In the framework of finite element meshes,a novel continuous/discontinuous deformation analysis(CDDA)method is proposed in this paper for modeling of crack problems.In the present CDDA,simple polynomial interpolations...In the framework of finite element meshes,a novel continuous/discontinuous deformation analysis(CDDA)method is proposed in this paper for modeling of crack problems.In the present CDDA,simple polynomial interpolations are defined at the deformable block elements,and a link element is employed to connect the adjacent block elements.The CDDA is particularly suitable for modeling the fracture propagation because the switch from continuous deformation analysis to discontinuous deformation analysis is natural and convenient without additional procedures.The SIFs(stress intensity factors)for various types of cracks,such as kinked cracks or curved cracks,can be easily computed in the CDDA by using the virtual crack extension technique(VCET).Both the formulation and implementation of the VCET in CDDA are simple and straightforward.Numerical examples indicate that the present CDDA can obtain high accuracy in SIF results with simple polynomial interpolations and insensitive to mesh sizes,and can automatically simulate the crack propagation without degrading accuracy.展开更多
The deformation zone of CONFORM extrusion was divided into primary gripping zone,gripping zone,conical expansion chamber zone,cylindrical zone and sizing zone of die,and corresponding force equilibrium equations were ...The deformation zone of CONFORM extrusion was divided into primary gripping zone,gripping zone,conical expansion chamber zone,cylindrical zone and sizing zone of die,and corresponding force equilibrium equations were established using the Slab method.The deformation force formulae of CONFORM machine at any wrapping angle with an expansion chamber were obtained.Experiment on pure aluminum and Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy was conducted on the CONFORM machine self-designed.The resistance to deformation of Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy at the deformation temperature of 400℃ and the strain rate of 3.07 s-1 was measured to be 50 MPa using Gleeble-1500 thermal simulation machine.The calculation results of deformation forces for CONFORM process with an expansion chamber for pure aluminum and Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy were given.The experimental CONFORM radial force is in agreement with the radial force obtained by theoretical formula.展开更多
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41130751)National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2011CB013800)New Century Excellent Talents Project in China(NCET-12-0415).
文摘In the framework of finite element meshes,a novel continuous/discontinuous deformation analysis(CDDA)method is proposed in this paper for modeling of crack problems.In the present CDDA,simple polynomial interpolations are defined at the deformable block elements,and a link element is employed to connect the adjacent block elements.The CDDA is particularly suitable for modeling the fracture propagation because the switch from continuous deformation analysis to discontinuous deformation analysis is natural and convenient without additional procedures.The SIFs(stress intensity factors)for various types of cracks,such as kinked cracks or curved cracks,can be easily computed in the CDDA by using the virtual crack extension technique(VCET).Both the formulation and implementation of the VCET in CDDA are simple and straightforward.Numerical examples indicate that the present CDDA can obtain high accuracy in SIF results with simple polynomial interpolations and insensitive to mesh sizes,and can automatically simulate the crack propagation without degrading accuracy.
基金Projects(51034002,50974038,50274020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The deformation zone of CONFORM extrusion was divided into primary gripping zone,gripping zone,conical expansion chamber zone,cylindrical zone and sizing zone of die,and corresponding force equilibrium equations were established using the Slab method.The deformation force formulae of CONFORM machine at any wrapping angle with an expansion chamber were obtained.Experiment on pure aluminum and Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy was conducted on the CONFORM machine self-designed.The resistance to deformation of Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy at the deformation temperature of 400℃ and the strain rate of 3.07 s-1 was measured to be 50 MPa using Gleeble-1500 thermal simulation machine.The calculation results of deformation forces for CONFORM process with an expansion chamber for pure aluminum and Al-5%Ti-1%B alloy were given.The experimental CONFORM radial force is in agreement with the radial force obtained by theoretical formula.
