Murat Yavuz Solmaz

Progressive Failure Analysis in Adhesively, Riveted, and Hybrid Bonded Double-Lap Joints

One of the important processes in structural design is the joining technique. Failure of composite joints involves different failure mechanisms depending upon the joining technique. In this study, a progressive failure analysis was performed on adhesively, riveted, and hybrid bonded double-lap joints. In the joints, a woven-type fiberglass-reinforced composite material was used as the main material; AV 2015 was used as the adhesive, and steel as the rivet material. The analyses were performed using ANSYS 12.1 finite element package software via software written using parametric design language (APDL) codes. At the end of the progressive failure analysis, failure loads and failure modes were determined for 30-, 45-, and 60-mm overlap lengths in accordance with the Maximum Shear Stress Theory and Hashin Criteria. For 45-mm overlap lengths, the joint strength of hybrid joints proved to be 2.72 and 1.145 times higher, respectively, than adhesive and fastening joints. Results showed that the failure load of the joint increased when the overlap length increased. In riveted joints, the failure occurring in the composite plates began around the rivet hole and the catastrophic failure of these types of joints resulted from fiber tensile failure.

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Critical Buckling Load of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

The critical buckling loads for various core densities and materials of honeycomb composite panels are experimentally and numerically investigated in this study. The surface plates of honeycomb composite panels are of polyester/glass fiber composite. Polyester resin-impregnated paper or aluminum is used as the honeycomb core material. Honeycomb panels with different cell sizes, but approximately the same volume, are produced and the effect of the honeycomb core density on the critical buckling load is investigated by compression tests. The critical buckling load of paper core panels is determined to be higher than that of aluminum core panels. It is seen that the buckling strength of the specimens increases by the increase of core density. As the critical buckling load exceeds a certain limit, regional core cell buckling and core crushing are seen in aluminum core panels. In paper core panels, regional cracks are seen, in addition to these failures. The study also calculates the numeric buckling loads of the panels using the ANSYS finite element analysis program. The achieved experimental and numerical results are compared with each other and the results are provided in tables.

The effect of implant number and position on the stress behavior of mandibular implant retained overdentures: A three-dimensional finite element analysis

The present study evaluated the effects of ball anchor abutment attached to implants with a 4.30 mm diameter and 11 mm insert length on stress distribution in a patient without any remaining teeth in the lower jaw. In the study, the stress analysis was performed for five different configurations (2 with 4 implant-supported and 3 with 2 implant-supported) and three different loading types using ANSYS Workbench software. The stresses measured in the 4 implant-supported models were lower compared to the stresses measured in the 2 implant-supported models. The stresses on the implants intensified on the cervical region of the implants. When the effects of the loading sites on the stress were examined, the loading on the first molar tooth produced the highest stresses on the implants.

Effects of Ductile Fiber Size on the Fracture Toughness of Copper/Polyester Composites

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of fiber size on the fracture toughness of ductile fiber reinforced composite materials. For this purpose, pull-out tests of copper fiber embedded in polyester matrix have been conducted, as a result of which load—displacement graphics for different fiber diameters and embedded lengths have been obtained. Using the derived load—displacement graphics, debonding load of each specimen has been found, and sliding shear stress, bond shear stress, and pull-out work have been calculated. Then, fracture energy increments per unit cross-sectional area have been determined. In the numeric part of the study, pull-out test was modeled using finite element package program ANSYS (11.0). With the help of this model, load—displacement graphic obtained in the test has been repeated in numeric terms. Obtained results have been presented in the form of tables and graphs and interpreted. It has been observed that the fracture energy increment increases with increase in the diameter of the copper fiber.

Finite element analysis of the stress distributions in peri-implant bone in modified and standard-threaded dental implants

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the stress distributions with three different loads in two different geometric and threaded types of dental implants by finite element analysis. For this purpose, two different implant models, Nobel Replace and Nobel Active (Nobel Biocare, Zurich, Switzerland), which are currently used in clinical cases, were constructed by using ANSYS Workbench 12.1. The stress distributions on components of the implant system under three different static loadings were analysed for the two models. The maximum stress values that occurred in all components were observed in FIII (300 N). The maximum stress values occurred in FIII (300 N) when the Nobel Replace implant is used, whereas the lowest ones, in the case of FI (150 N) loading in the Nobel Active implant. In all models, the maximum tensions were observed to be in the neck region of the implants. Increasing the connection between the implant and the bone surface may allow more uniform distribution of the forces of the dental implant and may protect the bone around the implant. Thus, the implant could remain in the mouth for longer periods. Variable-thread tapered implants can increase the implant and bone contact.

The effects of adhesive thickness, surface roughness and overlap distance on joint strength in prismatic plug-in joints attached with adhesive

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of surface roughness, adhesive thickness and overlap distance on the joint strength in prismatic plug-in joints combined with adhesive. For this purpose, samples produced in three different types of overlap distance, three different types of adhesive thickness and three different types of surface roughness were attached by three different widely used epoxy-based adhesives, resulting in a total of 81 prismatic plug-in joints. The strength of each joint was determined by subjecting them to axial tensile tests and the results are presented as a comparison.

Stress distribution in a femoral implant with and without bone cement and at different inclination angles

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate numerically the effects of the inclination (collodiaphyseal) angle and bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate) filling on the stress distribution of human femurs and implants after the implementation of a partial endoprotez arthroplasty. Ti6Al4V, which is the most commonly used implant material, was choosen for this study. In the numerical study, solid models of implants and femurs were created using the SolidWorks 2010 package program, then stress analyses were carried out at five different inclination angles, 120°, 125°, 130°, 135° and 140°, with and without bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate), using the ANSYS Workbench 12.0 package program. The anteversion angle was assumed to be 12.5° for all models. As a result of the increase in the inclination angle and the addition of bone cement, it was determined that the stress values of the femurs and implants were reduced. Within the limitations of this study it has been shown that parameters like bone cemen...

Effect of Curing Conditions on the Interface Strength of Single- Fibre Composite Specimens

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of curing conditions on interface strength in single-fibre composites. Test specimens produced by using polyester resin and single glass fibre were cured under four different temperatures, which were room temperature, 40°C, 55°C and 70°C for three different curing periods, which were 1 hour, 4 hours and 8 hours. Afterwards they were subjected to tensile test. As a result of the examination under optic microscope, it has been observed that the major damage formations are in the form of matrix cracks and fibre fragments. Young modulus and therefore mechanical properties of single-fibre composite specimens improved after a treatment above 40°C.

EFFECT OF THE DIFFERENT GEAR BASE GEOMETRIES OF HELICAL GEARS ON THE WEIGHT OF GEAR AND STRESS ANALYSIS

The aim of this study, is to decrease weight of helical gears used frequently in power and motion transmission in order to provide energy and material saving. For this purpose, gear surfaces, where the stresses at minimal level are acted under normal working conditions, were removed for seven different geometries. The specimens modeled in SolidWorks 2010 package program were exported ANSYS Workbench 12.0 finite elements package program then stress analysis was accomplished. Throughout the whole analysis, steel AISI 1045 as a gear material was chosen. At the end, results obtained from performed study were presented in comparisons each other and the most appropriate design that provides 27 percent material saving was specified as a model 7 mm in diameter and has 6 circular holes drilled.