Experimental study and numerical simulation on compressive buckling behavior of thin steel skins in unilateral contact with rigid constraints

doi:10.1007/s11709-011-0121-y

Front Arch Civil Eng Chin

2011, Vol. 5

Issue (3) : 335-343 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-011-0121-y

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Experimental study and numerical simulation on compressive buckling behavior of thin steel skins in unilateral contact with rigid constraints

Nicholas KEAGE, Christopher MAIOLO, Rebecca PIEROTTI, Xing MA(

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School of Natural and Built Environments, University of South Australia, Adelaide 5001, Australia

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Abstract

In this paper, a practical test and finite element analysis has been undertaken to further investigate the effects of contact buckling. A test rig was designed and constructed to record vertical and transverse deflections of compressively loaded steel skin plates. The boundary conditions were modeled as fully fixed. A finite element analysis was also undertaken using the software package Strand7. Results from both analyses have been examined and compared to data established from previous studies on contact buckling. Both the finite element analysis and practical results correlate well with this data. The result of the investigation has confirmed contact buckling theories and has foreshadowed the onset of the newly observed phenomenon of secondary contact buckling.

Keywords compressive buckling thin steel skins unilateral contact rigid constraints

Corresponding Author(s): MA Xing,Email:xing.ma@unisa.edu.au

Issue Date: 05 September 2011

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Nicholas KEAGE,Xing MA,Christopher MAIOLO, et al. Experimental study and numerical simulation on compressive buckling behavior of thin steel skins in unilateral contact with rigid constraints[J]. Front Arch Civil Eng Chin, 2011, 5(3): 335-343.

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Tab.1 Constant variables used throughout contact buckling calculations

Tab.2 Critical contact buckling load and ultimate failure load

Fig.1 CAD model of experimental test rig

Fig.2 Experimental test rig before initiation of loading

Fig.3 Experimental test rig showing buckles upon failure

Fig.4 0.5 mm thick plate transverse deflection results

Fig.5 0.7 mm thick plate transverse deflection results

Tab.3 Critical load for each test and averaged value

Fig.6 Numerical modeling of contact buckling

Fig.7 Midpoint transverse deflection against load of the 0.5 mm thick plate

Fig.8 Strand7 graphical output displaying the deformed geometry between two sequential load increments

Fig.9 Midpoint transverse deflection against load of the 0.7 mm thick plate

Fig.10 Strand7 graphical output displaying the deformed geometry between two sequential load increments

Fig.11 Strand7 graphical output displaying the deformed geometry between two sequential load increments

Fig.12 Strand7 graphical output displaying the deformed geometry between two sequential load increments

Fig.13 Transverse displacement against load of the 0.5 mm thick plate indicating the alleged failure load

Fig.14 Transverse displacement against load of the 0.7 mm thick plate indicating the alleged failure load

Tab.4 Comparison among results from experiments, Stand7 and theoretical formulas

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