This document summarizes Arnab Ghosh's research portfolio, which includes computational and experimental work in failure analysis related to wear and fatigue. Some of the key areas of research outlined are computational modeling of contact mechanics, surface and subsurface wear simulation, third body simulation, fretting fatigue crack propagation modeling, and experimental studies of pin-on-disk wear testing, fretting wear experiments, and fretting fatigue experiments. The research utilizes finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, and experimental characterization techniques like surface profilometry.
The document provides information about static shear testing, including direct shear testing, torsion testing, and calculations related to shear stress, shear strain, shear modulus, and other properties. It includes examples of calculations for shear stress, shear modulus, angle of twist, and other values using data from torsion tests on steel specimens of various dimensions under increasing torque loads. Diagrams are presented showing typical shear stress distributions and failure shapes for ductile and brittle materials in torsion testing.
The document discusses concepts related to tension testing of materials including:
- Stress-strain diagrams and key points like proportional limit, yield point, ultimate tensile strength
- Ductile and brittle material behaviors
- Calculations of properties from test data like modulus of elasticity, resilience, toughness
- Effects of factors like carbon content, temperature, specimen geometry
Worked examples are provided to calculate properties from given tension test load-extension data.
This document discusses compression testing and summarizes:
1. It describes the barrel shape of compressed specimens and types of failure under compression.
2. It outlines limitations of compression tests and precautions needed for the tests.
3. It provides information on specimen size, shape, and dimensions for different test purposes and defines terms like elastic limit stress, ultimate compressive strength, and modulus.
1) Fatigue is failure under repeated loading due to gradual cracking. The S-N curve relates stress levels to the number of cycles to failure. Factors like mean stress, stress amplitude, stress concentration, and surface finish affect fatigue properties.
2) Miner's cumulative damage theory assumes damage from different stress levels is independent and sums fractions of life used to predict failure. It is commonly used to analyze complex variable loading.
3) Goodman, Soderberg and Gerber rules use the S-N curve and material properties to predict if a part under cyclic loading with a given mean stress and stress amplitude will fail by fatigue. They allow determination of maximum and minimum stresses.
This document discusses different hardness tests including Brinell, Vicker, and Rockwell tests. It defines hardness as the ability of a material's surface to resist deformation under an external load. The document describes the process and key parameters for each test such as the indenter type and geometry, typical loads used, how the hardness number is calculated based on measurements from the indentation, limitations and precautions of each test method. It provides examples of calculations to determine hardness values, indentation sizes, and tensile strength from Brinell and Vicker test data.
1) The document describes modifications made to an X-ray diffractometer to enable local strain measurements on small, curved samples like steel wires.
2) A custom sample holder was designed with adjustable angles to decouple the theta-theta scan and allow scanning at different psi angles relative to the stress directions.
3) Techniques like ray screening and X-ray capillary optics were used to confine the X-rays to small areas on the curved wire samples and enhance intensity. Measurements of residual strain on steel valve springs were then carried out with the modified diffractometer.
This document discusses thin-walled column design considering local, distortional, and Euler buckling. It introduces elastic buckling prediction methods including numerical and hand calculation approaches. Experimental data on over 100 cold-formed steel columns demonstrates failure mechanisms associated with local and distortional buckling. Design methods considered are the AISI effective width specification and direct strength methods using hand solutions or finite strip analysis. Performance assessments show direct strength methods provide accurate strength predictions for a variety of cross-sections.
1. The document contains 5 problems related to machining operations including turning, drilling, and tool life calculations.
2. Problem 1 involves determining the cutting time and metal removal rate for turning a cylindrical workpiece.
3. Problem 2 calculates the required cutting speed to complete a turning operation in 5 minutes given specifications for the workpiece, feed rate, and depth of cut.
The document provides information about static shear testing, including direct shear testing, torsion testing, and calculations related to shear stress, shear strain, shear modulus, and other properties. It includes examples of calculations for shear stress, shear modulus, angle of twist, and other values using data from torsion tests on steel specimens of various dimensions under increasing torque loads. Diagrams are presented showing typical shear stress distributions and failure shapes for ductile and brittle materials in torsion testing.
The document discusses concepts related to tension testing of materials including:
- Stress-strain diagrams and key points like proportional limit, yield point, ultimate tensile strength
- Ductile and brittle material behaviors
- Calculations of properties from test data like modulus of elasticity, resilience, toughness
- Effects of factors like carbon content, temperature, specimen geometry
Worked examples are provided to calculate properties from given tension test load-extension data.
This document discusses compression testing and summarizes:
1. It describes the barrel shape of compressed specimens and types of failure under compression.
2. It outlines limitations of compression tests and precautions needed for the tests.
3. It provides information on specimen size, shape, and dimensions for different test purposes and defines terms like elastic limit stress, ultimate compressive strength, and modulus.
1) Fatigue is failure under repeated loading due to gradual cracking. The S-N curve relates stress levels to the number of cycles to failure. Factors like mean stress, stress amplitude, stress concentration, and surface finish affect fatigue properties.
2) Miner's cumulative damage theory assumes damage from different stress levels is independent and sums fractions of life used to predict failure. It is commonly used to analyze complex variable loading.
3) Goodman, Soderberg and Gerber rules use the S-N curve and material properties to predict if a part under cyclic loading with a given mean stress and stress amplitude will fail by fatigue. They allow determination of maximum and minimum stresses.
This document discusses different hardness tests including Brinell, Vicker, and Rockwell tests. It defines hardness as the ability of a material's surface to resist deformation under an external load. The document describes the process and key parameters for each test such as the indenter type and geometry, typical loads used, how the hardness number is calculated based on measurements from the indentation, limitations and precautions of each test method. It provides examples of calculations to determine hardness values, indentation sizes, and tensile strength from Brinell and Vicker test data.
1) The document describes modifications made to an X-ray diffractometer to enable local strain measurements on small, curved samples like steel wires.
2) A custom sample holder was designed with adjustable angles to decouple the theta-theta scan and allow scanning at different psi angles relative to the stress directions.
3) Techniques like ray screening and X-ray capillary optics were used to confine the X-rays to small areas on the curved wire samples and enhance intensity. Measurements of residual strain on steel valve springs were then carried out with the modified diffractometer.
This document discusses thin-walled column design considering local, distortional, and Euler buckling. It introduces elastic buckling prediction methods including numerical and hand calculation approaches. Experimental data on over 100 cold-formed steel columns demonstrates failure mechanisms associated with local and distortional buckling. Design methods considered are the AISI effective width specification and direct strength methods using hand solutions or finite strip analysis. Performance assessments show direct strength methods provide accurate strength predictions for a variety of cross-sections.
1. The document contains 5 problems related to machining operations including turning, drilling, and tool life calculations.
2. Problem 1 involves determining the cutting time and metal removal rate for turning a cylindrical workpiece.
3. Problem 2 calculates the required cutting speed to complete a turning operation in 5 minutes given specifications for the workpiece, feed rate, and depth of cut.
1. The beam is a cantilever 1.2 m long made of steel tube with an external diameter of 6 cm and internal diameter of 5 cm.
2. A concentrated load W is applied at the free end of the cantilever beam.
3. The maximum bending stress in the beam is not to exceed 1. The value of the load W that satisfies this condition is required.
Computational Analysis Of A Thin PlateDavid Parker
This document summarizes a computational analysis of thin plate vibrations. The goals were to model the resonant modes and transient vibrations of a struck crotale using a finite difference method. Results showed the model could predict resonant frequencies and initial vibration patterns but not the relative strengths of modes or long-term damping behavior. Future work is needed to better model how plates are struck and account for damping effects.
An Improved Subgrade Model for Crash Analysis of Guardrail Posts - University...Altair
This document presents an improved subgrade model for analyzing guardrail posts during crash testing. The model combines continuum and subgrade methods to account for inertia effects. It models the soil-post interaction using spring stiffness calculated from bearing capacity, lumped soil masses, and viscous dampers. Simulation results matched well with four dynamic tests, improving accuracy over traditional subgrade models while maintaining computational efficiency compared to full continuum modeling. The proposed method can better simulate guardrail crash tests in cohesionless soils.
This presentation is mainly about the study of slope failure using FLAC 3D software. The authors believe that it will surely help especially 4th b tech guys who are interested in project related to slope stability. Thanks
This document provides instructions and questions for a structural design exam. It consists of 4 questions. Students must answer question 1 and any other two questions. Question 1 involves calculating bending moments, designing reinforcement, and determining shear capacity for concrete beams. Question 2 involves checking the adequacy of steel sections and designing a bolt connection. Question 3 uses force methods to determine reactions and draws shear and bending moment diagrams. Question 4 analyzes a frame under vertical and lateral loads to determine reactions and internal forces at specific points. The document also includes relevant design formulas and appendices on load combinations, bending moment coefficients, and steel design strengths.
The document presents graphs and analysis of adsorption isotherm and BET surface area experiments. The adsorption isotherm graph shows a type II isotherm indicating multilayer adsorption, with a rounded knee locating the monolayer point. BET analysis using the linearized BET equation yielded a specific surface area of 190.2 m2/g. Langmuir analysis of an additional graph gave a specific surface area of 262.3 m2/g.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
This document presents a third order shear deformation theory to analyze flexure of thick cantilever beams. The theory uses a sinusoidal function in the displacement field to account for transverse shear deformation effects through the beam thickness. Governing equations and boundary conditions are derived using the principle of virtual work. Numerical examples of a cantilever beam with a cosine load distribution are presented and displacement, stress results are obtained in non-dimensional form. The results are discussed and compared to other beam theories to demonstrate the efficiency of the third order shear deformation theory.
This document analyzes how shock environments affect the main beam characteristics of phase array radars. A numerical model is used to simulate the shock event and calculate the transient displacements of radar array elements. These displacements are then applied to statistical and numerical models to determine how they impact key beam parameters like gain, sidelobes, beamwidth, and pointing error. The results show the displacements, especially in the Z direction, degrade beam performance and could compromise radar operation depending on its intended use. Both the statistical (Ruze) and numerical (Monte Carlo) models are evaluated and found to provide reasonably accurate predictions of the beam variations induced by the shock-induced array distortions.
This document describes a tunable dynamics platform for milling experiments that uses an eddy current damper to introduce adjustable damping. The platform uses a leaf-type flexure to support the workpiece, allowing adjustment of stiffness and natural frequency. An eddy current damper embedded in the flexure provides a model-based means of tuning damping. Experimental validation showed the damper increased damping by 229% and expanded stability limits as predicted by modeling, demonstrating the platform's ability to prescribe structural dynamics for machining stability testing.
This chapter discusses stress and strain in materials subjected to tension or compression. It defines stress as the load applied over the cross-sectional area. Strain is defined as the change in length over the original length. Hooke's law states that stress is proportional to strain for elastic materials. Young's modulus is the constant of proportionality between stress and strain. The chapter also discusses stress and strain calculations for materials with non-uniform cross-sections, as well as examples of stress and strain problems.
lab report structure deflection of cantileverYASMINE HASLAN
1. This experiment examines the deflection of cantilever beams made of aluminum, brass, and steel when subjected to increasing point loads.
2. The experiment measured the actual deflection of each beam for loads from 0-500g and calculated the theoretical deflection based on the beam's material properties.
3. The results showed aluminum had the largest deflection, brass was intermediate, and steel had the smallest deflection, as expected based on their moduli of elasticity. The actual deflection was always greater than the theoretical deflection.
The document discusses evaluating the fracture toughness of carbides in tool steels using nanoindentation techniques. It finds that Laugier's expression for calculating fracture toughness (KC) from indentation data is most appropriate when using a Berkovich indenter at low loads that generate short cracks under 10 microns. Applying this expression, the study determines KC values for various carbides in different tool steels, finding that vanadium-rich carbides exhibit higher toughness. Relating the hardness and toughness of carbides can guide the design of tool steels with optimized wear and fracture resistance through their microstructure.
This document analyzes the effect of different directrix shapes (circular, parabolic, elliptical, inverted catenary) on membrane stresses in cylindrical shell roofs. Membrane theory is used to determine the normal forces (Nx, Nθ, Nxθ) and stresses under self-weight and live loads. Equations for each directrix are presented. An example problem is solved and results are shown in tables comparing stresses for each directrix. The analysis found that stresses are lowest with an inverted catenary directrix and highest with an elliptical directrix to cover the same area.
This document provides an outline for computational modeling of material failure. It discusses continuum mechanics theories like fracture mechanics, damage mechanics, and peridynamics. It also covers continuous and discontinuous descriptions of failure using methods like the cohesive zone model, extended finite element method (XFEM), and interface elements. The document then discusses multiscale modeling approaches and image-based modeling techniques. It provides examples of applying these methods to model crack propagation, fracture, and material failure.
Máy đo góc tiếp xúc Phoenix 300 - Cách đơn giản để kiểm tra bề mặt vật liệuMinh Thư Nguyễn
Tính chất của bề mặt vật liệu là yếu tố vô cùng quan trọng cần kiểm tra trong các ngành, bán dẫn, linh kiện điện tử, sơn phủ, polymer, chất hoạt động bề mặt,... Vì vậy việc kiểm tra xem tính chất bề mặt của vật liệu sau sản xuất như thế nào để từ đó biết cách xử lý cho phù hợp với từng ứng dụng riêng biệt sẽ giúp tiết kiệm thời gian và quản lý chất lượng sản phẩm hiệu quả hơn rất nhiều. Sản phẩm máy đo góc tiếp xúc nhằm đánh giá tính chất bề mặt của vật liệu là cách đơn giản nhất để kiểm tra bề mặt vật liệu
1) The document outlines the key concepts and formulas related to tensile testing of materials including stress, strain, Young's modulus, yield point, and tensile strength.
2) A tensile test involves applying a controlled tensile force to a material sample to determine properties like elasticity, plasticity, and ultimate tensile strength.
3) Important points on the stress-strain graph are identified including the yield point, elastic limit, and fracture point.
This dissertation summarizes tribological research on polyurethane graphene composites. Experimental tests were conducted to analyze the wear rate and coefficient of friction of polyurethane (PU), PU with graphene (PUG), and PU with graphene and carbon (PUGC) composites under varying loads, speeds, and travel distances. The addition of graphene and carbon to PU was found to significantly reduce wear rate and coefficient of friction compared to unmodified PU. Microscopy images showed that graphene and carbon addition led to a smoother worn surface with less damage. Overall, the study demonstrated that graphene addition can improve the tribological properties of polyurethane composites.
This document summarizes research on the tensile and flexural behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) under high-speed and impact loads. High-speed testing systems were used to apply tensile and flexural impact loads to UHPC specimens. Digital image correlation was utilized to analyze crack propagation and strain fields. The research found that UHPC achieved tensile strengths over 20 MPa and flexural strengths exceeding 25 MPa. An analytical model was also developed that could predict UHPC's flexural impact response based on parameters like residual strength, localization zone size, and tensile and flexural properties.
PRE-SLIDING FRICTIONAL ANALYSIS OF A COATED SPHERICAL ASPERITYAkshay Patel
The document is a thesis defense presentation for a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. It discusses pre-sliding frictional analysis of a coated spherical asperity through finite element analysis (FEA) modeling in ABAQUS. Previous research on homogeneous and coated asperity models under normal and tangential loading are reviewed. The objective is to develop a 3D FEA model to analyze pre-sliding friction of coated asperities under combined loading and compare results. The methodology, FEA model development, verification studies, and results are presented.
This document discusses the evolution and capabilities of the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) software for modeling asphalt pavement cracking. It describes the inputs, response models, and cracking models used in PMED. The key cracking models are for bottom-up fatigue cracking, top-down cracking, transverse cracking, and reflection cracking. The document outlines the limitations of early empirical models and how PMED has developed more mechanistic models based on stress/strain responses and fracture mechanics. It provides details on the calibration factors used to adjust PMED predictions based on local conditions and data.
1. The beam is a cantilever 1.2 m long made of steel tube with an external diameter of 6 cm and internal diameter of 5 cm.
2. A concentrated load W is applied at the free end of the cantilever beam.
3. The maximum bending stress in the beam is not to exceed 1. The value of the load W that satisfies this condition is required.
Computational Analysis Of A Thin PlateDavid Parker
This document summarizes a computational analysis of thin plate vibrations. The goals were to model the resonant modes and transient vibrations of a struck crotale using a finite difference method. Results showed the model could predict resonant frequencies and initial vibration patterns but not the relative strengths of modes or long-term damping behavior. Future work is needed to better model how plates are struck and account for damping effects.
An Improved Subgrade Model for Crash Analysis of Guardrail Posts - University...Altair
This document presents an improved subgrade model for analyzing guardrail posts during crash testing. The model combines continuum and subgrade methods to account for inertia effects. It models the soil-post interaction using spring stiffness calculated from bearing capacity, lumped soil masses, and viscous dampers. Simulation results matched well with four dynamic tests, improving accuracy over traditional subgrade models while maintaining computational efficiency compared to full continuum modeling. The proposed method can better simulate guardrail crash tests in cohesionless soils.
This presentation is mainly about the study of slope failure using FLAC 3D software. The authors believe that it will surely help especially 4th b tech guys who are interested in project related to slope stability. Thanks
This document provides instructions and questions for a structural design exam. It consists of 4 questions. Students must answer question 1 and any other two questions. Question 1 involves calculating bending moments, designing reinforcement, and determining shear capacity for concrete beams. Question 2 involves checking the adequacy of steel sections and designing a bolt connection. Question 3 uses force methods to determine reactions and draws shear and bending moment diagrams. Question 4 analyzes a frame under vertical and lateral loads to determine reactions and internal forces at specific points. The document also includes relevant design formulas and appendices on load combinations, bending moment coefficients, and steel design strengths.
The document presents graphs and analysis of adsorption isotherm and BET surface area experiments. The adsorption isotherm graph shows a type II isotherm indicating multilayer adsorption, with a rounded knee locating the monolayer point. BET analysis using the linearized BET equation yielded a specific surface area of 190.2 m2/g. Langmuir analysis of an additional graph gave a specific surface area of 262.3 m2/g.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
This document presents a third order shear deformation theory to analyze flexure of thick cantilever beams. The theory uses a sinusoidal function in the displacement field to account for transverse shear deformation effects through the beam thickness. Governing equations and boundary conditions are derived using the principle of virtual work. Numerical examples of a cantilever beam with a cosine load distribution are presented and displacement, stress results are obtained in non-dimensional form. The results are discussed and compared to other beam theories to demonstrate the efficiency of the third order shear deformation theory.
This document analyzes how shock environments affect the main beam characteristics of phase array radars. A numerical model is used to simulate the shock event and calculate the transient displacements of radar array elements. These displacements are then applied to statistical and numerical models to determine how they impact key beam parameters like gain, sidelobes, beamwidth, and pointing error. The results show the displacements, especially in the Z direction, degrade beam performance and could compromise radar operation depending on its intended use. Both the statistical (Ruze) and numerical (Monte Carlo) models are evaluated and found to provide reasonably accurate predictions of the beam variations induced by the shock-induced array distortions.
This document describes a tunable dynamics platform for milling experiments that uses an eddy current damper to introduce adjustable damping. The platform uses a leaf-type flexure to support the workpiece, allowing adjustment of stiffness and natural frequency. An eddy current damper embedded in the flexure provides a model-based means of tuning damping. Experimental validation showed the damper increased damping by 229% and expanded stability limits as predicted by modeling, demonstrating the platform's ability to prescribe structural dynamics for machining stability testing.
This chapter discusses stress and strain in materials subjected to tension or compression. It defines stress as the load applied over the cross-sectional area. Strain is defined as the change in length over the original length. Hooke's law states that stress is proportional to strain for elastic materials. Young's modulus is the constant of proportionality between stress and strain. The chapter also discusses stress and strain calculations for materials with non-uniform cross-sections, as well as examples of stress and strain problems.
lab report structure deflection of cantileverYASMINE HASLAN
1. This experiment examines the deflection of cantilever beams made of aluminum, brass, and steel when subjected to increasing point loads.
2. The experiment measured the actual deflection of each beam for loads from 0-500g and calculated the theoretical deflection based on the beam's material properties.
3. The results showed aluminum had the largest deflection, brass was intermediate, and steel had the smallest deflection, as expected based on their moduli of elasticity. The actual deflection was always greater than the theoretical deflection.
The document discusses evaluating the fracture toughness of carbides in tool steels using nanoindentation techniques. It finds that Laugier's expression for calculating fracture toughness (KC) from indentation data is most appropriate when using a Berkovich indenter at low loads that generate short cracks under 10 microns. Applying this expression, the study determines KC values for various carbides in different tool steels, finding that vanadium-rich carbides exhibit higher toughness. Relating the hardness and toughness of carbides can guide the design of tool steels with optimized wear and fracture resistance through their microstructure.
This document analyzes the effect of different directrix shapes (circular, parabolic, elliptical, inverted catenary) on membrane stresses in cylindrical shell roofs. Membrane theory is used to determine the normal forces (Nx, Nθ, Nxθ) and stresses under self-weight and live loads. Equations for each directrix are presented. An example problem is solved and results are shown in tables comparing stresses for each directrix. The analysis found that stresses are lowest with an inverted catenary directrix and highest with an elliptical directrix to cover the same area.
This document provides an outline for computational modeling of material failure. It discusses continuum mechanics theories like fracture mechanics, damage mechanics, and peridynamics. It also covers continuous and discontinuous descriptions of failure using methods like the cohesive zone model, extended finite element method (XFEM), and interface elements. The document then discusses multiscale modeling approaches and image-based modeling techniques. It provides examples of applying these methods to model crack propagation, fracture, and material failure.
Máy đo góc tiếp xúc Phoenix 300 - Cách đơn giản để kiểm tra bề mặt vật liệuMinh Thư Nguyễn
Tính chất của bề mặt vật liệu là yếu tố vô cùng quan trọng cần kiểm tra trong các ngành, bán dẫn, linh kiện điện tử, sơn phủ, polymer, chất hoạt động bề mặt,... Vì vậy việc kiểm tra xem tính chất bề mặt của vật liệu sau sản xuất như thế nào để từ đó biết cách xử lý cho phù hợp với từng ứng dụng riêng biệt sẽ giúp tiết kiệm thời gian và quản lý chất lượng sản phẩm hiệu quả hơn rất nhiều. Sản phẩm máy đo góc tiếp xúc nhằm đánh giá tính chất bề mặt của vật liệu là cách đơn giản nhất để kiểm tra bề mặt vật liệu
1) The document outlines the key concepts and formulas related to tensile testing of materials including stress, strain, Young's modulus, yield point, and tensile strength.
2) A tensile test involves applying a controlled tensile force to a material sample to determine properties like elasticity, plasticity, and ultimate tensile strength.
3) Important points on the stress-strain graph are identified including the yield point, elastic limit, and fracture point.
This dissertation summarizes tribological research on polyurethane graphene composites. Experimental tests were conducted to analyze the wear rate and coefficient of friction of polyurethane (PU), PU with graphene (PUG), and PU with graphene and carbon (PUGC) composites under varying loads, speeds, and travel distances. The addition of graphene and carbon to PU was found to significantly reduce wear rate and coefficient of friction compared to unmodified PU. Microscopy images showed that graphene and carbon addition led to a smoother worn surface with less damage. Overall, the study demonstrated that graphene addition can improve the tribological properties of polyurethane composites.
This document summarizes research on the tensile and flexural behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) under high-speed and impact loads. High-speed testing systems were used to apply tensile and flexural impact loads to UHPC specimens. Digital image correlation was utilized to analyze crack propagation and strain fields. The research found that UHPC achieved tensile strengths over 20 MPa and flexural strengths exceeding 25 MPa. An analytical model was also developed that could predict UHPC's flexural impact response based on parameters like residual strength, localization zone size, and tensile and flexural properties.
PRE-SLIDING FRICTIONAL ANALYSIS OF A COATED SPHERICAL ASPERITYAkshay Patel
The document is a thesis defense presentation for a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. It discusses pre-sliding frictional analysis of a coated spherical asperity through finite element analysis (FEA) modeling in ABAQUS. Previous research on homogeneous and coated asperity models under normal and tangential loading are reviewed. The objective is to develop a 3D FEA model to analyze pre-sliding friction of coated asperities under combined loading and compare results. The methodology, FEA model development, verification studies, and results are presented.
This document discusses the evolution and capabilities of the AASHTO Pavement ME Design (PMED) software for modeling asphalt pavement cracking. It describes the inputs, response models, and cracking models used in PMED. The key cracking models are for bottom-up fatigue cracking, top-down cracking, transverse cracking, and reflection cracking. The document outlines the limitations of early empirical models and how PMED has developed more mechanistic models based on stress/strain responses and fracture mechanics. It provides details on the calibration factors used to adjust PMED predictions based on local conditions and data.
Effect of lamination angle on maximum deflection of simply supported composit...RAVI KUMAR
In this project a composite laminated beam is studied with glass-epoxy and graphite-epoxy combination. The beam is composed of four layers of different combination of composite material (glass epoxy and graphite epoxy composite). The beam is simply supported at both the ends and is subjected to uniformly distributed load along the length. Transverse deflection is computed for different lamination angle (0^0-〖90〗^0) by using Euler- Bernoulli’s theory (or CLPT). Maximum transverse deflection analysis is carried out using derived analytical expressions. The research carried out in this project will enable to determine the beam strength due to bending loads. The importance of fibre reinforcement in the manufacturing of the beam is studied in terms of bending strength of the beam. MATLAB codes are generated to implement analytical expiations of the composite beam.
The main objective of the paper is to find out the lamination angle at which minimum deflection is obtained & to find out the effect of lamination angle on maximum transverse deflection of the beam.
Fire Resistance of Materials & Structures - Analysing the Steel StructureArshia Mousavi
A library room, whose structural steel members are to be checked in fire conditions (in terms of bearing capacity, R criterion).
The aims of this project are as follows:
1. Design of the beam and the column at room temperature
a) design the beam capacity at the ULS and the check the deflection at the SLS (d ≤ L1/250 in the rare combination) b) design the column for its buckling resistance.
2. Design the beam fire protection (boards) for the required fire resistance under the quasi-permanent load
the combination and assuming a three-sided exposure (concrete deck on top)
suggested steps: design load under fire
ultimate load of the beam at time = 0
ductility class
global failure or just a critical section?
increased capacity of the critical sections by the adaptation factors degree of utilization of the structure (or the critical section)
critical temperature.
protection design & final check.
3. Design the column fire protection
for the required fire resistance under the quasi- permanent load combination (optional: accounting for the effect of the thermal elongation of the beam).
suggested steps: design load under fire
thermal elongation of the beam assessment of the equivalent. uniform moment critical temperature (spreadsheet file)
protection design & final check
If needed, the member cross-sections designed at room temperature may be adjusted in order to meet the required fire resistance (parts 2 and 3)
Invited lecture of the Simposium N "Surface Engineering - functional coatings and modified surfaces" at the XIII SBPMat (Brazilian MRS) meeting, in João Pessoa (Brazil). The lecture took place on September 29th, 2014.
The speaker was Christopher Muratore, "Wright Brothers Institute Endowed Chair Professor" at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering from University of Dayton (USA).
This document summarizes a study on plastic zone size and effective distance under mixed mode fracture using a volumetric approach. U-notched circular ring specimens made of 45CDS6 steel were subjected to compression loading with notch radii ranging from 0.15-2mm and angles from 0-33 degrees. Finite element analysis was conducted to determine stress distributions. Two methods were used to evaluate plastic zone size - the volumetric method relating it to effective stress and notch stress intensity factor, and the von Mises yield criterion. The plastic zone sizes determined from both methods showed good agreement. A new model was proposed to evaluate plastic zone size under mixed mode fracture conditions.
This is a fully developed simulator capable of numerical simulation of discrete fractures. To our knowledge, this technique has not been previously presented. I would like find partners to develop this for commercial purposes.
Nonlinear Structural Dynamics: The Fundamentals TutorialVanderbiltLASIR
This presentation from Dr. Douglas Adams, Chairman of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and Director of the Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability (LASIR), introduces the fundamental concepts of nonlinear structure dynamics.
Heavy duty pavements are pavements subjected to the extremely heavy wheel loads associated with freight handling vehicles in industrial facilities, such as container terminals and warehouses. Heavy duty pavement need to handle many types of freight handling vehicles, such as forklifts, straddle carriers, gantry cranes and side loaders. Heavy duty pavement often deals with slow moving or even static traffic load with ultra high load magnitude. Furthermore, the load wandering for heavy duty pavement such as contain port or warehouse is more significant than normal highway or urban road pavement. The goal of pavement design is to determine the number, material composition and thickness of the different layers within a pavement structure required to accommodate a given loading regime.
Heavy duty pavements are pavements subjected to the extremely heavy wheel loads associated with freight handling vehicles in industrial facilities, such as container terminals and warehouses. Heavy duty pavement need to handle many types of freight handling vehicles, such as forklifts, straddle carriers, gantry cranes and side loaders. The purpose of pavement design is to determine the number, material composition and thickness of different layers within a pavement structure required to accommodate a given loading condition.
SCR and TTR modeling using shell and beam elements to deal with local interests, such as touch-down compression or buckling. Two examples are presented. The FEA tool employed is ABAQUS. Videos can only be seen when downloaded.
High speed tensile testing of textile composites 2aAsuSSEBENA
This document summarizes a study on the dynamic tensile testing of fabric-cement composites. Three types of fabric-cement composites were tested under high strain rates: AR-glass fabric composite, PE fabric composite, and carbon fiber composite. The testing found that carbon fiber composite exhibited the highest strength and stiffness. Differences in tensile behavior were observed between the composites. Multiple cracking was observed in all composites except the PE composite with plain cement matrix. The results demonstrate the reliability of using high-speed tensile testing for cement-based composites.
1) The document discusses reducing wear of vacuum nipples used to hold wafers in semiconductor manufacturing. Wear particles from nipple degradation can contaminate wafer surfaces and cause defects.
2) Experiments were conducted to study the effects of material choice and surface topography on nipple wear through applying normal and tangential forces. Measurements of used nipples found wear depths of several microns.
3) Testing of wafer support materials showed the accumulation of wear debris on surfaces, representing a potential pollution source for wafers. The work examines characterizing and modeling surface damage from cyclic loading to enable improved nipple design.
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Porfolio
1. Research Portfolio
Computational and experimental failure analysis (Wear and Fatigue)
Arnab Ghosh
PhD Candidate
Mechanical Engineering Tribology Laboratory
Purdue University
arnabjghosh@gmail.com
2. Outline
• Computational Modeling
– Contact Mechanics simulation (Stick-slip, Fretting)
– Surface Initiated Wear (Damage Mechanics + FEA)
– Subsurface Initiated Wear (Fracture Mechanics + FEA)
– Elastic-plastic model of third bodies in contact (Wear Debris)
– Fretting Fatigue Crack Propagation
– Three Dimensional flat on flat contact fretting wear (FEA, Increment Wear Model)
– Elastic-plastic rough surface model (FEA)
– Elastic-plastic surface roughness model (Analytical)
– A Novel Friction Model
• Experimental
– Pin on Disk experiments to characterize hard coatings
– Fretting wear experiments – Wear coefficient and wear maps
– Fretting fatigue experiments
– Analytical Wear Maps
– Optical Surface Profilometry
– Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images
3. Contact Mechanics Simulations
Hertzian Line Contact
• Plane Strain 2D
• Element Type: Linear Triangular
(CPE3)
• Deformable solids
• Slip Regime: based on Normal load and
applied displacement
• Augmented Lagrangian contact
algorithm Partial Slip
Gross Slip
Comparison of Hertzian Pressure profile with TheoryComparison of normalized shear stress with theory
FE (ABAQUS)
Theory (Continuum)
𝑄 = 𝑄 𝑚𝑎𝑥
𝑄 = −𝑄 𝑚𝑎𝑥
𝑄 = 0
4. Surface Initiated Wear (Stick Slip, Dry Contact, Smooth Surface)
𝑑𝐷
𝑑𝑁
=
𝑆 𝑢𝑠∆𝜏
2𝐸𝐻(1 − 𝐷)
Steel Microstructure Voronoi Tessellation FEA Mesh
2D Voronoi tessellations incorporate randomness in the microstructure and geometrically
simulate the grain morphology observed in reality.
D Dc
Crack at grain
boundary
Grain removal
(Crack surrounds a
grain)
𝐷: Damage Variable
𝑁: Number of Cycles
Crack propagates along the hypothetical grain boundary
0 200 400 600 800 1000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Number of Cycles
WearVolume(m
2
/m)
No Wear Zone
Steady State Wear
(Archard’s Law)
𝑉𝑤 = −𝑉𝑤𝑜 + 𝑉𝑤𝑟 𝑁
𝑉𝑤𝑟
Simulation
Experiments
Comparison of Archard’s coefficients with simulationsWear Progression
HERTZIAN LINE
CONTACT
2D PLANE STRAIN
5. Sub-surface Initiated Wear (Delamination, Smooth Surface)
While surface initiated failure is predominantly observed in contact of brittle materials with high coefficient of friction, ductile failure is
initiated by formation of micro-cracks at the interface between precipitates in the subsurface
Define Initial Crack Tips- Refine Mesh
Apply boundary Conditions (Input File)
Run the FE model (ABAQUS)
Obtain Nodal Force and Displacement (C++)
Apply LEFM – Extend Crack (MATLAB)
Define new crack tips (MATLAB)
Adaptive mesh refinement around the crack tip
SIMULATIONRESULTS
Comparison of wear coefficients with
experiments
HERTZIAN LINE
CONTACT
2D PLANE STRAIN
Strain energy Release Rate:
𝑮 𝑰 =
𝟏
𝟐𝚫𝒂
𝑭 𝒚
𝒄
𝒖 𝒚
𝒂
− 𝒖 𝒚
𝒃
𝑮 𝑰𝑰 =
𝟏
𝟐𝚫𝒂
𝑭 𝒙
𝒄
𝒖 𝒙
𝒂
− 𝒖 𝒙
𝒃
For Plane Strain,
𝑲 =
𝑮𝑬
𝟏 − 𝝂 𝟐
Dissipated Energy:
𝑬 𝑫 = 𝝁𝑭 𝑵 𝟒𝜹𝑵
Wear Volume
𝑽 𝒘 = 𝜶𝑬 𝑫
𝛼: Wear Coefficient
Initial Crack Crack Propagation (Shear Stress criteria) Material Removal
6. Third body simulation (Elastic-plastic, Fretting, Wear Debris)
ELKP Material Model Contact Pressure (1 particle) Deformation under normal load leading to a platelet shape
-1 -0.5 0 0.5 1
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
Displacement (m)
ShearForce,Q(mN)
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3
No 3rd Body
Evolution of fretting loops for an
elastic-plastic contact in presence of
third bodies
Comparison of fretting loops obtained
with multiple third bodies in contact
with first bodies
𝑄/𝑄 𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 1.001 𝑛−0.06237
𝑠/𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 0.748𝑛0.09515
7. Fretting Fatigue Crack Propagation (LEFM, XFEM)
HERTZIAN LINE
CONTACT
2D PLANE STRAIN
Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics
Mode I crack propagation
Paris’ Law (R=0)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
x (m)
y(m)
0.74/6578
0.74/6246
0.71/5775
0.50/7123
0.48/9380
Crack Propagation in Fretting Fatigue (𝜎 𝑦𝑦 stress profiles)
𝜎 𝑦𝑦 stress state
Crack paths for different locations and angles
of initial crack
8. Three Dimensional Flat on Flat Fretting Contact Wear Simulation
P=100 N, δ=50µm P=200 N, δ=200µm P=400 N, δ=100µm
Pressure
Worn Surface
Profile
ABAQUS Geometry and Mesh
Contact Pressure Profile Slip Parallel to sliding
Wear Depth = Coefficient * Pressure * Slip
9. 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
1380
1385
1390
1395
1400
1405
1410
1415
1420
x (m)
y(m)
x106
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Elastic Plastic Wear Model over Rough Surfaces (FEA)
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
-5
-4.5
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
Time (s)
Displacement(m)
Elastic
Elastic-Plastic (M=100 GPa)
Elastic-Plastic (M=10 GPa)
PlasticDeformation
RIGID BODY
DEFORMABLE BODY
Continuous Remeshing Algorithm (CRA) with Increment Wear
Model (Deeper wear scars, Better convergence)
Vertical displacement of the asperity tip
Evolution of Surface (E=210 GPa, M=10 GPa)
10. Semi analytical Elastic-plastic wear model over rough surfaces
Asperity in contact at depth d recorded Three points recorded
Circle constructed, Radius &
Deformation obtained
ELASTIC
𝐹 =
4
3
𝐸∗ 𝑅1/2 𝑑3/2 𝑃 =
3𝐹
2𝜋𝑎2
ELASTIC-PLASTIC : FEA
Multiple asperity approximation method
Apply vertical displacement
Evaluate radius and
deformation of each asperity
Evaluate pressure, contact area
Evaluate total contact force
Convergence Criteria:
Ftot − Fapp < 10−4
Wear depth, ℎ 𝑤 =
𝑘𝑃𝛿
𝐻
+ 𝛿 𝑝
Displace surface nodes, obtain
worn surface topography
FORCEBALANCE
Axisymmetric FE model (sphere on flat) Force Displacement Curve
Critical deformation:
𝜹 𝒄 =
𝝅𝑺 𝒚
𝟐𝑬
𝟐
𝑹
𝟏 + 𝟒𝝁 𝟐
Contact Pressure:
𝑷/𝑷 𝒄 = 𝒇
𝜹
𝜹 𝒄
, 𝑴, 𝒌
Contact Area:
𝑨/𝑨 𝒄 = 𝒇
𝜹
𝜹 𝒄
, 𝑴, 𝒌
Wear Volume
𝒉 𝒘 =
𝒌𝑷𝒔
𝑯
+ 𝜹 𝒑
Wear Depth vs Number of cycles
RUNNING-IN
STEADY STATE
𝜖 𝑦𝑦
11. A Novel Friction Model
𝐹𝑛
𝐹𝑦
x
y
2 1 2
1
2
0
Boundary c
,
2
(
ondition:
At 0 0; 0 Fixeden
t
d
) anh
y
y
F
c c
ER
F x x
w x
ER R R
w
x w
x
max max
Maximumdeflection at :
2 3
3 2
y
y
x R
F
w F ERw
ER
* 1/2 3/2
max
FromHertziansolution forspherecontact:
4
3
nF E R
max
2 1/2 max
1/2 3/2 3/2
max max
2
Coefficient of friction:
3
92 1
2 4
3 1
y
n
ERwF w
R
ERF
NEW
OLD
Asperity
Using this approach, friction will continuously evolve with the
surface and won’t be assumed constant
2
2
22 2
Shear force:
where,
4
y
d d w
EI F
dx dx
I x R x
12. Multilayer Ceramic & Hard Coating Wear Test
Pin on Disk Rig
Optical Profilometer – To measure
Wear Volume
SiN Ceramic Balls TiCN/TiN Multilayer B Disk
TiCN/TiN Multilayer A Disk
TiN Single Layer Disk
TiCN Single Layer Disk
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
Sliding Distance (m)
FrictionCoefficient:Ft
/Fn
TiN: Disk 1, Side 2
400 (m)
800 (m)
1200 (m)
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
Sliding Distance (m)
FrictionCoefficient:Ft
/Fn
TiCN: Disk 5, Side 1
400 (m)
800 (m)
1200 (m)
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
Sliding Distance (m)
FrictionCoefficient:Ft
/Fn
TiCN/TiN: Disk 13, Side 1
400 (m)
800 (m)
1200 (m)
Evolution of COF
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
x (mm)
y(m)
Disk 1, Side 2, Track 19
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
-1.4
-1.2
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
x (mm)
y(m)
Disk 5, Side 1, Track 19
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
x (mm)
y(m)
Disk 13, Side 1, Track 19
Worn Surface Profile
13. Fretting Wear Experiments (coatings, Wear coefficients, maps, in-situ)
Flat on Flat Contact Fretting Rig
In-situ observation of Fretting Contact
Effect of Displacement amplitude on
Fretting Loops
Evolution of partial slip fretting wear and observation of debris (in-situ)
Uncoated Ni Superalloy (ambient) Uncoated Ni Superalloy (220 C)
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
Displacement (m)
FrictionForce(N)
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
x 10
8
Dissipated Energy (J)
WearVolume(m3)
ROUGH: V = 2e+04*E + 5.027e+06
SMOOTH: V = 2e+05*E + 4.87e+07
αROUGH = 2 x 104 µm3/J
αROUGH = 2 x 105 µm3/J
Smooth vs Rough (NiCr-CrC)
0 1 2 3 4 5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Normalized Dissipated Energy (E/E0
)
NormalizedWearVolume(W/W
0
)
Steel
Nickel Alloy
Coated Nickel
Comparison of wear rates
14. Fretting Fatigue Experiments
Apparatus developed for fretting fatigue Experiments on MTS Load Frame
Zoomed-in view of the contact specimensFretting and bulk stress vs. life curves obtained from experiments
Figure 1: Pictures of the crack growth taken as the test is running for test #7 (red line
denotes the effective crack length).
1 2
3 4
5
7 8
9
6
Observation of crack propagation
15. Analytical Wear Maps
Rq=1 µm Rq=0.5 µm Rq=0.05 µm
Effect of Modulus of Elasticity
Rq=1 µm Rq=0.5 µm Rq=0.05 µm
Effect of Applied Load
Obtain wear
coefficients from
experiments
Use wear
coefficients as input
in computational
wear model
Obtain wear rates
for different sets of
input parameters
Create Wear Maps
over a range of
parameters
17. SEM Images (Effect of Polishing on NiCr-CrC wear resistant coatings)
Worn and Unworn Regions
NiCr-CrC Unpolished
Unworn Region (porous coating) Worn Region (Pitting, Delamination)
Unworn, Polished regionWorn and Unworn Regions Cross Section view of the wear scar
(Delamination)
NiCr-CrC Polished
18. “ Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the
frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement
or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict.”
~Saul Alinsky