Essays about: "mixed-mode loading"

Found 4 essays containing the words mixed-mode loading.

  1. 1. Adhesive modelling in multi-material structures : Evaluating the strength and fatigue life of adhesive joints

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanik och hållfasthetslära

    Author : Nitin Narayanaswamy; [2020]
    Keywords : Adhesive Joints Strength Calculation J Integral Method Energy Release Rate Theory Crack Finite Element Analysis Multi Material Structures Automotive;

    Abstract : Advancements in material science and manufacturing techniques are enabling the use of lightweight metal alloys and polymer composites in several combinations and shapes for producing more efficient and lightweight structures for automotive applications without compromising strength, stiffness and/or durability. When evaluating the strength of the structure, the joints are of importance. READ MORE

  2. 2. Virtual Material Testing of Adhesive Joints

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Vinit Jethalal Nagda; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The automotive industry has shown an increasing interest in adhesive bonding for mixed-material joining. Modern design methods are critically dependent on accurate material models and data for numerical methods to enable the simulation of a design prototype early in the design process. READ MORE

  3. 3. Analysis of rubber adhesive : FE simulation of damage propagation over rubber adhesive under fatigue in mixed-mode loading

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Roberto Perez Romero; Alvaro Lazuen Ramirez; [2014]
    Keywords : rubber; adhesive; FE; analysis; joint; material law; damage; fracture; mixed-mode loading; fatigue;

    Abstract : This thesis refers to a simulation of an adhesive joint used to bond two metal sheets of a component of the side skirt bracket implemented in trucks. The adhesive joint must support fatigue and mixed-mode loading. READ MORE

  4. 4. Shear and Tensile Fracture Analysis of HDPE and PP-Experimental Results Combined with Simulation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Md. Shafiqul Islam; Abdullah Khan; [2013]
    Keywords : MSYM; Fracture toughness; energy release rate; Abaqus; Poly Propylene; High Density Polyethylene;

    Abstract : For the past many years, packaging have been designed just to preserve food items and to catch the attention of the customers by concentrating on the design rather than making it easy to open. But now companies like Tetra Pak are focusing on the flexibility of packaging design by making it user friendly without compromising the design quality. READ MORE