Anticlastic curvature in draw-bend springback

Draw-bend springback shows a sudden decline as the applied sheet tension approaches the force to yield the strip. This phenomenon coincides with the appearance of persistent anticlastic curvature, which develops during the forming operation and is maintained during unloading under certain test conditions. In order to understand the mechanics of persistent anticlastic curvature and its dependence on forming conditions, aluminum sheet strips of widths ranging from 12 to 50 mm were draw-bend tested with various sheet tensions and tool radii. Finite element simulations were also carried out, and the simulated and measured springback angle and anticlastic curvature were compared. Analytical methods based on large deformation bending theory for elastic plates were employed to understand the occurrence and persistence of the anticlastic curvature. The results showed that the final shape of a specimen cross-section is determined by a dimensionless parameter, which is a function of sheet width, thickness and radius of the primary curvature in the curled region of an unloaded sample. When the normalized sheet tension approaches 1, this parameter rapidly decreases, and significant anticlastic deflection is retained after unloading. The retained anticlastic curvature greatly increases the moment of inertia for bending, and thus reduces springback angle.     

Elastic-plastic secondary indeterminate problem for thin-walled pipe through the inner-wall loading by three-point bending

The inner-wall loading by three-point bending about thin-walled pipe is an elastic-plastic secondary indeterminate problem in the symmetrical three-roller setting round process. In this study, the shifting of the tangent point between the pipe and lower roller is ignored. The bilinear hardening material model is adopted, and the static equilibrium condition, physical relationship of elastic-plastic deformation, and deformation compatibility condition are taken into account. Based on the geometrical discrete idea, a semi-circular pipe is meshed equably into N micro-pipe-wall elements with same geometric parameters along the circumferential direction. Deformation characteristics of each element are calculated, and then the deformation history response of the whole pipe is resolved by the load increment method. The finite element model of static bending in three-roller setting round process is established by using the software package ABAQUS. The theoretical and simulated results show that the cross section of pipe has two positive bending regions and two reverse bending regions; the maximum bending curvature appears in the bottom section of pipe, the minimum bending curvature appears in the section corresponding to the tangent point of the pipe and lower roller. The quantitative relationships between the upper roller load, maximum(minimum) bending curvature and reduction are given. Finally, the reliability of theoretical calculation is proved by numerical simulation.     

Constitutive modelling of anisotropic creep deformation in single crystal blade alloys SRR99 and CMSX-4

A damage mechanics based model has been developed to model stress rupture and creep behaviour of the first and second generation single crystal superalloys SRR99 and CMSX-4. In this article the creep behaviour of CMSX-4 in several different orientations at 950°C is simulated using finite elements, these simulations are compared with the results of creep tests. In order that the effects of rotation and specimen bending can be accounted for in the analysis the entire creep specimen is modelled. The FE program ABAQUS has been used and the slip system model is written using a User MATerial subroutine (UMAT). EBSD (electron back scattered diffraction) measurements of the lattice rotations occurring during creep indicate that the active slip systems at 950°C are the <101>{111} and <112>{111} systems, our simulations show that the creep results can be explained by activating these two families of slip system. There is strong microstructural evidence that the significant components of the hardening matrix should be those causing self and latent hardening of the <101>{111} systems and latent hardening by the <101>{111} systems on the <112>{111} systems.     

A Curvature-ovalization measurement apparatus for circular tubes under cyclic bending

In this paper, the authors report the design and construction of a new measurement apparatus, along with the result of its testing. This apparatus can be placed at the midspan of the circular tube specimen and is suitable for simultaneous experimental determinations of the tube curvature and ovalization of the tube cross section. For testing the newly designed apparatus, the tube specimen of AISI 304 stainless steel was bent cyclically. It has been shown that the actual curvature and ovalization of the circular tube subjected to bending can be directly measured by the apparatus.     

Solution of the deformation problem for flexible noncircular cylindrical shells subject to bending moments at the edges

An exact analytical solution is found to a nonlinear boundary-value deformation problem for a long noncircular cylindrical shell of variable curvature. The shell is subject to bending moments at the edges. The dependence of the stress-strain state of the shell on the curvature is analyzed __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp. 93–100, November 2006.     

Non-axisymmetric bending of thin annular plates due to circumferentially distributed moments

The non-linear deformation of a thin annular plate subjected to circumferentially distributed bending moments is studied. A von Kármán plate model is adopted to formulate the equations of motion. Free–free boundary conditions have been applied at both inner and outer edges. The matrix formulation of the Differential Quadrature Method is used to discretise and solve the governing equations. Linear analysis predicts that the annular disk deforms axisymmetrically into a spherical dome. However, the proposed non-linear analysis shows that a symmetry breaking bifurcation may occur after which the linear solution becomes unstable and the plate transitions into a non-axisymmetric cylindrical deformation. This is the case when at least one of two parameters reaches a critical value. These parameters are the non-dimensionalised ratio between applied moment and bending stiffness and the ratio between inner and outer radius. Furthermore, it is noted that free-free boundary conditions and circumferentially distributed bending moments do not break the circular symmetry of the annular disk. Hence, the principal axes of curvature in the deformed configuration do not have a preferred orientation. Therefore, the present work describes a shell possessing infinite identical equilibria, having different yet no favoured direction and, hence, links to previous researches on neutrally stable structures.     

Moiré study of anticlastic deformations of strips with tapered edges

When a thin elastic strip is bent, anticlastic deforming of the cross section takes place, and the edges move away from the center of curvature. This effect can have serious consequences in several applications. However, it has been found that the magnitudes of the deformations can be very greatly reduced if the concave edges of the bent strip are tapered. The proportions of the tapers have already been worked out theoretically so as to optimize the reduction in anticlastic deformation in any given strip bent to a known radius of curvature. The main purpose of the present paper is to verify the theoretical deformations for optimally tapered strips by experiments using the moiré method.     

Numerical simulations of necking during tensile deformation of aluminum single crystals

Finite element simulations are used to study strain localization during uniaxial tensile straining of a single crystal with properties representative of pure Al. The crystal is modeled using a constitutive equation incorporating self- and latent-hardening. The simulations are used to investigate the influence of the initial orientation of the loading axis relative to the crystal, as well as the hardening and strain rate sensitivity of the crystal on the strain to localization. We find that (i) the specimen fails by diffuse necking for strain rate exponents m < 100, and a sharp neck for m > 100. (ii) The strain to localization is a decreasing function of m for m < 100, and is relatively insensitive to m for m > 100. (iii) The strain to localization is a minimum when the tensile axis is close to (but not exactly parallel to) a high symmetry direction such as [1 0 0] or [1 1 1] and the variation of the strain to localization with orientation is highly sensitive to the strain rate exponent and latent-hardening behavior of the crystal. This behavior can be explained in terms of changes in the active slip systems as the initial orientation of the crystal is varied.     

鳗鲡模式游动的鱼体变形曲率波的传播特性研究

将鳗鲡模式游动的七鳃鳗简化成材料性质均匀的变截面黏 弹性梁,通过数值方法求解鱼体在主动弯矩波(作为激励的驱动波)的驱动下匀速游动时身体变形曲率波的传播特性. 结果表明,当主动弯矩 的驱动频率高于鱼体结构基频时,可以观察到曲率波相对于驱动波存在相位滞后,且越靠近尾部滞后现象越明显,这意味着曲率波的波速 小于驱动波的波速,也间接地验证了前人的实验结果. 通过参数研究发现,鱼体变形曲率波与驱动波的波速比与表征流体黏性作用的雷诺数无关,而与表征驱动波和鱼体材料属性的 无量纲激励频率、激励波长及鱼体黏性系数有关. 对于鳗鲡模式游动的鱼类,曲率波与驱动波的波速比随着无量纲激励频率和波长的增大而降低,随着鱼体黏性系数的增大而增大. 进一步研究发现,通过小扰动分析得到的组合相似性参数$\varPi$可以统一描述波速比与激励参数、材料参数之间的关系.      

Local contact characteristics of threaded surfaces in a planetary roller screw mechanism

Abstract

This study investigates the local contact characteristics of the threaded surface meshing of a planetary roller screw mechanism (PRSM). First, according to the threaded surface structure and threaded surface meshing characteristics, expressions for the principal curvature and principal direction of the contact ellipse at a contact point are derived based on the differential geometry theory. Next, based on a force analysis and threaded surface equations, an analytical model is established to calculate the dimensions and principal vector direction of contact ellipses on threaded surfaces. The elastic deformation and maximum contact stress are determined using Hertz elastic contact theory. Then, finite element (FE) numerical models for a single pair of threads at the screw–roller interface and the roller–nut interface are developed to calculate the contact area and maximum contact stress. The results are compared with those of the analytical model to demonstrate the validity of the analytical model. Finally, based on the analytical model proposed in this article, the local contact characteristics of threaded surfaces with various thread pitches, flank angles, and profile radii of roller threads are analyzed in detail.     

A thin-sheet, combined tension and bending specimen

Validating stress intensity factor solutions for combined tension and bending is an arduous task because the necessary experimental data are not readily available. Toward this end, a tension and bending test specimen was designed to produce controllable levels of both tension stress and bending stress at the crack location. The specimen was made from 2024-T3 clad aluminum, which is commonly used in aircraft structures. The need for testing multiple specimens of various geometries and stress levels prompted the development of an analytical tool for specimen design. An extention of the Schijve line model, based on simple beam theory, was developed to calculate the stress distributions of tension and bending through the length of the specimen. A comparison of measured static strain levels with those predicted by the model showed the model to be accurate to within 5 percent, confirming its efficacy for specimen design. As expected, for the same remote stress (100 MPa), cracks in the tension and bending specimens grew faster than those in middle-cracked tension specimens.     

Experimental study on crack curving propagation in bending beams under impulsive load

Dynamic fracture behaviour of crack curving in bent beams has been investigated. In order to understand the propagation mechanism of such cracks under impact, an experimental method is used that combines dynamic photoelasticity with dynamic caustics to study the interaction of the flexural waves and the crack. From the state change of the transient stresses in polymer specimen, the curving fracture in the impulsively loaded beams is analyzed. The dynamic responses of crack tips are evaluated by the stress intensity factors for the cracks running in varying curvature paths under bending stress wave. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Scientific Commission of Yunnan Province of China     

Electro-chemo-mechanical analysis of the effect of bending deformation on the interface of flexible solid-state battery

Flexible solid-state battery has several unique characteristics including high flexibility, easy portability, and high safety, which may have broad application prospects in new technology products such as rollup displays, power implantable medical devices, and wearable equipments. The interfacial mechanical and electrochemical problems caused by bending deformation, resulting in the battery damage and failure, are particularly interesting. Herein, a fully coupled electro-chemo-mechanical model i...     

薄板弯曲分析的节点积分高阶无网格法

采用高阶无网格法求解薄板弯曲问题,在已发展的线性曲率光顺方案的基础上,通过引入泰勒展开技术,建立了能够精确再现纯弯曲和线性弯曲模式的节点积分方法。与之相比,目前无网格薄板分析主要采用的节点积分方法仅能精确再现纯弯曲模式。数值结果表明,本文方法可精确通过纯弯曲和线性弯曲试验,且能得到光滑、无振荡的弯矩场。与标准的高斯积分方法和目前已存在的节点积分方法相比,本文方法在计算精度、效率以及弯矩分布等方面均展现出显著优势。     

考虑中性层位置变化的微悬臂梁气体传感器静态模型的分析

微悬臂梁是一种高灵敏度的生化传感器。本文考虑吸附表面应力引起的中性层位置的变化,采用能量法建立了微悬臂梁在单层分子吸附稳定后的静态弯曲模型,并以表面吸附有水蒸汽分子的微悬臂梁为例,研究了微悬臂梁曲率半径随其厚度、杨氏模量及吸附分子间距的变化规律以及中性层位置变化对微悬臂梁传感器性能预测的影响,结果发现：1)微悬臂梁的曲率半径与其杨氏模量、厚度及吸附分子间距之间可以近似用一次、二次和八次函数关系表示;2）中性层变化导致的曲率半径计算误差,随着微悬臂梁厚度、杨氏模量的增加而减小,但影响较小,而吸附分子间距会对该相对误差产生明显影响;3）中性层位置变化会对微悬臂梁传感器灵敏度和表面应变预测产生明显的影响。     

Finite Anticlastic Bending of Hyperelastic Solids and Beams

This paper deals with the equilibrium problem in nonlinear elasticity of hyperelastic solids under anticlastic bending. A three-dimensional kinematic model, where the longitudinal bending is accompanied by the transversal deformation of cross sections, is formulated. Following a semi-inverse approach, the displacement field prescribed by the above kinematic model contains three unknown parameters. A Lagrangian analysis is performed and the compressible Mooney-Rivlin law is assumed for the stored energy function. Once evaluated the Piola-Kirchhoff stresses, the free parameters of the kinematic model are determined by using the equilibrium equations and the boundary conditions. An Eulerian analysis is then accomplished to evaluating stretches and stresses in the deformed configuration. Cauchy stress distributions are investigated and it is shown how, for wide ranges of constitutive parameters, the obtained solution is quite accurate. The whole formulation proposed for the finite anticlastic bending of hyperelastic solids is linearized by introducing the hypothesis of smallness of the displacement and strain fields. With this linearization procedure, the classical solution for the infinitesimal bending of beams is fully recovered.     

冲击载荷下镁铝合金裂纹动态扩展过程的数值模拟

采用基于黏聚裂纹模型的扩展有限元方法,开展了镁铝合金结构冲击破坏过程的数值模拟研究。通过镁铝合金三点弯曲试样冲击实验,获得了不同子弹撞击速度下试样的冲击破坏模式。在此基础上,建立了实验结构的扩展有限元模型,并采用最大主应力准则,以及含损伤型的本构关系模拟材料的冲击断裂行为。对于裂纹尖端附近区域,采用黏聚裂纹模型模拟裂纹的断裂过程。对子弹速度分别为12.2、15.1、26.3 m/s的3种工况下镁铝合金试样的动态破坏过程进行了数值模拟研究,获得了与实验相一致的断裂模式。计算结果表明,试样以Ⅰ型断裂模式为主,裂纹沿初始预制裂纹方向扩展。当裂纹扩展到一定程度后,在试样韧带区域被撞击端附近,由于应力波及边界效应导致该区域处于复杂应力状态,试样出现复合型断裂模式,裂纹偏离原扩展路径,与本文实验结果相吻合。     

三点弯曲试样动态应力强度因子计算研究

利用Hopkinson压杆对三点弯曲试样进行冲击加载,采集了垂直裂纹面距裂尖2mm和与裂纹面成60°距裂尖5mm处的应变信号。根据裂尖附近测试的应变信号计算试样的动态应力强度因子,并与有限元计算结果进行比较,结果表明由于裂尖有一段疲劳裂纹区,通过裂尖附近应变信号来计算动态应力强度因子时,如果裂尖位置确定不准及粘贴应变片位置不够准确对计算结果将带来很大影响。因此利用应变片法计算动态应力强度因子时,为了获得更准确的计算结果,在实验后应对试件裂纹面进行分析测量,重新确定裂尖位置,必要时需对应变片至裂尖距离进行修正后再计算动态应力强度因子值。     

Mathematical modeling of brush seals

A computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based model of brush seals has been developed and tested against other workers' experimental data. In the model, the brush is treated as an axisymmetric, anisotropic porous region with nonlinear resistance coefficients. The resistance coefficients are chosen through calibration against measurements. The CFD model gives predictions of flow rate, pressure distribution, velocity field, and bending forces on the bristles. The bristle forces are used in a separate calculation to estimate bristle bending and reaction forces on the shaft and backing plate. Bending in both the axial direction and the orthogonal plane are considered.     

光敏液晶高弹体梁光致弯曲的特性研究

光敏液晶高弹体是一类新型智能材料,它兼有液晶和橡胶的特性,可以同时由光、热实现驱动,具有广阔的应用前景.本文着重研究了光敏液晶高弹体梁的光致弯曲特性,根据该材料的一维线性化本构关系,在小变形假设下,用简单梁理论得到了光致弯曲模型.将光照的效应等价为一等效力矩,分析了各种参数对其的影响规律,得到了自由梁弯曲曲率和超静定梁约束反力的解析表达式,并计算了梁内应力分布及中性面的个数.结果表明,各种参量对弯曲的影响相互耦合,显现出非线性性;液晶高弹体光致弯曲存在两个或三个中性面,应力分布与通常的梁弯曲有很大不同.