Fatigue strength evaluation for bolt-nut connections having slight pitch difference considering incomplete threads of nut

Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Fracture Fatigue and Wear, FFW 2015, Ghent University, Belgium, 27-28 August 2015The high strength bolts and nuts are widely used in various fields. In this study the effect of slight pitch difference is considered when the nut pitch is αμm larger than the bolt pitch. In the first place, the fatigue experiment is conducted with varying pitch difference. The results show that the fatigue life is extended to about 1.5 times by introducing the suitable pitch difference under the high stress amplitude. Next, the detail observation is performed on the fractured specimens including the fractured positions and the crack configurations. It is found that the fractured positions and the crack distributions vary depending on the pitch difference. Finally, to clarify the improvement mechanism of the fatigue strength, the finite element method is applied to calculate the stress amplitude and mean stress at each bolt threads, and the incomplete threads at the nut ends are also considered to obtain the accurate analytical results

Stress and deformation of ceramic rolls to produce high quality zinc coated steel sheet

Several ceramic rolls can be used efficiently to produce high quality zinc coated steel sheet used for automobiles. Those ceramics rolls may provide a longer life and reduce the cost for the maintenance because of its large heat resistance and large wear resistance. One example may be seen in sink rolls used in molten zinc bath to manufacture zinc coated steel sheet. Since the rolls are subjected to large thermal stress and mechanical loading, care should be taken for the risk of fracture due to the ceramic brittleness. Moreover, since the sleeve and shafts can be connected only by using small shrink fitting ratio，another failure risk should be considered for the separation of those components [25, 26]. In this paper, therefore, the mechanical and thermal stress and separation condition will be investigated considering the separation of the connected portion. Here, by using the finite volume method the heat transfer coefficient is discussed and by using the finite element method the thermal stress is considered.12th International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures 10–12 July 2017, Kitakyushu, Japa

Failure Analysis for Coming out of Shaft from Shrink-Fitted Ceramics Sleeve

This paper deals with failure analysis for coming out of the steel shaft from ceramic sleeve connected by shrink fitting. Only low shrink fitting ratio can be applied because of the brittleness of the ceramic sleeve. However, the steel shafts may be loosening out from the ceramic sleeve under such low shrink fitting ratio. In this study, the coming out behavior of the shaft during rotation is analyzed by the finite element method. The roller rotation is replaced by shifted load in the circumferential direction on the fixed roller. It is found that the load rotation can be approximated by the discrete load shifting at the interval angle θ0 = 12° within 1% error. The effect of the shrink fitting ratio on the coming out of the shaft is discussed as well as several other parameters, such as Young\u27s modulus of the shaft, the friction coefficient, magnitude of the load, and geometry of the shaft. Furthermore, it is found that the shear stress distribution at the shrink-fitted area may be useful for evaluating whether the coming out occurs or not

Coming out prevention by stopper for the shrink fitted sandwiched shaft from the ceramic sleeve

Ceramic roller can be used in the heating furnace conveniently because of its high temperature resistance. The roller consists of sleeve and steel shaft connected only under a small shrink fitting ratio because of the brittleness. However, the coming out of the shaft may often happen from the ceramic sleeve under repeated bending load. Therefore, how to prevent the coming out failure becomes an important issue. Based on the previous study, a two-dimensional shrink fitted structure is considered by replacing the shaft with the inner plate and by replacing the sleeve with the outer plate. Then, this research focuses on preventing the inner plate coming out from the outer plate by introducing a newly designed stopper on the outer plate. The simulation results shows that the coming out phenomenon can be prevented effectively due to the contact between the inter plate and the stopper installed on the outer plate. In order to evaluate the contact force between the inner plate and the stopper, the coming out mechanism is clarified. To prevent the coming out by stopper safely, the effects of the magnitude of repeated load and the friction coefficient upon the contact compressive force are investigated under large number of loading cycles by using 2D simulation.12th International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures, 10–12 July 2017, Kitakyushu, Japa

Examination on a Criterion for a Debonding Fracture of Single Lap Joints from the Intensity of Singular Stress Field

In this study, the experimental adhesive strength is newly considered in terms of the singular stress appearing at the end of interface between the adhesive and adherent. Here the critical intensity of singular stress field is examined as the debonding criterion for all types of single lap joints under different adhesive thickness and overlap length. The intensity of singular stress can be evaluated by the application of the finite element method focusing on the stress value at the end element of the interface. It should be noted that except for the case of small overlap length the separation always occurs at the edge of the interface causing unstable growth and final brittle fracture. In this type of fracture it is found that the critical intensity of the stress singular field is constant independent of the adhesive thickness and overlap length.13th International Conference on Fracture, June 16–21, 2013, Beijing, Chin

Effect of Pitch Difference on Anti-loosening Performance and Fatigue Strength for High Strength Bolts and Nuts

A slight pitch difference is considered between the bolt and nut in this study. Here, the pitch ofnut is α μm larger than the pitch of bolt. In the first place, the distance δ, of nut screwed onto bolt withoutany prevailing torque, is experimentally and analytically obtained for each level of α. Then, the relationshipbetween axial force and prevailing torque during tightening process is tested. According to the obtainedtorque-axial force relationship, for four different levels of α, the loosening experiment based on NAS3350(National Aerospace Standard) is performed, and the loosening and dropping status of the nuts areinvestigated. Considering both the anti-loosening ability and the clamping ability of the nut, the desirablerange of α is discussed. After that, according to the loosening experiment results, three levels of α areselected to make a further study about the effect of the pitch difference on the fatigue life of bolt. The fatigueexperiment is performed and the S-N curves are obtained. Finally, the finite element method is used to makea simulation of the fatigue experiment and the mean stress and stress amplitude at each thread bottom of boltare analyzed.13th International Conference on Fracture, June 16–21, 2013, Beijing, Chin

In-situ X-ray imaging of the breakup dynamics of current-carrying molten metal jets during arc discharge

Sato Y., Shobu T., Tominaga A., et al. In-situ X-ray imaging of the breakup dynamics of current-carrying molten metal jets during arc discharge. Communications Materials 5, 147 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-024-00586-1.The flow dynamics of current-carrying molten metal jet breakup during arc discharge serves as mass and heat sources in wire-arc-based metal deposition processes, thereby optimizing the resultant product quality. However, the spatiotemporal flow interaction between the molten metal jet and the surrounding arc plasma remains unclear. Here, using in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging, we simultaneously track surface deformation and internal flow in molten aluminum jets during argon arc discharge. We reveal that modulating the magnitude and path of the arc discharge current can accelerate the jet velocity by 200–300% beyond its initial injection speed, thereby facilitating significant jet elongation. Our results provide consistent evidence that the jet flow dynamics are predominantly governed by the interaction between the arc discharge current and its coaxial self-induced magnetic field. This study establishes a framework at the intersection of fluid dynamics and electromagnetism, contributing to optimized control and precision in wire-arc-based applications

Intensity of singular stress fields of wedge-shaped defect in human tooth due to occlusal force before and after restoration with composite resins

Wedge-shaped defects are frequently observed on the cervical region of the human tooth. Previously, most studies explained that improper tooth-brushing causes such defects. However, recent clinical observation suggested that the repeated stress due to occlusal force may induce the formation of these wedge-shaped defects. In this study, therefore, two-dimensional human tooth models are considered with and without a wedge-shaped defect by applying the finite element method. To evaluate large stress concentrations accurately, a method of analysis is discussed in terms of the intensity of singular stress fields appearing at the tip of the sharp wedge-shaped defect. The effects of the position and direction of occlusion on the intensity of singular stress fields are discussed before and after restoration with composite resins

Dependency of tensile strength of ductile cast iron on strain rate and temperature

The dependency of the tensile strength σ smooth B and the notch strength σ notch B on strain rate and temperature were investigated for conventional ferrite-pearlite type ductile cast iron (JIS-FCD500) to make clear the applicability of ductile cast iron to components for welded steel structures. High speed tensile tests were conducted on notched and smooth specimens with varying strain rate and temperature. Charpy absorbed energy was also evaluated on notched specimen with varying temperature. It is found that the tensile strength is in a good relationship with strain rate-temperature parameter R for the wide range of strain rate and temperature. With decreasing R parameter, both σ smooth B and σ notch B increase even when Charpy absorbed energy starts decreasing. It should be noted that the notch strength σ notch B is always larger than the tensile strength at room temperature σ smooth B, RT in the range of R parameter required for the welded structures. Therefore, the tensile strength σ smooth B, RT is confirmed to be useful for the structural design.12th International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures, 10–12 July 2017, Kitakyushu, Japa