A Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for the Dynamic Response of Rubber3

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Liu ◽  
M. S. Hoo Fatt
Keyword(s):  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Central Hole ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cyclic Tension ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Simulation

Abstract REFERENCE: Liu, M. and Hoo Fatt, M. S., "A Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for the Dynamic Response of Rubber," Tire Science and Technology, TSTCA, Vol. 37, No. 4, October - December 2009, pp. 226-253. The development of a constitutive model to describe the dynamic response of a filled rubber compound is presented in this paper. A series of cyclic tension tests were done on the rubber compound with mean strains ranging from 0.2 to 0.5, strain amplitudes ranging from 0.05 to 0.2, and strain rates ranging from 0.1 to 10 s−1. The cyclic strain-controlled test results showed material rate dependence and hysteresis, and this motivated the development of a phenomenological-based, hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model. A Zener model, i.e., a spring in parallel with a Maxwell element, was assumed. The total stress was decomposed into a rate-independent equilibrium stress and a rate-dependent overstress. The springs were modeled as neo-Hookean, while the damper was defined by a nonlinear viscosity function. Material constants for the constitutive model were calculated from the cyclic tension test results. Cyclic tension tests were also performed on a sheet with central hole to check the accuracy of the constitutive model. The constitutive model was implemented into ABAQUS Standard with a user-defined material subroutine. The finite element analysis simulation of the rubber sheet with a central hole demonstrated relatively good agreement with the experimental data.

Progressive failure analysis of scarf-repaired composite laminate based on damage constitutive model

2016 ◽  
Vol 233 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuyi Shen ◽  
Zhenghao Zhu ◽  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Cohesive Zone Model ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
State Variables ◽  
Element Analysis

A three-dimensional finite element model for scarf-repaired composite laminate was established on continuum damage model to predict the load capacity under tensile loading. The mixed-mode cohesive zone model was adopted to the debonding behavior analysis of adhesive. Damage condition and failure of laminates and adhesive were subsequently addressed. A three-dimensional bilinear constitutive model was developed for composite materials based on damage mechanics and applied to damage evolution and loading capacity analyses by quantifying damage level through damage state variables. The numerical analyses were implemented with ABAQUS finite element analysis by coding the constitutive model into material subroutine VUMAT. Good agreement between the numerical and experimental results shows the accuracy and adaptability of the model.

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Super-Long Pile and Soil Interaction in Soft Soil

2011 ◽  
Vol 201-203 ◽  
pp. 1601-1605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shang Ping Chen ◽  
Wen Juan Yao ◽  
Sheng Qing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Friction Resistance ◽  
Tip Resistance ◽  
Side Friction

In this paper, a nonlinear three-dimensional finite element model for super-long pile and soil interaction is established. In this model, contact elements are applied to simulate the nonlinear behavior of interaction of super-long pile and soil. A nonlinear elastic constitutive model for concrete is employed to analyze stress-strain relation of pile shaft under the axial load and the Duncan-Chang’s nonlinear constitutive model is used to reflect nonlinear and inelastic properties of soil. The side friction resistance, axial force, pile-tip resistance, and developing trend of soil plastic deformation are obtained and compared with measured results from static load tests. It is demonstrated that a super-long pile has the properties of degradation of side friction resistance and asynchronous action between side and pile-tip resistance, which is different from piles with a short to medium length.

Viscoelastic–Viscoplastic Cyclic Deformation of Polycarbonate Polymer: Experiment and Constitutive Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Yu ◽  
Guozheng Kang ◽  
Fucong Lu ◽  
Yilin Zhu ◽  
Kaijuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Viscoelastic Model ◽  
Creep Recovery ◽  
Strong Nonlinearity ◽  
Viscoplastic Strain ◽  
Cyclic Tension ◽  
Nonlinear Viscoelastic ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Proposed Model

A series of uniaxial tests (including multilevel loading–unloading recovery, creep-recovery, and cyclic tension–compression/tension ones) were performed to investigate the monotonic and cyclic viscoelastic–viscoplastic deformations of polycarbonate (PC) polymer at room temperature. The results show that the PC exhibits strong nonlinearity and rate-dependence, and obvious ratchetting occurs during the stress-controlled cyclic tension–compression/tension tests with nonzero mean stress, which comes from both the viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity of the PC. Based on the experimental observation, a nonlinear viscoelastic–viscoplastic cyclic constitutive model is then constructed. The viscoelastic part of the proposed model is constructed by extending the Schapery's nonlinear viscoelastic model, and the viscoplastic one is established by adopting the Ohno–Abdel-Karim's nonlinear kinematic hardening rule to describe the accumulation of irrecoverable viscoplastic strain produced during cyclic loading. Furthermore, the dependence of elastic compliance of the PC on the accumulated viscoplastic strain is considered. Finally, the capability of the proposed model is verified by comparing the predicted results with the corresponding experimental ones of the PC. It is shown that the proposed model provides reasonable predictions to the various deformation characteristics of the PC presented in the multilevel loading–unloading recovery, creep-recovery, and cyclic tension–compression/tension tests.

Three-dimensional analyses of two high-speed trains crossing on a bridge

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-110
Author(s):  
H-T Lin ◽  
S-H Ju
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dynamic Effect ◽  
Response Ratio ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Finite Element Analysis ◽  
High Speed Trains ◽  
The One

This paper investigates the dynamic characteristics of the three-dimensional vehicle-bridge system when two high-speed trains are crossing on a bridge. Multispan bridges with slender piers and simply supported beams were used in the dynamic finite element analysis. A response ratio (RR) was defined in this study to represent the ratio of the vehicle-bridge interaction of two-way trains to that of a one-way train. The finite element results indicate that this ratio increases significantly when two-way trains run near the same speed, and the maximum value is approximately equal to or smaller than two for the vertical dynamic response. This means that the maximum dynamic response of the two-way trains is at most twice that of the one-way train. When the two-way train speeds are sufficiently different, the response ratio approaches one on average, which means that the dynamic effect of the two-way train is similar to that of the one-way train. Finite element results also indicate that the averaged response ratio in the three global directions is about 1.65 when the two-way trains run at the same speed.

A New Method Based on Finite Element Analysis for Crankshaft Strength

2012 ◽  
Vol 241-244 ◽  
pp. 2125-2128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao Hua Xu ◽  
Zhi Qin Cui ◽  
Xiao Hua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
New Method ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis

This paper presents a new method for the analysis of the crankshaft strength by using the softwares of solidworks, matlab and ansys. Using the powerful modeling function of solidworks, the three-dimensional model of crankshaft was established. Applying the techniques of numerical operation, graph display and GUI of matlab, the simulation calculations of kinematics, dynamics of crankshaft was carried out and the force and torque of crankshaft was obtained. Making full use of finite element analysis function of ansys, the modal analysis and strength analysis of crankshaft were made. The results show that it is valid to take the respective advantages of solidworks, matlab and ansys to establish a simple and effective approach for the analysis of the crankshaft strength, which supplies foundation for the optimization design and dynamic response of crankshaft.

Numerical Studies of Installation and Extraction Processes of Jack-Up Ships

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Qiu ◽  
Ju¨rgen Grabe ◽  
Nikolai Kukolka ◽  
Hans-Werner Vollstedt
Keyword(s):  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Quay Wall ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Jack Up

New Jack-up ships are built to transport offshore wind turbines from harbor and assemble them with the help of cranes on the ship at the site of installation. Every ship has four stilts, which can be lowered to seabed and jack the ship up. However, penetration and extraction the stilts at the harbor area could jeopardize the existing quay wall construction. In this paper two conceptual designs of foundations, which are used to improve the strength of the seabed in front of the quay wall, are investigated using numerical methods. Through soil exchange in open-ended cylinder or bucket foundation the strength of the seabed should be improved so that jack-up ships can dock directly at the quay wall and lower the stilts into the foundations. Three dimensional finite element analysis using a coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian method (CEL) are carried out to simulate penetration and extraction process. A hypoplastic constitutive model and the Mohr-Coulomb constitutive model are used to describe the filling. The studies of influences of geometry of foundations as well as the soil parameters on the bearing capacity of stilts and failure mechanism in foundations are carried out as the design basis of the foundations.

Finite-Element Analysis of Rotor in the Rubber Continuous Plasticator

2013 ◽  
Vol 561 ◽  
pp. 174-177
Author(s):  
Ping Fu ◽  
Hong Lei Zhang ◽  
Chuan Sheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fem Simulation ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Three Dimensional Flow ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Simulation Calculation ◽  
Optimizing Design

The three-dimensional flow fields produced by the modular dual-rotor of rubber continuous plasticator were numerically simulated and analyzed by using ADINA, the FEM simulation software. So the velocity field distribution of each rotor element was shown by the simulations. Through the analysis, the double rotors rotated inward had high efficiency of pumping and plasticization. The rubber compound was subjected to the strong shearing action; squeezing action and stretch effect in the rubber plasticate process. The simulation calculation had great significance for the rotor optimizing design.

Surface Cracks in Round Bars under Cyclic Tension or Bending

2008 ◽  
Vol 378-379 ◽  
pp. 341-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Carpinteri ◽  
Sabrina Vantadori
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fatigue Behaviour ◽  
Surface Cracks ◽  
Displacement Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cyclic Tension ◽  
Step Procedure ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
The One ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The fatigue growth of a surface crack in a metallic round bar under cyclic tension or bending is analysed. The stress-intensity factor (SIF) along the crack front is computed through a three-dimensional finite element analysis and the one-quarter point displacement method. The results are compared with those presented by other Authors. Then, the fatigue behaviour of the cracked bar is numerically determined by a step-by-step procedure.

scholarly journals From snow X-ray microtomograph raw volume data to micromechanics modeling: first results

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romeu André Pieritz ◽  
Jean-Bruno Brzoska ◽  
Frédéric Flin ◽  
Bernard Lesaffre ◽  
Cécile Coléou
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Volume Data ◽  
Complex Materials ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Geometry Modeling ◽  
Finite Element Analysis Simulation ◽  
First Results ◽  
Micromechanics Modeling ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Stress

AbstractThe new approaches in absorption X-ray microtomography allow snow-volume image acquisition in the cm3 range without destroying snow structure, and make it possible to perform micromechanical studies with the real geometry. The main objective of this paper is to introduce the development of a new three-dimensional (3-D) geometry modeling and finite-element analysis simulation package adapted to these scales. These new code modules and procedures are briefly described using an isothermal metamorphism snow experiment (–2°C, 3 months).This sample of aged snow (3.375mm3; 3003 voxels) allows simulation of a simple hypothetical uniaxial compressive stress experiment. The constitutive equations, boundary conditions, basic assumptions and the result showing the stress field over the 3-D data are discussed. The first qualitative results show a maximum stress of 6–9MPa in some small bonds, showing the potential of these codes to simulate the micromechanical behavior of complex materials.

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