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Numerical simulation of distortion-induced fatigue crack growth using extended finite element method
Aiming to investigate the propagation behaviour of distortion-induced fatigue cracks in steel bridge web gaps, multi-scale numerical analysis models were built based on fracture mechanics theory and extended finite element method (XFEM), combining with the full-scale fatigue tests data. Propagation behaviours of representative fatigue cracks in vertical stiffener web gaps and horizontal gusset plate web gaps were analysed. Finite element models of welds connecting web, vertical stiffener and horizontal gusset plate were built, and the welding residual stresses of such details were analysed. Significant transverse welding residual tensile stresses exist at stiffener web weld toes for web gap details. Residual stress measurements were conducted, and the crack shape and the propagation direction path were basically the same with that in the numerical simulation, indicating that the numerical simulation results were relatively reliable. Furthermore, the welding residual stress fields were considered in the crack propagation analysis models. Representative fatigue cracks at web gaps are Mode I leading mixed-mode cracks of Modes I, II and III. Crack propagation considering welding residual stress has faster propagation rate and is more consistent with fatigue test results. The welding residual stress cannot be ignored for analysis and assessment of distortion-induced fatigue cracks in steel bridges.
Numerical simulation of distortion-induced fatigue crack growth using extended finite element method
Aiming to investigate the propagation behaviour of distortion-induced fatigue cracks in steel bridge web gaps, multi-scale numerical analysis models were built based on fracture mechanics theory and extended finite element method (XFEM), combining with the full-scale fatigue tests data. Propagation behaviours of representative fatigue cracks in vertical stiffener web gaps and horizontal gusset plate web gaps were analysed. Finite element models of welds connecting web, vertical stiffener and horizontal gusset plate were built, and the welding residual stresses of such details were analysed. Significant transverse welding residual tensile stresses exist at stiffener web weld toes for web gap details. Residual stress measurements were conducted, and the crack shape and the propagation direction path were basically the same with that in the numerical simulation, indicating that the numerical simulation results were relatively reliable. Furthermore, the welding residual stress fields were considered in the crack propagation analysis models. Representative fatigue cracks at web gaps are Mode I leading mixed-mode cracks of Modes I, II and III. Crack propagation considering welding residual stress has faster propagation rate and is more consistent with fatigue test results. The welding residual stress cannot be ignored for analysis and assessment of distortion-induced fatigue cracks in steel bridges.
Numerical simulation of distortion-induced fatigue crack growth using extended finite element method
Wang, Chun-sheng (author) / Wang, Yu-zhu (author) / Cui, Bing (author) / Duan, Lan (author) / Ma, Nai-xuan (author) / Feng, Jin-qiang (author)
Structure and Infrastructure Engineering ; 16 ; 106-122
2020-01-02
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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