Experimental Determination of the Ultimate Strength of Box Girder Specimens

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Lindemann ◽  
Patrick Kaeding ◽  
Eldor Backhaus
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Experimental Determination ◽  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Box Girder

The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a feasible tool to perform progressive collapse analyses of large structural systems. Despite enormous developments in finite element formulations and computer technologies the results of structural analyses should be validated against experimental results. In this paper the collapse behaviour of two identical box girder specimens is determined experimentally for the load case of pure longitudinal bending. The specimens are composed of stiffened plate panels and connected at either ends to a loading structure. Within a 4-point bending test a constant bending moment is applied to each specimen to determine the collapse behaviour even in the post-ultimate strength range. The results of the experimental determination of the ultimate strength are presented for the box girder specimens. To simulate the collapse behaviour a finite element model is used and validated against experimental results.

Experimental Evaluation of the Ultimate Bending Moment of a Slender Thin-Walled Box Girder

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Gordo ◽  
C. Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Postbuckling Behavior ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Collapse Mode ◽  
Collapse Analysis ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Progressive Collapse Analysis

The results of a four points bending test on a box girder are presented. The experiment is part of series of tests with similar configuration but with different thickness and span between frames. The present work refers to the slenderest plate box girder with a plate's thickness of 2 mm but with a short span between frames. The experiment includes initial loading cycles allowing for partial relief of residual stresses. The moment curvature relationship is established for a large range of curvature. The ultimate bending moment (UM) of the box is evaluated and compared with the first yield moment and the plastic moment allowing the evaluation of the efficiency of the structure. The postbuckling behavior and collapse mode are characterized. Comparison of the experiment with a progressive collapse analysis method is made taking into consideration the effect of residual stresses on envelop of the moment curvature curve of the structure.

scholarly journals Moment redistribution in continuous prestressed concrete box girder with corrugated steel webs

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Sheng Du ◽  
Pui-Lam Ng ◽  
Xiang Ma ◽  
Jian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Moment Redistribution ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
The Moment

A fibre-finite-element model of continuous prestressed concrete (PC) composite box girder with corrugated steel webs is established with force-based elements using OpenSees. After the model is validated with existing experimental data, the effects of reinforcement index in upper and lower flanges, effective prestress and concrete strength on the moment redistribution behaviour is analysed. It is shown that increasing the reinforcement index in lower flange or effective prestress can increase the amount of bending moment redistribution, whereas increasing the concrete strength or reinforcement index in upper flange can decrease the amount of bending moment redistribution. By inspecting the sensitivity of parameters, it is found that the reinforcement index in lower flange has the most significant influence on the moment redistribution, followed by the concrete strength and then by the effective prestress, while the reinforcement index in upper flange has only little impact on the moment redistribution. The calculation results are compared with the existing formulas. Finally, a moment redistribution formula is proposed for continuous PC box girder with corrugated steel webs.

Pure Bending Test on a Box Girder With Low Panel’s Slenderness

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Gordo ◽  
Carlos Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Linear Characteristic ◽  
Collapse Mode ◽  
Post Buckling ◽  
The Moment

The results of a four points bending test on a box girder are presented. The experiment is part of series of tests with similar configuration but different thickness, spacing between longitudinal stiffeners and span between frames. The present work refers to the stockiest plate box girder with a plate’s thickness of 4 mm and a span between frames of 800 mm. The experiment includes initial loading cycles allowing for residual stresses relief. It also includes a series of cycles close to collapse load allowing the analysis of linear characteristic at high levels of load. The moment curvature relationship is established for a large range of curvatures. The ultimate bending moment of the box is evaluated and compared with the first yield moment and the plastic moment allowing the evaluation of the efficiency of the structure. The post buckling behavior and collapse mode are characterized. Comparison of the experiment with a progressive collapse method is made taking into consideration the effect of residual stresses on envelop of the moment curvature curve of the structure.

Minimum bending radius of Al-Li alloy extrusions in stretch bending

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianjiao Liu ◽  
Yongjun Wang ◽  
Jianjun Wu ◽  
Xiaojiao Xia ◽  
Junbiao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Bending Tests ◽  
Stretch Bending ◽  
Bending Radius

In this investigation, the attention is focused on the minimum bending radii of 2196-T8511 and 2099-T83 Al-Li alloy extrusions. To predict the failure of Al-Li alloys, sheet and extrusion stretch bending tests are developed, carried out and simulated using finite element model. The theoretical minimum bending radius is introduced to derive a safe lower limit for the bending radius which can serve as a guideline for tool and product design. Stretch bending tests of Al-Li alloys are performed using the three-point bending test and displacement-controlled stretch bending test at room temperature. The finite element model incorporates three-dimensional solid elements and ductile damage modeling. The experimental results show that Al-Li alloy extrusions in stretch bending show three types of failures, occurring at the unbent region near the entrance of the jaws, at the region below the exit of the die and within the region in contact with the die, respectively. Comparison between predicted values and experimental results has been made, a consistent agreement being achieved, reflecting the reliability of the present model. The three types of failure mechanisms which compete with each other are tensile localization failure, die-corner failure and shear failure, respectively. Based on the analytical models, experiments and simulations, it appears that the three distinct failures need to be applied to predict the minimum bending radius and range of failures that can occur with 2196-T8511 and 2099-T83 Al-Li alloy extrusions in stretch bending.

Determination of the Convective Coefficient of Coolant by Comparing the Finite Element Model With the Experimental Results From Surface Grinding

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anand Parthasarathy ◽  
Ian R. Grosse
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Surface Grinding ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Convection Coefficient ◽  
Convective Coefficient ◽  
The Finite Element Model

It is known that coolants play an important role in the grinding operation by reducing the heat that is generated on the work piece. As large amount of specific energy is spent in removing very small amount of the work piece in the finishing operations like grinding, the convective property of coolant plays a significant role in providing the required cooling effect. In today’s world, people have been customizing the coolant used for industry purposes as well as in the area of research. Thus the coolant property becomes an unknown quantity and the convection coefficient of the coolant, which dictates the quantity of heat removed from the workpiece during grinding, determines the coolant’s effectiveness. In this paper the convection coefficient of the coolant was determined for a particular velocity by computing and tuning of finite element model against experimental results. The convective property depends on various parameters such as thermal conductivity, heat capacity among others but in this paper, its dependence on velocity of the coolant is stressed. It was determined from the experimental results of surface grinding operation on workpiece and then comparing them with the finite element model simulated in ANSYS. By varying the convection coefficient parameter, the finite element model was fitted to the experimental results thus resulting in the determination of convective coefficient property of the coolant.

Experimental Evaluation of the Ultimate Bending Moment of a Thin Box Girder

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Gordo ◽  
C. Guedes Soares
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Collapse Mode ◽  
Post Buckling ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Different Thickness

The results of a four points bending test on a box girder are presented. The experiment is part of series of tests with similar configuration but different thickness and span between frames. The present work refers to the slenderest plate box girder with a plate’s thickness of 2 mm but with a short span between frames. The experiment includes initial loading cycles allowing for residual stresses relief. The moment curvature relationship is established for a large range of curvature. The ultimate bending moment of the box is evaluated and compared with the first yield moment and the plastic moment allowing the evaluation of the efficiency of the structure. The post buckling behavior and collapse mode are characterized. Comparison of the experiment with a progressive collapse method is made taking into consideration the effect of residual stresses on envelop of the moment curvature curve of the structure.

Determination of Charge Coefficient of Piezoelectric Films Using a Combined Finite Element Model and Dynamic Loading Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 229-242
Author(s):  
Oboso P. Bernard ◽  
Nagih M. Shaalan ◽  
Mohab Hossam ◽  
Mohsen A. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Loading ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Piezoelectric Composite ◽  
Piezoelectric Film ◽  
Piezoelectric Charge

Accurate determination of piezoelectric properties such as piezoelectric charge coefficients (d33) is an essential step in the design process of sensors and actuators using piezoelectric effect. In this study, a cost-effective and accurate method based on dynamic loading technique was proposed to determine the piezoelectric charge coefficient d33. Finite element analysis (FEA) model was developed in order to estimate d33 and validate the obtained values with experimental results. The experiment was conducted on a piezoelectric disc with a known d33 value. The effect of measuring boundary conditions, substrate material properties and specimen geometry on measured d33 value were conducted. The experimental results reveal that the determined d33 coefficient by this technique is accurate as it falls within the manufactures tolerance specifications of PZT-5A piezoelectric film d33. Further, obtained simulation results on fibre reinforced and particle reinforced piezoelectric composite were found to be similar to those that have been obtained using more advanced techniques. FE-results showed that the measured d33 coefficients depend on measuring boundary condition, piezoelectric film thickness, and substrate material properties. This method was proved to be suitable for determination of d33 coefficient effectively for piezoelectric samples of any arbitrary geometry without compromising on the accuracy of measured d33.

scholarly journals Stiffness Estimation and Equivalence of Boundary Conditions in FEM Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1482
Author(s):  
Róbert Huňady ◽  
Pavol Lengvarský ◽  
Peter Pavelka ◽  
Adam Kaľavský ◽  
Jakub Mlotek
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Stiffness Coefficients ◽  
First Case ◽  
Numerical Approaches

The paper deals with methods of equivalence of boundary conditions in finite element models that are based on finite element model updating technique. The proposed methods are based on the determination of the stiffness parameters in the section plate or region, where the boundary condition or the removed part of the model is replaced by the bushing connector. Two methods for determining its elastic properties are described. In the first case, the stiffness coefficients are determined by a series of static finite element analyses that are used to obtain the response of the removed part to the six basic types of loads. The second method is a combination of experimental and numerical approaches. The natural frequencies obtained by the measurement are used in finite element (FE) optimization, in which the response of the model is tuned by changing the stiffness coefficients of the bushing. Both methods provide a good estimate of the stiffness at the region where the model is replaced by an equivalent boundary condition. This increases the accuracy of the numerical model and also saves computational time and capacity due to element reduction.

Character Analysis of Balance and Imbalance of Varying Rigidity of Rigid Pile Composite Foundation under Seismic Load

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Zhen Feng Wang ◽  
Ke Sheng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Composite Foundation ◽  
Seismic Load ◽  
Seismic Loads ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rigid Pile ◽  
Rigid Pile Composite Foundation

Based on ABAQUS finite element analysis software simulation, the finite element model for dynamic analysis of rigid pile composite foundation and superstructure interaction system is established, which selects the two kinds of models, by simulating the soil dynamic constitutive model, selecting appropriate artificial boundary.The influence of rigid pile composite foundation on balance and imbalance of varying rigidity is analyzed under seismic loads. The result shows that the maximum bending moment and the horizontal displacement of the long pile is much greater than that of the short pile under seismic loads, the long pile of bending moment is larger in the position of stiffness change. By constrast, under the same economic condition, the aseismic performance of of rigid pile composite foundation on balance of varying rigidity is better than that of rigid pile composite foundation on imbalance of varying rigidity.

An Analysis of Conventional and Self-Aligned four Terminal Resistor Structures for The Determination of The Contact Resistivity from End Resistance Measurements

1986 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Suni ◽  
M. Finetti ◽  
K. Grahn
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Model ◽  
Contact Resistivity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Model Based ◽  
A Value ◽  
And Diffusion

AbstractA computer model based on the finite element method has been applied to evaluate the effect of the parasitic area between contact and diffusion edges on end resistance measurements in four terminal Kelvin resistor structures. The model is then applied to Al/Ti/n+ Si contacts and a value of contact resistivity of Qc = 1.8×10−7.Ωcm2 is derived. For comparison, the use of a self-aligned structure to avoid parasitic effects is presented and the first experimental results obtained on Al/Ti/n+Si and Al/CoSi2/n+Si contacts are shown and discussed.

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