Hubert Debski

Experimental and Numerical Study of the Buckling of Composite Profiles with Open Cross Section under Axial Compression

The object of the research are short, thin-walled columns with an open top-hat cross section made of multilayer laminate. The walls of the investigated profiles are made of plate elements. The entire columns are subjected to uniform compression. A detailed analysis allowed us to determine critical forces and post-critical equilibrium paths. It is assumed that the columns are articulately supported on the edges forming their ends. The numerical investigation is performed by the finite element method. The study involves solving the problem of eigenvalue and the non-linear problem of stability of the structure. The numerical analysis is performed by the commercial simulation software ABAQUS®. The numerical results are then validated experimentally. In the discussed cases, it is assumed that the material operates within a linearly-elastic range, and the non-linearity of the FEM model is due to large displacements.

POSTBUCKLING BEHAVIOUR OF LAMINATED PLATES WITH A CUT-OUT

The subject of research is the numerical and experimental analysis of a thin-walled plate with the cut-out, made of the laminate and subjected to the axial compression. In order to ensure the stable plate work in the postcritical range, it need to force its work by higher flexural-torsional form of buckling. The scope of the research included nonlinear numerical analysis with Finite Element Method (FEM) and experimental verification of calculation results. For the composite material in numerical calculations, the model of orthotropic material in the flat state of tension was defined. For the mapping of the plate element coating finite elements of type SHELL was applied with a shape function of the second order to allow the mapping of the composite structure for the element thickness. The experimental research was carried out in a special grips providing the articulated support of the upper and lower edges of the plate. The deformation registration of compression structures were carried out with resistance extensometry. This allowed to define of postcritical equilibrium paths of real structure, showing the dependence of the force to displacement. The instrument used was a numerical program ABAQUS®.

NUMERICAL FEM ANALYSIS FOR THE PART OF COMPOSITE HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADE

Composites are a group of materials applied more extensively in aviation constructions. Their good physicalchemical and mechanical properties, and particularly from the ratio of strength to low density give a dominant place for applying in thin- walled constructions as a load carrying-capacity structure. One of the most effort parts of the helicopter is the thin-walled structure of rotor blade. The numerical calculations are a very helpful tool for solutions and analysis of materials. In this paper was presented the preliminary analysis of the effort of composite materials. Then it was possible to identify the region where is the high risk of failure in load- carrying capacity structure. The numerical tool applied to the analysis was the ABAQUS/Standard program. The estimation of the level of effort in the composite materials in the performed studies were the maximum stress criterion, the Tsai-Hill criterion, the tensor Tsai-Wu criterion and the Azzi-Tsai-Hill criterion. The mechanical properties required for analysis were performed in the way of experiments way, according to the standard specifications for this type of materials. FEM analysis was shown the effort elements of the construction, where were the highest level of tension stresses.

Buckling and limit states of composite profiles with top-hat channel section subjected to axial compression

The subject of the research was a short thin-walled top-hat cross-section composite profile. The tested structure was subjected to axial compression. As part of the critical state research, critical load and the corresponding buckling mode was determined. Later in the study laminate damage areas were determined throughout numerical analysis. It was assumed that the profile is simply supported on the cross sections ends. Experimental tests were carried out on a universal testing machine Zwick Z100 and the results were compared with the results of numerical calculations. The eigenvalue problem and a non-linear problem of stability of thin-walled structures were carried out by the use of commercial software ABAQUS®. In the presented cases, it was assumed that the material is linear-elastic and non-linearity of the model results from the large displacements. Solution to the geometrically nonlinear problem was conducted by the use of the incremental-iterative Newton-Raphson method.The subject of the research was a short thin-walled top-hat cross-section composite profile. The tested structure was subjected to axial compression. As part of the critical state research, critical load and the corresponding buckling mode was determined. Later in the study laminate damage areas were determined throughout numerical analysis. It was assumed that the profile is simply supported on the cross sections ends. Experimental tests were carried out on a universal testing machine Zwick Z100 and the results were compared with the results of numerical calculations. The eigenvalue problem and a non-linear problem of stability of thin-walled structures were carried out by the use of commercial software ABAQUS®. In the presented cases, it was assumed that the material is linear-elastic and non-linearity of the model results from the large displacements. Solution to the geometrically nonlinear problem was conducted by the use of the incremental-iterative Newton-Raphson method.

Effect of load eccentricity on the buckling of thin-walled laminated C-columns

The study investigates the behaviour of short, thin-walled laminated C-columns under eccentric compression. The tested columns are simple-supported. The effect of load inaccuracy on the critical and post-critical (local buckling) states is examined. A numerical analysis by the finite element method and experimental tests on a test stand are performed. The samples were produced from a carbon-epoxy prepreg by the autoclave technique. The experimental tests rest on the assumption that compressive loads are 1.5 higher than the theoretical critical force. Numerical modelling is performed using the commercial software package ABAQUS®. The critical load is determined by solving an eigen problem using the Subspace algorithm. The experimental critical loads are determined based on post-buckling paths. The numerical and experimental results show high agreement, thus demonstrating a significant effect of load inaccuracy on the critical load corresponding to the column’s local buckling.The study investigates the behaviour of short, thin-walled laminated C-columns under eccentric compression. The tested columns are simple-supported. The effect of load inaccuracy on the critical and post-critical (local buckling) states is examined. A numerical analysis by the finite element method and experimental tests on a test stand are performed. The samples were produced from a carbon-epoxy prepreg by the autoclave technique. The experimental tests rest on the assumption that compressive loads are 1.5 higher than the theoretical critical force. Numerical modelling is performed using the commercial software package ABAQUS®. The critical load is determined by solving an eigen problem using the Subspace algorithm. The experimental critical loads are determined based on post-buckling paths. The numerical and experimental results show high agreement, thus demonstrating a significant effect of load inaccuracy on the critical load corresponding to the column’s local buckling.

Design solutions for improving the lowest buckling loads of a thin laminate plate with notch

The object of this study are thin-walled rectangular plates with a central cut-out under uniform compression. The load is applied to the shorter and at the same time free-supported edges of the plate. The plates are made of carbon-epoxy laminate. A numerical modal analysis is performed for a number of cases where the plate with a central notch is longitudinally reinforced with isotropic strips fixed on the opposite sides of the plate. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the proposed design solutions on the buckling mode and buckling loads corresponding to the lowest buckling mode. The knowledge of these parameters will enable optimal design of elastic plate elements with predefined mechanical properties and designed mode of buckling. The eigen-problem was solved by numerical analysis using the finite element method.The object of this study are thin-walled rectangular plates with a central cut-out under uniform compression. The load is applied to the shorter and at the same time free-supported edges of the plate. The plates are made of carbon-epoxy laminate. A numerical modal analysis is performed for a number of cases where the plate with a central notch is longitudinally reinforced with isotropic strips fixed on the opposite sides of the plate. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the proposed design solutions on the buckling mode and buckling loads corresponding to the lowest buckling mode. The knowledge of these parameters will enable optimal design of elastic plate elements with predefined mechanical properties and designed mode of buckling. The eigen-problem was solved by numerical analysis using the finite element method.