International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2018)
Published
Table of contents
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An Optimum Stringer for Straight and Curved Stiffened Panels Using X-FEM Techniques
Abstract: In this study, crack growth, modeling and simulation of various stiffened stringers, unstiffened straight and curved cracked panels are presented using commercially available finite element software package. Computation of stresses and convergence of stress intensity factor for single-edge notch specimens computed using finite element method (FEM) and extended finite element method (X-FEM) and compared with analytical solution. X-FEM techniques like cohesive segment method and linear elastic fracture mechanics, using virtual …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Bending Solutions of Fully Clamped Orthotropic Rectangular Thin Plate Using Finite Integral Transform Method
Abstract: Plate as an engineering material is used widely in several areas of Engineering work, especially civil engineering structures as slab. This research work presents the solutions to the bending of orthotropic thin rectangular plates, fully clamped at all edges and subjected to three different loading conditions such as uniformly distributed load, centrally loaded concentrated point load and hydrostatic pressure, using the finite integral transform method. The results derived from this …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Finite Element Modeling of Deep Reinforced Concrete Beams with Web Openings
Abstract: The effects of openings on the ultimate capacity of deep beams have been studied experimentally by many researchers. However, there’s still need for analytical study using numerical methods and also the development of simple stiffness reduction models that can be easily used for quick prediction of the effects of opening sizes on the stiffness of deep reinforced concrete beams. This study is focused on modeling the behavior of deep reinforced …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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FE Modelling and Analysis of Mixed Mode Delamination in Composite Laminates
Abstract: A composite is a structural material that consists of two or more constituents combined at a macroscopic level and not soluble in each other. The advantages of composites over conventional materials are its light weight, high strength, design flexibility, dimensional stability, etc. Although Composite materials are advantageous than conventional materials, there are some defects in composite materials too, which are Fibre-matrix debonding, fibre misalignment, Delamination, Matrix cracking, Impact damage, etc. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–57 Read article
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Heat Exchanger Technology and Applications: Groundsource Heat Pump System for Buildings Heating and Cooling
Abstract: Some emphasis has recently been put on the utilisation of the ambient energy from ground source and other renewable energy sources in order to stimulate alternative energy sources for heating and cooling of buildings. Geothermal heat pumps (GSHPs), or direct expansion (DX) ground source heat pumps, are a highly efficient renewable energy technology, which uses the earth, groundwater or surface water as a heat source when operating in heating mode …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 58–85 Read article