Large strain field near a crack tip in a rubber sheet

The distribution of stress-strain near a crack tip in a rubber sheet is investigated by employing the constitutive relation given by Gao (1997). It is shown that the crack tip field is composed of two shrinking sectors and one expanding sector. The stress state near the crack tip is in uniaxial tension. The analytical solutions are obtained for both expanding and shrinking sectors.     

Non-linear elastic non-uniform torsion of bars of arbitrary cross-section by BEM

In this paper an elastic non-uniform torsion analysis of simply or multiply connected cylindrical bars of arbitrary cross-section taking into account the effect of geometric non-linearity is presented employing the boundary-element(BE) method. The torque-rotation relationship is computed based on the finite-displacement (finite-rotation) theory, that is the transverse displacement components are expressed so as to be valid for large rotations and the longitudinal normal strain includes the second-order geometric non-linear term often described as the “Wagner strain”. The proposed formulation does not stand on the assumption of a thin-walled structure and therefore the cross-section's torsional rigidity is evaluated exactly without using the so-called Saint-Venant's torsional constant. The torsional rigidity of the cross-section is evaluated directly employing the primary warping function of the cross-section depending on its shape. Three boundary-value problems with respect to the variable along the beam axis angle of twist, to the primary and to the secondary warping functions are formulated. The first one, employing the Analog Equation Method (a BEM-based method), yields a system of non-linear equations from which the angle of twist is computed by an iterative process. The remaining two problems are solved employing a pure BE method. Numerical results are presented to illustrate the method and demonstrate its efficiency and accuracy. The developed procedure retains most of the advantages of a BEM solution over a pure domain discretization method, although it requires domain discretization.     

Large deformation of incompressible rubber cylinder under plane strain

The large deformation of incompressible rubber cylinder under inner pressure is analyzed by a kind of new rubber materials strain energy function. The theory formulation for the displacement and stress is presented. The penalty finite element formulation is established in order to analyze nonlinear rubber materials, and the results of finite element method agree well with theoretical ones. A new method for controlling the calculating stability and convergence rates is put forward. The selection of the appropriate penalty factor and its influence on calculated results are discussed.     

Analysis of a rubber cone tensioned by a concentrated force

Using the constitutive equation of a rubber-like materials given by Gao (1997), this paper investigates the problem of a cone under tension of a concentrated force at its apex. Under consideration is the axial-symmetry case and the large strain is taken into account. The stress strain fields near the apex are obtained by both asymptotic analysis and finite element calculation. The two results are consistent well. When the cone angle is 180°, the solution becomes that of non-linear Boussinesq's problem for tension case.     

On the torsion problem of strain gradient elastic bars

The torsion problem of elastic bars of any cross-sections is discussed, into the context of strain gradient elasticity. It is proven that torsion problem is feasible only for the bars with circular cross-sections. For the other bars (with non-circular cross sections), the non-classical boundary conditions are not satisfied.     

基于对数应力率大应变本构关系的参数标定研究

在所有率型弹塑性本构模型中,只有对数应力率对应的本构模型能够满足自适应准则.基于对数应力率,采用实心圆轴扭转实验,对大应变弹塑性本构模型中的参数标定问题进行了讨论.推导出了考虑Swift效应时端部自由实心圆轴扭转变形的变形率、对数旋率、Kirchhoff应力及Kirchhoff应力的对数应力率.对于等向强化大应变弹塑性本构关系,给出了由实心圆轴扭转实验标定的、基于Kirchhhoff应力对数应力率的本构关系中塑性刚度函数的表达式.分析了扭转圆轴的Swift效应对塑性刚度函数的影响.结果表明,实心圆轴扭转的轴向伸长变形和径向变形对基于对数应力率大应变本构关系中的塑性刚度函数都有影响.当不考虑Swift效应时,所得塑性刚度函数表达式与不考虑Swift效应时基于Jaumann应力率的塑性刚度函数表达式相同.     

扇形截面杆扭转的应力分析

柱体扭转的基本方程为非齐次偏微分方程,在极坐标系下,利用分离变量法及傅立叶级数展开法,求出了扭转应力函数,进一步即可计算出扇形截面杆在外力偶作用下,扭转角和横截面上剪应力的精确解答。这种方法为精确解法,在各种机械及其他工程设备中,对受扭转作用的扇形截面杆设计,有一定实用价值。     

Saint-Venant torsion analysis of bars with rectangular cross-section and effective coating layers

This paper investigates the torsion analysis of coated bars with a rectangular cross-section. Two opposite faces of a bar are coated by two isotropic layers with different materials of the original substrate that are perfectly bonded to the bar. With the Saint-Venant torsion theory, the governing equation of the problem in terms of the warping function is established and solved using the finite Fourier cosine transform. The state of stress on the cross-section, warping of the cross-section, and torsional rigidity of the bar are evaluated. Effects of thickness of the coating layers and material properties on these quantities are investigated. A set of graphs are provided that can be used to determine the coating thicknesses and material properties so as to keep the maximum von Mises stress on the cross-section below an allowable value for effective use of the coating layer.     

Some analytical solutions for Saint-Venant torsion of non-homogeneous anisotropic cylindrical bars

The Saint-Venant torsion of linearly elastic anisotropic cylindrical bars with solid and hollow cross-section is treated. The shear flexibility moduli of the non-homogeneous bar are given functions of the Prandtl's stress function of considered cylindrical bar when its material is homogeneous. The solution of the torsion problem of non-homogeneous anisotropic bar is expressed in terms of the torsion and Prandtl's stress functions of the corresponding homogeneous anisotropic bar having the same cross-section as the non-homogeneous bar.     

The application of graph theory to the limit analysis for torsion of thin-walled bars with complex cross-sections

Graph theory is employed in this paper as a means to establish the topological model of complex thin-walled cross-sections. On this basis, the upper and lower bound theorems of the plastic limit analysis are applied to the analysis of the plastic limit shear flows on the cross-section of thin-walled bars under St. Venant torsion. Corresponding mathematical programming problems are formulated and their duality is shown. After solving the linear programming problem corresponding to the lower bound theorem, the limit torsional moment of a thin-walled cross-section can be calculated according to the shear stress distribution in the limit state. The formula for calculating the limit torsional moment is given. Furthermore, the limit state of thin-walled cross-sections under St. Venant torsion is also discussed and the concept of the limit tree is introduced. A computer program has been developed by the author. Results calculated by the program for typical complex cross-sections are given.     

Finite viscoelasticity of filled rubber: experiments and numerical simulation

Summary  Constitutive equations are derived for the viscoelastic behavior of particle-re-inforced elastomers at isothermal deformation with finite strain. A filled rubber is thought of as a composite medium where inclusions with high and low concentrations of junctions between chains are randomly distributed in the bulk material. The characteristic length of the inhomogeneities is assumed to be small compared to the size of the specimen and substantially exceed the radius of gyration for macromolecules. Inclusions with high concentration of junctions are associated with regions of suppressed mobility of chains that surround isolated clusters and/or the secondary network of filler. Regions with low concentration of junctions arise during the preparation process due to a heterogeneity in the spatial distribution of the cross-linker and the filler. With reference to the concept of transient networks, the time-dependent response of an elastomer is attribute d to thermally activated rearrangement of strands in the domains with low concentration of junctions. Stress–strain relations for particle-reinforced rubber are developed by using the laws of thermodynamics. Adjustable parameters in the constitutive equations are found by fitting experimental data in tensile relaxation tests for several grades of unfilled and carbon black-filled rubber. It is demonstrated that even at moderate finite deformations (with axial elongations up to 100%), the characteristic rate of relaxation is noticeably affected by strain. Unlike glassy polymers, where the rate of relaxation increases with longitudinal strain, the growth of the elongation ratio results in a decrease in the relaxation rate for natural rubber (unfilled or particle-reinforced). The latter may be explained by (partial) crystallization of chains in the regions with low concentration of junctions. Received 16 October 2001; accepted for publication 25 June 2002 Present address: A. D. Drozdov Department of Production, Aalborg University, Fibigerstraede 16, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. K. Fuller (TARRC, UK) for providing us with rubber specimens and to Prof. P. Haupt and Dr. S. Hartmann (University of Kassel, Germany) for sending their experimental data. We are indebted to Mr. G. Seifritz for his assistance in performing mechanical tests. ADD acknowledges stimulating discussions with Prof. N. Aksel (University of Bayreuth, Germany).     

Second-order effect of an elastic circular shaft during torsion

In this paper we deal with the second-order effect of an elastic circular shaft duringtorsion.The analysis is based on the method of co-moving coordinates and the strain-rotation decomposition theorem in continuum mechanics.By using asymptotic expansionmethods,we comfirm that the effect of axial elongation and distortion of plane cross-section exists in an elastic circular shaft during large torsion and give the expressions ofthe axial force and the torque.     

基于拟应变法的壳单元大变形分析及在冲击动力问题中的应用

为了简便有效地解决板壳结构的大变形问题，本文针对八节点相对自由度壳单元进行研究。该单元的位移场由壳的中面节点位移和上表面节点的相对位移组成，不带有转动变量。所有的研究都是基于完全的三维位移、应力、应变场。采用拟应变法，对应变场另行假设，能够改善该单元在大变形情况下的计算精度。通过引入Wilson非协调模式，构造了大变形情况下的拟应变场表达式，给出了该单元用于解决非线性动力分析问题的有限元求解方程。通过算例表明，本文针对相对自由度壳单元提出的方法及推导的公式，能够解决冲击动力问题中的大变形问题。     

Stress-strain field near the notch tip of a rubber sheet

Analized in this paper is the elastostatic field near a notch tip in a rubber-like thin sheet. The asymptotic equations for the notch tip field are derived based on the constitutive relation given by Ref. [1]. Near field solutions are obtained in regions that decreases and increases in size as the notch tip is approached. Their singular character depends on the constitutive parameters as well as the angle of notch that is evaluated numerically. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China     

橡胶复合材料结构大变形有限元分析

建立了一个橡胶复合材料结构有限元分析模型。在该模型中 ,考虑了轮胎变形的几何非线性、轮胎与地面和轮胎与轮辋的大变形非线性接触、轮胎材料的非均匀性和物理非线性及橡胶基复合材料的各向异性。此外 ,本文还利用该模型研制的有限元分析软件对全钢丝子午胎的变形轮廓进行了详细的分析。     

改进的BP神经网络在多裂纹柱体扭转中的应用

提出一种基于BP神经网络的多裂纹柱体扭转问题的数据新处理方法。以多裂纹柱体扭转问题为例,以MATLAB中的神经网络工具箱为工具,采用了改进的BP神经网络,并对其设计方案进行了详细的分析说明,发现动量参数对训练次数影响很大,而学习率对它的影响很小;采用双隐含层比单隐含层训练更稳定,收敛的也更快,同时给出了理想的学习方案。最后对柱体的抗扭刚度实验值进行快速拟合,得到了裂纹尖端的应力强度因子K3。结果证明这种设计方案计算的更精确、收敛速度更快。     

Torsional vibrational properties of rubber cylinders

This paper describes an experimental and theoretical study of the torsional vibrational properties of rubber cylinders. Experiments were carried out on long cylinders using a modified Weissenberg Rheogoniometer. A comparison is made with a theory based on a modified generalized Maxwell model.     

A shear-compression specimen for large strain testing

A new specimen geometry, the shear-compression specimen (SCS), has been developed for large strain testing of materials. The specimen consists of a cylinder in which two diametrically opposed slots are machined at 45° with respect to the longitudinal axis, thus forming the test gage section. The specimen was analyzed numerically for two representative material models, and various gage geometries. This study shows that the stress (strain) state in the gage, is three-dimensional rather than simple shear as would be commonly assumed. Yet, the dominant deformation mode in the gage section is shear, and the stresses and strains are rather uniform. Simple relations were developed and assessed to relate the equivalent true stress and equivalent true plastic strain to the applied loads and displacements. The specimen was further validated through experiments carried out on OFHC copper, by comparing results obtained with the SCS to those obtained with compression cylinders. The SCS allows to investigate a large range of strain rates, from the quasi-static regime, through intermediate strain rates (1–100 s⁻¹), up to very high strain rates (2×10⁴s⁻¹ in the present case).     

炭黑填充橡胶材料的修正三链模型和Mullins模型

论文探讨了炭黑颗粒填充橡胶材料的本构模型.考虑到橡胶单个分子链与周围分子网络的约束作用和炭黑颗粒对橡胶的补强作用,提出了一种修正三链模型,用Edwards管模型描述分子链之间的相互作用和约束,采用应变放大因子来考虑炭黑含量的影响.并在修正三链模型的基础上,利用橡胶分子网络重构理论,提出了一种适合表征橡胶Mullins现象的本构模型.通过与实验数据比较分析,修正三链模型可较准确地表征未填充橡胶材料不同变形模式的力学性能和炭黑颗粒填充橡胶材料的单向拉伸力学行为,Mullins模型也可较好地描述橡胶材料的Mullins现象.     

实心圆试件扭转试验确定大应变本构关系

提出并完成了通过实心圆轴扭转试验建立大应变本构关系的方法。它比单向拉伸试验所得到的本构关系更为精确。因拉伸实验变形较大时试件伸长和变细对测量结果有影响；尤其在“颈缩”后，很难对有关力学量作有效测量和分析。即扭转本构关系的描绘更为完整。以低碳钢为例，扭转本构关系所描述的有效区间比拉伸本构关系大十余倍。该方法将有利于探讨研究更大应变下的材料力学行为。