今日更新:International Journal of Solids and Structures 2 篇,Mechanics of Materials 1 篇,International Journal of Plasticity 1 篇,Thin-Walled Structures 1 篇
Adaptive stiffness in lattice metastructures through tensile-buckling inspired topology morphing
Venkatesh Sundararaman, Ciarán McHale, Matthew P. O’Donnell, Isaac V. Chenchiah, Paul M. Weaver
doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112637
通过拉伸弯曲启发拓扑变形实现晶格转移结构的自适应刚度
This paper explores the use of simultaneous tensile buckling of unit cells to induce a transformation in lattice topology. Under tension, unit cells undergo passive transformation from a rectangle-like to a triangle-/pentagon-like topology, with an associated change in the effective stiffness properties. This behaviour is investigated through finite element analysis and experiments, with analytical results providing insights into the observed behaviour. The analysis identifies (i) that the initial unit cell topology (rectangular) is dominated by membrane effects, (ii) the transformation phase is associated with negative stiffness, and (iii) once formed, the new topology (triangular/pentagonal) exhibits increased stiffness in both compression and tension. Finite element analysis confirms that the unit cell behaviour is also preserved in lattices. Under tension, the lattice undergoes a seven-fold increase in stiffness as it transitions from its initial to the new topology, with a regime of negative stiffness during this transformation accounting for approximately 82% of its total elastic deformation. This new approach to elastically tailor the nonlinear response of (meta-)materials/structures has the potential to contribute to the development of novel tensile energy absorbers.
本文探讨了如何利用单元格的同步拉伸屈曲来诱导晶格拓扑结构的转变。在拉力作用下,单元格从矩形拓扑被动转变为三角形/五角形拓扑,同时有效刚度特性也随之发生变化。我们通过有限元分析和实验对这种行为进行了研究,分析结果为观察到的行为提供了启示。分析结果表明:(i) 初始单胞拓扑结构(矩形)受膜效应的支配;(ii) 转化阶段与负刚度有关;(iii) 一旦形成,新的拓扑结构(三角形/五角形)在压缩和拉伸时都表现出更高的刚度。有限元分析证实,晶格中也保留了单元格行为。在拉伸条件下,晶格从初始拓扑结构过渡到新拓扑结构时,刚度增加了七倍,在这一转变过程中,负刚度机制约占其总弹性变形的 82%。这种通过弹性调整(元)材料/结构非线性响应的新方法有望促进新型拉伸能量吸收器的开发。
3D hybrid modelling approach combining the finite and discrete element methods: Validation based on masonry shear wall tests
Ali Boukham, Vincent Venzal, Thomas Parent, Stephane Morel, Frederic Dubois, Bernard Solbes
doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112638
结合有限元和离散元方法的三维混合建模方法:基于砌体剪力墙测试的验证
The masonry structures represent a remarkable portion of the world’s built heritage. The preservation of these buildings requires a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach that includes a structural assessment to estimate their stability. However, this task remains difficult because of the high nonlinearity behavior of the masonry material and the complexity of the geometries of this type of building. For this reason, several robust modeling strategies have been developed. Among these strategies, block-based models (BBM) based on the discrete element method and more specifically the NSCD “Non Smooth Contact Dynamics” allows to take into account the actual geometrical texture of masonry. However, in this type of approach, blocks are generally rigid or elastic and nonlinearity appears only at the interfaces between blocks governed by cohesive frictional laws. In this study, a new hybrid approach is proposed. It consists of integrating a model combining (i) a frictional cohesive zone model “FCZM” describing the block-mortar interface and (ii) a quasi-brittle damage model associated with the block while (iii) the elasticity of mortar joints is explicitly taken into account in the FCZM model by adding a linear spring in both normal and tangential directions. Thus, avoiding the use of extended blocks and corresponding homogeneous properties. The validation of this numerical approach is carried out on the basis of an experimental campaign on masonry shear wall test subjected to compression.
砖石结构是世界建筑遗产的重要组成部分。这些建筑的保护需要多学科的诊断方法,其中包括结构评估,以估计其稳定性。然而,由于砌体材料的高度非线性行为以及这类建筑几何形状的复杂性,这项任务仍然十分艰巨。为此,人们开发了几种稳健的建模策略。在这些策略中,基于离散元素法的块基模型(BBM),特别是 NSCD "非平滑接触动力学",可以考虑到砌体的实际几何纹理。然而,在这种方法中,砌块通常是刚性或弹性的,非线性只出现在受内聚摩擦定律支配的砌块之间的界面上。本研究提出了一种新的混合方法。它包括将以下两个模型结合起来:(i) 描述砌块-砂浆界面的摩擦内聚区模型 "FCZM";(ii) 与砌块相关的准脆性破坏模型;(iii) 在 FCZM 模型中,通过在法线和切向方向添加线性弹簧,明确考虑砂浆接缝的弹性。因此,避免了使用扩展砌块和相应的均质特性。这种数值方法的验证是在砌体剪力墙受压试验的基础上进行的。
Understanding the torsional mechanical behavior of twisting carbon nanotube ribbon with different boundary conditions
Xiaoping Hu, Yuxuan Zheng, Gengzhi Sun, Pengfei Wang
doi:10.1016/j.mechmat.2023.104906
了解不同边界条件下扭曲碳纳米管带的扭转力学行为
Twisting can generate internal stress and store torsional energy, which is widely used as actuators and energy harvesters in electronic and biomedical fields. However, uncovering the effect of internal stress remains unclear. Herein, the experimental and theoretical mechanical model of the twisted ribbon with different boundary conditions was derived and analyzed. The dynamic experimental results indicate that the polymer inclines to constrain the unraveling process of carbon nanotube fiber. Then the elastic/plastic theoretical equations reveal that the internal stress gradually increases as the twisted angle, and the simulated internal stress agrees well with the theoretical results. The simulation results also indicate that the twisting-induced deformation and failure behavior of twisted ribbons are affected by the strain-rate sensitivity of the matrix and the loading velocity. Then, the releasing of the stored energy for twisted ribbons with different boundary conditions demonstrates the contraction and repulsion behaviors. This work investigating the mechanical behavior of twisted ribbons could provide a better guideline for designing twisted actuators with high reliability.
扭转可产生内应力并储存扭转能量,在电子和生物医学领域被广泛用作致动器和能量收集器。然而,如何揭示内应力的影响仍不清楚。本文推导并分析了不同边界条件下扭曲带的实验和理论力学模型。动态实验结果表明,聚合物倾向于约束碳纳米管纤维的解开过程。然后,弹性/塑性理论方程显示,内应力随着扭曲角度的增大而逐渐增大,模拟内应力与理论结果吻合良好。模拟结果还表明,扭曲带的扭曲诱导变形和破坏行为受到基体应变速率敏感性和加载速度的影响。然后,不同边界条件下扭曲带存储能量的释放显示了收缩和排斥行为。这项研究扭曲带机械行为的工作可为设计具有高可靠性的扭曲致动器提供更好的指导。
Insights into orientation-dependent plasticity deformation of HfNbTaTiZr refractory high entropy alloy: An atomistic investigation
Wei JIAN, Lu REN
doi:10.1016/j.ijplas.2023.103867
深入了解 HfNbTaTiZr 难熔高熵合金的取向塑性变形:原子研究
HfNbTaTiZr refractory high entropy alloy has emerged as a prospective structural material suitable for high-temperature applications owing to its remarkable combination of high strength, good tensile ductility and excellent high-temperature properties. However, the insufficient understanding of the mechanical responses of this refractory high entropy alloy has hindered the improvement of performance in alloy design and potential for engineering applications. Therefore, the orientation-dependent tensile behaviors of HfNbTaTiZr refractory high entropy alloy are investigated from nanoscale using molecular dynamics simulations. The simulation results show that the mechanical responses under uniaxial tension are strongly correlated to the crystallographic orientation with respect to the loading direction, and the highest Young's modulus and yield strength are achieved along [111] direction. In addition, the deformation twinning and phase transformations are charactered. The tensile behavior oriented in [001] direction is dominated by the BCC-FCC phase transformation, while that oriented in [110] and [111] directions by the BCC-HCP phase transformation. The results reveal the critical role of tensile loading direction in generating specific crystalline microstructures under high-strain-rate loading conditions, which can enlighten new design strategy in engineering refractory high entropy alloys with specific orientations for extreme environments.
HfNbTaTiZr 难熔高熵合金集高强度、良好的拉伸延展性和优异的高温性能于一身,已成为一种适合高温应用的结构材料。然而,由于对这种难熔高熵合金的机械响应了解不足,阻碍了合金设计性能的提高和工程应用潜力的挖掘。因此,本文利用分子动力学模拟从纳米尺度研究了 HfNbTaTiZr 难熔高熵合金与取向相关的拉伸行为。模拟结果表明,单轴拉伸下的力学响应与相对于加载方向的晶体学取向密切相关,沿 [111] 方向的杨氏模量和屈服强度最高。此外,还研究了变形孪晶和相变的特征。沿[001]方向的拉伸行为由 BCC-FCC 相变主导,而沿[110]和[111]方向的拉伸行为则由 BCC-HCP 相变主导。研究结果揭示了拉伸加载方向在高应变速率加载条件下产生特定结晶微观结构的关键作用,这将为针对极端环境设计具有特定取向的难熔高熵合金提供新的设计策略。
Enhancing Impact Resistance of Metallic Foam Core Sandwich Constructions through Encasing High-Strength Fibrous Composites
Jianwei Ren, Yilai Zhou, Lusheng Qiang, Wenbo Gao, Han Meng, Zhenyu Zhao
doi:10.1016/j.tws.2023.111546
通过包裹高强度纤维复合材料增强金属泡沫芯材三明治结构的抗冲击性
Ultra-high strength fiber composite has been extensively employed to construct lightweight protective armor, yet little is known about its enhancement on the impact resistance of metallic sandwich structures loaded impulsively. For improving the impact resistance of the foam core sandwich construction, this study proposes that encasing the ultra-high strength composite fabric on the foam core to enhance the mechanical performance of the entire sandwich construction. In this study, two typically flexible composite laminates, including Aramid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) are considered for the thin-walled encasement. How composite encasement effects the structural response of fully-clamped sandwich beam impacted by aluminum foam projectile is elucidated via a combined experimental and numerical approach. Using the light-gas gun impacting test, experimental and numerical results demonstrate that encasing via the ultra-high strength composite laminate can significantly reduce catastrophic damage development as well elevate the energy absorption capacity of the core component, resulting in an enhanced impact resistance of the entire sandwich construction. Compared with the traditional ways, this enhancement approach proposed here is conductive to improve significantly the impact resistance of sandwich while remaining its light-weighting advantage. This study provides a new perspective to enhance the impact resistance of metallic sandwich structures subjected to impulsive loading, and contributes to the structural protection against the complex impact loading.
超高强度纤维复合材料已被广泛用于制造轻型防护装甲,但人们对其如何增强金属夹层结构的抗冲击性能却知之甚少。为提高泡沫芯材夹层结构的抗冲击性能,本研究提出在泡沫芯材上包裹超高强度复合材料织物,以提高整个夹层结构的机械性能。本研究考虑了两种典型的柔性复合层压材料,包括芳纶和超高分子量聚乙烯(UHMWPE),用于薄壁封装。通过实验和数值相结合的方法,阐明了复合材料包层如何影响全夹层梁在受到泡沫铝弹丸冲击时的结构响应。实验和数值结果表明,通过超高强度复合材料层压板进行包覆可以显著减少灾难性破坏的发生,并提高核心部件的能量吸收能力,从而增强整个夹层结构的抗冲击能力。与传统方法相比,本文提出的这种增强方法在保持轻质优势的同时,还能显著提高夹层结构的抗冲击性能。这项研究为增强金属夹层结构在冲击荷载下的抗冲击性能提供了一个新的视角,有助于结构在复杂冲击荷载下的防护。