calculated. The results highlight a significant relationship between the destructive effects of corrosion and the depth and shape of corrosion, so that as corrosion increases, the resulting destructive effects increases as well, also, the ratcheting strains in cubic corrosions have a higher growth rate than spherical corrosions. In addition, the growth rate of the ratcheting strains in the hoop direction is much higher across the studied sample than the axial direction. The highest growth rate of hoop strain was observed at crown and the highest growth rate of axial strains occurred at intrados position. Altogether, Duplex 2205 material has a better performance than SS 304LN.

Gigacycle Fatigue of Welded Joints of Structural Materials (A Review)

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 14-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okechukwu P. Nwachukwu ◽  
Alexander V. Gridasov ◽  
Ekaterina A. Gridasova
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Structural Materials ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Material Defects ◽  
Graphite Cast Iron ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Fatigue Failures

This review looks into the state of gigacycle fatigue behavior of some structural materials used in engineering works. Particular attention is given to the use of ultrasonic fatigue testing machine (USF-2000) due to its important role in conducting gigacycle fatigue tests. Gigacycle fatigue behavior of most materials used for very long life engineering applications is reviewed.Gigacycle fatigue behavior of magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, spheroid graphite cast iron, steels and nickel alloys are reviewed together with the examination of the most common material defects that initiate gigacycle fatigue failures in these materials. In addition, the stage-by-stage fatigue crack developments in the gigacycle regime are reviewed. This review is concluded by suggesting the directions for future works in gigacycle fatigue.

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