scholarly journals Experimental Study and Extended Finite Element Simulation of Fracture of Self-Compacting Rubberized Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xinquan Wang ◽  
Hongguo Diao ◽  
Yunliang Cui ◽  
Changguang Qi ◽  
Shangyu Han
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
The Self ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Crack Mouth Opening Displacement ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Rubberized Concrete ◽  
Extended Finite Element ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete

Self-compacting rubberized concrete (SCRC) is a high-performance concrete that can achieve compacting effect by self-gravity without vibration during pouring. Because of its excellent fluidity, homogeneity, and stability, the application of self-compacting concrete in engineering can improve work efficiency and reduce project cost. The effects of loading rate on the fracture behavior of self-compacting concrete were studied in this paper. Three-point bend (TPB) tests were carried out at five loading rates of 1, 0.1, 0.001, 0.0001, and 0.00001 mm/s. The dimensions of the specimens were 100  mm × 100 mm × 400 mm. A precast crack was set in the middle of the specimen with a notch-depth ratio of 0.4. The experimental results show that the peak load on the load-CMOD (crack mouth opening displacement) curve gradually increases with the increase of the loading rate. Although the fracture energy a presented greater dispersion under the loading rate of 1 mm/s, the overall changes were still rising with the increase of the loading rate. Besides studying the softening characteristics of the self-compacting concrete, the constitutive softening curve of the self-compacting concrete was obtained using the bilinear model. Finally, curved three-point bending beams were simulated by using the extended finite element method based on ABAQUS. The fracture process of the self-compacting concrete under different loading conditions was analyzed more intuitively. The simulation results were compared with the experimental results, and the same conclusions were obtained.

scholarly journals Prediction of Tensile Strain Capacity for X52 Steel Pipeline Materials Using the Extended Finite Element Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-225
Author(s):  
Nahid Elyasi ◽  
M.M. Shahzamanian ◽  
Meng Lin ◽  
Lindsey Westover ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Extended Finite Element Method ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Crack Mouth Opening Displacement ◽  
Extended Finite Element ◽  
Strain Capacity ◽  
Tensile Strain Capacity ◽  
Element Method

Strain-based design (SBD) plays an important role in pipeline design and assessment of pipelines subjected to geo-hazards. Under such hazards, a pipe can be subjected to substantial plastic strains, leading to tensile failure at locations of girth weld flaws. For SBD, the finite element method (FEM) can be a reliable tool to calculate the tensile strain capacity (TSC) for better design in pipelines. This study aims to investigate the ductile fracture properties for specific vintage pipeline steel (API 5L grade of X52) using the extended finite element method (XFEM). Eight full-scale tests were simulated using the commercial finite element analysis software ABAQUS Version 6.17. Maximum principal strain is used to assess the damage initiation using the cohesive zone model (CZM) when the crack evolution is evaluated by fracture energy release. A proper set of damage parameters for the X52 materials was calibrated based on the ability of the model to reproduce the experimental results. These experimental results included the tensile strain, applied load, endplate rotation, and crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD). This study describes a methodology for validation of the XFEM and the proper damage parameters required to model crack initiation and propagation in X52 grades of pipeline.

Effect of specimen crack lengths on stress intensity factor for Al6061-TiC composites using experimental and 3D numerical methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 506-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raviraj M.S. ◽  
Sharanaprabhu C.M. ◽  
Mohankumar G.C.
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity Factor ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Crack Length ◽  
Finite Element Simulations ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Crack Mouth Opening Displacement ◽  
3D Finite Element ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the determination of critical stress intensity factor (KC) both by experimental method and three-dimensional (3D) finite element simulations. Design/methodology/approach CT specimens of different compositions of Al6061-TiC composites (3wt%, 5wt% and 7wt% TiC) with variable crack length to width (a/W=0.3-0.6) ratios are machined from as-cast composite block. After fatigue pre-cracking the specimens to a required crack length, experimental load vs crack mouth opening displacement data are plotted to calculate the KC value. Elastic 3D finite element simulations have been conducted for CT specimens of various compositions and a/W ratios to compute KC. The experimental results indicate that the magnitude of KC depends on a/W ratios, and significantly decreases with increase in a/W ratios of the specimen. Findings From 3D finite element simulation, the KC results at the centre of CT specimens for various Al6061-TiC composites and a/W ratios show satisfactory agreement with experimental results compared to the surface. Originality/value The research work contained in this manuscript was conducted during 2015-2016. It is original work except where due reference is made. The authors confirm that the research in their work is original, and that all the data given in the article are real and authentic. If necessary, the paper can be recalled, and errors corrected.

Research on Self-Desiccation at early Age of High Performance Concrete with Polypropylene Fiber

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 1827-1830
Author(s):  
Wei Wei Yu ◽  
Qing Xiong ◽  
Yun Yu ◽  
Hang Lin
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
The Self ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Internal Relative Humidity ◽  
The Impact

This paper focuses on the impact which polypropylene fiber (PF) has on the self-desiccation effect at early age of high performance concrete (HPC). The experimental results indicate that PF has little influence on the Internal Relative Humidity (IRH) caused by self-desiccation effect of concrete, but can reduce early aged self-desiccation shrinkage of concrete. With the PF dosage increasing, the values of early self-desiccation shrinkage of HPC decrease first and then increase. In the experimental conditions, the value of self-desiccation shrinkage of concrete with 0.6Kg/m3 PF is the lowest one.

DOE Analysis of the Effects of Geometrical Parameters on the Self-Piercing Riveting of Aluminium Alloy AA6060T4

2011 ◽  
Vol 473 ◽  
pp. 733-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Casalino
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Riveting Process ◽  
Force Displacement

The design of experiments (DOE) is a very useful tool to design and analyze complicated industrial design problems. They help to understand the variability a manufacturing process by investigating which parameters and their interaction mainly affect the output repeatability. As a consequence, it enables to individuate the combination of parameters that optimize the output avoiding misinterpretation that can be due to the singularity of the experimental data. In this study the factorial analysis was used to investigate the effects of the major geometrical parameters on the shape of the force-displacement curve of the self piercing riveting (SPR) process. A full two level three-factorial design (23) was completed, three-way interaction was not considered. The statistical analysis was carried out at four different points of the force-rivet displacement curve. These points can be considered critical since they limit the four steps in which the process is commonly divided for studying purpose. The experimental data did not fulfil the required design points, the missing points were obtained by a finite element model of the riveting process, which furnished the force versus the rivet run.

A study of loading rate effect fracture behavior of concrete based on digital image correlation and finite-element method

2020 ◽  
pp. 030932472094862
Author(s):  
Xudong Chen ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Xiyuan Cheng ◽  
Chaoguo Wu ◽  
Zhenxiang Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Fracture Process ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Rate Effect ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Extended Finite Element

To study the rate effect on the fracture properties of concrete, 700 mm × 150 mm × 100 mm specimens with a 60-mm notch were used for three-point bending test at the loading rate of 0.0005, 0.005, 0.05, and 0.5 mm/s, respectively. In the test, digital image correlation was used for monitoring the fracture process. The result shows that the fracture stress, unstable fracture toughness, and fracture energy have rate sensitivity. The numerical simulation was performed by extended finite-element model. The model calibration had a very good agreement with the experimental result under different loading rate. Meanwhile, fracture process zone length calculated by digital image correlation is similar to the result obtained by the extended finite-element model under different loading rate.

Apparent Quality Control for the Self-Compacting Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 2137-2141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Jie Yu ◽  
Wei Kang Yang ◽  
Jie Ming Zou ◽  
Rong Wen Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
The Self ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
The Aesthetic

The apparent quality of the concrete is its side performance and affects the aesthetic effect of the building. However, the apparent quality is closely relevant to the strength and the durability of the concrete. The experimental results show that some measures, such as optimizing the ratio of mixing and making use of the defoamers, can improve the apparent quality of the self-compacting concrete.

Tire Cornering Simulation Using an Explicit Finite Element Analysis Code

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Koishi ◽  
K. Kabe ◽  
M. Shiratori
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Test System ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Explicit Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Element Method

Abstract The finite element method has been used widely in tire engineering. Most tire simulations using the finite element method are static analyses, because tires are very complex nonlinear structures. Recently, transient phenomena have been studied with explicit finite element analysis codes. In this paper, the authors demonstrate the feasibility of tire cornering simulation using an explicit finite element code, PAM-SHOCK. First, we propose the cornering simulation using the explicit finite element analysis code. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed simulation, computed cornering forces for a 175SR14 tire are compared with experimental results from an MTS Flat-Trac Tire Test System. The computed cornering forces agree well with experimental results. After that, parametric studies are conducted by using the proposed simulation.

Lateral Tire Forces on Wet Roads

1977 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Schallamach
Keyword(s):  
Normal Load ◽  
The Self ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Slip Angle ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Tire Forces

Abstract Expressions are derived for side force and self-aligning torque of a simple tire model on wet roads with velocity-dependent friction. The results agree qualitatively with experimental results at moderate speeds. In particular, the theory correctly predicts that the self-aligning torque can become negative under easily realizable circumstances. The slip angle at which the torque reverses sign should increase with the normal load.

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