{"title":"Smeared fixed crack model for quasi-static and dynamic biaxial flexural response analysis of aluminosilicate glass plates","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112533","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Glass materials are extensively used in load-bearing structures and impact-resistant components because of their distinctive physical and chemical properties. Accurate predictions and assessment of the mechanical responses of glass structures are crucial for structural design and reliability analysis. In this study, quasi-static and dynamic ball-on-ring (BOR) biaxial flexural tests are conducted on aluminosilicate glass. The smeared fixed crack model is calibrated for deformation and failure analyses. First, the model parameters are calibrated carefully, particularly for different failure criteria. Both the deformation field and fracture modes agree well with the experimental observations during the quasi-static tests. For the low-velocity impact biaxial flexural loading condition, three different numerical techniques, namely the initial scaling tensile strength criterion, non-local approach with energy criterion, and rate-dependent failure stress criterion, are implemented in the numerical models for dynamic failure analysis. Finally, the proposed smeared fixed crack model is compared with the widely used Johnson Holmquist Ⅱ (JH-2) model and demonstrates advantages for low-velocity impact response analysis of glass structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Asymptotic solutions for heat transfer and stresses in functionally graded porous sandwich pipes subjected to nonuniform pressures and thermal loads","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112531","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112531","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, thermomechanical behaviors of temperature-dependent (TD) functionally graded porous (FGP) sandwich pipes subjected to nonuniform pressures and thermal loads are studied. Because the material properties are variable across the wall of the pipe, seeking exact solutions for the pipe is almost impossible. We use a slice model where the pipe is partitioned into plenty of annular slices and each slice is assumed to have uniform material properties. First, the nonlinear heat transfer along the pipe wall thickness is obtained by introducing an iterative procedure. Then, by using the Fourier series, the mechanical problem is decomposed into axisymmetric and nonaxisymmetric parts. Both the parts can be treated by the state space method and transfer matrix method, and then the superposition principle is used to obtain the displacement and stress distributions. The model results are in good consistency with those obtained from the numerical simulation and those reported in the literature. Finally, an FGP sandwich pipe is considered to discuss the effects of the temperature dependence of material properties (TDMP), power-law index, porosity, and pressure distribution on its thermomechanical behaviors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental and theoretical study on axial compression behaviour of the modular combined column","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112534","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112534","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Between the modular units of the modular steel building, there exists a combination of the adjacent modular columns. Due to the gaps between the modular columns and the lack of horizontal connections, the integrity of the modular steel structure is weak, which limits the use of modular steel structures in high-rise buildings. This paper proposes a kind of modular combined column realized the connection of modular single columns through the connectors and concrete, which can improve the integrity of the modular steel building. The assembly process of this new modular combined column is described. For axial compressive performance tests, four modular combined column specimens were designed, each with different height or different number of connecting plates. The axial compressive bearing capacity, ductility, stiffness, and other mechanical parameters of the specimens were analyzed according to the phenomena and load-displacement curves of the test. Then, the axial compression failure mode of the modular combined column specimens is compared and analyzed in conjunction with the finite element model. The results indicate that the axial compressive performance and ductility of the combined column suggested in this research are exceptional. The connector can enhance the overall mechanical qualities of the combined column by augmenting the restraining impact of concrete. Finally, the theoretical equation of the axial compression bearing capacity of the modular combined column is obtained by employing the superposition principle, and the equation's reliability is confirmed, along with the test results and the results of the numerical analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142432907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An efficient ultrasound vibration strategy for suppressing intra-bundle pores and regulating pore morphology in carbon fiber-reinforced composites","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112532","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112532","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The competitive resin flow between intra- and inter-bundles, always causes the generation of intra-bundle pores during resin transfer molding (RTM), thereby weakening composite mechanical performance. Accordingly, an ultrasound vibration strategy is originally developed to efficiently suppress and improve the spatial morphology and distribution of intra-bundle pores in RTM manufacturing. The effects of ultrasound vibration on the spatial evolution of intra-bundle pores are systematically investigated, furthermore, the suppression mechanisms of intra-bundle pores are revealed. Additionally, an empirical model that predicts porosity under ultrasound vibration, is established and well validated for the developed ultrasound vibration strategy, which provides a feasible path for effectively manufacturing composites. X-ray micro-computed tomography experiments verify that applying a short period of ultrasound vibration balances the dual-scale flow by regulating the modified capillary number, thereby significantly reducing porosity by up to 59.4 %. Numerical analyses indicate that the acoustic cavitation and acoustic flow induced by the ultrasound vibration, facilitate the collapse and transverse migration of larger bubbles, thereby remarkably suppressing the connected pores and larger pores. In particular, the ultrasound vibration strategy completely removes the pores larger than 300 μm. Besides, the collective effects of vibration, compression, and shear forces contribute to forming near-circular pores, which are beneficial for ensuring the expected mechanical performance of composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of the nonlinear dynamics of thin sandwich shells composed of functionally graded materials with double curvature in thermal environments","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Double curvature structures play a crucial role as load-bearing components across various engineering fields. Functionally graded materials, blending metals and ceramics, boast superior material characteristics, fueling their expanding applications. This study pioneers the non-linear dynamic analysis of sandwich shells that feature functional gradient compositions in thermal settings. We assume that both the upper and lower shells of these double curvature structures are crafted from functionally graded materials, with a ceramic core. This variation in material exhibits a ceramic layer on the inner surface and a metallic layer on the outer surface, showing properties that vary along the shell thickness in a power-law gradient. Non-linear dynamic equations are derived using third-order shear theory, encompassing geometric non-linearity and shear deformation. Employing the Galerkin method, we discretize the equations of motion into a non-linear dynamic system with five degrees of freedom, and subsequently give an analytical expression for the nonlinear naturalfrequency by means of multiscale analysis. Our discussion examines the impacts of structural parameters, porosity volume fraction, volume fraction index, and temperature differences on the non-linear/linear frequency ratio of doubly curved sandwich shells. Calculations reveal a sharp rise followed by a rapid decline in the non-linear/linear frequency ratio with increasing structural aspect ratio <em>b</em>/<em>a</em>. Conversely, it decreases with increasing thickness-to-length and radius-to-length ratios, with temperature differences initially reducing and later increasing it. These findings offer practical insights for designing functional gradient double curvature sandwich shells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142432906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Semi-analytical modeling and vibration characteristics analysis of the orthogonally stiffened cylindrical shell with variable cross-sections of stiffeners","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112527","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112527","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The stiffened shell with variable cross-sections of stiffeners (SS-VC) has important applications in aerospace and other fields. Its excellent mechanical properties provide new possibilities for the design and performance improvement of stiffened structural parts. However, its dynamic modeling problems have been urgent to be solved. In this study, the dynamic model of the orthogonally stiffened cylindrical shell with variable cross-sections of stiffeners (OSCS-VC) is established by the semi-analytical method (SAM) and it can be described as follows. The displacement allowable functions of the structure are constructed by using the Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization method. Based on Sanders shell theory, the stress-strain relationships of the longitudinal and ring stiffeners with variable cross-sections are derived under the variable limit integration. The boundary spring stiffness is obtained by the inverse identification technique. The dynamic equation of OSCS-VC is established and solved by using the Lagrange equation. Then, a case study is carried out, the rationality of the semi-analytical dynamic model of OSCS-VC is verified by ANSYS engineering software, literature and the experiment system. Finally, based on the semi-analytical model of OSCS-VC, the influence of the characteristic parameters of cross-sectional functions (CSF) for the longitudinal and ring stiffeners on the natural frequencies is analyzed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Manipulating localized geometric characteristics in multistable energy-absorbing architected materials","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112535","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112535","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Optimizing global geometric features of unit cells and their spatial arrangements have been well studied in multistable energy-absorbing architected materials (MEAMs), yet their optimized geometries could lead to highly complex features that require expensive additive manufacturing techniques. In this study, we introduce a generalized design strategy to adjust localized thickness variation of thin curved beams in MEAMs. We numerically identify the optimal non-uniform modulation parameter for maximizing energy trapping capacity across MEAM cells, arrays, and cylinders. Then, quasi-static compression and drop impact tests on MEAM cylinders with non-uniform designs are conducted to prove the proposed method's effectiveness in achieving equivalent energy-absorbing abilities with the same material consumption. Overall, we believe that our easy-to-implement strategy can be applied to any type of MEAM with slender beam elements and embedded into energy-absorbing devices and structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact-resistant performance of DVST sandwich panel under low-velocity impact and numerical cases study of protective effect on RC column","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112536","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112536","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A double vertical steel tube (DVST) sandwich panel, with a core layer composed of inner and outer vertical circular hollow steel tubes, was proposed as a sacrificial cladding to mitigate the damage induced by impact loading to reinforced concrete (RC) column. Through experimental tests and numerical simulations, dynamic behaviors of the DVST sandwich panel under low-velocity impact was evaluated. The impacts of varying inner tube diameters and single-layer versus double-layer configurations on the failure mode and the time-history of impact forces of the DVST sandwich panels were examined. The results indicated that the steel tube of the upper layer in double-layer DVST sandwich panels played a crucial role in absorbing impact energy. Additionally, the effectiveness of the DVST sandwich panel as a sacrificial cladding for RC columns under low-velocity impact was investigated. The findings revealed that the presence of the DVST sandwich panel reduced the energy absorbed by the RC column by approximately 60.1 %, effectively preserving the integrity of the column while minimizing deformation and damage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Static and stability analyses of multi-strut type aluminium alloy suspen-dome structure with large opening","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112529","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112529","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>By combining the advantages of the multi-strut concept in cable dome structures with aluminum alloy material, a new type of prestressed spatial structure—the multi-strut aluminum alloy suspen-dome with a large opening—has been developed by integrating a lower prestressed support system into an aluminum alloy reticulated shell. The optimal structural configuration was determined by comparing the static, stability, and economic performance of three types of upper chord mesh topologies for this structure. Subsequently, an analysis of the static performance and large-scale parameters affecting the structural stability of the optimal grid topology was conducted. The study explored the influence of structural prestressing, overall shape, and support stiffness—encompassing three categories and seven parameters—on structural stability and material consumption. Additionally, the effects of initial imperfections and load distribution forms on structural stiffness and stability were further examined. Finally, the static properties, stability, and economic indicators of the structure were compared with two other structural systems: the steel suspen-dome and the cable dome. The results indicate that the pentagonal grid topology provides the best structural performance and that the structure is sensitive to cooling effects. Optimal values for key design parameters, such as the rise-span ratio and thickness-span ratio, were identified. Moreover, the economic advantages of the aluminum alloy suspen-dome compensate for its mechanical performance shortcomings compared to the steel suspen-dome. These findings offer innovative solutions and a scientific basis for the selection and stability design of aluminum alloy suspen-dome structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Warpage analysis of multilayer thin film/substrate systems using the Eigenstrain method","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tws.2024.112528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Warpage resulting from the deposition of films on substrates remains a persistent challenge that significantly impacts the application of numerous advanced devices. To precisely evaluate warpage in multilayer thin film/substrate systems, we employ the eigenstrain method in the warpage analysis. An analytical model is developed to predict warpage and residual stress in multilayer film/substrate system based on classical laminate theory. We introduce a novel concept termed “Eigenstress”, which serves as the fundamental cause of warpage and characterizes the influence of the manufacturing process on warpage. Theoretical analysis and simulation demonstrate that warpage is entirely determined by eigenstress and other process-independent parameters. This model also explains that there is little interaction between thin films deposited on the same substrate. An experimental method is studied for measuring eigenstress using a standard plate. The measured eigenstress differs significantly from the corresponding thermal stress. We also propose a critical condition and its governing equation for warpage in multilayer film/substrate systems. Experimental results confirm that adding a compensation layer on a warped substrate can considerably reduce warpage. The warpage model based on “Eigenstress” provides a theoretical foundation for accurately predicting and controlling warpage in multilayer thin film/substrate systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49435,"journal":{"name":"Thin-Walled Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}