Plates Of Different Thicknesses Research Articles

Effect of regular thicknesses on the microstructural and quantitative analysis for a hypo-eutectic ductile iron alloyed with Ni and V

Ductile iron contains free graphite nodules inside the metallic matrix, which generally consists of ferrite and pearlite in the as-cast condition. The casting thicknesses greatly influence on the size, shape, and quantity of the microconstituents of the metallic matrix and the graphite nodules and, therefore, on the mechanical properties. This investigation studied the cooling rate (imposed by the casting thicknesses) on the metallic matrix and the nodular characteristics of a ductile iron low alloyed with 0.8 %Ni and 0.15 %V. The ductile iron was manufactured by the sandwich technique with ladle inoculation. Six plates of different thicknesses, from 4.3 mm to 25.4 mm, were fabricated in a green sand mold. The microstructural characterization was performed by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the image J software by applying different quantification methods. The area method to obtain the average nodule size and nodularity provided more reliable results than the perimeter and total particle count methods. The hardness test on the Rockwell C scale carried out the mechanical characterization. The low content of vanadium added to the ductile cast iron had a negligible effect on the solidification pattern, mainly due to the graphitizing impact of the nickel and silicon addition. Thus, the microstructural features results are primarily due to the cooling rate imposed by the casting thickness. The thinnest casting section significantly improves the nodule count (414 Nod/mm2), sphericity (0.96), and nodularity (96.21 %). In contrast, the thickest casting plate obtained the highest volume fraction of graphite (10.85 %) and the lowest volume fraction of undesirable particles (0.36 %). The high cooling rate in the thinnest casting plate obtained the highest hardness of 31.56 HRC because of the higher contents of the volume fraction of pearlite (33.7 %) and carbides (4.5 %).

Numerička analiza procesa penetracije pancirnog potkalibarnog projektila kalibra 30 mm

Introduction/purpose: In recent times, with the tendency to develop new types of armor-piercing ammunition, constant investments in the development of new types of armored obstacles is necessary. Obstacles made of high-alloy steel plates are still the best form of protection against larger caliber ammunition. There are a number of factors to consider when selecting an alloy, including the weight, dimensions, intended use, desired ballistic performance, and costs. According to that, a numerical analysis of penetration of a 30mm armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot projectile into the steel alloy Weldox 460 plates of different thicknesses at a distance of 1000m with a velocity of 1300m/s is presented in this paper. Methods: The stresses and deformations of the penetration effect were calculated through numerical analysis and finite element modeling. To specify material characteristics, the Johnson-Cook material model and the fracture of materials model have been utilized. In order to define models and carry out numerical calculations, the software packages FEMAP and LS Dyna have been used in this paper. Results: For a numerical analysis of the penetration process of this projectile type against armor obstacle, four different armor plate thicknesses are calculated: 10mm, 50mm, 100mm, and 110mm. For each of them, the results are shown in a form of stress and displacement, so that the interaction phenomena between the sub-projectile and the armor plate can be described. Conclusion: Modeling the impact on armor-piercing obstacles is extremely difficult, time-consuming, and complex, and the resulting models very successfully (or with some deviation) approximate the real problem of projectile penetration. One of the most effective methods for solving problems of this kind and others of a similar nature in recent times is the finite element method analysis. The material and the target dimensions, as well as the ballistic parameters and the material of the projectile have the biggest influence on projectile penetration. The target's resistance to penetration increases when all input parameters are maintained at the same level and its thickness is increased, and vice versa.

The effects of support plate thickness on the drilling machinability of CFRP

When carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are drilled, delamination damage occurs at the hole entry and exit. An important method to reduce delamination at the hole exit is using a support plate. Therefore, sustainable drilling of CFRP to reduce the delamination damage is promising for modern industries. In this study, the effect of drilling CFRP composite plates using support plates of different thicknesses on thrust force, delamination, and borehole surface quality was experimentally investigated. The results showed that the thrust force increased as the support plate thickness increased at low spindle speed, but the support plate thickness did not significantly affect the thrust force at high spindle speed. While severe delamination damage occurred at the hole exit in the tests without the use of support, delamination damage was significantly reduced in the case of using a support plate. On the other hand, the severity of the damages decreased as the support plate thickness increased, especially unless very high feed rates were chosen. Consequently, the thickness of the support plate considerably influences the damage formation and severeness of the damages is significantly reduced when a support plate with sufficient thickness is used.

Effect of joint configurations on joint strength of different thickness AA6061-T6 friction stir welded blank

This paper presents a comparative study of the mechanical properties and microstructures of three friction stir welded joint configurations, namely square butt (SB), scarf (SC), and double butt lap (DBL) of the aluminium alloy 6061-T6. The experiment was conducted on two aluminium plates of different thicknesses, 2.0 mm on the advancing side and 1.5 mm on the retreating side, at constant welding parameters, such as welding speed, spindle rotation, tool tilt angle, and tool profile. The study compared the joints at different rolling angles, i.e. 0/0, 90/90, 0/90, and 90/0°. Tensile tests were conducted on the joints, and the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) was found to be 6–11% higher in the DBL joint configuration compared to the SC and SB joint configurations. The Vickers hardness values of the SC and DBL joints were also found to be higher than those of the SB joint configuration. The formation of the ‘S’ line was observed to influence the tensile test, hardness, and grain size, which in turn are determined by the shape of the faying surface.

TOPLAYICI PLAKA MALZEME VE KALINLIĞININ ELEKTROSPUN ELYAF İNCELİĞİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNİN TEORİK BİR ANALİZ İLE İNCELENMESİ

The aim of this study is to examine the morphological properties of fibers produced by using metal plates of different thickness and materials as collectors in electrospinning. For this, circular shaped aluminum and copper plates of 1 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm thickness were used. The results show that much finer fibers were obtained when copper collectors are used compared to aluminum collectors. When the effect of collector thickness is analyzed, it was observed that fiber fineness increased as the collector thickness increased. In addition, it was observed that collection area of fibers on collector is much larger when aluminum collector and thinner collector is used showing that collector material and collector thickness affect fiber arrangement and interfiber spacing in electrospinning. A theoretical approach is also included in this work regarding effect of collector thickness and collector material type together with its verification in the light of experimental results.

ZK61m magnesium alloy plate thickness effect on the impact characteristics of blunt projectiles experimental and numerical simulation studies

To study the impact resistance of ZK61m magnesium alloy plate, firstly, impact experiments were conducted on magnesium alloy plates of different thicknesses using a one-stage gas gun system to obtain the ballistic limit velocity (BLV) and failure mode of the target plate. In addition, the velocity of the punch plug was analyzed by the squeeze chisel block velocity model. Finally, the corresponding numerical simulations were carried out using the Lode parameter-independent MJC fracture criterion and the Lode parameter-dependent MMC fracture criterion, and the influence mechanism of the Lode parameter on the numerical simulation results was analyzed. The results show that under the impact of the blunt projectile, different thicknesses of target plates mainly occur shear plug failure, the BLV first tends to flatten and then increases sharply with the increase of its thickness. Besides, in the same velocity interval, the plugging velocity decreases with the increase of the target plate thickness; the Lode parameter has an obvious influence on the simulation results, which the MMC fracture criterion is more consistent with the experimental results. However, with the increase of the target plate thickness, both MMC and MJC fracture criteria show the phenomenon of overestimation of the material ductility.

Combination of Aluminum Plates of Different Thicknesses to Increase the Homogeneity of Radiation Treatment by Accelerated Electrons

Combination of Aluminum Plates of Different Thicknesses to Increase the Homogeneity of Radiation Treatment by Accelerated Electrons

Effect of Scratching and Bending Degree on the Residual Stress of the 7055 Aluminum Alloy Plate

This study investigated the effects of scratches and bending on the surface stress of aluminum alloy plates with varying thicknesses. The purpose of this study was to provide guidance for surface stress testing of plates with different thicknesses. The “birth and death” element method was used to simulate the generation of surface scratches, while the stress field under the pre-stretched state was obtained through the displacement of one end of the board by 2.5%. The X-ray residual stress analyzer (μ-x360 s) was used to experimentally characterize the stress level on the surface of the plate. The research results showed that the residual stress level near the scratches decreases significantly, while the surface stress level of the plate decreases significantly after bending. The changes in stress values with increasing bending degree for plates of different thicknesses showed that the thicker the plate, the greater the tensile effect on the surface of the plate, resulting in smaller compressive stress. The longitudinal non-uniformity of the plates with different thicknesses was also analyzed, and it was found that the testing error of stress testing results was within ±5 MPa. In conclusion, this study provides useful guidance for the accurate measurement of surface stress on aluminum alloy plates of varying thicknesses, considering the effects of scratches, and bending.

The DISCS method for perforation simulation of thin metallic plates by a rigid projectile

The DISCS method had been developed for penetration analysis of an axisymmetric projectile with a slender nose into a semi-infinite medium. Recently, the authors developed an approximate approach to assess perforation of concrete slabs of finite thickness, using the DISCS method. The present paper extends the approximate model to the perforation analysis of ductile metallic thin plates and determines the key parameters of the projectile residual velocity, the target perforation limit, and the ballistic limit. The present investigation focuses on thin metallic plates, the thickness of which is considerably smaller than that of the concrete slabs and smaller in comparison to the projectile nose length. The method is rather simple, easy to implement and provides a fast solution. An idealized target is characterized by a set of discs of small thickness responding in the plate plane, disregarding the local damage around the penetration ductile hole. The in-plane response of the discs during penetration and perforation of an idealized target are calculated. The Residual Velocity upon perforation of the Idealized Target (RVIT) is lower than the residual velocity of the real plate since it disregards the local damage, hence, the RVIT is the lower bound of the true residual velocity of the real perforated thin plate. Therefore, a positive RVIT for the thin plate with a given thickness indicates right away that the real target will be perforated. Using the RVIT parameter, the proposed DISCS method turns into a series of RVIT-perforation problems of plates with thicknesses that are smaller than the real thickness, to determine the decreasing RVIT with increasing thickness, until the full thickness is considered. The analysis is carried out using the modified (hybrid) DISCS method, that aims at analyzing penetration depth into a thick target. The analysis is based on the theoretical field equations and the constitutive equations of the plate material. The proposed method is based on a theoretical model and on engineering insight. Neither empirical constants nor any calibrations are required. Validation of the proposed method is carried out thorough comparisons with numerous test data on ductile aluminum and steel plates of different thicknesses that are struck by rigid projectiles at different impact velocities. All the comparisons demonstrate very good correspondence between the proposed method predictions and the test data.

Detection of internal corrosion by long-pulse thermography and digital image processing

This paper addresses the problem of internal pitting corrosion in metals. The approach to solving this problem is carried out by means of long-pulse thermography (step heating) and digital image processing, using the median filter in the pre-processing and the Fourier transform in the processing. The long pulse thermography technique is an excellent way of detecting corrosion in metals. According to the state of the art, most of the works reviewed detect only the presence of external corrosion. In the experiments plates of different thickness were evaluated, one of 2 mm and another of 8 mm; this is another point in favor since most of the reviewed articles only focus on a single sample. In the development of this project, the following lines of research have been identified: implementation of new digital image processing methods, improvement of the thermography technique using other energy sources to heat the plates in a shorter time, exploring other functions of image processing in programming languages, carrying out tests with plates of different thickness and size, measuring the percentage of corrosion.

Comparative evaluation of AC and DC TIG-welded 5083 aluminium plates of different thickness

Comparative evaluation of AC and DC TIG-welded 5083 aluminium plates of different thickness

SIMULATION OF COMPLEX EFFECTS OF THERMAL MODERNIZATION MEASURES OF THE BUILDING TAKING INTO ACCOUNT INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS

The article simulates the impact of the complex application of energy-saving measures on the energy efficiency indicators of a public brick building. During modeling, the economic factor – capital investment in energy saving measures – was taken into account. Similar simulations are carried out during energy audits of various types of buildings. Performing energy audits of residential and public buildings in the city is, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Energy Efficiency”, an important part of Ukraine’s energy conservation policy. Energy audits are required for: a) development of an energy certificate, which is required for many new and existing buildings in accordance with current legislation; b) attraction of funds from the energy efficiency fund and other funds for the needs of thermal modernization; c) obtaining reasonable indicators that will allow building owners to make energy-efficient decisions. The energy audit report contains three stages: the stage of obtaining information, the stage of analyzing information and developing energy-saving recommendations, and the stage of technical and economic substantiation of the proposed energy-saving recommendations. At the first stage, energy auditors collect raw data about buildings. Existing buildings are often characterized by the lack of insulation of opaque enclosing structures, the presence of translucent enclosing structures, the reduced heat transfer supports of which are significantly lower than the minimum permissible values, and outdated sources of heat supply. During the second stage, mathematical models are developed that allow obtaining technical and economic indicators of energy saving measures. The third stage is the substantiation of optimal measures that must satisfy technical and economic constraints. The work analyzed the dependence of the general indicator of specific energy consumption during heating and cooling of a two-story brick public building under the condition of modernization of the gas boiler, as well as insulation of the brick facades of the building with polystyrene foam plates of different thicknesses. At the same time, an analysis of both individual and complex application of the specified measures was carried out. General capital investment in thermal modernization was adopted as an economic indicator that sets limits on energy saving measures. As a result of the modeling, it was established that in order to determine the optimal measures to increase the energy efficiency of the building, it is necessary to use optimization mathematical devices that take into account the existing restrictions and can be integrated into mathematical models that calculate the basic level of energy consumption in compliance with the normative parameters of the building’s operation.

Effect of Expanded Perlite Aggregate Plaster on the Behavior of High-Temperature Reinforced Concrete Structures

Polyurethane-based materials, which are widely used in exterior cladding, pose a great risk for buildings because they can easily catch fire at temperatures as low as 50–65 °C. Thus, different materials are needed to ensure that structures exposed to high temperatures do not have any stability problems. In this study, expanded perlite aggregate plaster (EPAP) was produced to eliminate the negative effects that may occur in buildings exposed to high temperatures. High temperature tests were carried out on test plates of different thicknesses to determine the effect of plaster thickness under high temperatures. In order to compare the effects of high temperatures, a test sample of normal aggregate plaster (NAP), which is widely used in buildings, was prepared. In the high temperature test, the temperature values on the back surfaces of the EPAP (≈115 °C) test plates were approximately 3 times lower than the temperature values of the NAP (≈350 °C) test plate. It can be said that structural stability loss and durability problems may occur in structures covered with NAP in a high-temperature environment, and that no negative effect will occur in terms of structural stability and durability problems in structures covered with EPAP in high temperature environments.

Numerička analiza procesa penetracije pancirnog projektila 30 mm

Introduction/purpose: Thin plates made of high-strength steel are frequently used both in civil and military ballistic protection systems. In order to choose an appropriate type of alloy, it is necessary to fulfil a number of criteria, such as the condition of use, the desired ballistic performance, weight, dimensions, and price. This paper presents a numerical analysis of the penetration of a 30mm armor-piercing projectile with a velocity of 750m/s into steel alloy Weldox 460 plates of different thicknesses at a distance of 1000m . Methods: The analysis has been performed using numerical methods and finite element modeling to calculate stresses and deformation caused by the penetration effect. For defining material characteristics, the Johnson-Cook material model and the fracture of materials model have been used. In this paper, the software packages FEMAP and LS Dyna have been used for defining models and performing numerical calculations. Results: The results of the performed numerical analysis as well as the obtained stress and displacement values are presented for four different armor plate thicknesses: 30mm, 33mm, 34mm, and 40mm. The results show a penetration effect and an interaction between the projectile and the armor plate. Conclusion: Modeling the impact on armor-piercing obstacles is very complex, extensive, and demanding, and the formed models approximate the real problem of projectile penetration in a very successful way (or with a certain deviation). In recent times, the analysis using the finite element method has proven to be one of effective approaches to solving such and similar problems. The material and the dimensions of the obstacle, as well as the material and the ballistic parameters of the projectile have the greatest influence on projectile penetration. Keeping all the input parameters at the same level and increasing the thickness of the target leads to its increased resistance to penetration.

A simple method to determine opening stress for the cracked plate considering thickness effect

In this paper, an approach is proposed to determine crack opening stress (COS) based on the variable quantity of maximum crack opening displacement (VMCOD) considering thickness effect. Based on the three-dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analysis of center cracked tension (CCT) specimens and single-edge cracked tension (SET) specimens, the explicit expressions of relationship between COS and VMCOD are put forward, considering the effect of specimen thickness, crack length, stress ratio, Young's modulus, yield stress and strain hardening. These expressions avoid adopting parameters around crack tip and are applicable to different specimen thicknesses. Further studies show these relationships can be applied to calculate the effective stress intensity factor range and predict crack growth rates for plates of different thicknesses, which correlate well with experimental results.

Experimental examination of strength and behavior of masonry brick walls strengthened with expanded steel plates

As primary load-bearing members of masonry buildings, the strength and behavior of masonry brick walls are the most important factors affecting the structural performance for the loads the building is exposed to during its life span. The current paper therefore experimentally examines a structural strengthening method to improve the performance and behavior of masonry brick walls. Masonry walls were strengthened with expanded steel plates of different thicknesses attached to the walls using different numbers of bolts. Five wall specimens were examined under a diagonal static compression test. For strengthening, expanded steel plates were anchored to both sides of un-plastered walls using bolts and were then plastered. The thickness of the steel plates and the number of bolts were examined as experimental variables. The results showed that the strengthened wall specimens using expanded steel plates of different thicknesses and different numbers of bolts increased an average of 45-94% ultimate strength at 245mm displacement, the ductility of all strengthened specimens increased by 114%-180% and an average increment of 280-480% higher energy dissipation capacities compared to the reference specimen. The result shows that strengthening masonry brick walls provides 2 to 3 times higher energy dissipation capacity for the energy generated by seismic effects compared to the reference specimen. The research then indicated the expanded plate thickness in strengthening walls has a direct relation with load-bearing capacity of brick masonry walls. An increase of 33% and 100% in plate thickness resulted to increase in load bearing capacity by 2% and 11.5%, respectively. It has also been observed that specimens did not experience a sudden drop in load carrying capacity. They maintained their stability until the end of the tests and changed their stiffness and ductility.

A hydrostatic test study on the waterproofing of an underground ecological granary using a plastic-concrete system

Underground granaries can store grains at low and quasi-low temperatures due to the existing shallow geothermal energy, which can ensure long-term quality and grain preservation. However, water and moisture resistance of groundwater is a key technical problem which restricts its wide application. Consequently, a polypropylene plastic-concrete wall was proposed in this study to solve these problems. First, a hydraulic test was performed on three plastic-concrete specimens using polypropylene plastic (PP) plates of different thicknesses including 10, 15, and 20 mm to investigate the mechanical performance under water pressure loading. The displacement, deformation, interior force, failure mode, and mechanism of the plastic-concrete specimens were comprehensively analysed. Second, a lining waterproof component model was established based on the ABAQUS software. Finally, the interior force adjustment coefficient calculation formulas and interior force analysis method are presented according to the experimental results and direct design method for column-supported slabs. Consequently, the ultimate bearing capacities of the specimens with different PP plate thicknesses were 120, 180, and 170 kPa, respectively, and the failure modes of the specimens varied with the thickness of the PP plate. Moreover, for thicknesses greater than 15 mm, the ultimate bearing capacity of the specimen was mainly dependent on the strength of the nodes. The numerical simulation results correlated with the experimental data, where the stress and displacement of the plastic waterproof components increased gradually with increasing water pressure. The experimental and simulation results of this study can provide a reference for the waterproof design of underground granaries and widen their practical applications.

Study on Bulge State of PCrNi3MoV Target Plates Penetrated by Square Fragments

The objective of this study was to study the penetration characteristics of tungsten alloy fragments on PCrNi3MoV target plates. Specifically, the penetration of square tungsten alloy fragments of gun steel target plates of different thicknesses were studied using a ballistic gun launching device. Based on the ballistic test results, the relationship between the bulge height of the target plate and the kinetic energy of the fragments was obtained, and the failure mode and process of the tungsten alloy fragments penetrating the steel target were analyzed. Then, the variation on the bulge height of the target plate with the kinetic energy of the fragments was obtained using dimensional analysis. The prediction results were consistent with the test results, and thus, the prediction model can be used in practical applications.

Measurement of pure mode I fracture toughness at a sandwich interface and parametrization of the R-curve for a cohesive element

A comprehensive procedure for the measurement of the pure mode I fracture toughness of a sandwich interface and the implementation of the measured property into a finite element model is presented. The measuring method is founded on the conventional practice of the double cantilever beam (DCB) test in conjunction with a modified sandwich specimen. The modification intends to equalize the asymmetric properties of the upper and lower parts with respect to an initially cracked interface in order to avoid mode mixity and secure the pure mode I fracture behavior during the test. For the equalization, two metal plates of different thicknesses are attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the sandwich. The dimensions of each equalizer can be precisely determined based on classical lamination plate theory. The effectiveness of the equalizers is validated through finite element analysis. The test result on the sandwich DCB specimens shows that the crack growth resistance initially increases before reaching steady state, which may be caused by the mixture of the stiff and soft core materials in the fracture process zone. The present study discusses the modeling methodology for taking into account the two-phase R-curve behavior in a finite element model through a tri-linear traction separation law based on the measurement data. It is shown that the finite element model reproduces load-delta response as well as delamination growth very accurately. The delamination extension in this study is measured on a scale of micro-millimeters using a digital-image based technique.

Free vibration characteristics of concentric stiffened rectangular plates determined based on spectral Tchebyshev technique

In this paper, a two-dimensional spectral Tchebyshev (2D-ST) technique is developed to solve the free vibration problem of the concentric stiffened rectangular plate (CSRP) under arbitrary boundary conditions. According to this technique, the variables of the x and y axes are all selected Gauss-Lobatto sampling points for discretization, while the Tchebyshev polynomials are used to perform spectral expansion on the displacement functions of the structure. The CSRP is regarded as a coupling connection of ribs and plates of different thicknesses. By setting artificial springs to deal with the continuity and arbitrary boundary requirements, the unified fundamental differential equations of CSRP are derived from the combined framework of first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and Hamilton's principle. The free vibration characteristic equations in matrix form of CSRP are obtained by solving the differential equation, and the convergence of the solution is evaluated. Based on the comparison of various calculation examples with other methods and experiment, it is fully proved that the present solution has the advantages of fast convergence speed and high solution accuracy. Finally, this paper further focuses on how the geometric parameters of ribs influence the free vibration characteristics of the CSRP to implement the parametric studies.