Optimization of compressed cylindrical shells with elastic properties that vary along the length

An axially compressed orthotropic cylindrical shell, with modulus of elasticity that varies discretely or continuously along the length, is considered. The axisymmetric case is investigated. The optimal (in terms of weight) modulus of elasticity distribution is found, in the case of nonlinear mathematical programming, and then used to solve the optimal control problem.     

Temperature dependence of an elastic modulus in generalized linear micropolar thermoelasticity

The model of the equations of generalized linear micropolar thermoelasticity with two relaxation times in an isotropic medium with temperature-dependent mechanical properties is established. The modulus of elasticity is taken as a linear function of reference temperature. Laplace and exponential Fourier transform techniques are used to obtain the solution by a direct approach. The integral transforms have been inverted by using a numerical technique to obtain the temperature, displacement, force and couple stress in the physical domain. The results of these quantities are given and illustrated graphically. A comparison is made with results obtained in case of temperature-independent modulus of elasticity. The problem of generalized thermoelasticity has been reduced as a special case of our problem.     

Generalized thermoelasticity with temperature dependent modulus of elasticity under three theories

A new model of generalized thermoelasticity equations for isotropic media with temperature-dependent mechanical properties is established. The modulus of elasticity is taken as a linear function of reference temperature. The present model is described both generalizations, Lord-Shulman (L-S) theory with one relaxation time and Green-Lindsay (G-L) with two relaxation times, as well as the coupled theory, instantaneously. The method of the matrix exponential, which constitutes the basis of the state space approach of modern control theory, applied to two-dimensional equations. Laplace and Fourier integral transforms are used. The resulting formulation is applied to a problem of a thick plate subject to heating on parts of the upper and lower surfaces of the plate that varies exponentially with time. Numerical results are given and illustrated graphically for the problem considered. A comparison was made with the results obtained in case of temperature-independent modulus of elasticity in each theory.     

Methods of analysing ropes. The extension–torsion method

Two new approaches are used for calculating the stress–strain state of a rope and its stiffnesses. The first approach relies on the theory of fibrous composites and Saint-Venant's solution for a cylinder with helical anisotropy. The second approach is based on the solution by the finite element method of the three-dimensional problem of elasticity theory for a solid inhomogeneous cylinder formed by a finite number of elastic fibres arranged in helical lines and connected by a weak filler (in the sense that its Young's modulus is several orders of magnitude less than the Young's modulus of the fibre). The behaviour of the stiffness when the modulus of elasticity of the filler tends to zero is analysed, and the results of the limiting transition are discussed. The numerical results obtained are compared with calculations by other well-known applied theories.     

Elastic constants of randomly reinforced plastics

A previously developed [4] general method of solving the nonlinear (in the statistical sense) boundary value problem of the theory of elasticity is used to determine the macroscopic moduli of elasticity of randomly reinforced plastics whose structure is simulated by a two-phase microinhomogeneous medium. The macroscopic modulus is represented in the form of a series composed of the sum of the mean value of the modulus and a sequence of corrections that take into account the central moments of the distribution of elastic constants. The limits of convergence of this series are established. The values of the macroscopic moduli for a glass-reinforced plastic obtained by calculation are compared with the experimental data.Mekhanika Polimerov, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 259–265, 1967     

Investigation of the stability of the physicomechanical properties of carbon fibers 1. Dependence of Young's modulus on the cross-sectional area of the fiber

The modulus of elasticity in tension and the density of various carbon fibers (re-inforcement for high-modulus carbon-reinforced plastics) have been studied. There is an experimentally confirmed dependence of the modulus of elasticity on the orientation and density of the monofilament which explains the variation of this characteristic in a fiber bundle. It is shown that the principal factor determining the modulus of elasticity and its stability in a bundle of carbon fibers is the orientation and its variation for the individual fibers.     

Correlation of the elastic characteristics of Arimid PM with the elasticity modulus of its crystal lattice

Studies were made of the elastic characteristics (longitudinal elasticity modulus, elastic recovery) of Arimid PM fibers and of the longitudinal elasticity modulus of the crystal lattice of these samples. The elasticity modulus of the crystallites was determined by x-ray diffraction studies of loaded fibers. It is shown that the studied samples practically instanteneously recover their starting length after removing the load; the sample and its crystal lattice have comparatively low elasticity moduli with nearly identical values. Based on this data, reasons are discussed for the high elastic recovery of Arimid fibers and for the low elasticity modulus of its crystal lattice.Leningrad Branch, All-Union Scientific-Research Institute of Synthetic Fibers. Translated from Mekhanika Polimerov, No. 5, pp. 771–773, September–October, 1972.     

Effect of fiber curvature on the modulus of elasticity for unidirectional glass-reinforced plastics in tension

The effect of curvature of the fibers on the modulus of elasticity of unidirectional glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) in tension has been investigated on the basis of the theory of layered reinforced media with random initial irregularities [1,2]. It is shown experimentally that relatively minor distortion of the fibers during manufacture may result in important changes in the modulus of elasticity. A model is proposed for determining the effect of fiber curvature on Young's modulus; experiments on specimens with a given regular fiber curvature indicate good agreement with the theory. The effect of prestressing the fibers on the modulus of elasticity has been studied using commercial AG-4S material and the optimum prestress has been established.Mekhanika Polimerov, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 243–249, 1967     

Reflection of magneto-thermoelastic waves with two relaxation times and temperature dependent elastic moduli

The model of the equations of generalized magneto-thermoelasticity with two relaxation times in an isotropic elastic medium under the effect of reference temperature on the modulus of elasticity is established. The modulus of elasticity is taken as a linear function of reference temperature. Reflection of magneto-thermoelastic waves under generalized thermoelasticity theory is employed to study the reflection of plane harmonic waves from a semi-infinite elastic solid in a vacuum. The expressions for the reflection coefficients, which are the relations of the amplitudes of the reflected waves to the amplitude of the incident waves, are obtained. Similarly, the reflection coefficients ratios variations with the angle of incident under different conditions are shown graphically. A comparison is made with the results predicted by the coupled theory and with the case where the modulus of elasticity is independent of temperature.     

Effective bulk moduli of materials containing stochastically distributed nano-inhomogeneities with surface stresses

In the present contribution, a mathematical model for the investigation of the effective properties of a material with randomly distributed nano-particles is proposed. The surface effect is introduced via Gurtin-Murdoch equations describing properties of the matrix/nano-particle interface. They are added to the system of stochastic differential equations formulated within the framework of linear elasticity. The homogenization problem is reduced to finding a statistically averaged solution of the system of stochastic differential equations. These equations are based on the fundamental equations of linear elasticity, which are coupled with surface/interface elasticity accounting for the presence of surface tension. Using Green's function this system is transformed to a system of statistically non-linear integral equations. It is solved by the method of conditional moments. Closed-form expressions are derived for the effective moduli of a composite consisting of a matrix with randomly distributed spherical inhomogeneities. The radius of the nano-particles is included in the expression for the bulk moduli. As numerical examples, nano-porous aluminum and nano-porous gold are investigated assuming that only the influence of the interface effects on the effective bulk modulus is of interest. The dependence of the normalized bulk moduli of nano-porous aluminum on the pore volume fraction (for certain radii of nano-pores) are compared to and discussed in the context of other theoretical predictions. The effective Young's modulus of nano-porous gold as a function of pore radius (for fixed void volume fraction) and the normalized Young's modulus vs. the pore volume fraction for different pore radii are analyzed. (© 2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Application of the reduced concentration principle to filled polymers

The filler-concentration dependence of the modulus of elasticity of composites based on polyester resin filled with various kinds of dispersed fillers has been investigated. The applicability of the reduced concentration principle to this class of materials is demonstrated. The question of the existence of a universal dependence of the modulus of elasticity of composites on the filler content, invariant with respect to the nature of the polymer and the filler, is examined.     

Vibration using for the longitudinal elasticity modulus determination

Longitudinal elasticity modulus, E, is a material specific feature, which,. in general, is establish on the pieces by longitudinal stress. This procedure is possible to apply to the compact material but not to the sintered power parts (or porous material test pieces). For sintered parts, the establishing of Young's modulus, in this paper, it is proposed by transmition of mechanical vibrations along to the test pieces. The test pieces of compact or porous material were strained at longitudinal vibrations. It was establish the linkage between vibration and density, respective between the density and the value of the longitudinal elasticity modulus. Using the test pieces of compact material we realized the methodology to obtain the longitudinal elasticity modulus regarding the compact material, and in this way can be establish the possibility to measure with a good result the longitudinal elasticity modulus for the pieces of sintered powders or of porous material. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Method of determining the modulus of elasticity of epoxies in the initial stages of cure

A method is proposed for determining the temperature-time dependence of the modulus of elasticity of epoxies in the early stages of cure. The kinetics of the time dependence of the modulus of elasticity during the cure are investigated for four epoxy compounds. It is shown that for the polymers investigated the modulus of elasticity characterizes the degree of cure.Technological Institute of the Refrigeration Industry, Leningrad. Translated from Mekhanika Polimerov, No. 1, pp. 163–165, January–February, 1970.     

Importance of considering all the degrees of freedom in analyzing the deformations of a polymer chain

The problem of the elastic variation of all the degrees of freedom of a plane zigzag chain of the composition (-CR₂-)_n in axial tension is formulated in the homogeneous deformation approximation. The deformations of the internal coordinates and the modulus of elasticity of the polyethylene chain are the subject of a numerical calculation.     

Optimization of the stressed state by a distribution of elastic parameters in elastic bodies

For designing an isotropic inhomogeneous body having a variable elastic modulus and a prescribed shape under the influence of an external force load we give a formulation and solution of the problem of determining the design that is optimal with respect to stress. The problem of optimal design reduces to a certain problem in the theory of elasticity for a non-linearelastic material. As an example we consider the problem of optimal design of an inhomogeneous cylinder. Four figures. Bibliography: 9 titles.Translated fromMatematicheskie Metody i Fiziko-Mekhanicheskie Polya, Issue 30, 1989, pp. 78–82.     

A Contact Problem of the Interaction of a Semi-Finite Inclusion with a Plate

A piece wise-homogeneous plane made up of twodifferent materials and reinforced by an elastic unclusion is considered on a semi-finite section where the different materials join. Vertical and horizontal forces are applied to the inclusion which haz a variable thichness and a variable elasticity modulus.Under certain conditions the problem is reduced to integrodifferential equations of third order. The solution is constructed effectively by applying the methods of theory of analytic functions to a boundary value problem of the Carleman type for a strip. Asymptotic estimates of normal contact stress are obtained.     

On the difference in the moduli of elasticity of polyamides subjected to different kinds of deformation

Experiments to determine the moduli of elasticity of polyamides (kapron) in tension and compression are described. A substantial difference in these characteristics was detected. The modulus of elasticity in tension is 0.75–0.80 of the value of the modulus in compresion. This difference is explained by the textural characteristics of the polyamides. The use of values of the modulus of elasticity obtained by testing specimens in tension to determine the stiffness of parts working in compression give overestimated strain values.Mekhanika Polimerov, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 47–51, 1965     

Effect of orientation and molecular weight on the modulus of elasticity of polymer materials

The modulus of elasticity of a perfectly crystalline polymer is calculated as a function of the orientation of the crystallites. The calculations are based on the mechanics of a micro-inhomogeneous continuum. The dependence of the modulus of elasticity on crystallite orientation and molecular weight is calculated with reference to the example of crystalline kapron.Moscow-Lenin Pedagogical Institute. Problem Laboratory of Polymer Physics. Translated from Mekhanika Polimerov, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 1002–1007, November–December, 1968.     

On one property of solutions of problems of the theory of elasticity for two half-planes or half-spaces

We have shown that the solution of any boundary-value problem for two conjugated half-planes with different elastic constants, in the case where the stresses are persistently continuable across the boundary between half-planes, can be expressed via one common elastic constant if the stresses and external force factors are nondimensionalized by the reduced modulus of elasticity. Owing to this, it is possible to obtain the solution of the problem for two conjugated half-planes directly from the solution of the corresponding problem for one elastic half-plane. This property also holds true for axially symmetric problems formulated for two conjugated half-spaces.     

带球形空腔的广义热弹性无限大材料的弹性模量和传热系数与材料参考温度的相关性

利用具某一松弛时间的广义热弹性方程求解了带球形空腔的无限大材料问题．该材料的弹性模量和传热系数是可变的．空腔的内表面没有力作用,但有热冲击作用．利用Laplace变换求得直接逼近解．数值求解了Laplace逆变换．给出了温度、位移和应力的分布图．