The present paper illustrates a light weight composite IsoTruss structure and its characteristics in buckling
through finite element modelling and simulations. IsoTruss provides excellent opportunities to enhance the
strength to weight ratio of a structural element. The paper presents the comparative study of compressive
buckling load carrying capacity with respect to bay length of IsoTruss under placement of longitudinal
members at different location along the axis of IsoTruss. The study concludes that the IsoTruss exhibits
global as well as local buckling characteristics for progressive bay length of IsoTruss. The IsoTruss with
longitudinal members placed away from axis has better compressive buckling load carrying ability than the
IsoTruss with longitudinal members nearer to the axis of the IsoTruss.
Improvement of mechanical properties of railway track concreteKiran M
This document investigates using steel fibers to improve the mechanical properties of prestressed concrete railway sleepers. Static and dynamic tests were performed on 30 sleepers with varying amounts of steel fiber reinforcement and prestressing wires. The static tests showed that steel fibers increased load capacity, energy absorption, and reduced damage. The dynamic tests found that steel fiber reinforced sleepers had similar vibration properties to conventional sleepers. The optimum sleeper design was found to be 6 prestressing wires with 0.5% steel fiber reinforcement by volume, as it improved properties while minimizing cost increases.
Experimental investigation on effect of different shaped steel fibers on flex...IAEME Publication
The document experimentally investigates the effect of different shaped steel fibers on the flexural strength of high strength concrete. Three fiber shapes were tested (hooked, flat, and waved) at volumes of 0.5-4% by weight of cement. Beams were cast and tested after 7 and 28 days. All shapes increased flexural strength with increasing fiber volume. The maximum increases were 21.88%, 29.89%, and 24.93% for waving, flat, and hooked fibers respectively at 4% volume after 28 days. In general, flexural strength increased with higher fiber volumes and ages for all fiber shapes.
This document contains 8 questions on the topics of mechanics of solids for a B.Tech exam. Question 1 has two parts asking about (a) finding the size and length of a middle tie bar portion given stress and extension values, and (b) calculating the extension of a rod with a varying width. Question 2 asks to analyze a beam shown in a figure by drawing shear force, bending moment, and thrust diagrams. The remaining questions cover additional topics like simple bending, stresses in beams and cylinders, truss analysis methods, and deflection calculations.
Displacement analysis of cantilever beam using fem packageIAEME Publication
This document analyzes the displacement of a cantilever beam made of different materials (aluminum, copper, steel) using finite element modeling (FEM). The study found that displacement under load increases with increasing Poisson's ratio from 0.3 to 0.33 but decreases from 0.33 to 0.36. Stress also increases with increasing Poisson's ratio. Frequency at the first vibration mode decreases from steel to copper as Poisson's ratio increases from 0.3 to 0.36. The FEM package was able to accurately simulate and analyze beam behavior under longitudinal load.
Study & Analysis of Knuckle Joint with the Replacement of Material by Using T...IJERA Editor
The rapid growth of technology in recent decades has led to the reduction of cost and weight of materials. The modified system has become popular in industry as well as in research. As a result, this there are reduction in accident and safety has increased. Many systems used in industries use knuckle joint which is combination of two materials: cast iron and stainless steel. Here we are proposing the modification of one of the material that is changing cast iron into a composite polymer material. The proposed system has many advantages over other system such as making the device, simpler and having maximum safety and is ecofriendly. The analysis of the system proves all the above features mention above. The reason for considering polymer is that property of polymer is mostly similar to the property of metal. Composite polymers are characterized by a high flexibility material. The revolutionary evolution in technologies in last year allowed reducing stress and strain. In the present work ANSYS 13 has been used for analysis of knuckle joint with modified material and varying loads.
1) The document experimentally investigates the static and dynamic parameters of steel and composite propeller shafts for a light passenger vehicle.
2) A composite propeller shaft made of glass fiber reinforced polymer is designed and fabricated to have the same dimensions as the steel shaft but lower weight.
3) Experimental results show the composite shaft has a higher angle of twist, stiffness, and natural frequency than the steel shaft under the same torque load, demonstrating improved performance despite weight reduction of 37.9%.
Determination of Elastic Behavior of RCC Section by Experimentation and Valid...IJERA Editor
Experimental and Analytical study is conducted to check the elastic behavior of RCC and Fiber reinforced RCC
section. Standard size and shapes of specimen s are casted with combination of RCC with and without steel
fibers. Percentage of FRC is varied from 0.5% to 1.5% in RCC specimen. Elastic behavior of the specimen
tested and studied for different loading conditions (Axial and Flexural). Observed results are plotted in different
formats and validated using FEA.
Effect of pitch and nominal diameter on load distribution and efficiency in m...eSAT Journals
Abstract Lead screws are the devices which are used for power transmission or to have linear motion. It is theoretically assumed that applied load is evenly distributed among the thread pair in contact. However, practically it is observed that load is not uniformly distributed among threads. The first thread carries the maximum load and later the load on each thread reduces. Numerous studies have been carried out for analytical calculation of the load distribution using spring stiffness method. But these studies are for screw and nut combination. Not much study has been done to find load distribution on threads of a lead screw. The maximum load acting on one thread is an important parameter in lead screw design. The load decides the fatigue life of the screw and nut. To have better life of threads, the load distribution should be uniform to have fewer loads on single thread. The load is also important to know the deflection of thread which affects the positional accuracy of the lead screw drives. This paper focuses on analyzing mathematically the various thread parameters which affects the load distribution in threads and the corresponding effect on efficiency. The spring model method proposed in [1], [4] has different constant coefficient which are depending on thread geometry and material. If there are n numbers of threads in contact, there will be (n-1) number of equations in (n-1) unknowns. These are linear difference equations and can be solved by matrix elimination method. The results obtained from analytical solution are validated with the FEM (Finite Elements Method) results. Keywords: Lead Screws, Load Distribution, Thread Parameters, Efficiency, Linear Drives
Improvement of mechanical properties of railway track concreteKiran M
This document investigates using steel fibers to improve the mechanical properties of prestressed concrete railway sleepers. Static and dynamic tests were performed on 30 sleepers with varying amounts of steel fiber reinforcement and prestressing wires. The static tests showed that steel fibers increased load capacity, energy absorption, and reduced damage. The dynamic tests found that steel fiber reinforced sleepers had similar vibration properties to conventional sleepers. The optimum sleeper design was found to be 6 prestressing wires with 0.5% steel fiber reinforcement by volume, as it improved properties while minimizing cost increases.
Experimental investigation on effect of different shaped steel fibers on flex...IAEME Publication
The document experimentally investigates the effect of different shaped steel fibers on the flexural strength of high strength concrete. Three fiber shapes were tested (hooked, flat, and waved) at volumes of 0.5-4% by weight of cement. Beams were cast and tested after 7 and 28 days. All shapes increased flexural strength with increasing fiber volume. The maximum increases were 21.88%, 29.89%, and 24.93% for waving, flat, and hooked fibers respectively at 4% volume after 28 days. In general, flexural strength increased with higher fiber volumes and ages for all fiber shapes.
This document contains 8 questions on the topics of mechanics of solids for a B.Tech exam. Question 1 has two parts asking about (a) finding the size and length of a middle tie bar portion given stress and extension values, and (b) calculating the extension of a rod with a varying width. Question 2 asks to analyze a beam shown in a figure by drawing shear force, bending moment, and thrust diagrams. The remaining questions cover additional topics like simple bending, stresses in beams and cylinders, truss analysis methods, and deflection calculations.
Displacement analysis of cantilever beam using fem packageIAEME Publication
This document analyzes the displacement of a cantilever beam made of different materials (aluminum, copper, steel) using finite element modeling (FEM). The study found that displacement under load increases with increasing Poisson's ratio from 0.3 to 0.33 but decreases from 0.33 to 0.36. Stress also increases with increasing Poisson's ratio. Frequency at the first vibration mode decreases from steel to copper as Poisson's ratio increases from 0.3 to 0.36. The FEM package was able to accurately simulate and analyze beam behavior under longitudinal load.
Study & Analysis of Knuckle Joint with the Replacement of Material by Using T...IJERA Editor
The rapid growth of technology in recent decades has led to the reduction of cost and weight of materials. The modified system has become popular in industry as well as in research. As a result, this there are reduction in accident and safety has increased. Many systems used in industries use knuckle joint which is combination of two materials: cast iron and stainless steel. Here we are proposing the modification of one of the material that is changing cast iron into a composite polymer material. The proposed system has many advantages over other system such as making the device, simpler and having maximum safety and is ecofriendly. The analysis of the system proves all the above features mention above. The reason for considering polymer is that property of polymer is mostly similar to the property of metal. Composite polymers are characterized by a high flexibility material. The revolutionary evolution in technologies in last year allowed reducing stress and strain. In the present work ANSYS 13 has been used for analysis of knuckle joint with modified material and varying loads.
1) The document experimentally investigates the static and dynamic parameters of steel and composite propeller shafts for a light passenger vehicle.
2) A composite propeller shaft made of glass fiber reinforced polymer is designed and fabricated to have the same dimensions as the steel shaft but lower weight.
3) Experimental results show the composite shaft has a higher angle of twist, stiffness, and natural frequency than the steel shaft under the same torque load, demonstrating improved performance despite weight reduction of 37.9%.
Determination of Elastic Behavior of RCC Section by Experimentation and Valid...IJERA Editor
Experimental and Analytical study is conducted to check the elastic behavior of RCC and Fiber reinforced RCC
section. Standard size and shapes of specimen s are casted with combination of RCC with and without steel
fibers. Percentage of FRC is varied from 0.5% to 1.5% in RCC specimen. Elastic behavior of the specimen
tested and studied for different loading conditions (Axial and Flexural). Observed results are plotted in different
formats and validated using FEA.
Effect of pitch and nominal diameter on load distribution and efficiency in m...eSAT Journals
Abstract Lead screws are the devices which are used for power transmission or to have linear motion. It is theoretically assumed that applied load is evenly distributed among the thread pair in contact. However, practically it is observed that load is not uniformly distributed among threads. The first thread carries the maximum load and later the load on each thread reduces. Numerous studies have been carried out for analytical calculation of the load distribution using spring stiffness method. But these studies are for screw and nut combination. Not much study has been done to find load distribution on threads of a lead screw. The maximum load acting on one thread is an important parameter in lead screw design. The load decides the fatigue life of the screw and nut. To have better life of threads, the load distribution should be uniform to have fewer loads on single thread. The load is also important to know the deflection of thread which affects the positional accuracy of the lead screw drives. This paper focuses on analyzing mathematically the various thread parameters which affects the load distribution in threads and the corresponding effect on efficiency. The spring model method proposed in [1], [4] has different constant coefficient which are depending on thread geometry and material. If there are n numbers of threads in contact, there will be (n-1) number of equations in (n-1) unknowns. These are linear difference equations and can be solved by matrix elimination method. The results obtained from analytical solution are validated with the FEM (Finite Elements Method) results. Keywords: Lead Screws, Load Distribution, Thread Parameters, Efficiency, Linear Drives
This document summarizes a study on optimizing and reducing the weight of a universal joint yoke through the use of composite materials. The study first analyzes a conventional universal joint yoke made of SM45C steel using finite element analysis. It then models modified universal joint yokes made of carbon/epoxy composite and Kevlar/epoxy composite. Calculations of torsional strength, buckling strength, and bending natural frequency show that both composite designs meet requirements while reducing weight compared to steel. Static stress analyses and modal analyses using FEA are presented and compared between materials. The study aims to improve mechanical properties and reduce weight of universal joints through composite material optimization.
The document summarizes research on developing hybrid springs for power generation. The springs are designed with alloy combinations of zinc, copper, and silver to improve properties like ductility and hardness. A spring with dimensions of 120mm length and 2.5mm diameter wire is modeled in Pro-E and analyzed in ANSYS under varying loads from 100-500kN. Stress distribution results show a maximum stress of 7.0519×105 MPa. Elastic strain ranges from 6.4096×105 MPa to 1.559×1010 MPa. Load vs stiffness and deflection vs spring force graphs are presented. The alloy combination is found to improve strength and withstand varying deformation loads up to 500kN for use in a rack and
Compression Buckling Analysis of Vertical Tail Stiffened PanelsIJSRD
Thin structural members are susceptible to buckling under compression loading. Aircraft skin is always thin irrespective of the size of the aircraft. Therefore, when the skin undergoes compression, it is likely to buckle. Vertical tail of the aircraft experiences bending, whenever the rudder is deflected to achieve the yawing motion of the aircraft. Side load will cause the bending of the vertical tail, which introduces tension and compression stress field in the two side skins respectively. This project includes the linear static analysis of the vertical tail box structure and buckling analysis of the stiffened panels undergoing compression. A linear static buckling analysis of the vertical tail box structure will be carried out to identify the most critical panel. After that the critical panel is taken for buckling analysis.
This document discusses using machine vision techniques to analyze microstructural changes in damaged parts of spherical joints. Laboratory analysis of universal joint parts found martensite and residual austenite in neck samples, and martensite, residual austenite, and cementite in sleeve samples, indicating improper heat treatment. The document proposes a machine vision system to improve microstructure analysis, consisting of a microscope, camera, computer, and software for image capture, processing, and feature extraction to input data into an intelligent system. Machine vision could help identify microstructural features like austenite, martensite, and ferrite to monitor changes.
Effect of cold swaging on the mechanical and microstructure characteristics o...eSAT Journals
Abstract In this experimental investigation, the post sintering mechanical treatment was implemented by cold swaging the produced tungsten alloy rods with composition (90W-7Ni-3Fe %wt) by cold isostatic press with 300 MPa, and appling different reductions of cross sectional area varying from 10% up to 50%. On the mechanical and microstructure properties of the tungsten heavy alloy (89.97W-7Ni-3Fe-0.03 Y2O3 %wt). Elemental powders were mixed for 120 min. Green compacted by cold isostatic press with 300 MPa, and Finally the specimens were sintered at 1480ºC for 90 min under vacuum atmosphere. It was found that the ultimate tensile strength and hardness were remarkably increased by about 39% and 45% respectively, by the application of 50% area reduction by swaging, relative to the sintered specimens. On the other hand, ductility and impact resistance were deeply decreased by about 75% and 53% respectively, by also, the application of 50% area reduction by swaging. Keywords: Cold Swaging, Liquid Phase Sintering, Tungsten Heavy Alloy, Powder Metallurgy.
IRJET - Analysis and Model for Flexural Behaviour of Confined Rectangular...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes an analysis of the flexural behavior of confined and unconfined rectangular concrete beams. Three beam samples were tested: one with internal confinement using stirrups, one with external confinement using mesh wrapping, and one without confinement. Testing found that the externally confined beam had the highest load carrying capacity and withstood the greatest strains before failure. The internally confined beam performed better than the unconfined beam but not as well as the externally confined beam. In conclusion, external confinement was found to be the most effective at improving a beam's ductility and strength.
Pressurized CF 3 I-CO Gas Mixture under Lightning Impulse and its Solid By-P...IJECEIAES
This paper describes tests results on the CF 3 I-CO gas mixtures as an alternative for SF 6 2 gas as to be used as insulating medium in high voltage applications. Pressurized CF 3 I-CO gas mixtures are subject under standard lightning impulse voltages at both positive and negative polarities. Under rod-plane configuration, the electrode gap length and gas pressure are varied accordingly. Upon completion of the laboratory tests, SEM and EDX analyses are carried out to assess the solid by-products. It was found that higher gas mixtures provide better insulation strength. In terms of weight, 50% of the solid by-product is found to be iodine.
Computational buckling of a three lobed crosection cylindrical shell with var...prjpublications
This document describes a computational analysis of the buckling behavior of a cylindrical shell with a three-lobed cross-section of variable thickness subjected to combined compression and bending loads. The shell is modeled using thin shell theory and the governing equations are reduced to a matrix differential equation. The transfer matrix method is used to numerically solve for the critical buckling loads and buckling modes under symmetrical and antisymmetrical loading conditions. The results indicate the buckling characteristics are sensitive to variations in thickness and radius along the shell cross-section.
Dynamic Analysis of Rotating stepped Shaft with Transverse CrackIJERA Editor
This study describes dynamic analysis of stepped shaft with single crack of EN8 material. The objective is to compare results of healthy stepped shaft and single cracked stepped shaft for different crack depth ratios at variable rpm .The dynamic analysis is carried out by using finite element method. Obtained results from analysis are benchmarked from literature. It is observed that there is 84.80% increase in amplitude of acceleration of cracked shaft. Also modal analysis of shaft has been carried out to know effect on natural frequencies of healthy shaft and cracked shaft. The effects of crack depth, crack length & RPM on amplitude of acceleration are obtained.
1. The document analyzes the mechanical properties of thin spray liners (TSLs) with fiber reinforcements compared to standard shotcrete.
2. Testing found that an oxyliner with a combination of glass and polypropylene fibers exhibited the strongest performance for tensile strength, shear strength, tensile bond strength, and shear bond strength at 28 days of curing.
3. The study concludes that TSLs like the reinforced oxyliner tested can be a viable alternative to shotcrete, as they provide benefits such as easier application and stronger strength gains over time.
Structural Health Monitoring of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Leaf Springpaperpublications3
Abstract: The Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has gained wide acceptance in the recent years as a means to monitor a structure and provide an early warning of an unsafe condition using real time data. Many researchers have shown that, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite leaf springs can be successfully used for suspension systems. This paper emphasizes on developing the SHM system for E-Glass/Epoxy FRP composite leaf springs based on strain sensing.
Keywords: Structural health monitoring, Fiber reinforced polymer, Strain-gauge sensors, Composite leaf spring, E-Glass/Epoxy.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Numerical Investigations on Blast Protection System with Metallic Tube Core S...IJLT EMAS
Effect of blast loads from explosion can be mitigated by using thick armor systems that are often heavy and significantly increase the self-weight of the structure. In the design of structure for blast protection, sacrificial claddings which consist of high energy absorbing elements are used. A sandwich type protective structure consists of light weight core which is often used for blast mitigation. The choice of core type has an influence on the performance of sandwich panel. The cores can be of wood, foam material and tubular elements. In this study, behavior of sandwich panel with square tubular core is investigated through numerical studies. Panel is made of mild steel having top plate dimension of 150 mm x 150 mm x 2.5 mm; bottom plate of 150 mm x 150 mm x 5 mm and square tube core of 12.5 mm x 12.5 mm with 0.6 mm thickness. A finite element model is developed and validated using experimental results in literature. Parametric studies are carried out using the validated finite element model. By varying the tube length of the core, the responses of the panels in terms of energy absorption and reaction forces are compared.
Rebound Property in Low Velocity Impact of Two Equivalent BallsIJERA Editor
The present study focuses on an impact phenomenon of two spheres and its rebound property. The collision of two spheres is a fundamental problem with impact phenomenon. The coefficient of restitution characterizes the property of impact phenomenon and has been estimated in general by experiment. In addition, it has been tried to estimate the coefficient by analytical and numerical methods. Considering body deformation, the body is deflected rapidly in collision and the strain rate occurred in the body is significantly high. It is well known the yield stress of the specific industrial material depends on the strain rate. However, it has not been proved the relationship between the coefficient of restitution and the strain rate in details yet. The present paper discusses the coefficient of restitution in low velocity impact of two equivalent balls. The impact experiments were conducted for the balls with different diameters by a pendulum impact apparatus. And the balls are numerically analyzed based on the finite element method considering the dependence of yield stress on strain rate as the material property of the balls. In conclusion, the strain rate decreases with the increment of the ball diameter and, it causes the coefficient of restitution to decrease.
The document summarizes research on bioinspired designs of the feather shaft. Specifically:
- Researchers created simplified models of the feather shaft using foam cylinders to mimic the medulla surrounded by fiberglass strands to mimic the cortex.
- Four composite designs were tested with fiberglass oriented axially, at 45 degrees, in both axial and circumferential directions, and circumferentially.
- Four-point bending tests were conducted and results like flexural stiffness, strength and failure modes were analyzed.
- The axial and 45 degree fiberglass orientations had the most consistent results, while mixed and circumferential orientations were less consistent, suggesting fiber orientation impacts flexural properties.
Analytical Investigation on External Beam-Column Joint Using ANSYS By Varying...IJERA Editor
This document analyzes the effect of varying the diameter of longitudinal reinforcement in the beam on the strength, deformation, and ductility of exterior beam-column joints using finite element analysis software ANSYS. Six beam-column joint models were created with beam longitudinal reinforcement diameters of 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. The results showed that as the diameter increased, the load carrying capacity and cracking load decreased. Ductility also decreased as the diameter increased, with ductility reducing by 12.8% from 8mm to 12mm reinforcement. Deflection at working load and ultimate deformation increased as the diameter increased. In conclusion, the diameter of beam longitudinal reinforcement plays a major role in the behavior and performance of beam-column joints.
The document experimentally investigates the flexural behavior of cold-formed steel sections with triangular web corrugations. Three beam specimens with varying web depths of 200mm, 250mm, and 300mm were tested under two-point loading. The results show that flexural capacity increases with web depth. All beams failed by crushing of the top flange and lateral torsional buckling. Finite element analysis using ANSYS software correlated well with experimental results. The triangular web corrugations improved flexural strength compared to flat webs and prevented failure in the web or shear zones.
Strengthening metallic shells with frp against buckling cice2008Yara Mouna
This document summarizes a numerical study on strengthening thin cylindrical metal shells with buckling imperfections using externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Finite element analysis was used to model the buckling behavior of cylinders with local dent imperfections and the effect of FRP strengthening. The analysis showed that a small amount of strategically placed FRP can significantly increase the buckling strength of shells with dents by decreasing radial deformation. Rectangular dents with widths of around 3 times the critical size were found to most reduce buckling strength. FRP strengthening was found to be an effective and economical way to repair dented thin shells.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Analysis of Multi-storey Building Frames Subjected to Gravity and Seismic Loa...Pralhad Kore
This document summarizes the results of analyzing 3-bay, 5-bay, and 7-bay 9-story reinforced concrete frames with varying geometric properties under gravity and seismic loads. The response of frames was studied when incorporating idealized T-beams between points of contraflexure in beams and providing haunches of varying widths at beam-column joints. Results found that axial forces in columns increased linearly from top to bottom, while bending moments decreased with larger beam-column stiffness ratios. Lateral displacements under seismic loads were reduced by incorporating T-beams and haunches, demonstrating their beneficial effects on structural response.
Analysis of multi storey building frames subjected to gravity and seismic loa...Pralhad Kore
This document summarizes a study on the seismic response of reinforced concrete frames with varying numbers of bays and storeys. Three frame configurations - 3 bay, 5 bay, and 7 bay with 9 stories each - were modeled and analyzed under gravity and seismic loads. Both prismatic frames and frames with non-prismatic elements like stepped beams and haunches at beam-column joints were considered. The effects of variables like haunch size, beam inertia, and live load patterns on internal forces and storey drift were examined. Key results showed that non-prismatic elements can reduce bending moments and axial forces compared to conventional prismatic frames.
The document summarizes an experimental study that evaluated lap splices between headed reinforcing bars and hooked reinforcing bars in reinforced concrete beams. Seven beam specimens with different bar diameters, lap lengths, and confinement were tested. The test results showed that specimens with shorter lap lengths relative to code design equations had maximum loads ranging from 56-94% of nominal strength and failed in bond splitting or prying near the lap splice. Confinement over the lap zone improved stiffness and strength. The study concluded that code design equations need to specify longer lap lengths between headed and hooked bars to ensure the splice reaches nominal strength.
This document summarizes a study on optimizing and reducing the weight of a universal joint yoke through the use of composite materials. The study first analyzes a conventional universal joint yoke made of SM45C steel using finite element analysis. It then models modified universal joint yokes made of carbon/epoxy composite and Kevlar/epoxy composite. Calculations of torsional strength, buckling strength, and bending natural frequency show that both composite designs meet requirements while reducing weight compared to steel. Static stress analyses and modal analyses using FEA are presented and compared between materials. The study aims to improve mechanical properties and reduce weight of universal joints through composite material optimization.
The document summarizes research on developing hybrid springs for power generation. The springs are designed with alloy combinations of zinc, copper, and silver to improve properties like ductility and hardness. A spring with dimensions of 120mm length and 2.5mm diameter wire is modeled in Pro-E and analyzed in ANSYS under varying loads from 100-500kN. Stress distribution results show a maximum stress of 7.0519×105 MPa. Elastic strain ranges from 6.4096×105 MPa to 1.559×1010 MPa. Load vs stiffness and deflection vs spring force graphs are presented. The alloy combination is found to improve strength and withstand varying deformation loads up to 500kN for use in a rack and
Compression Buckling Analysis of Vertical Tail Stiffened PanelsIJSRD
Thin structural members are susceptible to buckling under compression loading. Aircraft skin is always thin irrespective of the size of the aircraft. Therefore, when the skin undergoes compression, it is likely to buckle. Vertical tail of the aircraft experiences bending, whenever the rudder is deflected to achieve the yawing motion of the aircraft. Side load will cause the bending of the vertical tail, which introduces tension and compression stress field in the two side skins respectively. This project includes the linear static analysis of the vertical tail box structure and buckling analysis of the stiffened panels undergoing compression. A linear static buckling analysis of the vertical tail box structure will be carried out to identify the most critical panel. After that the critical panel is taken for buckling analysis.
This document discusses using machine vision techniques to analyze microstructural changes in damaged parts of spherical joints. Laboratory analysis of universal joint parts found martensite and residual austenite in neck samples, and martensite, residual austenite, and cementite in sleeve samples, indicating improper heat treatment. The document proposes a machine vision system to improve microstructure analysis, consisting of a microscope, camera, computer, and software for image capture, processing, and feature extraction to input data into an intelligent system. Machine vision could help identify microstructural features like austenite, martensite, and ferrite to monitor changes.
Effect of cold swaging on the mechanical and microstructure characteristics o...eSAT Journals
Abstract In this experimental investigation, the post sintering mechanical treatment was implemented by cold swaging the produced tungsten alloy rods with composition (90W-7Ni-3Fe %wt) by cold isostatic press with 300 MPa, and appling different reductions of cross sectional area varying from 10% up to 50%. On the mechanical and microstructure properties of the tungsten heavy alloy (89.97W-7Ni-3Fe-0.03 Y2O3 %wt). Elemental powders were mixed for 120 min. Green compacted by cold isostatic press with 300 MPa, and Finally the specimens were sintered at 1480ºC for 90 min under vacuum atmosphere. It was found that the ultimate tensile strength and hardness were remarkably increased by about 39% and 45% respectively, by the application of 50% area reduction by swaging, relative to the sintered specimens. On the other hand, ductility and impact resistance were deeply decreased by about 75% and 53% respectively, by also, the application of 50% area reduction by swaging. Keywords: Cold Swaging, Liquid Phase Sintering, Tungsten Heavy Alloy, Powder Metallurgy.
IRJET - Analysis and Model for Flexural Behaviour of Confined Rectangular...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes an analysis of the flexural behavior of confined and unconfined rectangular concrete beams. Three beam samples were tested: one with internal confinement using stirrups, one with external confinement using mesh wrapping, and one without confinement. Testing found that the externally confined beam had the highest load carrying capacity and withstood the greatest strains before failure. The internally confined beam performed better than the unconfined beam but not as well as the externally confined beam. In conclusion, external confinement was found to be the most effective at improving a beam's ductility and strength.
Pressurized CF 3 I-CO Gas Mixture under Lightning Impulse and its Solid By-P...IJECEIAES
This paper describes tests results on the CF 3 I-CO gas mixtures as an alternative for SF 6 2 gas as to be used as insulating medium in high voltage applications. Pressurized CF 3 I-CO gas mixtures are subject under standard lightning impulse voltages at both positive and negative polarities. Under rod-plane configuration, the electrode gap length and gas pressure are varied accordingly. Upon completion of the laboratory tests, SEM and EDX analyses are carried out to assess the solid by-products. It was found that higher gas mixtures provide better insulation strength. In terms of weight, 50% of the solid by-product is found to be iodine.
Computational buckling of a three lobed crosection cylindrical shell with var...prjpublications
This document describes a computational analysis of the buckling behavior of a cylindrical shell with a three-lobed cross-section of variable thickness subjected to combined compression and bending loads. The shell is modeled using thin shell theory and the governing equations are reduced to a matrix differential equation. The transfer matrix method is used to numerically solve for the critical buckling loads and buckling modes under symmetrical and antisymmetrical loading conditions. The results indicate the buckling characteristics are sensitive to variations in thickness and radius along the shell cross-section.
Dynamic Analysis of Rotating stepped Shaft with Transverse CrackIJERA Editor
This study describes dynamic analysis of stepped shaft with single crack of EN8 material. The objective is to compare results of healthy stepped shaft and single cracked stepped shaft for different crack depth ratios at variable rpm .The dynamic analysis is carried out by using finite element method. Obtained results from analysis are benchmarked from literature. It is observed that there is 84.80% increase in amplitude of acceleration of cracked shaft. Also modal analysis of shaft has been carried out to know effect on natural frequencies of healthy shaft and cracked shaft. The effects of crack depth, crack length & RPM on amplitude of acceleration are obtained.
1. The document analyzes the mechanical properties of thin spray liners (TSLs) with fiber reinforcements compared to standard shotcrete.
2. Testing found that an oxyliner with a combination of glass and polypropylene fibers exhibited the strongest performance for tensile strength, shear strength, tensile bond strength, and shear bond strength at 28 days of curing.
3. The study concludes that TSLs like the reinforced oxyliner tested can be a viable alternative to shotcrete, as they provide benefits such as easier application and stronger strength gains over time.
Structural Health Monitoring of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Leaf Springpaperpublications3
Abstract: The Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) has gained wide acceptance in the recent years as a means to monitor a structure and provide an early warning of an unsafe condition using real time data. Many researchers have shown that, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite leaf springs can be successfully used for suspension systems. This paper emphasizes on developing the SHM system for E-Glass/Epoxy FRP composite leaf springs based on strain sensing.
Keywords: Structural health monitoring, Fiber reinforced polymer, Strain-gauge sensors, Composite leaf spring, E-Glass/Epoxy.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
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BUCKLING CHARACTERISTICS STUDY OF ISOTRUSS STRUCTURE WITH DIFFERENT POSITIONS OF LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS
1. International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) Vol. 5, No. 1, February 2016
DOI: 10.5121/ijci.2016.5121 217
BUCKLING CHARACTERISTICS STUDY OF ISOTRUSS
STRUCTURE WITH DIFFERENT POSITIONS OF
LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS
M. Gavade 1
and S. Roy 2
2
R&DE (E), Defence Research & Development Organisation, Pune-411015, India
ABSTRACT
The present paper illustrates a light weight composite IsoTruss structure and its characteristics in buckling
through finite element modelling and simulations. IsoTruss provides excellent opportunities to enhance the
strength to weight ratio of a structural element. The paper presents the comparative study of compressive
buckling load carrying capacity with respect to bay length of IsoTruss under placement of longitudinal
members at different location along the axis of IsoTruss. The study concludes that the IsoTruss exhibits
global as well as local buckling characteristics for progressive bay length of IsoTruss. The IsoTruss with
longitudinal members placed away from axis has better compressive buckling load carrying ability than the
IsoTruss with longitudinal members nearer to the axis of the IsoTruss.
KEYWORDS
IsoTruss, critical load, longitudinal members, helical members, Bay length, buckling analysis, global
buckling, local buckling, Carbon fibre, tensile test.
1. INTRODUCTION
The IsoTruss structure classified as an open lattice structure. Open lattice structure is a regular,
periodic configuration of points, particles or objects throughout an area or a space, especially the
arrangement of ions or molecules in a crystalline solid. It could be made of strips of metal, wood,
or similar material overlapped or overlaid in a regular, usually crisscross pattern. Compare to
convectional beam, column and tubular structural member load carrying capacity of IsoTruss
structure is more, very precisely its strength to weight ratio is more due to its unique lattice
structural configuration. Figure 2b shows a typically eight nodded IsoTruss structure. It has a
longitudinal member as well as helical member. Longitudinal members could be design to carry
bending and compressive load and helical member for torsion loads. Therefore its performance is
better than the conventional structural member for the load combination of bending, compression
and torsion load. The bay length is the distance between the successive repeating structures of the
IsoTruss. The axis of IsoTruss is the profile passing through the centres of the geometry of the
cross section. The helical members are which spirals about the axis of IsoTruss along the profile
decided by the number of nodes as shown in Figure 1. The longitudinal members are positioned
along the axis of the IsoTruss through the intersection of helical members of IsoTruss. Outside
diameter is the diameter of the circle encircling the extremes of the cross section of the IsoTruss.
The tetrahedrons are at the outermost region of the cross section of IsoTruss. The helical
members while spiralling about the axis of IsoTruss give rise to a tetrahedron structure at the
outermost part of the cross section of IsoTruss. The helical members which spirals around the
longitudinal members stretched along the length of IsoTruss provide torsion strength, while the
longitudinal members placed along the length provides tensile, compressive and as well as
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bending strength. Number of nodes represents the geometry of the cross section of IsoTruss.
Number of nodes decides the profile of the helical members. A six node IsoTruss represents a
cross section of IsoTruss with two triangles 180 degree with respect to each other as shown in
Figure 2a. An eight node configuration has two squares as shown in Figure 2b. A 10 node
configuration will have two pentagons as shown in Figure 2c. IsoTruss structures have been
manufactured using several different methods [1–6]. In the present study material used for
IsoTruss is 24K carbon fibre cordage impregnated with epoxy resin. The local and global
compressive buckling behaviour of 8-noded IsoTruss has been studied by Rackliffe et. al.[7]. It
has observed that local buckling depends on bay length, for shorter bay lengths higher the
buckling loads. Global buckling, on the other hand, is independent of bay length. In the present
study longitudinal members of the IsoTruss placed at the different intersection of helical members
along the IsoTruss axis. The position of these longitudinal members on the IsoTruss affects the
buckling characteristics of the IsoTruss, which is examined in the following study.
Figure 1. IsoTruss of eight node configuration
2a 2b 2c
Figure 2. IsoTruss cross section having different node
2. MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION
In the present study material used for IsoTruss is 24K carbon fibre cordage impregnated with
epoxy resin. To investigate the material properties of resin impregnated carbon cordages, tensile
specimens has been prepared and tested. Photograph 3 shows a typical specimen used for tensile
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test. Specimens are prepared using Rein Film Infusion (RFI) process with a curing temp of 80⁰ C
for 1 hr. Diameter of the each carbon cordage specimen becomes 2 mm and density is 0.0024
gms/cubic meter after infusion. Specimens are tested in universal testing machine (UTM) as
shown in Photograph 2. Figure 3 shows stress-strain graph from which the Modulus of elasticity
is determined as 250 GPa. Table 1 shows the material properties of the carbon cordages used in
FE analysis.
Photograph 1. Tensile test specimen
Photograph 2. Specimen on UTM for testing
Figure 3. Stress-strain graph of a typical specimen
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Table 1. Material Properties of 24k carbon cordage with impregnated resin
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) 250
Density (gms/cubic meter) 0.0024
Diameter of carbon fibre thread(mm) 2
3. FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING AND BUCKLING ANALYSIS
Three different types of eight nodded IsoTruss have been considered for FE analysis as follows
Type 1: IsoTruss with longitudinal members at the base of the tetrahedron abbreviated as IL (i.e.
Internal longitudinal member), as shown in Figure 4a.
Type 2: IsoTruss with longitudinal members at the uppermost point or vertex of the tetrahedron
abbreviated as EL (i.e. External longitudinal member), as shown in Figure 4b.
Type 3: IsoTruss with longitudinal members at vertex and base points of the tetrahedron
abbreviated as IEL (i.e. Internal & External Longitudinal members), as shown in Figure 4c.
Figure 5a, 5b and 5c shows the cross-section of the IL, EL and Type IEL IsoTruss respectively.
4(a) 4(b) 4(c)
Figure 4. IsoTruss having longitudinal member at different location
5(a) 5(b) 5(c)
Figure 5. IsoTruss having longitudinal member at different location(cross sectional view)
In the present study IsoTruss considered for the buckling analysis is of eight node configuration.
The outer diameter of the truss is 106 mm and total length is 1.5 meters. Finite element (FE)
model of the IsoTruss has been prepared using ABAQUS 6.10 FE software. IsoTruss is modelled
using 2 node linear beam element.
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The compressive load carrying capacity can be determined considering Euler’s buckling
formulation of columns. The compressive load carrying capacity of a column with one end fixed
and one end free is given by the critical load Pcr.
(1)
Where, E is modulus of elasticity of the material, n is number of mode, I is Moment of Inertia, L
is the Length of the column.
As per the Equation 1 the critical load is proportional to moment of inertia. The moment of inertia
is directly proportional to the distribution of the mass along the neutral axis. Thus Moment of
inertia will increase if the longitudinal members are placed away from the neutral axis which
passes from the centre point the IsoTruss (as IsoTruss is a symmetric structure in cross
section).Thus the IsoTruss-EL and IsoTruss-IEL are expected to have better compressive
handling capacity than IsoTruss-IL.
In the present study buckling characteristics study has been done using ABAQUS 6.10 FE
software. During analysis one end of the IsoTruss is constrained for all degrees of freedom and on
the other end a reference load of 1N is applied. FE analysis gives the load factor (Eigen value) for
the IsoTruss and using Equation 2, the load carrying capacity of the IsoTruss is determined.
r rP P P
(2)
Where Pr is the reference load, λ is the load factor and P is the critical buckling load the truss can
carry safely.
4. RESULTS & DISCUSSION
The Figure 6 illustrates the compressive buckling load carrying capacity for IsoTruss IL, EL and
IEL as a function of bay length of the IsoTruss. From the Figure 6 it can be observe that the
critical buckling load decreases as the bay length increases for all three types of IsoTruss. For IL
and IEL IsoTruss from 50 to 150 mm bay length buckling load is all most constant. All three
types of IsoTruss exhibit a global buckling for a range of bay lengths from 50mm to 200mm.
From 200 to 300 mm bay length there is a transition zone of global to local deformation. IsoTruss
with bay length greater than 300m shows local buckling behaviour and also exhibit a very small
compressive buckling load carrying capacity before buckling. IsoTruss IEL shows maximum
buckling load carrying capacity than IsoTruss IL & EL as expected.
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Figure 6. Compressive Load vs. bay length of IsoTruss
Figure 7 shows the deformed shape for the first mode of buckling of IsoTruss IL, EL and
IEL with 100 mm bay length. The shape indicates a global buckling behaviour.
Figure 7. First buckling mode shapes for 100 mm bay length
Figure 8 shows deformed shape of IsoTruss IL, EL and IEL with bay length 200 mm for the first
mode of buckling. IsoTruss IL, EL shows the local buckling and IEL shows the global buckling
behaviour. Figure 9 shows deformed shape of IsoTruss IL, EL and IEL with bay length 300 mm
for the first mode of buckling. It indicates localization of deformation in the IsoTruss.
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Figure 8. First buckling mode shapes for 250 mm bay length
Figure 9. First buckling mode shapes for 300 mm bay length
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Figure 10. Strength to Weight ratio vs. Bay length of IsoTruss
The Figure 10 shows the strength to weight ratio as a function of bay length. The IsoTruss IL and
IsoTruss EL have same weight as they have eight longitudinal members each which are just
placed at different distance from axis of IsoTruss. But IsoTruss IEL have a slightly greater weight
than the IL & EL because it has 16 longitudinal members. This greater number of longitudinal
member of IsoTruss IEL gives it the unique strength. Hence it has a higher strength to weight
ratio than the remaining type even though being the heaviest among the types considered. From
the Figure 11 it could also be observed that all the three types of IsoTruss considered in the
analysis exhibits a higher strength to weight ratio roughly at 170 mm bay lengths.
5. CONCLUSION
Material used in the present study is 24K carbon fibre cordage impregnated with epoxy resin.
Material property used in the FE analysis is obtained by tensile test of several specimens in UTM
machine. Comparative compressive buckling load carrying capacity of three different types of 8-
noded IsoTruss namely IsoTruss-IL, IsoTruss-El, and IsoTruss IEL is examined with progressive
bay length. In the IsoTruss-IL longitudinal members positioned at the base of the tetrahedron, in
the IsoTruss-EL longitudinal members positioned at the vertex of the tetrahedron abbreviated as
EL, where as in the IsoTruss-IEL longitudinal members positioned at the base as well as vertex of
the tetrahedron. It is observe for 50 to 150 mm bay length buckling load is all most constant for
all three types of IsoTruss. All three types of IsoTruss exhibit a global buckling for a range of bay
lengths from 50mm to 200mm. From 200 to 300 mm bay lengths there is a transition zone of
global to local deformation. IsoTruss’s with bay lengths greater than 300m shows local buckling
behaviour and also exhibit a very small compressive buckling load carrying capacity before
buckling. It is also observe that IsoTruss-IEL have better compressive buckling load carrying
capacity and better strength to weight ration compare to other two type of IsoTruss.
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