An efficient assumed strain element model with six DOF per node for geometrically non-linear shells

The present paper describes an assumed strain finite element model with six degrees of freedom per node designed for geometrically non-linear shell analysis. An important feature of the present paper is the discussion on the spurious kinematic modes and the assumed strain field in the geometrically non-linear setting. The kinematics of deformation is described by using vector components in contrast to the conventional formulation which requires the use of trigonometric functions of rotational angles. Accordingly, converged solutions can be obtained for load or displacement increments that are much larger than possible with the conventional formulation with rotational angles. In addition, a detailed study of the spurious kinematic modes and the choice of assumed strain field reveals that the same assumed strain field can be used for both geometrically linear and non-linear cases to alleviate element locking while maintaining kinematic stability. It is strongly recommended that the element models, described in the present paper, be used instead of the conventional shell element models that employ rotational angles.     

Mechanoluminescent pulse pressure sensors. Processing of output optical signal

The process of mechanoluminescence transformation of a pulse pressure sensor is considered. The process consists in excitation of emission under the action of mechanical loading. An algorithm for use in processing the output optical signal of the sensor that makes it possible to determine an input shock pulse is presented. __________ Translated from Izmeritel’naya Tekhnika, No. 10, pp. 28–31, October, 2007.     

基桩反射波法动测曲线的数值模拟与特征分析

采用美国PDI公司开发的PDI-S软件,对不同缺陷基桩的反射波法低应变动测曲线进行数值模拟,对动测曲线的特征进行归纳与总结,以便在解释反射波法曲线时作为参考与借鉴,提高基桩质量检测的可靠度。     

钛合金的银脆,镉脆敏感性及其控制

利用慢应变速率拉伸技术（ＳＳＲＴ），并结合恒载实验，较全面地研究了Ｔｉ－６Ａｌ－４Ｖ合金的银脆行为、固态与液态镉脆行为，确定了应变速率、接触条件、热处理制度、试样取向、温度等因素对Ｔｉ－６Ａｌ－４Ｖ合金银脆与镉脆敏感性的影响，探讨了Ｎｉ阻挡层对控制Ｔｉ－６Ａｌ－４Ｖ合金和ＴＣ１１合金银脆开裂的作用。     

压阻式压力传感器及其应用电路设计

介绍了压阻式传感器的工作原理以及相关应用电路，并给出了一个应用示例加以说明。     

K0.9Li0.1（Ta0.5Nb0.5）O3晶体压电应变系数的测量

用准静态ｄ＿（３３）测量仪和干涉法相结合。测量了Ｋ＿（０．９）Ｌｉ＿（０．１）（Ｔａ＿（０．５）Ｎｂ＿（０．５）Ｎｂ＿（０．５））Ｏ＿３晶体的压电应变系数。结果为：ｄ＿（３３）＝８６．０，ｄ＿（３３）＝一２９．５，ｄ＿（１５）＝１１２．９×１０￣（－１２）Ｃ／Ｎ．     

Analytical solution for the axisymmetric plane strain electroelastic dynamics of a special non-homogeneous piezoelectric hollow cylinder

By virtue of the introduction of a dependent variable and the separation of variables technique, the axisymmetric plane strain electroelastic dynamic problem of a special non-homogeneous piezoelectric hollow cylinder is transformed to a Volterra integral equation of the second kind about a function with respect to time, which can be solved successfully by means of the interpolation method. Then the solutions of displacements, stresses, electric displacements and electric potential are obtained. The present method is suitable for a piezoelectric hollow cylinder with an arbitrary thickness subjected to arbitrary mechanical and electrical loads. Numerical results are finally presented.     

Neutron Stress Measurement of W‐Fiber Reinforced Cu Composite

Stress measurement methods using neutron and X‐ray diffraction were examined by comparing the surface stresses with internal stresses in the continuous tungsten‐fiber reinforced copper‐matrix composite. Surface stresses were measured by X‐ray stress measurement with the sin²ψ method. Furthermore, the sin²ψ method and the most common triaxal measurement method using Hooke's equation were employed for internal stress measurement by neutron diffraction. On the other hand, microstress distributions developed by the difference in the thermal expansion coefficients between these two phases were calculated by FEM. The weighted average strains and stresses were compared with the experimental results. The FEM results agreed with the experimental results qualitatively and confirmed the importance of the triaxial stress analysis in the neutron stress measurement.     

Procedures for analysis of strain transfer in the acetabular region in vitro

The failure of acetabular cups via loosening, migration or fracture is partially related to the stress distribution existing in the acetabular region. The complexity of the investigation of these stresses demands the application of a variety of model testing techniques involving combined embedded strain gauging, finite element analysis, transmission and reflective photoelasticity and crack propagation studies. The application of these procedures are described and the difficulties of obtaining representative loadings and restraints are commented upon.     

Temperature–stress–strain trajectory modelling during thermo-mechanical fatigue

The isothermal strain‐life approach is the most commonly used approach for determining fatigue damage, particularly when yielding occurs. Computationally it is extremely fast and generally requires elastic finite element analyses only. Therefore, it has been adapted for variable temperatures. Local temperature—stress–strain behaviour is modelled with an operator of the Prandtl type. The hysteresis loops are supposed to be stabilized and no creep is considered. The consequences of reversal point filtering are analysed. The approach is finally compared to several thermo‐mechanical fatigue tests and the Skelton model.