A finite element modeling of a multifunctional hybrid composite beam with viscoelastic materials

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Wang ◽  
Daniel J. Inman
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modeling ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Composite Beam ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Element Modeling ◽  
Hybrid Composite Beam

Lateral Impact of Railroad Bridges With Hybrid Composite Beams: Finite Element Modeling and Preliminary Dynamic Behavior Study of HCB

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Jing ◽  
Z. John Ma ◽  
Richard M. Bennett ◽  
David B. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Impact Loading ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Composite Beam ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Lateral Impact ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Hybrid Composite Beam

Grade separations have been used along High-Speed Rail (HSR) to decrease traffic congestion and the danger that occurs at grade crossings. However, the concern with grade separations is the potential damage due to lateral impact of bridge superstructures by over-height vehicles. This is a concern with existing bridges, and lateral impact is not included in standard bridge code provisions. A new bridge technology, Hybrid Composite Beam (HCB), was proposed to meet the requirements of another HSR objective, that of a sustainable solution for the construction of new and replacement bridges in rail infrastructure. The hybrid composite beam combines advanced composite materials with conventional concrete and steel to create a bridge that is stronger and more resistance to corrosion than conventional materials. The HCB is composed of three main parts; the first is a FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) shell, which encapsulates the other two parts. The second part is the compression reinforcement which consists of concrete or cement grout that is pumped into a continuous conduit fabricated into the FRP shell. The third part of the HCB is the tension reinforcement that could consist of carbon or glass fibers, prestressed strands, or other materials that are strong in tension, which is used to equilibrate the internal forces in the compression reinforcement. The combination of conventional materials with FRP exploits the inherent benefits of each material and optimizes the overall performance of the structure. The behavior of this novel system has been studied during the last few years and some vertical static tests have been performed, but no dynamic or lateral impact tests have been conducted yet. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of HCB when subjected to lateral impact loading caused by over-height vehicles. This paper explains the advantages of HCB when used in bridge infrastructures. The commercial software ABAQUS was used to perform the finite element (FE) modeling of a 30ft long HCB. Test data was used to validate the results generated by FE analysis. A constant impact loading with a time duration of 0.1 second was applied to an area at the mid-span of the HCB. Lateral deflection and stress distribution were obtained from FE analysis, and local stress concentration can be observed from the stress contour. Full-scale beam dynamic testing will be conducted in the future research to better study the behavior of HCB when subjected to over-height vehicles.

Mechanical Properties Identification of Viscoelastic/Hyperplastic Materials Using Haptic Device Based Experimental Setup

2011 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Alican Tabakci ◽  
Erhan Ilhan Konukseven
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modeling ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Force Sensor ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Haptic Device ◽  
Viscoelastic Materials ◽  
Test Setup ◽  
Element Modeling

Mechanical behavior simulation of viscoelastic materials is a difficult task. In order to obtain accurate simulations, material model should be well chosen and hyperelastic characteristics of the viscoelastic materials should also be incorporated in the model. Once the material model is selected the coefficients can be identified with the help of mechanical tests/experiments. The main goal of this study is to optimize material model’s coefficients by using the designed indenter test setup results and inverse finite element modeling. Indenter test setup was designed by using a haptic device, force sensor and data acquisition card to test the mechanical properties of the viscoelastic/hyperelastic materials. Inverse finite element modeling method is used in order to model the materials according to their material characteristics. The model obtained from the analysis was optimized by using the data obtained from indenter tests. The conformity of the chosen model and the tested materials is shown by inverse finite element modeling and the material model coefficients are proved to be identified correctly.

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