Article
Engineering, Civil
Sizhe Wang, Lingzhen Li, Qingtian Su, Xu Jiang, Elyas Ghafoori
Summary: This study developed a non-destructive prestressed strengthening solution for steel beams using adhesively bonded Fe-SMA strips. The behavior of the Fe-SMA-to-steel bonded joints was investigated, and an effective bond length of approximately 120 mm was determined. A strengthening solution for a 5.3 m span steel I-beam was designed and experimentally tested, demonstrating reliable performance under service loads.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ming-zhu Han, Hong-xia Zhang, Zhi-feng Yan, Ke-wei Li, Wen-xian Wang
Summary: The ultrasonic surface rolling processing (USRP) can generate surface gradient structures with different grain sizes on 18CrNiMo7-6 steel, improving its tensile properties and fatigue resistance. USRP reduces ratcheting strain, decreases fatigue damage under the same stress level, and prolongs fatigue life. Additionally, USRP changes the grain orientation of the surface layer, transforming the initiation mode of fatigue cracks from the surface to the interior at lower stress levels.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
L. Wang, S. F. Li, J. Li, R. D. K. Misra, Y. F. Yang, S. Y. Xiao, Z. J. Tian
Summary: In this study, MXene nanosheets with superior chemical stability were utilized as a substitute for traditional nanosheets to fabricate high-performance two-dimensional nanosheets strengthened Al matrix composites (AMCs) via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The MXene coating achieved uniform distribution and exceptional stability, enabling the retention of MXene nanosheets and effective strengthening of the Al matrix.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Anil R. Ravindran, Raj B. Ladani, Chun H. Wang, Adrian P. Mouritz
Summary: This study presents an experimental investigation on the strengthening of composite T-shaped joints using carbon nanoparticles, with carbon nanofibers showing the most effective enhancement. The research also reveals that the use of nanoparticles can improve the interlaminar fracture toughness properties of the composite materials.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yinfang Jiang, Yangyang Wang, Jianhua Sun, Guoqing Wu, Wenfan Jiang, Xiancheng Liu, Xin Li
Summary: In this study, a new composite strengthening method, called laser shock processing and ultrasonic extrusion (LUE), was developed by combining ultrasonic extrusion strengthening (UES) and laser shock processing (LSP). Comparative analysis was conducted on the fatigue life benefits and strengthening mechanisms of three strengthening methods. The results showed that LUE specimens had 3-4 times higher average fatigue life gain compared to single-process treatments, with a more reasonable residual stress distribution and a different fatigue fracture morphology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Z. Q. Liu, S. F. Li, D. Ye, R. D. K. Misra, S. Y. Xiao, N. N. Liang, X. M. Gan, Y. F. Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel Ti3C2 MXene-coated Ti composite powder was developed through surface functional modification of MXene followed by powder coating. The MXene remained in the Ti matrix after sintering and exhibited uniform dispersion characteristics and a unique monolayer structure, resulting in a distinctive strengthening behavior and significant enhancement of the tensile properties and hardness of the Ti matrix.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Peng Gao, Tianyu Du, Jianfu Zhang, Pingfa Feng, Dingwen Yu
Summary: The fatigue behavior of Q345B low alloy structural steel single-lap bolt-welded joint was studied compared to bolted and welded joints. Experimental results showed that the bolt-welded joint has higher fatigue strength, and the usage of welds and bolts can enhance fracture resistance and bearing capacity of the joint. The local strain energy density method provides a better estimation of fatigue life for bolt-welded joint.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Dou, Wenlan Wei, Yinping Cao, Lu Cui
Summary: The segregation of solid solution atoms affects the dislocations movement during low cycle fatigue, and the finer lath subgrain structure of 90H steel makes it easier to occur in grain, thus improving the fatigue life.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Neng Luo, Tiejun Zhou, Chuntao Zhang
Summary: This study examines the residual mechanical properties of Q345 structural steel that has been previously damaged by pre-fatigue loading. The steel samples are subjected to various loading cycles, causing fatigue damage without fracture, and then tested for their stress-strain curves and associated parameters. The results show that pre-fatigue loading has a significant effect on the fracture positions, morphological features, residual strength, and ductility of Q345 steel. The residual ductility reduced significantly after cyclic loading, while the impact on the elastic modulus was negligible.
Article
Mechanics
Sung-Ju Park
Summary: This paper presents an application method to predict fracture initiation for low cycle fatigue of 4-point bending in structural steel SS275. The swift isotropic hardening law was used in the numerical simulation to account for large strain deformation. The damage indicator framework with the Hosford-Coulomb (HC) model was adopted to characterize the damage accumulation and fracture behavior. Non-linear finite element analyses were performed to identify fracture model parameters based on the loading path of fracture initiation. The presented HC model was applied to an extremely low fatigue test (less than 100 cycles) and demonstrated good accuracy in predicting fracture initiation for complex loading scenarios.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
E. Ghafoori, H. Dahaghin, C. Diao, N. Pichler, L. Li, M. Mohri, J. Ding, S. Ganguly, S. Williams
Summary: In this study, the fatigue strengthening of damaged steel members was conducted using a directed energy deposition (DED) process called wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). Experimental and finite element (FE) simulation results showed that the WAAM process introduced compressive residual stresses at the crack tip and stress concentration at the root of the as-deposited WAAM, which can be mitigated by machining. Fractography analysis revealed that cracks were initiated at the WAAM-steel interface and microscopic observations showed that the microcracks were arrested by the porosities in the melted interface. Overall, this pioneering study highlights the promising potential of WAAM repair for combating fatigue damage in steel structures.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Damla Nur Celik, Gurkan Yildirim, Ali Al-Dahawi, Huseyin Ulugol, Baoguo Han, Mustafa Sahmaran
Summary: This study investigates the self-sensing capability of large-scale steel-reinforced cementitious composite beams subjected to different ranges of fatigue loading under four-point bending, using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNT) or chopped carbon fibers (CF) to improve electrical properties. Results show that CNT-based beams exhibit better stability and self-sensing capability compared to CF-based beams.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiqiang Wang, Libin Wang, Qiudong Wang, Bohai Ji, Jie Liu, Yue Yao
Summary: In this study, both numerical and experimental analyses were conducted to investigate the effect of bonding shape memory alloy (SMA) patches on crack propagation in steel plates. A compact tension (CT) model was developed to determine the feasibility of bonding SMA patches to different types of cracks, and parametric analysis was conducted to explore the influence of strengthening parameters on the effectiveness of reinforcement. Fatigue tests were then performed to validate the reinforcement effect. The findings have significant implications for the application of SMA reinforcement methods in practical engineering.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yuichi Shintaku, Seiichiro Tsutsumi, Kenjiro Terada
Summary: This paper presents a continuum-damage-model-like constitutive law embedding cohesive cracks with plasticity-induced damage to represent the degradation of strength and ductility of steel under cyclic loading. The proposed model is able to predict the tensile strength and breaking elongation of steel after cyclic loading. Its validity is verified through experiments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Hossein Heydarinouri, Alain Nussbaumer, Masoud Motavalli, Elyas Ghafoori
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the high-cycle fatigue behavior of bridge connections under distortion-induced loadings and prestressed strengthening. Critical plane-based multiaxial fatigue thresholds were appropriately used to predict crack initiation, considering fully reversed uniaxial and shear fatigue limits as well as residual stresses. The prestressed strengthening system effectively reduced stress mean values, shifting the stress state below the initiation threshold.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Julia A. Maresca, Paul Moser, Thomas Schumacher
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ali Shariati, Thomas Schumacher
STRUCTURAL CONTROL & HEALTH MONITORING
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
K. Walker, T. H. Miller, R. Gupta, A. Shariati, T. Schumacher
JOURNAL OF TESTING AND EVALUATION
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shafique Ahmed, Sagar Doshi, Thomas Schumacher, Erik T. Thostenson, Jennifer McConnell
JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Mechanics
Shafique Ahmed, Erik T. Thostenson, Thomas Schumacher, Sagar M. Doshi, Jennifer R. McConnell
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shafique Ahmed, Thomas Schumacher, Jennifer McConnell, Erik T. Thostenson
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Miguel A. Vicente, Dorys C. Gonzalez, Jesus Minguez, Thomas Schumacher
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Ali Hafiz, Thomas Schumacher
JOURNAL OF NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ali Hafiz, Thomas Schumacher
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shafique Ahmed, Thomas Schumacher, Erik T. Thostenson, Jennifer McConnell
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jovan Tatar, Siamak Sattar, David Goodwin, Sandra Milev, Shafique Ahmed, Jazalyn Dukes, Christopher Segura
Summary: The study summarizes the performance of EBFRP-retrofitted structures in the Cook Inlet earthquake and the condition of FRP retrofits after over a decade of exposure in a subarctic environment. Inspection results suggest that outdoor conditions may have led to bond deterioration between EBFRP and concrete, including installation defects, freeze-thaw expansion from moisture at the interface, differences in thermal expansion, or a combination of factors.
EARTHQUAKE SPECTRA
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Shafique Ahmed, Thomas Schumacher, Erik T. Thostenson, Jennifer McConnell
HEALTH MONITORING OF STRUCTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 2017
(2017)