An investigation is presented into the behaviour of carbon fibre composite joints subjected to dynamic loading rates in the range of 0.1 m/s to 10 m/s. The research is focused on the response of single fastener joints and more complex structural arrangements involving multiple fasteners and complex loads. Fasteners play a crucial role in the joining of aerospace components due to their ease of installation and inspection and their resistance to creep and environmental degradation. A consequence of the operating environment of aircraft is that many critical load cases involve impact and crash. These loading events are characterised by high loading rates, high kinetic energy and possibly loads well above the static design case. The properties of composite materials change with loading rate, so it is likely that the behaviour of bolted composite joints may also vary significantly. Dynamic behaviour of bolted joints is an area of research that has been given little attention to date. The few available papers on the topic are limited to the investigation of ideal bearing loads and include some contradictory results. The research developed a detailed understanding of the behaviour of bolted joints in composite structures through a combined numerical and experimental investigation. A set of quasi-static and dynamic single fastener joint tests was conducted to develop an understanding of the complex failure mechanisms present in bolted composite joints. Simple structural tests were developed to investigate the interaction of multiple bolts in a joint. High speed camera footage, full-field strain measurement and CT scanning techniques were all used to develop an understanding of the changes in the failure process with increased loading rate. Finite element analyses used implicit and explicit dynamic algorithms to model the tests. The finite element analysis contributed to the understanding of the experimental results as well as providing a predictive tool to minimise the need for further testing. A method of incorporating detailed information about bolt failure into large scale structural models was investigated and developed. The original contributions of this thesis involve novel dynamic joint testing including dynamic pull-through and structural tests. CT Scanning was utilised in a novel way to investigate the complex failure modes within a bolted joint. Novel finite element techniques were developed for modelling bolted joints at both a detailed level and a simplified level for structural analyses. These contributions significantly improve the current understanding of bolted joint failure, both quasi-statically and dynamically, and will allow for more efficient design of bolted composite structures for crash and impact loads.

Thesis (M.E.F.E.)--University of Canterbury, 2007. / Typescript (photocopy). "February 2007." Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:28:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2012-12-14Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:16:35Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 marques_bmf_me_guara.pdf: 1267078 bytes, checksum: b861835064bbb924cdbb98ad015fd1cb (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Em praticamente todo sistema mecânico, juntas aparafusadas são utilizadas com o objetivo de unir componentes distintos, controlando folgas estruturais de tal modo a manter o envelope geométrico de projeto e o alinhamento entre as partes unidas. Normalmente, os parafusos são submetidos aos carregamentos de tração e cisalhamento o qual o último gera momento de flexão no parafuso devido ao efeito de contato com a superfície do furo. O comportamento da distribuição de carga ao longo do corpo do parafuso apresenta uma grande contribuição no seu dimensionamento principalmente por causa do braço de flexão que determinará o momento atuante. Dessa forma, esse trabalho apresenta diferentes tipos de juntas aparafusadas, normalmente aplicadas em estruturas de alta responsabilidade, para analisar o comportamento da distribuição de carregamento ao longo do corpo do parafuso. As juntas apresentam diferentes materiais e espessuras das placas envolvidas como ligas de alumínio e aço, a presença de calços ou não e parafusos normatizados de diferentes diâmetros. As análises contemplam o cálculo analítico o qual apresenta o tipo de distribuição de carregamento, triangular, trapezoidal ou retangular, análise pelo método dos elementos finitos com modelos bidimensionais e tridimensionais. Assim, após a análise dos resultados obtidos pelos métodos citados, mostrou que a presença de calço nas juntas aparafusadas e a espessura das placas influenciam diretamente as diferenças entre os métodos e mesmo que as diferenças entre os métodos existam, a confiabilidade do método analítico é confirmada uma vez que todos os braços de flexão são maiores daqueles obtidos pelo método dos elementos finitos. Desse modo, as juntas dimensionadas pelo método analítico são conservativas, apresentam margens de segurança... / Practically all mechanical system applies bolted joints in order to put together independent components, fitting up structural gaps to maintain the geometrical envelope in accordance with design and the alignment between the joined parts. Normally, the bolts withstand tension and shear loads which the last one generates bending moment in the bolt body due the contact effect with the hole surface. The load distribution behavior along the bolt body presents a great contribution to define it principally because the bending arm which determines the applied moment. Thus, this study presents different bolted joints configurations, usually applied in high responsibility structures in such way to analyze the load distribution behavior all along the bolt body. The joints present different plates materials and thicknesses as like aluminum and steel alloys, considering shims or not and standard bolts with a variety of diameter. The analyses regard the analytical method which presents the load distribution type, triangular, trapezoidal or rectangular, finite elements analysis method considering bidimensional and tridimensional models. Therefore, after the analysis of the results from the mentioned methods, stared the shims and the plates thicknesses have a significant influence in the differences between the methods. Even though the differences exist, the reliability of the analytical method is confirmed once all bending arms are bigger than those resulted by the finite element method. Hence, the joints dimensioned by the analytical method are... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: Fernando de Azevedo Silva / Banca: João Zangrandi Filho / Banca: Leonardo Kyo Kabayama / Resumo: Em praticamente todo sistema mecânico, juntas aparafusadas são utilizadas com o objetivo de unir componentes distintos, controlando folgas estruturais de tal modo a manter o envelope geométrico de projeto e o alinhamento entre as partes unidas. Normalmente, os parafusos são submetidos aos carregamentos de tração e cisalhamento o qual o último gera momento de flexão no parafuso devido ao efeito de contato com a superfície do furo. O comportamento da distribuição de carga ao longo do corpo do parafuso apresenta uma grande contribuição no seu dimensionamento principalmente por causa do braço de flexão que determinará o momento atuante. Dessa forma, esse trabalho apresenta diferentes tipos de juntas aparafusadas, normalmente aplicadas em estruturas de alta responsabilidade, para analisar o comportamento da distribuição de carregamento ao longo do corpo do parafuso. As juntas apresentam diferentes materiais e espessuras das placas envolvidas como ligas de alumínio e aço, a presença de calços ou não e parafusos normatizados de diferentes diâmetros. As análises contemplam o cálculo analítico o qual apresenta o tipo de distribuição de carregamento, triangular, trapezoidal ou retangular, análise pelo método dos elementos finitos com modelos bidimensionais e tridimensionais. Assim, após a análise dos resultados obtidos pelos métodos citados, mostrou que a presença de calço nas juntas aparafusadas e a espessura das placas influenciam diretamente as diferenças entre os métodos e mesmo que as diferenças entre os métodos existam, a confiabilidade do método analítico é confirmada uma vez que todos os braços de flexão são maiores daqueles obtidos pelo método dos elementos finitos. Desse modo, as juntas dimensionadas pelo método analítico são conservativas, apresentam margens de segurança... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Practically all mechanical system applies bolted joints in order to put together independent components, fitting up structural gaps to maintain the geometrical envelope in accordance with design and the alignment between the joined parts. Normally, the bolts withstand tension and shear loads which the last one generates bending moment in the bolt body due the contact effect with the hole surface. The load distribution behavior along the bolt body presents a great contribution to define it principally because the bending arm which determines the applied moment. Thus, this study presents different bolted joints configurations, usually applied in high responsibility structures in such way to analyze the load distribution behavior all along the bolt body. The joints present different plates materials and thicknesses as like aluminum and steel alloys, considering shims or not and standard bolts with a variety of diameter. The analyses regard the analytical method which presents the load distribution type, triangular, trapezoidal or rectangular, finite elements analysis method considering bidimensional and tridimensional models. Therefore, after the analysis of the results from the mentioned methods, stared the shims and the plates thicknesses have a significant influence in the differences between the methods. Even though the differences exist, the reliability of the analytical method is confirmed once all bending arms are bigger than those resulted by the finite element method. Hence, the joints dimensioned by the analytical method are... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Bolted connections where used from the beginning of vehicle construction for joining two or more parts. The reliability of bolted connections is still a major problem. The objective of this research thesis is focused on an advanced monitoring system for bolted connections in vehicle construction. A mechanical “vibrating test bench”, which was developed by the aeronautical engineer Mr. Junkers, is being adapted, to suite the requirements of the automotive industry. It is designed according to DIN 65151 standards. The bolted connection is tightened to a specific torque to achieve the required preload forces and then exposed to an oscillating elastic shear force. The preload force and their loss are measured in relation to the number of load cycles. The ideal locking mechanism would be, if no settling occurs. Realistic in practice is the remaining of a sufficient preload force which doesn’t decry with time. The aim of this thesis is, to gain knowledge that will assist in the future control of the bolt locking procedure. The test bench can be used to verify the clamping capability of a bolted connection. With the dynamic computer-aided test system it will also be possible to test critical bolted joints and their safety, which reduces the probability of costly product recalls, or even severe cases of failure.

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There is increasing demand, from both engineers and their clients, for structures that can be rapidly returned to occupancy following an earthquake, while also maintaining or reducing initial costs. One possible way towards this goal is to ensure that seismic damage occurs only within elements that can be removed and replaced following a damaging earthquake. For concentrically braced frames that use hollow structural sections, the current design practice requires field welding of the brace to the gusset in a way that causes the brace to buckle out-of-plane. In the event of a damaging earthquake, the out-of-plane brace buckling may damage both the gusset plate and also any adjacent exterior cladding. The plate cannot be easily replaced, resulting in expensive and time-consuming repairs, and the damaged cladding could endanger the lives of people evacuating the building and of other pedestrians. Through multiple design iterations, a new steel concentrically braced frame connection type was developed that can be bolted into place and that confines damage to replaceable components. The proposed connection is expected to result in reduced erection costs and be easier to repair following a major earthquake. Moreover, the new connection causes buckling to occur in-plane, preventing dangerous damage to the cladding. Large scale experimental testing on two variations of the new connection was performed. The cyclic, uniaxial testing of a brace with the new connection demonstrated the connection’s ability to behave in a desirable manner, with tensile yielding, brace buckling and connection rotation occurring during the expected drift levels associated with earthquake loading. A nonlinear finite element model of a brace with the new connection was developed and discussed. The finite element model was able to replicate the results of the experiment and will allow for further research and development of the new connection. The new connection shows promise as a replaceable connection for the seismic design of concentrically braced frames. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc) / Earthquakes can cause major, devastating damage to city structures. The cost of repairs and the time needed to make those repairs can be crippling, to the point where it is easier to tear down the structures than properly repair them. Designers and engineers need improved ways to design these structures to be more easily repaired, without driving up the initial cost of the structure. This research developed, tested and modelled a new, replaceable connection for earthquake resistant braces. The new connection is easier to install, easier to replace and provides added safety when compared to traditional designs.

<p dir="ltr">This thesis presents the results of the study performed on the behavior of bolted splice</p><p dir="ltr">connections for Concrete Filled Composite Plate Shear Walls. As a part of an experimental</p><p dir="ltr">program, two large-scale specimens employing two different types of fasteners: (i) Hollo-Bolt</p><p dir="ltr">blind bolts, and (ii) threaded rods with pipe sleeves were designed, built, and tested at the Bowen</p><p dir="ltr">Laboratory. The specimens were subjected to monotonic loading to examine the behavior and</p><p dir="ltr">capacity of the proposed connection types. From the results obtained in the experiments it could</p><p dir="ltr">be suggested that the proposed connections are an effective method to connect C-PSW/CFs and</p><p dir="ltr">could be a valuable alternative to Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) welding.</p>

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