Abdul Aabid Shaikh, Md Abdul Raheman, M. Hrairi, Muneer Baig
{"title":"Improving the performance of damage repair in thin-walled structures with analytical data and machine learning algorithms","authors":"Abdul Aabid Shaikh, Md Abdul Raheman, M. Hrairi, Muneer Baig","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.21","url":null,"abstract":"In the last four decades, bonded composite repair has proven to be an effective method for addressing crack damage propagation. On the other hand, machine learning (ML) has made it possible to employ a variety of approaches for mechanical and aerospace problems and such significant approach is the repair mechanism and hence ML algorithms used to enhance in the present work. The current work investigates the effect of the single-sided composite patch bonded on a thin plate under plane stress conditions. An analytical model was formulated for a single-sided composite patch repair using linear elastic fracture mechanics and Rose's analytical modelling. From the analytical model, the stress intensity factors (SIF) were calculated by varying all possible parameters of the model. Next, ML algorithms were selected, and comparative studies were conducted for the best possible performance and to identify the parametric effects on optimum SIF. Also, the analytical model is validated with existing work, and it shows good agreement with less than 10% error. This study is particularly important for designing the single-sided composite patch repair method based on analytical modelling. Also, it is important to compare ML algorithms with analytical solutions in regression applications.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"22 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140264956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modelling of crack propagation in miniaturized and normal SENB specimens based on local failure criterion","authors":"Bernadett Spisák, Z. Bézi, Réka Erdei, S. Szávai","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.20","url":null,"abstract":"The use of miniaturized specimen testing methods is a promising way to solve the problem of limited materials in RPV monitoring programs. The use of miniature specimens allows the evaluation of fracture toughness from other specimen materials used. In particular, the small-size compact tensile test specimen (0.16T CT) is promising for the determination of fracture toughness, as it can be produced from the standard size Charpy specimen that has already been tested. However, if we have only 0.16T CT test, we cannot investigate the dimensional response and also have only one restricted deformation state, which may pose problems in verifying geometry independence and determining local parameters for state-of-the-art analyses. It is therefore recommended to prepare at least two tests with two different restricted deformation specimens. Therefore, the testing of mini single edge notched bending (SENB) is also required and can be worked out from the Charpy specimens. The paper presents the determination of fracture toughness for these miniaturized specimens by modifying the virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) simulation method using GTN parameters instead of energy release as the driving force. This allows the calculation of the J-integral to proceed in parallel with the crack propagation.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"22 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140426157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexey Fedorenko, Denis Firsov, Stanislav Evlashin, B. Fedulov, Evgeny Lomakin
{"title":"A method for rapid estimation of residual stresses in metal samples produced by additive manufacturing","authors":"Alexey Fedorenko, Denis Firsov, Stanislav Evlashin, B. Fedulov, Evgeny Lomakin","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.18","url":null,"abstract":"The mechanical methods for measuring residual stresses typically rely on so-called destructive techniques where some stress components can be determined based on part deflection after material removal (cutting, etching, drilling, etc.). While these methods don't provide a comprehensive representation of residual stresses within the entire part, they can be readily applied in most manufacturing labs. In this study, we propose an efficient method for determining residual stress within additively manufactured cylindrical samples of stainless steel. The method is based on the assumption of a relation between the axial component of residual stress (normal to cross-section) and the cylinder radius. The general form of this relation is proposed based on data from numerical simulations using linear, parabolic or piecewise approximations. The parameters for the proposed relation are defined using equilibrium equations for total force and moment. The proposed method relies on an experiment with a mechanical cut along the cylinder. Consequently, the deflection of the cylinder halves after the cut allows for obtaining the equivalent bending moment.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"58 11‐12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140434174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical Cohesive Zone Modeling (CZM) of Self-Anchoring AM Metal-CFRP joints","authors":"Fikret Enes Altunok, Giorgio De Pasquale","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.19","url":null,"abstract":"The escalating importance of lightweight design in engineering demands innovative strategies to tackle this challenge. Traditionally, the joining of these materials involves rivets, bolts, or adhesives. However, contemporary manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, present the potential to fabricate joints without the necessity for additional binding mechanisms. This paper delves into a promising initiative concerning the joining of multimaterial systems, specifically composites and metals. The fabrication of the metal component of the joint through additive manufacturing (AM) enables the manipulation of surface geometry by incorporating patterned anchors. This, in turn, facilitates the direct co-curing of the composite onto the modified metallic surface. The primary objective is to enhance mechanical interlocking without relying on traditional fastening elements or adhesives. The study evaluates various anchor geometries to assess their efficacy in increasing the overall joint strength. This assessment employs the cohesive zone modeling (CZM) method to simulate joint specimens, followed by comparative analyses to quantify the strengths of the joints.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"10 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140434770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Sokovikov, S. Uvarov, Mikhail Simonov, V. Chudinov, Oleg Naimark
{"title":"Metastability, adiabatic shear bands initiation and plastic strain localization in the AMg6 alloy under dynamic loading","authors":"M. Sokovikov, S. Uvarov, Mikhail Simonov, V. Chudinov, Oleg Naimark","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.17","url":null,"abstract":"New conception of adiabatic shear bands (ASB) and adiabatic shear failure mechanisms are proposed as special type of critical phenomen, structural-scaling transition, in the ensembles of microshears, governed by the characteristic non-linearity (metastability) of stored (free) energy of solid with mesodefects. Corresponding free energy release kinetics provides experimentally observed ASB induced staging of plastic strain localization and transition to adiabatic shear failure. ASB staging follows to collective properties of microshears ensemble given by the self-similar solutions of evolution equation providing spatial-temporal microshears localization, momentum transfer and damage localization. The criticality of ASB induced plastic strain localization and failure allows us to avoid the discrepancy in the interpretation of ASB effects as thermo-plastic instability in the balance of the stored energy and structural DRX transformation. The microshear ensemble is considered as the second phase and initiation of collective modes provide different staging according to the metastability decomposition and ASB scaling properties following to the self-similar solutions. Self-similar nature of microshears collective modes providing the ASB dynamics is analyzed as the mechanism of steady plastic wave front unversality in shocked materials. The dynamic split Hopkinson pressure bar tests were conducted with AlMg6 alloy combined with “in-situ” imaging of temperature kinetics by CEDIP Silver 450M high-speed infrared camera with conclusion of the secondary role of thermoplastic instability at the ASB staging. The microstructural study performed by an electron microscopy revealed the correlated behavior of the ensemble of defects, which can be classified as a structural transition and precursor of ASB induced strain localization and failure. The modeling reflecting the links of self-similar solutions in microshear ensembles with relaxation properies and damage localization was applied for the comparative analysis of ASB staging and temperature dynamics given be the infrared imaging. ","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"29 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140450227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Machining effects and multi-objective optimization in Inconel 718 turning with unitary and hybrid nanofluids under MQL","authors":"S. Chinchanikar, Paresh Kulkarni","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.15","url":null,"abstract":"Designing tooling and cooling systems to prevent cutting tool damage is crucial while machining difficult-to-cut nickel alloys. This study investigates the machining effects during turning Inconel 718 using unitary aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and hybrid aluminum oxide+multi-walled carbon nanotube type (Al2O3+MWCNT) nanofluids under minimum quantity lubrication (NFMQL) through mathematical modeling and multi-objective optimization. The worn-out tools were analyzed for damage and wear mechanisms through images captured using optical and scanning electron microscopes. The study indicates that hybrid nanofluids outperform unitary nanofluids, which could be attributed to the better lubricating and cooling capabilities of MWCNT and the higher surface tension and thermal conductivity of Al2O3 nanoparticles. The cutting parameters were optimized by combining the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and genetic algorithm. The study reveals an average error of less than 10% between experimental and predicted responses from the proposed optimization model. This study found lower cutting force up to 80 N, surface roughness of 0.6–0.7 µm, and tool life over 10 minutes with a cutting speed of 50–70 m/min and a lower feed and depth of cut of 0.1 mm/rev and 0.2 mm, respectively, using a hybrid Al2O3+MWCNT nanofluid under NFMQL conditions.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"11 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139962805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part II: Stretching finite strips weakened by single edge parabolically-shaped notches","authors":"C. Markides, S. Kourkoulis","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.01","url":null,"abstract":"This is the second part of a short three-paper series, aiming to revisit some classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Being the intermediate step of the analysis between infinite domains (discussed in Part-I) and finite bodies (that will be discussed analytically in the third part of the series), the present part offers an alternative theoretical approach for the confrontation of problems dealing with both infinite and finite bodies with geometrical discontinuities. The method is here applied to a stretched, single-edge notched strip. Assuming that the strip is made of a linearly elastic and isotropic material, the complex potentials technique is used. The solution is achieved by extending Mushkelishvili’s procedure, for the confrontation of the problem of an infinite perforated plane. Closed form, full-field formulae are obtained for the stresses all over the notched strip. Using these formulae, the stress concentration factor at the base (tip) of the notch is quantified and studied in terms of the geometrical features of the notch and its dimensions relatively to the respective ones of the strip. The stress distributions plotted along characteristic loci, resemble closely, from a qualitative point of view, the respective ones provided by well-established analytical solutions. Preliminary numerical analyses in progress provide results in very good agreement with those of the present analysis.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"4 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139962578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed A. Mahmoud, Haitham Mostafa, Tarek Mostafa, Ahmed N. Khater
{"title":"Enhancement of punching shear behavior of reinforced concrete flat slabs using GFRP grating","authors":"Ahmed A. Mahmoud, Haitham Mostafa, Tarek Mostafa, Ahmed N. Khater","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.02","url":null,"abstract":"The literature review showed insufficient relevant research on the application of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymers (GFRP) gratings in the structural elements, while GFRP bars, laminate, sheets, and strips, have been extensively explored. This research aims to present a proposal for a new reinforcing system using GFRP gratings to improve the punching shear resistance of RC flat slabs. Results of seven specimens tested experimentally under vertical static loading are displayed, taking into account the influence of the gratings variables. Test results revealed an improvement in the ultimate load ranging between 9.03% and 27.67% for the specimens strengthened by the proposed GFRP grating system. A Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (NLFEA) was carried out using the ANSYS program with correlational evaluation using load-deflection response and cracking pattern, which resulted in a good convergence of numerical simulations and experimental performance results ranging from 1.0% to 8.0%. Key parameters, namely the concrete compressive strength, steel reinforcement yield strength, main steel reinforcement ratio, secondary steel reinforcement ratio, column dimensions, slab thickness, concrete cover, and GFRP gratings characteristics, were investigated through a parametric study adopting NLFEA by the ANSYS program, where the output results were compared to the recent code provisions.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"16 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139962993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Camila Chaves Garcia, Juan Dayal Castro Bermúdez, A. D. Pertuz Comas
{"title":"Uniaxial fatigue study of a natural-based bio-composite material reinforced with fique natural fibers","authors":"Maria Camila Chaves Garcia, Juan Dayal Castro Bermúdez, A. D. Pertuz Comas","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.06","url":null,"abstract":"This research addresses environmental concerns by exploring environmentally friendly composite materials as substitutes for non-biodegradable synthetic fibers. The study proposes the development of polymer matrix composites reinforced with natural fique fibers, sourced from a plant cultivated in Colombia. A BioPoxy 36 polymer matrix with a high carbon content was used and reinforced with fique fabric using the vacuum-assisted lamination method. To improve the adhesion between the fibers and the matrix, an alkaline chemical treatment was applied to the fiber using 2% sodium hydroxide by weight. Mechanical properties were assessed through ASTM D3039 tensile and ASTM D3479 fatigue tests. A fractographic analysis was also conducted to identify the different modes of failure present. In terms of material degradation, distinct stages were observed, characterized by stiffness loss and loss factor indicators. The Coffin-Manson model was used to obtain the strain life curve for R = 0.1, using these factors as criteria. The static properties of the composite reinforced with fique fibers indicate an increase of 45% in ultimate strength, 145% in strain, and 27% in Young's modulus compared to the unreinforced matrix. In terms of dynamic properties, the elastic modulus showed a maximum variation of up to 7.88%. Electron microscopy reveals the failure mechanism, a distinct separation between the matrix and the fiber can be observed as a result of mechanical stress. The analysis reveals the brittle fracture of the hard fique fiber and some matrix separation, as well as possible fractured bubbles that may have occurred during the manufacturing process.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139963182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Strungar, Dmitriy Lobanov, Ekaterina Chebotareva, Yaroslava Kochneva
{"title":"Mechanical behavior of fiber-glass plastic with hole pattern using digital image correlation and acoustic emission methods","authors":"E. Strungar, Dmitriy Lobanov, Ekaterina Chebotareva, Yaroslava Kochneva","doi":"10.3221/igf-esis.68.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.68.04","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, tensile tests of specimens with a pattern of holes made of fiber-glass plastic based on combined epoxy and phenol-formaldehyde resins are carried out in order to study the processes of damage accumulation and tension fracture. The Vic-3D video system is used to evaluate damage development and inhomogeneity of strain localization during loading. Continuous recording of acoustic emission signals is carried out during the tests, resulting in obtaining data on fracture mechanisms in the material. Ranges of peak frequencies are identified. Surface analysis of specimens was carried out using a microscope. A significant reduction in strength occurs due to the presence of a circular hole in the material, although additional holes do not exacerbate this effect. Fracture patterns of specimens with a hole pattern have been analyzed, and different \"paths\" of fracture have been observed. The comparison of strain fields obtained on the basis of application of three-dimensional digital optical system with the configuration of strain fields constructed as a result of numerical modeling by the finite element method has been carried out. It is found that the strain fields for different open hole patterns are quantitatively and qualitatively similar and identical.","PeriodicalId":507970,"journal":{"name":"Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale","volume":"28 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139962606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}