Reduction In Young's Modulus Of Aluminum Foams Due To Cell Wall Curvature And Corrugation

1998 ◽  
Vol 521 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Sanders ◽  
L. J. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Cell Wall ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Aluminum Foams ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Simple Bounds

ABSTRACTMeasurements of the Young's modulus and compressive strength of several closedcell aluminum foams indicate that they are lower than expected from models for foam behaviour. Microstructural characterization has revealed that there are a number of defects in the cell structure which may contribute to the reduction in mechanical properties. These include: cell wall curvature, cell wall corrugations, density variations and non-equiaxed cell shape. Finite element analysis of a closed-cell tetrakaidecahedral unit cell with idealized curved or corrugated cell walls indicates that these two types of defects can reduce the Young's modulus and compressive strength by up to 70%. In this paper we report the results of measurements of the curvature of the cell walls and of the amplitude and frequency of corrugations in the cell walls and use simple bounds to estimate the reduction in modulus that they are responsible for.

scholarly journals A Simple Energy-based Approach of Stent Elastic Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 02002
Author(s):  
Shuai Wang ◽  
Kaifa Zhou ◽  
Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Grid Structure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Energy Conservation Principle

Simple closed-form expressions were derived for the elastic moduli of lozenge grid structure based on the convenient beam theory and energy conservation principle. Finite element analysis was employed to validate the analytical estimates of the Young’s modulus. The theoretic results were also compared with the numerical data in the literature. The results show that the calculation method of Young’s modulus obtained by energy conservation is feasible, which provides a new way for stress analysis of sandwich structures. At the same time, the cell structure proposed in this paper provides a new scheme for the design of vascular stent.

scholarly journals Organizing Cells Within Non-Periodic Microarchitectured Materials That Achieve Graded Thermal Expansions

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan B. Hopkins ◽  
Lucas A. Shaw ◽  
Todd H. Weisgraber ◽  
George R. Farquar ◽  
Christopher D. Harvey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thermal Expansion Coefficients ◽  
Large Lattice ◽  
Unit Cells ◽  
Expansion Coefficients ◽  
Bulk Behavior

The aim of this paper is to introduce an approach for optimally organizing a variety of different unit cell designs within a large lattice such that the bulk behavior of the lattice exhibits a desired Young’s modulus with a graded change in thermal expansion over its geometry. This lattice, called a graded microarchitectured material, can be sandwiched between two other materials with different thermal expansion coefficients to accommodate their different expansions or contractions caused by changing temperature while achieving a desired uniform stiffness. First, this paper provides the theory necessary to calculate the thermal expansion and Young’s modulus of large multi-material lattices that consist of periodic (i.e., repeating) unit cells of the same design. Then it introduces the theory for calculating the graded thermal expansions of a large multimaterial lattice that consists of non-periodic unit cells of different designs. An approach is then provided for optimally designing and organizing different unit cells within a lattice such that both of its ends achieve the same thermal expansion as the two materials between which the lattice is sandwiched. A MATLAB tool is used to generate images of the undeformed and deformed lattices to verify their behavior and various examples are provided as case studies. The theory provided is also verified and validated using finite element analysis and experimentation.

The Site Tilt and Lander Transfer Function from the Short-Period Seismometer of InSight on Mars

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander E. Stott ◽  
Constantinos Charalambous ◽  
Tristram J. Warren ◽  
William T. Pike ◽  
Robert Myhill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Dust Devils ◽  
Total Change ◽  
Noise Sources ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Seismic Experiment ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Sensitivity Changes

ABSTRACT The National Aeronautics and Space Administration InSight mission has deployed the seismic experiment, SEIS, on the surface of Mars, and has recorded a variety of signals including marsquakes and dust devils. This work presents results on the tilt and local noise sources, which provide context to aid interpretation of the observed signals and allow an examination of the near-surface properties. Our analysis uses data recorded by the short-period sensors on the deck, throughout deployment and in the final configuration. We use thermal decorrelation to provide an estimate of the sol-to-sol tilt. This tilt is examined across deployment and over a Martian year. After each modification to the site, the tilt is seen to stabilize over 3–20 sols depending on the action, and the total change in tilt is <0.035°. Long-term tilt over a Martian year is limited to <0.007°. We also investigate the attenuation of lander-induced vibrations between the lander and SEIS. Robotic arm motions provide a known lander source in the 5–9 Hz bandwidth, yielding an amplitude attenuation of lander signals between 100 and 1000 times. The attenuation of wind sensitivity from the deck to ground presents a similar value in the 1.5–9 Hz range, thus favoring a noise dominated by lander vibrations induced by the wind. Wind sensitivities outside this bandwidth exhibit different sensitivity changes, indicating a change in the coupling. The results are interpreted through a finite-element analysis of the regolith with a depth-dependent Young’s modulus. We argue that discrepancies between this model and the observations are due to local compaction beneath the lander legs and/or anelasticity. An estimate for the effective Young’s modulus is obtained as 62–81 MPa, corroborating previous estimates for the top layer duricrust.

scholarly journals Study on Improving the Fixation Rate of Impregnated Poplar Wood with Maltodextrin and 1,3-Dimethylol-4,5-Dihydroxyethyleneurea

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (16) ◽  
pp. 3237
Author(s):  
Mingzhen Cai ◽  
Zongying Fu ◽  
Yingchun Cai ◽  
Yue Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Cell Wall ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Poplar Wood ◽  
Fixation Rate ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Wall Materials ◽  
Impregnated Wood ◽  
Cell Wall Materials

The impregnation of poplar wood (Populus adenopoda Maxim) with 1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxyethyleneurea and maltodextrin and the effects of ZnCl2 and curing at 103 °C and 120 °C on the fixation rate and the leaching resistance of modified samples were investigated (103 °C curing, ZnCl2 + 103 °C curing, 120 °C curing, and ZnCl2 + 120 °C curing are denoted as 103, ZC-103, 120, and ZC-120, respectively), with the aim of improving the modification effect. The results showed that ZC-103 had the highest fixation rate, and its weight leaching ratio was higher than that of 120. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy showed that ZnCl2 did not affect the functional groups of the modified chemicals. The flexural strength and modulus and the compressive strength perpendicular to the grain were highest for ZC-103. In summary, ZC-103 exhibited the highest fixation rate, indicating that the hardener ZnCl2 bridged and increased the interfacial properties between the chemicals and cell walls and therefore increased the potential for macromolecule polycondensation between the chemicals and cell wall materials. This research paves the way for improving the fixation rate of impregnated wood and provides new insights into practical applications.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of the Nanomechanics of Hard Coatings on a Soft Polymer Substrate by a Spherical Indenter

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlai Tian ◽  
Pengfei Duan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Viscoelastic Model ◽  
Coating System ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Soft Polymer ◽  
Indentation Response

Composite has been widely used in various fields due to its advanced performance. To reveal the relation between the mechanical properties of the composite and that of each individual component, finite element analysis (FEA) has usually been adopted. In this study, in order to predict the mechanical properties of hard coating on a soft polymer, the response of this coating system during nanoindentation was modelled. Various models, such as a viscoelastic model and fitting model, were adopted to analyse the indentation response of this coating system. By varying the substrate properties (i.e., Young’s modulus, viscoelasticity, and Poisson’s ratio), Young’s modulus, energy loss, and the viscoelastic model of the coating system were analysed, and how the mechanical properties of the substrate will affect the indentation response of the coating system was discussed.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Environmental Evaluation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Aeolian Sand

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyan Chu ◽  
Fengjuan Wang ◽  
Liguo Wang ◽  
Taotao Feng ◽  
Danqian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Aeolian Sand ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has received increasing attention in recent years due to its remarkable ductility, durability, and mechanical properties. However, the manufacture of UHPC can cause serious environmental issues. This work addresses the feasibility of using aeolian sand to produce UHPC, and the mix design, environmental impact, and mechanical characterization of UHPC are investigated. We designed the mix proportions of the UHPC according to the modified Andreasen and Andersen particle packing model. We studied the workability, microstructure, porosity, mechanical performance, and environmental impact of UHPC with three different water/binder ratios. The following findings were noted: (1) the compressive strength, flexural strength, and Young’s modulus of the designed UHPC samples were in the ranges of 163.9–207.0 MPa, 18.0–32.2 MPa, and 49.3–58.9 GPa, respectively; (2) the compressive strength, flexural strength, and Young’s modulus of the UHPC increased with a decrease in water/binder ratio and an increase in the steel fibre content; (3) the compressive strength–Young’s modulus correlation of the UHPC could be described by an exponential formula; (4) the environmental impact of UHPC can be improved by decreasing its water/binder ratio. These findings suggest that it is possible to use aeolian sand to manufacture UHPC, and this study promotes the application of aeolian sand for this purpose.

scholarly journals Sea-Ice Investigations In The Weddell Sea During The German Antarctic Expedition 1979-80

1983 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 246-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Schwarz
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Sea Ice ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Weddell Sea ◽  
Ice Shelves ◽  
Antarctic Expedition ◽  
Ice Conditions

In the austral winter of 1979-80, a German Antarctic expedition was sent by ship to the Filchner and Ronne ice shelves in order to find a suitable site for the establishment of a permanent Antarctic station. During this expedition, investigations were carried out on sea ice in the Weddell Sea in order to evaluate the accessibility of the site for icebreaking ships which are intended to convey construction materials to the site and, later on, to supply the station annually.This paper covers the results of investigations on sea-ice conditions during the voyage along the ice shelves from Cape Fiske (at the base of the Antarctic Peninsula) to Atka Bay with emphasis on sea-ice conditions in the area about 100 km north-west of Berkner Island (Fig.1.). In addition to the drift conditions (speed, direction), a special feature of multi-year sea ice is described. The main part of the paper deals with mechanical properties such as flexural strength, uniaxial compressive strength and Young’s modulus of columnar-grained sea ice from the southern border of the Weddell Sea. Salinities and temperatures were measured over the depth of the ice and used for calculating the flexural strength and the Young’s modulus of the ice. The uniaxial compressive strength was investigated as a function of strain-rate, brine volume and temperature on a closed-loop testing machine on samples which were carried back from Antarctica to Hamburg.

Fabrication and Testing of Planar Stent Mesh Designs Using Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotubes

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristopher Jones ◽  
Brian D. Jensen ◽  
Anton Bowden
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Fracture Strain ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Pyrolytic Carbon ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Percent Elongation ◽  
Fea Model

This paper explores and demonstrates the potential of using pyrolytic carbon as a material for coronary stents. Stents are commonly fabricated from metal, which has worse biocompatibilty than many polymers and ceramics. Pyrolytic carbon, a ceramic, is currently used in medical implant devices due to its preferable biocompatibility properties. Micropatterned pyrolytic carbon implants can be created by growing carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and then filling the space between with amorphous carbon via chemical vapor deposition (CVD). We prepared multiple samples of two different stent-like flexible mesh designs and smaller cubic structures out of carbon-infiltrated carbon nanotubes (CI-CNT). Tension loads were applied to expand the mesh samples and we recorded the forces at brittle failure. The cubic structures were used for separate compression tests. These data were then used in conjunction with a nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) model of the stent geometry to determine Young's modulus and maximum fracture strain in tension and compression for each sample. Additionally, images were recorded of the mesh samples before, during, and at failure. These images were used to measure an overall percent elongation for each sample. The highest fracture strain observed was 1.4% and Young's modulus values confirmed that the material was similar to that used in previous carbon-infiltrated carbon nanotube work. The average percent elongation was 86% with a maximum of 145%. This exceeds a typical target of 66%. The material properties found from compression testing show less stiffness than the mesh samples; however, specimen evaluation reveals poorly infiltrated samples.

Flatwise Young’s modulus and flatwise shear modulus of plywood measured by flexural vibration test

Holzforschung ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 683-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yoshihara
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Shear Modulus ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Flexural Vibration ◽  
Vibration Test ◽  
Specimen Length ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flexural Vibration Test ◽  
Vibration Tests

Abstract The flatwise Young’s modulus and the flatwise shear modulus of 3-, 5-, and 7-ply plywoods made of Lauan (Shorea sp.) veneers have been determined by conducting flexural vibration tests with various specimen lengths and by finite element analysis. The results indicate that the flatwise Young’s modulus decreases with decreasing specimen length, whereas the opposite is true for the flatwise shear modulus.

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