Modal analysis of multi-cracked beams with circular cross section

This paper proposes a numerical model that combines the finite element and component mode synthesis methods for the modal analysis of beams with circular cross section and containing multiple non-propagating open cracks. The model virtually divides a beam into a number of parts from the crack sections and couples them by flexibility matrices considering the interaction forces that are derived from the fracture mechanics theory. The main feature of the presented approach is that the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a beam with an arbitrary number of cracks and any kind of two end conditions can be conveniently determined with a reasonable computational time. Three numerical examples are given to investigate the effects of location and depth of cracks on the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the beams. Moreover, it is shown through these examples that the evaluation of modal data obtained by the proposed model gives valuable information about the location and size of defects in the beams.     

Dynamics of anisotropic composite cantilevers weakened by multiple transverse open cracks

In this paper an exact solution methodology, based on Laplace transform technique enabling one to analyze the bending free vibration of cantilevered laminated composite beams weakened by multiple non-propagating part-through surface cracks is presented. Toward determining the local flexibility characteristics induced by the individual cracks, the concept of the massless rotational spring is applied. The governing equations of the composite beam with open cracks as used in this paper have been derived via Hamilton's variational principle in conjunction with Timoshenko's beam model. As a result, transverse shear and rotatory inertia effects are included in the model. The effects of various parameters such as the ply-angle, fiber volume fraction, crack number, position and depth on the beam free vibration are highlighted. The extensive numerical results show that the existence of multiple cracks in anisotropic composite beams affects the free vibration response in a more complex fashion than in the case of beam counterparts weakened by a single crack. It should be mentioned that to the best of the authors' knowledge, with the exception of the present study, the problem of free vibration of composite beams weakened by multiple open cracks was not yet investigated.     

Overall moduli and natural frequencies of composite laminates containing multiple interlaminar transverse cracks

In this paper, the overall tensile modulus of a composite laminate containing embedded multiple interlaminar transverse cracks is studied. The modulus is calculated based upon an energy method and the crack opening displacement which is obtained by solving a boundary-value problem. Numerical computation is applied to fibre-reinforced composite laminates following the theoretical analysis. The theoretical prediction is compared with the experimental data, and good agreement is found. The solution is then used to examine the natural frequencies of two representative cross-ply beams with multiple matrix cracks in some of the outer transverse layers. The difference between the natural frequencies of the intact and the damaged cross-ply beams is presented. It is found that for a graphite/epoxy composite, the multiple transverse cracks only have a minor influence on the frequency, whereas for a glass/epoxy composite, the multiple cracks may have a significant influence on the frequency when the cracks reach the saturation level in a relatively large area of a beam.     

简支梁裂纹位置识别的一种简单方法

由等效线弹簧来模拟裂纹引起的软化效应,基于铁摩辛柯梁理论得到含裂纹简支梁横向振动的频率计算式,由此获得识别裂纹位置的一种近似方法。文中利用梁的二维有限元模态分析数据进行裂纹位置的识别,结果表明该法在较宽的高跨比范围内,有好的效果;裂纹的深度对识别精度影响不大。     

基于小波有限元的悬臂梁裂纹识别

研究了悬臂梁裂纹识别中的正反问题．即通过裂纹位置和尺寸求解梁的固有频率以及利用梁的固有频率．识别裂纹位置和尺寸。以矩形截面裂纹悬臂梁为例，利用小波有限元方法建立了梁自由振动的有限元模型．其中裂纹被看作为一刚度已知的扭转线弹簧，求解出了系统的固有频率；通过行列式变换，将反问题求解简化为只含线弹簧刚度一个未知数的一元二次方程求根问题，分别做出了以不同固有频率作为输入值时裂纹位置与弹簧刚度之间的解曲线，曲线交点预测出裂纹的位置与尺寸。数值算例证实了算法的有效性，为工程结构裂纹故障预示与诊断提供了新的方法。     

Structural damage identification using transfer matrix with lumped crack properties

A novel damage detection scheme is developed for detecting multiple cracks in beams, based on a transfer matrix (TM) approach. Lumped Crack TM of a beam element with multiple cracks is derived based on lumped crack properties. A cracked beam element is assumed as two intact beam elements connected with a hinge or torsional spring. The crack is modelled as an element of zero length and mass, but with elastic properties. Lumped crack approach is simpler for multiple cracks than the possible alternative methods. The state vector at a node includes displacements, forces and moments at that node; when it is multiplied with TM the state vector at the adjacent node can be obtained. The crack identification strategy used here, involves measuring the initial state vector at a node, in the zone of interest. The displacements at the adjacent nodes are measured and these are predicted using TM. Using an optimization algorithm the unknown crack parameters in the TM are solved by minimizing the deviation between measured and predicted displacements. The method is verified using several numerical models as well as experiments with cracked beams. The TM is shown to be suitable for local identification and also fast and accurate compare to other methods.     

Analytical solutions for free and forced vibrations of a multiple cracked Timoshenko beam subject to a concentrated moving load

An analytical approach for evaluating the forced vibration response of uniform beams with an arbitrary number of open edge cracks excited by a concentrated moving load is developed in this research. For this purpose, the cracked beam is modeled using beam segments connected by rotational massless linear elastic springs with sectional flexibility, and each segment of the continuous beam is assumed to satisfy Timoshenko beam theory. In this method, the equivalent spring stiffness does not depend on the frequency of vibration and is obtained from fracture mechanics. Considering suitable compatibility requirements at cracked sections and corresponding boundary conditions, characteristic equations of free vibration response are derived. Then, forced vibration response is treated under a moving load with a constant velocity. Using the determined eigenfunctions, the forced vibration response may be obtained by the modal superposition method. Finally, some parametric studies are presented to show the effects of crack parameters and moving load velocity.     

含多裂纹损伤圆弧曲梁自由振动扰动的有限元网格自适应分析

该文建立圆弧形曲梁裂纹的截面损伤缺陷比拟方案,实施微裂纹损伤诱发截面弱化,实现多裂纹深度、位置、数目的模拟。引入变截面Timoshenko梁的h型有限元网格自适应分析方法,求解含裂纹损伤圆弧曲梁自由振动问题,得到优化的网格和满足预设误差限的高精度自振频率和振型解答,研究多裂纹损伤对圆弧曲梁振型的扰动行为。数值算例表明,该算法中网格非均匀加密可适应裂纹损伤引起的振型变化,应用于各类曲梁夹角和裂纹损伤分布工况下的自由振动研究,定量分析了多裂纹损伤深度、数目、分布对圆弧曲梁自振频率和振型的扰动影响,检验了该文算法的精确性和实用性。     

含单侧预制裂纹梁的冲击动态断裂过程试验研究

利用动焦散线试验方法研究了冲击下预制裂纹梁的动态断裂行为,对比分析了冲击荷载作用下单裂纹与双裂纹试件的应力强度因子、扩展轨迹以及速度、加速度等参数的变化规律。试验结果表明:冲击荷载作用下,含双裂纹且主裂纹在冲击点正下方的试件起裂时间最早,裂纹扩展后期朝向次裂纹方向发生较小的偏移;含Ⅰ型单裂纹的试件起裂时间次之,裂纹扩展路径呈直线;含双裂纹且两条裂纹均偏置于冲击点的试件起裂时间最晚,扩展过程中发生明显的曲裂现象。同时,裂纹扩展过程中曲裂现象越严重,裂纹扩展的最大速度就越小。在落锤冲击试件到试件断裂的整个阶段,应力强度因子一直表现出振荡变化。含双裂纹的试件,在主裂纹扩展中期,次裂纹上的应力强度因子有一个快速下降的过程。     

基于裂纹诱导弦挠度的Timoshenko梁裂纹无损检测

研究了基于Timoshenko梁静态挠度识别梁中裂纹位置及损伤程度的计算方法。首先,将梁开闭裂纹等效为单向旋转弹簧,利用Delta函数和Heaviside函数,得到了具有任意开闭裂纹数目梁的等效抗弯刚度,求得了开闭裂纹Timoshenko梁弯曲变形的显式闭合通解,给出了闭合通解待定常数的迭代求解方法。其次,建立了裂纹诱导弦挠度函数,证明了在裂纹处裂纹诱导弦挠度曲线斜率存在突变,为裂纹位置识别提供了理论依据。在此基础上,给出了裂纹等效旋转弹簧刚度的近似计算公式。最后,通过数值试验,将所建立的方法分别应用于裂纹位置及损伤程度已知的简支和固支Timosheoko梁裂纹位置识别和损伤程度计算,结果表明该文建立的裂纹损伤识别方法不仅具有一般的适用性,而且具有较高的精度和可靠性。     

Free vibration analysis of uniform and stepped cracked beams with circular cross sections

This paper presents a novel numerical technique applicable to analyse the free vibration analysis of uniform and stepped cracked beams with circular cross section. In this approach in which the finite element and component mode synthesis methods are used together, the beam is detached into parts from the crack section. These substructures are joined by using the flexibility matrices taking into account the interaction forces derived by virtue of fracture mechanics theory as the inverse of the compliance matrix found with the appropriate stress intensity factors and strain energy release rate expressions. To reveal the accuracy and effectiveness of the offered method, a number of numerical examples are given for free vibration analysis of beams with transverse non-propagating open cracks. Numerical results showing good agreement with the results of other available studies, address the effects of the location and depth of the cracks on the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the cracked beams. Modal characteristics of a cracked beam can be employed in the crack recognition process. The outcomes of the study verified that presented method is appropriate for the vibration analysis of uniform and stepped cracked beams with circular cross section.     

氯盐环境下锈蚀预应力混凝土梁抗弯性能试验

为探讨氯盐环境下锈蚀预应力混凝土梁的抗弯性能,制作了5根先张预应力混凝土梁,采用电化学法分别对其进行了0 d、7 d、14 d、28 d及42 d的快速腐蚀,随后进行了四点弯曲试验。研究了不同锈蚀程度对预应力混凝土梁自振频率、钢绞线滑移、结构变形、弯曲开裂、破坏模式及极限承载力等性能的影响。结果表明:氯盐环境下锈蚀对预应力混凝土梁高阶频率影响较小,导致一阶频率逐渐增大,28 d后锈蚀裂缝较大且局部混凝土脱落,一阶频率迅速减小;轻微腐蚀对预应力混凝土梁的抗弯性能影响较小,腐蚀程度增大,抗弯性能明显降低,腐蚀42 d后,极限挠度减小了18.7%,抗弯承载力减小了17.3%,延性降低了19%;锈蚀钢绞线与混凝土间滑移速率增大,极限滑移值由5 μm增加至11.4 μm;钢筋锈蚀对弯曲裂缝高度发展的影响不大,但促进了裂缝宽度的扩展,结构屈服后,底部裂缝开裂速率由0.0062 mm/kN增加至0.0252 mm/kN。在试验研究基础上,采用有限元软件ANSYS对各锈蚀梁的受载全过程进行了有限元模拟计算,极限荷载和钢绞线滑移量的模拟值与实测值误差分别小于5%和10%,吻合较好。      

含裂纹损伤圆弧曲梁弹性屈曲的有限元网格自适应分析

该文建立圆弧形曲梁裂纹的截面损伤缺陷比拟方案,实现裂纹大小(深度)、位置、数目的模拟.引入变截面Euler-Bernoulli梁的h型有限元网格自适应分析方法,求解含裂纹损伤圆弧曲梁弹性屈曲问题,得到优化的网格和满足预设误差限的高精度屈曲荷载和屈曲模态解答.数值算例表明该算法中网格非均匀加密可适应裂纹损伤引起的屈曲模态...     

Efficiency of the method of spectral vibrodiagnostics for fatigue damage of structural elements. Part 3. Analytical and numerical determination of natural frequencies of longitudinal and bending vibrations of beams with transverse cracks. Solution

Based on the concepts of linear fracture mechanics, we derive analytical expressions for the determinational of natural frequencies of longitudinal and bending vibrations of beams which are rectangular in cross section, are fixed in different ways, have variable ratios of the section height to the beam length, and have transverse cracks of various types. The results of the analytical solution are compared with those obtained by the finite-element method as well as with experimental data obtained by the authors and other scientists. The analytical solution under consideration is shown to be quite simple and provide a fairly good accuracy of the results obtained. Using a cantilever beam with one or two symmetrical edge cracks or a central through crack as an example, we consider the possible dependence of the relative change in natural frequencies of vibration on the relative crack length, crack location, and the vibration mode of a beam. We discuss the possible methods of evaluating the crack size and location from the results of experimental determination of the change in natural vibration frequencies of a cracked beam. Institute of Problems of Strength, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine. Translated from Problemy Prochnosti, No. 4, pp. 19–31, July–August, 1999.     

钢筋钢纤维自密实混凝土梁裂缝宽度试验研究

通过9根钢筋钢纤维自密实混凝土梁的四点弯曲试验,分析了钢纤维体积率、配筋率对钢筋钢纤维自密实混凝土梁裂缝形态、裂缝宽度以及裂缝间距等参数的影响。结果表明:在自密实混凝土梁中掺加钢纤维可有效限制裂缝的扩展,掺入体积率为0.38%和0.64%的钢纤维,可使自密实混凝土梁在正常使用阶段的最大裂缝宽度减小31%~56%,平均裂缝间距减小15%~28%,纵筋应变减小40%~56%。考虑钢纤维在试验梁开裂截面的分布以及应力传递机理,结合试验数据提出了钢筋钢纤维自密实混凝土梁最大裂缝宽度的计算公式,并与MC 2010、RILEM TC-162 TDF及CECS 38:2004的公式进行了对比。计算结果表明:该文建议公式计算的最大裂缝宽度与试验值吻合较好,可用于钢筋钢纤维自密实混凝土梁最大裂缝宽度的分析与验算。     

Dynamic response of a cracked beam subject to a moving load

Summary The dynamic response of a beam with a single-sided crack subject to a moving load on the opposite side is analyzed using Euler beam theory and the assumed mode method. The beam is modeled as two separate beams divided by the crack. Two different sets of admissible functions which satisfy the respective geometric boundary conditions are assumed for these two fictitious sub-beams. The rotational discontinuity at the crack is modeled by a torsional spring with an equivalent spring constant for the crack. The transverse deflection at the crack is matched by a linear spring of very large stiffness. Results of numerical simulations are presented for various combinations of constant axial velocity of the moving load and the crack size.     

An extended Layerwise method for composite laminated beams with multiple delaminations and matrix cracks

For the delamination and matrix crack prediction of composite laminated structures, the methods based on the damage mechanics and fracture mechanics are most commonly used. However, there are very few methods that can accurately simulate the delaminations together with matrix cracks, although the in‐plane matrix cracks always exist alongside the delaminations under impact loading. In this work, an extended layerwise method is developed to model the composite laminated beam with multiple delaminations and matrix cracks. In the displacement field, the nodes in the thickness direction are located at the middle surface of each single layer, the top surface and the bottom surface of the composite beams. The displacement field contains the linear Lagrange interpolation functions, the one‐dimensional weak discontinuous function and strong discontinuous function. The strong and weak discontinuous function are applied to model the displacement discontinuity induced by delaminations and the strain discontinuity induced by the interface between the layers, respectively. Because the nodes in the thickness direction are located at the middle surface of each single layer, the extended layerwise method can be conveniently employed to deal with the in‐plane matrix cracks combined with the extend FEM. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Parametric instability of functionally graded beams with an open edge crack under axial pulsating excitation

This paper studies the parametric instability of functionally graded beams with an open edge crack subjected to an axial pulsating excitation which is a combination of a static compressive force and a harmonic excitation force. It is assumed that the materials properties follow an exponential variation through the thickness direction. Theoretical formulations are based on Timoshenko beam theory and linear rotational spring model. The governing equations of motion are derived by using Hamilton’s principle and transformed into a set of Mathieu equations through Galerkin’s procedure. The natural frequencies with different end supports are obtained. The boundary points on the unstable regions are determined by using Bolotin’s method. Numerical results are presented to highlight the influences of crack location, crack depth, material property gradient, beam slenderness ratio, compressive load, and boundary conditions on both the free vibration and parametric instability behaviors of the cracked functionally graded beams.     

Flexural behavior of plain concrete beams strengthened with ultra high toughness cementitious composites layer

Ultra high toughness cementitious composites (UHTCC), which has metal-like deformation and crack width restricting ability, is expected to be utilized as retrofit materials. For this application, much attention needs to be paid to the working performance of structure members composed of UHTCC and existing concrete. This paper presents an investigation on the flexural behavior of plain concrete beams strengthened with UHTCC layer in tension face. The effect of UHTCC layer thicknesses on first crack load, ultimate flexural load, crack width, and load–deflection relationship is examined. The experimental results indicate that the use of UHTCC layer significantly increases the first crack load and ultimate flexural load. The first crack load and ultimate flexural load of composites beams increased with the increase of the UHTCC layer thickness. Considerable reduction in crack width was observed for composite specimens, as UHTCC layer restricted the cracks in upper concrete and dispersed them into multiple fine cracks effectively. Moreover, in comparison to plain concrete beam, composite beams could sustain the loading at a larger deflection without failure. Based on the plane section assumption, etc., a calculation method to predict the flexural capacity of composite beam was proposed. Good agreement between predictions and experiments had been obtained.