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Article
Publication date: 1 January 1988

J.L. Chenot

The constitutive equations for the deformation of elastoplastic, viscoplastic or compressible materials are presented for the small strain approximation and for the large strain…

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The constitutive equations for the deformation of elastoplastic, viscoplastic or compressible materials are presented for the small strain approximation and for the large strain theory of Hill. A velocity approach is proposed for time discretization, which leads to a second order approximation for small strain, and an incrementally objective second order approximation for large deformation processes. Two other quasi second order formulations are discussed. The finite element space discretization is outlined and the solution procedure is described.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 5 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

Article
Publication date: 1 March 1996

Adnan Ibrahimbegović

Under restriction of an isotropic elastic response of deformed lattice, develops a covariant theory of finite elastoplasticity in principal axes of a pair of deformation tensors…

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Under restriction of an isotropic elastic response of deformed lattice, develops a covariant theory of finite elastoplasticity in principal axes of a pair of deformation tensors. In material description, the tensor pair consists of the plastic deformation tensor and the total deformation Cauchy‐Green tensor. Applies the proposed theory to elastoplastic membrane shells, whose references and current configurations can be arbitrary space‐curved surfaces. Pressure‐insensitive von Mises yield criterion with isotropic hardening and a quadratic form of the strain energy function given in terms of elastic principal stretches are considered as a model problem. Through an explicit enforcement of the plane stress condition we arrive at a reduced two‐dimensional problem representation, which is set in the membrane tangent plane. Numerical implementation of the presented theory relies crucially on the operator split methodology to simplify the state update computation. Presents a set of numerical examples in order to illustrate the performance of the presented methodology and indicate possible applications in the area of sheet metal forming.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 13 no. 2/3/4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 26 September 2019

Hongxu Chen, Qin Yin, Guanhua Dong, Luofeng Xie and Guofu Yin

The purpose of this paper is to establish a stiffness model of fixed joint considering self-affinity and elastoplasticity of asperities.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to establish a stiffness model of fixed joint considering self-affinity and elastoplasticity of asperities.

Design/methodology/approach

The proposed model considers that asperities of different scales are interrelated rather than independent. For elastoplastic contact, a spring-damper model and an elastic deformation ratio function were proposed to calculate the contact stiffness of asperities.

Findings

A revised fractal asperity model was proposed to calculate the contact stiffness of fixed joint, the impacts of the fractal dimension, the fractal roughness parameter and the Meyer index on the contact stiffness were discussed, and the present experimental results and the Jiang’s experimental results showed that the stiffness can be well predicted by proposed model.

Originality/value

The contradiction between the Majumdar and Bhushan model and the Morag and Etsion model can be well explained by considering the interaction among asperities of different scales. For elastoplastic contact, elastic deformation ratio should be considered, and the stiffness of asperities increases first and then decreases with the increasing of interference.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 72 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Article
Publication date: 1 February 1999

A.F. Marcon, E. Bittencourt and G.J. Creus

Discusses an alternative formulation for the incremental determination of stresses in strain measures that can be used to replace the stress rates currently employed. The…

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Discusses an alternative formulation for the incremental determination of stresses in strain measures that can be used to replace the stress rates currently employed. The formulation is based on Doyle‐Hill generalized definition of strain, the corresponding conjugate stresses and an isotropic hyperelastic constitutive equation. When used to analyze the simple shear deformation, the proposed formulation avoids the pathologies usually observed (oscillations, pressure build up, path dependence). The origin and importance of these pathologies is then discussed in relation to different materials behavior. It is shown that the incremental procedure used together with the logarithmic definition of strain is the most convenient, but that other approximations may be used in well defined particular situations. The numerical algorithms proposed are detailed in an Appendix.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 19 May 2021

Nanshan Wang, Heng Liu and Yi Liu

The purpose of this study is to develop a normal contact stiffness (NCS) model among three disks of the assembled rotor system, which systematically considers the friction…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to develop a normal contact stiffness (NCS) model among three disks of the assembled rotor system, which systematically considers the friction coefficient, the asperities interaction and the elastoplastic contact regime.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on the revised fractal theory, considering the friction effect, the elastoplastic contact regime and the asperities interaction in a simple way, the total NCS among three disks of the rod-fastening rotor bearing system is established. Effects of fractal dimension and roughness, friction coefficient, asperities interaction and material properties on the normal stiffness are investigated by simulations and the relevant comparisons are given for examining the reasonability of the proposed model.

Findings

NCS will decrease when asperities interaction and friction are included. As the load increases, the influences of asperities interaction and friction on stiffness become serious. NCS will be enhanced when the elastoplastic regime is considered.

Originality/value

A comprehensive NCS model is developed. It provides a theoretical basis for the modeling of the NCS for multi-interfaces.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 73 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Article
Publication date: 1 November 2000

Stefan Doll, Karl Schweizerhof, Ralf Hauptmann and Christof Freischläger

As known from nearly incompressible elasticity, selective reduced integration (SRI) is a simple and effective method of overcoming the volumetric locking problem in 2D and 3D…

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As known from nearly incompressible elasticity, selective reduced integration (SRI) is a simple and effective method of overcoming the volumetric locking problem in 2D and 3D solid elements. This method of finite elastoviscoplasticity is discussed as are its well‐known limitations. In this context, an isochoric‐volumetric decoupled material behavior is assumed and thus the additive deviatoric‐volumetric decoupling of the consistent algorithmic moduli tensor is essential. By means of several numerical examples, the performance of elements using selective reduced integration is demonstrated and compared to the performance of other elements such as the enhanced assumed strain elements. It is shown that a minor modification, with little numerical effort, leads to rather robust element behaviour. The application of this process to so‐called solid‐shell elements for thin‐walled structures is also discussed.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 17 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 3 January 2022

Xianguang Sun, Chunxiao Meng and Tiantang Duan

The purpose of this study is to propose a fractal model of thermal contact conductance (TCC) of two spherical joint surfaces, considering friction coefficient based on the…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to propose a fractal model of thermal contact conductance (TCC) of two spherical joint surfaces, considering friction coefficient based on the three-dimensional fractal theory.

Design/methodology/approach

The effects of friction coefficient, fractal parameters, radius of curvature and contact type on TCC were analyzed using numerical simulation.

Findings

The results indicate that the TCC decreases with the increase of friction coefficient and fractal roughness and increases with the increase of fractal dimension and radius of curvature; the contact type of two spherical joint surfaces has an important influence on the TCC, and the TCC of external contact is smaller than that of internal contact under the same contact load.

Originality/value

A fractal model of TCC of two spherical joint surfaces considering friction coefficient is proposed in this paper. Achievements of this work provide some theoretical basis for the research of TCC of bearings and other curved surfaces.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 74 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Article
Publication date: 19 April 2023

Xianguang Sun and Wuce Xing

The purpose of this study is to present a fractal model of thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces based on elliptical asperity.

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to present a fractal model of thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces based on elliptical asperity.

Design/methodology/approach

The effects of contact load, fractal dimensional, fractal roughness and eccentricity on thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces were investigated by using numerical simulation.

Findings

The results indicate that the thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces increases with the increase of the contact load, increases with the increase of the fractal dimension and decreases with the increase of the fractal roughness. The thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces increases with the increase of eccentricity. The shape of the asperity of rough surfaces has an important influence on the thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces.

Originality/value

A fractal model of thermal contact conductance of rough surfaces based on elliptical asperity was established in this study. The achievements of this study provide some theoretical basis for the investigation of thermal contact conductance of bolted joint surfaces.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 75 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Article
Publication date: 19 July 2019

Zhi Ding, Xiao Zhang, Xinsheng Yin and Jiqing Jiang

This paper aims to analyse the effect of soft soil grouting on the deformation of the closed shield tunnel with the measured data.

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Purpose

This paper aims to analyse the effect of soft soil grouting on the deformation of the closed shield tunnel with the measured data.

Design/methodology/approach

Combining the measured data of vertical, horizontal and convergence deformation of the adjacent tunnel during the grouting construction in foundation pit engineering, the influence of grouting on metro tunnel in soft soil area is analyzed.

Findings

The researches indicate that early grouting has the main effect on the horizontal displacement of the tunnel; Due to the disturbing effect of the uninterrupted grouting construction on the soil and the transfer pressure of the rheological soil to the bottom of the tunnel, the tunnel is obviously lifted; And the convergence deformation of the tunnel increases caused by the overburden pressure in the vertical direction, so that the tunnel appears the phenomenon of staggered seam, large opening of bolted joint, damaged segment even leakage of water.

Originality/value

The study based on the field monitoring data is rarely reported, especially the topic about inadvertent grouting in soft soil area is likely to cause severe deformation of adjacent metro tunnel.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 36 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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Article
Publication date: 1 May 2000

Jaroslav Mackerle

A bibliographical review of the finite element methods (FEMs) applied for the linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic analyses of basic structural elements from the theoretical…

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A bibliographical review of the finite element methods (FEMs) applied for the linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic analyses of basic structural elements from the theoretical as well as practical points of view is given. The bibliography at the end of the paper contains 1,726 references to papers, conference proceedings and theses/dissertations dealing with the analysis of beams, columns, rods, bars, cables, discs, blades, shafts, membranes, plates and shells that were published in 1996‐1999.

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Engineering Computations, vol. 17 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-4401

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