Multi-layer riveted structures are widely applied to aircraft.During the service,cracks may appear within these structures due to stress concentration of the riveted holes.The guided wave monitoring has been proved to...Multi-layer riveted structures are widely applied to aircraft.During the service,cracks may appear within these structures due to stress concentration of the riveted holes.The guided wave monitoring has been proved to be an effective tool to deal with this problem.However,there is a lack of understanding of the wave propagation process across such kinds of structures.This study proposes a piezoelectric guided wave simulation method to reveal the propagation of guided waves in multi-layer riveted structures.Effects of pretension force,friction coefficient,and cracks that might influence wave characteristics are studied.The guided wave simulation data is compared with the experimental results and the results verify the simulation model.Then the guided wave propagation in a more complex long-beam butt joint structure is further simulated.展开更多
Out-of-plane mechanical properties of the riveted joints restrict the performance of the wing box assembly of airplane.It is necessary to investigate the pull-through performance of the composite/metal riveted joints ...Out-of-plane mechanical properties of the riveted joints restrict the performance of the wing box assembly of airplane.It is necessary to investigate the pull-through performance of the composite/metal riveted joints in order to guide the riveting design and ensure the safety of the wing box assembly.The progressive failure mechanism of composite/aluminum riveted joint subjected to pull-through loading was investigated by experiments and finite element method.A progressive damage model based on the Hashin-type criteria and zero-thickness cohesive zone method was developed by VUMAT subroutine,which was validated by both open-hole tensile test and three-point bending test.Predicted load-displacement response,failure modes and damage propagation were analysed and compared with the results of the pull-through tests.There are 4 obvious characteristic stages on the load-displacement curve of the pull-through test and that of the finite element model:first load take-up stage,damage stage,second load take-up stage and failure stage.Relative error of stiffness,first load peak and second load peak between finite element method and experiments were 8.1%,-3.3%and 10.6%,respectively.It was found that the specimen was mainly broken by rivet-penetration fracture and delamination of plies of the composite laminate.And the material within the scope of the rivet head is more dangerous with more serious tensile damages than other regions,especially for 90°plies.This study proposes a numerical method for damage prediction and reveals the progressive failure mechanism of the hybrid material riveted joints subjected to the pull-through loading.展开更多
This paper studies the effects of fiber orientaion and holes position on stress concentration and the determination of weakened areas in the composite of glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin around the hole for joints b...This paper studies the effects of fiber orientaion and holes position on stress concentration and the determination of weakened areas in the composite of glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin around the hole for joints by using the finite element method.In this study,for the observation of areas affected by stress concentration Tsai-Wu failure criterion is used to determine the failed elements and ANSYS Software is implemented for modeling.In order to compare the effect of geometric parameters on stress concentration around the holes,two types of hole position arrangement along with fibers orientation have been studied.Results show that the stress concentration coefficient is lower in the second type of holes arrangement in comparison with the first type for the same component dimensions.Increasing the distance from hole center to upper or lower edge of the sample and also decreasing the distance between holes,would result in an increase in the stress concentration.展开更多
Based on the existing experiment results, the fretting fatigue contact geometry of a riveted two aluminum specimen was studied using the finite element method. The contact stress fields of the inner and outer contact ...Based on the existing experiment results, the fretting fatigue contact geometry of a riveted two aluminum specimen was studied using the finite element method. The contact stress fields of the inner and outer contact edges on the two specimen’s up and down surface under different contact friction coefficient and the fatigue loads were analyzed, the influences of the contact friction coefficient and remote stress on crack initiation were discussed. The results were in well agreement with the observations of the existing experiments, that is, the crack initiated places of the first aluminum specimen change from the area of 900 to 450, and the crack initiated places of the second aluminum specimen change from the area of 900 to 1350 with the increase of the friction coefficient and the remote stress.展开更多
Self-piercing riveting(SPR)has been widely used in automobile industry,and the strength prediction of SPR joints always attracts the attention of researchers.In this work,a prediction method of the cross-tension stren...Self-piercing riveting(SPR)has been widely used in automobile industry,and the strength prediction of SPR joints always attracts the attention of researchers.In this work,a prediction method of the cross-tension strength of SPR joints was proposed on the basis of finite element(FE)simulation and extreme gradient boosting decision tree(XGBoost)algorithm.An FE model of SPR process was established to simulate the plastic deformations of rivet and substrate materials and verified in terms of cross-sectional dimensions of SPR joints.The residual mechanical field from SPR process simulation was imported into a 2D FE model for the cross-tension testing simulation of SPR joints,and cross-tension strengths from FE simulation show a good consistence with the experiment result.Based on the verified FE model,the mechanical properties and thickness of substrate materials were varied and then used for FE simulation to obtain cross-tension strengths of a number of SPR joints,which were used to train the regression model based on the XGBoost algorithm in order to achieve prediction for cross-tension strength of SPR joints.Results show that the cross-tension strengths of SPR steel/aluminum joints could be successfully predicted by the XGBoost regression model with a respective error less than 7.6%compared to experimental values.展开更多
A recently developed friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)technique based on the combination of fric-tion stir processing and riveting has been reported to possess both solid-state bonding and mechanical fastening ch...A recently developed friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)technique based on the combination of fric-tion stir processing and riveting has been reported to possess both solid-state bonding and mechanical fastening characteristics.However,there is still a lack of quantitative understanding of the hybrid en-hancement mechanism,hindering its engineering application.To fill in this gap,the current research investigated the microstructure evolution,microhardness distribution,and miniature-tensile performance of the aluminum alloy AA7075-T6 F-SPR joints by experiments.An accurate numerical simulation model was established to quantitatively evaluate the individual contributions of microstructure,local bonding strength,and macro interlocking to the performance of the joint,which could well explain the experi-mental results.It was found that due to the friction stirring of the rivet,solid-state bonding driven by dynamic recrystallization is realized between the trapped aluminum in the rivet cavity and the bottom aluminum sheet.The solid-state bonding zone has 75%yield strength,81%ultimate tensile strength,and 106%elongation compared to the base material.This solid-state bonding enables the internal interlock-ing between the trapped aluminum and the rivet to withstand the additional load,which forms a novel dual-interlock fastening mechanism and increases the peak cross-tension force by 14.3%compared to the single-interlock joint.展开更多
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP) and AZ31B Mg alloy were joined by the friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR) with different steel rivet shank sizes. With the increase of rivet shank size, lap shear fracture load...Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP) and AZ31B Mg alloy were joined by the friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR) with different steel rivet shank sizes. With the increase of rivet shank size, lap shear fracture load and mechanical interlock distance increased. Ultrafine grains were formed at the joint in AZ31B as a result of dynamic recrystallization, which contributed to the higher hardness. Fatigue life of the CFRP-AZ31B joint was studied at various peak loads of 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 kN and compared with the resistance spot welded AZ31B-AZ31B from the open literature. The fatigue performance was better at higher peak load(>2 kN) and comparable to that of resistance spot welding of AZ31B to AZ31B at lower peak loads(<1 kN). From fractography, the crack initiation for lower peak load(<1 kN) case was observed at the fretting positions on the top and bottom surfaces of AZ31B sheet. When peak load was increased, fretting between the rivet and the top of AZ31B became more dominant to initiate a crack during fatigue testing.展开更多
The application of magnesium alloys to automobiles is increasing due to their superior specific strength and specific stiffness.In this study,an upper sheet of AZ31 magnesium alloy and a lower sheet of cold-rolled ste...The application of magnesium alloys to automobiles is increasing due to their superior specific strength and specific stiffness.In this study,an upper sheet of AZ31 magnesium alloy and a lower sheet of cold-rolled steel were joined by self-piercing riveting(SPR),a method commonly used to join automotive panels.A cross-shaped specimen was fabricated with a punching force of 35 kN,which exhibited the best joint strength for the SPR joint specimen geometry.Monotonic and fatigue strengths were evaluated using cross-shaped specimens at loading angles of 0°,45°,and 90°.The load amplitude corresponding to the fatigue endurance limit was assumed to be at 106 cycles,and the fatigue ratios(=fatigue endurance limit/static strength)at the loading angles of 0°,45°,and 90°are 22%,13%,and 9%,respectively.For all three loading angle specimens,fatigue cracks initiated at the triple point where the rivet shank,the upper sheet and the lower sheet are in contact with each other,with the cracks propagating through the thickness of the upper sheet and ultimately leading to fracture.The fatigue lifetimes were evaluated through the von-Mises stress,maximum principal stress,and equivalent stress intensity factor.It was found that the fatigue lifetimes could be evaluated most appropriately through the maximum principal stress.展开更多
Static tensile and fatigue tests were performed on shear and tensile self-piercing riveted aluminium-steel structures to evaluate their mechanical and fatigue properties. The influences of the thickness and the streng...Static tensile and fatigue tests were performed on shear and tensile self-piercing riveted aluminium-steel structures to evaluate their mechanical and fatigue properties. The influences of the thickness and the strength of the high strength steel on mechanical and fatigue performances were investigated based on the tensile and F-N curves of the joints. The results show that mechanical and fatigue properties of the shear self-piercing riveted joints are much better than those of the tensile self-piercing riveted joints. Mechanical and fatigue performances of the two joints were significantly influenced by the thickness and strength of the steel sheet, and were markedly improved when the thickness of steel sheet increased. The steel strength showed significantly different effects on shear and tensile riveted structures, i. e. , when the steel strength increased, the strength of the shear structure greatly increased while the tensile structure just had a slight increase in the strength. Fatigue failure generally occurred in the sheet materials and the fatigue crack location changed with increasing the sheet thickness and the sheet strength.展开更多
Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is an emerging technique for low ductility materials joining,which creates a mechanical and solid-state hybrid joint with a semi-hollow rivet.The severe plastic deformation of wor...Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is an emerging technique for low ductility materials joining,which creates a mechanical and solid-state hybrid joint with a semi-hollow rivet.The severe plastic deformation of work materials and localized elevated temperatures during the F-SPR process yield complex and heterogeneous microstructures.The cut-off action of the work materials by the rivet further complicates the material flow during joint formation.This study employed the F-SPR process to join AA7075-T6 aluminum alloy sheets and systematically investigated the microstructural evolutions using electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)techniques.The results suggested that as the base material approached the rivet,grains were deformed and recrystallized,forming two distinct fine grain zones(FGZs)surrounding the rivet and in the rivet cavity,re s pectively.Solid-state bonding of aluminum sheets occurred in the FGZs.The formation of FGZ outside the rivet is due to dynamic recrystallization(DRX)triggered by the sliding-to-sticking transition at the rivet/sheet interface.The FGZ in the rivet cavity was caused by the rotation of the trapped aluminum,which created a sticking affected zone at the trapped aluminum/lower sheet interface and led to DRX.Strain rate gradient in the trapped aluminum drove the further expansion of the sticking affected zone and resulted in grain refinement in a larger span.展开更多
Most researches on the static performance of stiffened panel joined by friction stir welding（FSW） mainly focus on the compression stability rather than shear stability. To evaluate the potential of FSW as a replacem...Most researches on the static performance of stiffened panel joined by friction stir welding（FSW） mainly focus on the compression stability rather than shear stability. To evaluate the potential of FSW as a replacement for traditional rivet fastening for stiffened panel assembly in aviation application, finite element method（FEM） is applied to compare compression and shear stability performances of FSW stiffened panels with stability performances of riveted stiffened panels. FEMs of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy FSW and riveted stiffened panels are developed and nonlinear static analysis method is applied to obtain buckling pattern, buckling load and load carrying capability of each panel model. The accuracy of each FEM of FSW stiffened panel is evaluated by stability experiment of FSW stiffened panel specimens with identical geometry and boundary condition and the accuracy of each FEM of riveted stiffened panel is evaluated by semi-empirical calculation formulas. It is found that FEMs without considering weld-induced initial imperfections notably overestimate the static strengths of FSW stiffened panels. FEM results show that, buckling patterns of both FSW and riveted compression stiffened panels represent local buckling of plate between stiffeners. The initial buckling waves of FSW stiffened panel emerge uniformly in each plate between stiffeners while those of riveted panel mainly emerge in the mid-plate. Buckling patterns of both FSW and riveted shear stiffened panels represent local buckling of plate close to the loading corner. FEM results indicate that, shear buckling of FSW stiffened panel is less sensitive to the initial imperfections than compression buckling. Load carrying capability of FSW stiffened panel is less sensitive to the initial imperfections than initial buckling. It can be concluded that buckling loads of FSW panels are a bit lower than those of riveted panels whereas carrying capabilities of FSW panels are almost equivalent to those of riveted panels with identical geometries. Finite element method for simulating static performances of FSW and riveted stiffened panels is proposed and evaluated and some beneficial conclusions are obtained, which offer useful references for analysis and application of FSW to replace rivet fastening in aviation stiffened panel assembly.展开更多
Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited ...Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited by the use of different metal precursor salts corresponding to different ligands.An alternative approach,the ion exchange(IE)method,can overcome this limitation to some extent.Nevertheless,there is still an urgent need to address the stabilization of metals(especially precious metals)by using IE method.Here,we reported a Pt cluster catalyst prepared mainly by anchoring Pt atoms via O located near the framework Zn in zincosilicate zeolites and riveted by zeolite surface rings after reduction(reduced Pt/Zn-3-IE).The catalyst can achieve an initial propane conversion of 26%in a pure propane atmosphere at 550℃and shows little deactivation even after 7.5 d of operation.Moreover,the alteration of catalyst by the introduction of framework Zn was also highlighted and interpreted.展开更多
The development and application of large Die⁃Casting Al Alloy(DCAA)parts and Thermo⁃Formed Steel Sheets(TFSS)in Body⁃in⁃White(BIW)have created higher demands for the joining technology of high⁃strength steel/Al dissim...The development and application of large Die⁃Casting Al Alloy(DCAA)parts and Thermo⁃Formed Steel Sheets(TFSS)in Body⁃in⁃White(BIW)have created higher demands for the joining technology of high⁃strength steel/Al dissimilar materials.As an emerging technology,Flush Self⁃Piercing Riveting(FSPR)is still in the experimental phase and undergoing small batch equipment verification.This paper focuses on the joining methods for DCAA and TFSS in BIW,investigating the joining mechanisms,technical features,and forming principles of FSPR for steel/Al dissimilar materials with two⁃layer or three⁃layer plate combinations.Considering the TL4225/C611/CR5 sheet combination as a subject,the forming mechanism of high⁃quality joints was studied,and a physical and mathematical model was established to depict the relationship between the filling amount of the arc⁃gap and die dimensions,as well as the extrusion amount.This model effectively illustrates the relationship between the filling amount of the flowing metal in the arc⁃gap and critical parameters,such as die dimensions and feeding amounts.By simplifying the process of selecting joining parameters,it significantly reduces both the time and experimental workload associated with parameter selection.This provides a technical foundation for the application of DAAA and TFSS parts in BIW,enabling the rapid choice of appropriate joining parameters to meet the requirements for obtaining high⁃quality joints.The model can be effectively utilized to investigate the relationships between key parameters,including arc⁃gap radius,plate thickness,rivet arc radius,nail head radius,groove width,and feeding amount,while keeping other parameters constant.This approach provides a theoretical foundation for the design of Friction Stir Processing(FSP)joints and aids in the selection of optimal parameters.展开更多
Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a mature method to join dissimilar materials in vehicle body assembling.Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is a newly developed technology for joining low-ductility materials by combin...Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a mature method to join dissimilar materials in vehicle body assembling.Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is a newly developed technology for joining low-ductility materials by combining SPR and friction stir spot welding processes.In this paper,the SPR and F-SPR were employed to join AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy and AZ31B magnesium alloy.The two processes were studied in parallel to investigate the effects of stack orientation on riveting force,macro-geomet-rical features,hardness distributions,and mechanical performance of the joints.The results indicate that both processes exhibit a better overall joint quality by riveting from AZ31B to AA6061-T6.Major cracking in the Mg sheet is produced when riveting from AA6061-T6 to AZ31B in the case of SPR,and the cracking is inhibited with the thermal softening effect by friction heat in the case of F-SPR.The F-SPR process requires approximately one-third of the riveting forces of the SPR process but exhibits a maximum of 45.4%and 59.1%higher tensile-shear strength for the stack orientation with AZ31B on top of AA6061-T6 and the opposite direction,respectively,than those of the SPR joints.The stack orientation of riveting from AZ31B to AA6061-T6 renders better cross-section quality and higher tensile-shear strength and is recommended for both processes.展开更多
Given their numerous functional and architectural benefits,such as improved bearing capacity and increased resistance to elastic instability modes,cold-formed steel(CFS)built-up sections have become increasingly devel...Given their numerous functional and architectural benefits,such as improved bearing capacity and increased resistance to elastic instability modes,cold-formed steel(CFS)built-up sections have become increasingly developed and used in recent years,particularly in the construction industry.This paper presents an analytical and numerical study of assembled CFS two single channel-shaped columns with different slenderness and configurations(backto-back,face-to-face,and box).These columns were joined by double-row rivets for the back-to-back and box configurations,whereas they were welded together for the face-to-face design.The built-up columns were filled with ordinary concrete of good strength.Finite element models were applied,using ABAQUS software,to assess mechanical performance and study the influence of assembly techniques on the behavior of cold-formed columns under axial compression.Analytical approaches based on Eurocode 3 and Eurocode 4 recommendations for un-filled and concrete-filled columns respectively were followed for the numerical analysis,and concrete confinement effects were also considered per American Concrete Institute(ACI)standards for face-to-face and box configurations.The obtained results indicated a good correlation between the numerical results and the proposed analytical methodology which did not exceed 8%.The failure modes showed that the columns failed due to instabilities such as local and global buckling.展开更多
The rivet joints have been widely applied in aerospace and vehicle fields.During the joining process of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP)laminates,the pre-tightening force of pulling-rivet was the key factor t...The rivet joints have been widely applied in aerospace and vehicle fields.During the joining process of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP)laminates,the pre-tightening force of pulling-rivet was the key factor to ensure the connection performance.To predict the impact of clamping loads on stress and failure of laminates,the value of stress and damage evolution of the wall of a hole under the pre-tightening force were simulated by the finite element method.The results of the simulation showed that excessive clamping force led to the damage and failure of CFRP in the hole edge.Connection performance together with progressive failure process and failure modes of CFRP laminates with various pre-tightening forces were investigated.A kind of metal embedded parts embedded in the laminates was designed to reduce the damage by the simulation study.Simulation results showed that embedment reduced the failure and damage efficiently.The embedment reduced about 64%of the maximum stress.展开更多
With the increasing applications of novel materials and structures in new-generation aircraft,conventional joining techniques in aircraft component assembly are greatly challenged.To meet those challenges,the electrom...With the increasing applications of novel materials and structures in new-generation aircraft,conventional joining techniques in aircraft component assembly are greatly challenged.To meet those challenges,the electromagnetic riveting(EMR)technique was developed as an advanced joining tool,which exhibits obvious advantages in the assembly of new-generation aircraft.In this paper,the riveting principle of EMR was analyzed,and its development history and status were presented in detail.Then,equipment features of three typical EMR systems were given.Moreover,three important applications of EMR were covered,i.e.,composite structure riveting,titanium rivet and large-size aluminum rivet riveting,and interference fit bolt installation.Specially,a novel strengthening method for mechanical linking holes based on EMR was also presented,which can significantly improve the fatigue behaviors of mechanical joints.Finally,open questions in the EMR field were discussed,and some recommendations for future work were also made.This paper can be useful for optimizing the joint designs of aircraft components and improving the level of aircraft maintenance.展开更多
The riveting joint is one of the important joint methods to permanently fasten two thin-walled sheet-metal parts. It is most ba- sic to efficiently analyze and estimate the deformation of the riveting joint for the pe...The riveting joint is one of the important joint methods to permanently fasten two thin-walled sheet-metal parts. It is most ba- sic to efficiently analyze and estimate the deformation of the riveting joint for the performance, fatigue durability and damage of the riveting structure in the aircraft. This paper researches the riveting process mathematics modeling and simulating to more accurately analyze deformation of thin-walled sheet-metal parts. First, the mathematics and mechanics models for the elastic deformation, plastic deformation and springback of the rivet are built by mechanics theory. Second, on the basis of ABAQUS system, a finite element system, an instance made up of the rivet and two thin-walled sheet-metal parts of aluminum alloy is used to analyze and simulate the stress and deformation. What＇s more, a comparison is made between the results obtained by the mathematics and mechanics models and those by finite element method （FEM）. The models are proved true by the calculating and simulation results of the instance.展开更多
Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a cold forming technique used to fasten together two or more sheets of materials with a rivet without the need to predrill a hole.The application of SPR in the automotive sector has becom...Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a cold forming technique used to fasten together two or more sheets of materials with a rivet without the need to predrill a hole.The application of SPR in the automotive sector has become increasingly popular mainly due to the growing use of lightweight materials in transportation applications.However,SPR joining of these advanced light materials remains a challenge as these materials often lack a good combination of high strength and ductility to resist the large plastic deformation induced by the SPR process.In this paper,SPR joints of advanced materials and their corresponding failure mechanisms are discussed,aiming to provide the foundation for future improvement of SPR joint quality.This paper is divided into three major sections:1)joint failures focusing on joint defects originated from the SPR process and joint failure modes under different mechanical loading conditions,2)joint corrosion issues,and 3)joint optimisation via process parameters and advanced techniques.展开更多
Crashworthiness of a civil airplane fuselage section was studied in this paper. Firstly, the failure criterion of a rivet was studied by test, showing that the ultimate tension and shear failure loads were obviously a...Crashworthiness of a civil airplane fuselage section was studied in this paper. Firstly, the failure criterion of a rivet was studied by test, showing that the ultimate tension and shear failure loads were obviously affected by the loading speed. The relations between the loading speed and the average ultimate shear, tension loads were expressed by two logarithmic functions, Then, a vertical drop test of a civil airplane fuselage section was conducted with an actual impact velocity of 6.85 m/s, meanwhile the deformation of cabin frame and the accelerations at typical locations were measured. The finite element model of a main fuselage structure was developed and validated by modal test, and the error between the calculated frequencies and the test ones of the first four modes were less than 5%. Numerical simulation of the drop test was performed by using the LS-DYNA code and the simulation results show a good agreement with that of drop test. Deforming mode of the analysis was the same as the drop test; the maximum average rigid acceleration in test was 8.8 l g while the calculated one was 9.17g, with an error of 4.1%; average maximum test deformation at four points on the front cabin floor was 420 mm, while the calculated one was 406 mm, with an error of 3.2%; the peak value of the calculated acceleration at a typical location was 14.72g, which is lower than the test result by 5.46%; the calculated rebound velocity result was greater than the test result 17.8% and energy absorption duration was longer than the test result by 5.73%.展开更多
文摘Multi-layer riveted structures are widely applied to aircraft.During the service,cracks may appear within these structures due to stress concentration of the riveted holes.The guided wave monitoring has been proved to be an effective tool to deal with this problem.However,there is a lack of understanding of the wave propagation process across such kinds of structures.This study proposes a piezoelectric guided wave simulation method to reveal the propagation of guided waves in multi-layer riveted structures.Effects of pretension force,friction coefficient,and cracks that might influence wave characteristics are studied.The guided wave simulation data is compared with the experimental results and the results verify the simulation model.Then the guided wave propagation in a more complex long-beam butt joint structure is further simulated.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A20165,52205515,52105431)Applied Basic Research Program of Liaoning Province of China(Grant No.2022JH2/101300221)+2 种基金Dalian Science and Technology Innovation Fund of China(Grant No.2022JJ12GX033)National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2020YFB2009805)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2020M680937,2020M670734)。
文摘Out-of-plane mechanical properties of the riveted joints restrict the performance of the wing box assembly of airplane.It is necessary to investigate the pull-through performance of the composite/metal riveted joints in order to guide the riveting design and ensure the safety of the wing box assembly.The progressive failure mechanism of composite/aluminum riveted joint subjected to pull-through loading was investigated by experiments and finite element method.A progressive damage model based on the Hashin-type criteria and zero-thickness cohesive zone method was developed by VUMAT subroutine,which was validated by both open-hole tensile test and three-point bending test.Predicted load-displacement response,failure modes and damage propagation were analysed and compared with the results of the pull-through tests.There are 4 obvious characteristic stages on the load-displacement curve of the pull-through test and that of the finite element model:first load take-up stage,damage stage,second load take-up stage and failure stage.Relative error of stiffness,first load peak and second load peak between finite element method and experiments were 8.1%,-3.3%and 10.6%,respectively.It was found that the specimen was mainly broken by rivet-penetration fracture and delamination of plies of the composite laminate.And the material within the scope of the rivet head is more dangerous with more serious tensile damages than other regions,especially for 90°plies.This study proposes a numerical method for damage prediction and reveals the progressive failure mechanism of the hybrid material riveted joints subjected to the pull-through loading.
文摘This paper studies the effects of fiber orientaion and holes position on stress concentration and the determination of weakened areas in the composite of glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin around the hole for joints by using the finite element method.In this study,for the observation of areas affected by stress concentration Tsai-Wu failure criterion is used to determine the failed elements and ANSYS Software is implemented for modeling.In order to compare the effect of geometric parameters on stress concentration around the holes,two types of hole position arrangement along with fibers orientation have been studied.Results show that the stress concentration coefficient is lower in the second type of holes arrangement in comparison with the first type for the same component dimensions.Increasing the distance from hole center to upper or lower edge of the sample and also decreasing the distance between holes,would result in an increase in the stress concentration.
文摘Based on the existing experiment results, the fretting fatigue contact geometry of a riveted two aluminum specimen was studied using the finite element method. The contact stress fields of the inner and outer contact edges on the two specimen’s up and down surface under different contact friction coefficient and the fatigue loads were analyzed, the influences of the contact friction coefficient and remote stress on crack initiation were discussed. The results were in well agreement with the observations of the existing experiments, that is, the crack initiated places of the first aluminum specimen change from the area of 900 to 450, and the crack initiated places of the second aluminum specimen change from the area of 900 to 1350 with the increase of the friction coefficient and the remote stress.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51805375).
文摘Self-piercing riveting(SPR)has been widely used in automobile industry,and the strength prediction of SPR joints always attracts the attention of researchers.In this work,a prediction method of the cross-tension strength of SPR joints was proposed on the basis of finite element(FE)simulation and extreme gradient boosting decision tree(XGBoost)algorithm.An FE model of SPR process was established to simulate the plastic deformations of rivet and substrate materials and verified in terms of cross-sectional dimensions of SPR joints.The residual mechanical field from SPR process simulation was imported into a 2D FE model for the cross-tension testing simulation of SPR joints,and cross-tension strengths from FE simulation show a good consistence with the experiment result.Based on the verified FE model,the mechanical properties and thickness of substrate materials were varied and then used for FE simulation to obtain cross-tension strengths of a number of SPR joints,which were used to train the regression model based on the XGBoost algorithm in order to achieve prediction for cross-tension strength of SPR joints.Results show that the cross-tension strengths of SPR steel/aluminum joints could be successfully predicted by the XGBoost regression model with a respective error less than 7.6%compared to experimental values.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52025058 and U1764251)the State Key Laboratory of Mechan-ical System and Vibration(Grant No.MSVZD202111)+1 种基金the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI(Grant No.21K14439)Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
文摘A recently developed friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)technique based on the combination of fric-tion stir processing and riveting has been reported to possess both solid-state bonding and mechanical fastening characteristics.However,there is still a lack of quantitative understanding of the hybrid en-hancement mechanism,hindering its engineering application.To fill in this gap,the current research investigated the microstructure evolution,microhardness distribution,and miniature-tensile performance of the aluminum alloy AA7075-T6 F-SPR joints by experiments.An accurate numerical simulation model was established to quantitatively evaluate the individual contributions of microstructure,local bonding strength,and macro interlocking to the performance of the joint,which could well explain the experi-mental results.It was found that due to the friction stirring of the rivet,solid-state bonding driven by dynamic recrystallization is realized between the trapped aluminum in the rivet cavity and the bottom aluminum sheet.The solid-state bonding zone has 75%yield strength,81%ultimate tensile strength,and 106%elongation compared to the base material.This solid-state bonding enables the internal interlock-ing between the trapped aluminum and the rivet to withstand the additional load,which forms a novel dual-interlock fastening mechanism and increases the peak cross-tension force by 14.3%compared to the single-interlock joint.
基金financially sponsored by the US Department Energy Vehicle Technologies Office, as part of the Joining Core Program。
文摘Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP) and AZ31B Mg alloy were joined by the friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR) with different steel rivet shank sizes. With the increase of rivet shank size, lap shear fracture load and mechanical interlock distance increased. Ultrafine grains were formed at the joint in AZ31B as a result of dynamic recrystallization, which contributed to the higher hardness. Fatigue life of the CFRP-AZ31B joint was studied at various peak loads of 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 kN and compared with the resistance spot welded AZ31B-AZ31B from the open literature. The fatigue performance was better at higher peak load(>2 kN) and comparable to that of resistance spot welding of AZ31B to AZ31B at lower peak loads(<1 kN). From fractography, the crack initiation for lower peak load(<1 kN) case was observed at the fretting positions on the top and bottom surfaces of AZ31B sheet. When peak load was increased, fretting between the rivet and the top of AZ31B became more dominant to initiate a crack during fatigue testing.
基金This study was supported by the Research Program funded by the SeoulTech(Seoul National University of Science&Technology).
文摘The application of magnesium alloys to automobiles is increasing due to their superior specific strength and specific stiffness.In this study,an upper sheet of AZ31 magnesium alloy and a lower sheet of cold-rolled steel were joined by self-piercing riveting(SPR),a method commonly used to join automotive panels.A cross-shaped specimen was fabricated with a punching force of 35 kN,which exhibited the best joint strength for the SPR joint specimen geometry.Monotonic and fatigue strengths were evaluated using cross-shaped specimens at loading angles of 0°,45°,and 90°.The load amplitude corresponding to the fatigue endurance limit was assumed to be at 106 cycles,and the fatigue ratios(=fatigue endurance limit/static strength)at the loading angles of 0°,45°,and 90°are 22%,13%,and 9%,respectively.For all three loading angle specimens,fatigue cracks initiated at the triple point where the rivet shank,the upper sheet and the lower sheet are in contact with each other,with the cracks propagating through the thickness of the upper sheet and ultimately leading to fracture.The fatigue lifetimes were evaluated through the von-Mises stress,maximum principal stress,and equivalent stress intensity factor.It was found that the fatigue lifetimes could be evaluated most appropriately through the maximum principal stress.
基金supported by Key Technologies Research and Development (R & D) Program of Anhui Province of China (1604a0902134)the Key Discipline Team (AKZDXK2015C03 )the Anhui University Provincial Natural Science Research Projects(KJ2016A181 and KJ2016A183)
文摘Static tensile and fatigue tests were performed on shear and tensile self-piercing riveted aluminium-steel structures to evaluate their mechanical and fatigue properties. The influences of the thickness and the strength of the high strength steel on mechanical and fatigue performances were investigated based on the tensile and F-N curves of the joints. The results show that mechanical and fatigue properties of the shear self-piercing riveted joints are much better than those of the tensile self-piercing riveted joints. Mechanical and fatigue performances of the two joints were significantly influenced by the thickness and strength of the steel sheet, and were markedly improved when the thickness of steel sheet increased. The steel strength showed significantly different effects on shear and tensile riveted structures, i. e. , when the steel strength increased, the strength of the shear structure greatly increased while the tensile structure just had a slight increase in the strength. Fatigue failure generally occurred in the sheet materials and the fatigue crack location changed with increasing the sheet thickness and the sheet strength.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52025058 and U1764251)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0101606-08)+1 种基金Shanghai Jiao Tong Universityfinancially supported by Project to Create Research and Educational Hubs for Innovative Manufacturing in Asia,Joining and Welding Research Institute,Osaka University。
文摘Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is an emerging technique for low ductility materials joining,which creates a mechanical and solid-state hybrid joint with a semi-hollow rivet.The severe plastic deformation of work materials and localized elevated temperatures during the F-SPR process yield complex and heterogeneous microstructures.The cut-off action of the work materials by the rivet further complicates the material flow during joint formation.This study employed the F-SPR process to join AA7075-T6 aluminum alloy sheets and systematically investigated the microstructural evolutions using electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)techniques.The results suggested that as the base material approached the rivet,grains were deformed and recrystallized,forming two distinct fine grain zones(FGZs)surrounding the rivet and in the rivet cavity,re s pectively.Solid-state bonding of aluminum sheets occurred in the FGZs.The formation of FGZ outside the rivet is due to dynamic recrystallization(DRX)triggered by the sliding-to-sticking transition at the rivet/sheet interface.The FGZ in the rivet cavity was caused by the rotation of the trapped aluminum,which created a sticking affected zone at the trapped aluminum/lower sheet interface and led to DRX.Strain rate gradient in the trapped aluminum drove the further expansion of the sticking affected zone and resulted in grain refinement in a larger span.
文摘Most researches on the static performance of stiffened panel joined by friction stir welding（FSW） mainly focus on the compression stability rather than shear stability. To evaluate the potential of FSW as a replacement for traditional rivet fastening for stiffened panel assembly in aviation application, finite element method（FEM） is applied to compare compression and shear stability performances of FSW stiffened panels with stability performances of riveted stiffened panels. FEMs of 2024-T3 aluminum alloy FSW and riveted stiffened panels are developed and nonlinear static analysis method is applied to obtain buckling pattern, buckling load and load carrying capability of each panel model. The accuracy of each FEM of FSW stiffened panel is evaluated by stability experiment of FSW stiffened panel specimens with identical geometry and boundary condition and the accuracy of each FEM of riveted stiffened panel is evaluated by semi-empirical calculation formulas. It is found that FEMs without considering weld-induced initial imperfections notably overestimate the static strengths of FSW stiffened panels. FEM results show that, buckling patterns of both FSW and riveted compression stiffened panels represent local buckling of plate between stiffeners. The initial buckling waves of FSW stiffened panel emerge uniformly in each plate between stiffeners while those of riveted panel mainly emerge in the mid-plate. Buckling patterns of both FSW and riveted shear stiffened panels represent local buckling of plate close to the loading corner. FEM results indicate that, shear buckling of FSW stiffened panel is less sensitive to the initial imperfections than compression buckling. Load carrying capability of FSW stiffened panel is less sensitive to the initial imperfections than initial buckling. It can be concluded that buckling loads of FSW panels are a bit lower than those of riveted panels whereas carrying capabilities of FSW panels are almost equivalent to those of riveted panels with identical geometries. Finite element method for simulating static performances of FSW and riveted stiffened panels is proposed and evaluated and some beneficial conclusions are obtained, which offer useful references for analysis and application of FSW to replace rivet fastening in aviation stiffened panel assembly.
文摘Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods,which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions.However,this method is limited by the use of different metal precursor salts corresponding to different ligands.An alternative approach,the ion exchange(IE)method,can overcome this limitation to some extent.Nevertheless,there is still an urgent need to address the stabilization of metals(especially precious metals)by using IE method.Here,we reported a Pt cluster catalyst prepared mainly by anchoring Pt atoms via O located near the framework Zn in zincosilicate zeolites and riveted by zeolite surface rings after reduction(reduced Pt/Zn-3-IE).The catalyst can achieve an initial propane conversion of 26%in a pure propane atmosphere at 550℃and shows little deactivation even after 7.5 d of operation.Moreover,the alteration of catalyst by the introduction of framework Zn was also highlighted and interpreted.
文摘The development and application of large Die⁃Casting Al Alloy(DCAA)parts and Thermo⁃Formed Steel Sheets(TFSS)in Body⁃in⁃White(BIW)have created higher demands for the joining technology of high⁃strength steel/Al dissimilar materials.As an emerging technology,Flush Self⁃Piercing Riveting(FSPR)is still in the experimental phase and undergoing small batch equipment verification.This paper focuses on the joining methods for DCAA and TFSS in BIW,investigating the joining mechanisms,technical features,and forming principles of FSPR for steel/Al dissimilar materials with two⁃layer or three⁃layer plate combinations.Considering the TL4225/C611/CR5 sheet combination as a subject,the forming mechanism of high⁃quality joints was studied,and a physical and mathematical model was established to depict the relationship between the filling amount of the arc⁃gap and die dimensions,as well as the extrusion amount.This model effectively illustrates the relationship between the filling amount of the flowing metal in the arc⁃gap and critical parameters,such as die dimensions and feeding amounts.By simplifying the process of selecting joining parameters,it significantly reduces both the time and experimental workload associated with parameter selection.This provides a technical foundation for the application of DAAA and TFSS parts in BIW,enabling the rapid choice of appropriate joining parameters to meet the requirements for obtaining high⁃quality joints.The model can be effectively utilized to investigate the relationships between key parameters,including arc⁃gap radius,plate thickness,rivet arc radius,nail head radius,groove width,and feeding amount,while keeping other parameters constant.This approach provides a theoretical foundation for the design of Friction Stir Processing(FSP)joints and aids in the selection of optimal parameters.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support of the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0101606-8)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1564204,U1764251,and 51322504).
文摘Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a mature method to join dissimilar materials in vehicle body assembling.Friction self-piercing riveting(F-SPR)is a newly developed technology for joining low-ductility materials by combining SPR and friction stir spot welding processes.In this paper,the SPR and F-SPR were employed to join AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy and AZ31B magnesium alloy.The two processes were studied in parallel to investigate the effects of stack orientation on riveting force,macro-geomet-rical features,hardness distributions,and mechanical performance of the joints.The results indicate that both processes exhibit a better overall joint quality by riveting from AZ31B to AA6061-T6.Major cracking in the Mg sheet is produced when riveting from AA6061-T6 to AZ31B in the case of SPR,and the cracking is inhibited with the thermal softening effect by friction heat in the case of F-SPR.The F-SPR process requires approximately one-third of the riveting forces of the SPR process but exhibits a maximum of 45.4%and 59.1%higher tensile-shear strength for the stack orientation with AZ31B on top of AA6061-T6 and the opposite direction,respectively,than those of the SPR joints.The stack orientation of riveting from AZ31B to AA6061-T6 renders better cross-section quality and higher tensile-shear strength and is recommended for both processes.
文摘Given their numerous functional and architectural benefits,such as improved bearing capacity and increased resistance to elastic instability modes,cold-formed steel(CFS)built-up sections have become increasingly developed and used in recent years,particularly in the construction industry.This paper presents an analytical and numerical study of assembled CFS two single channel-shaped columns with different slenderness and configurations(backto-back,face-to-face,and box).These columns were joined by double-row rivets for the back-to-back and box configurations,whereas they were welded together for the face-to-face design.The built-up columns were filled with ordinary concrete of good strength.Finite element models were applied,using ABAQUS software,to assess mechanical performance and study the influence of assembly techniques on the behavior of cold-formed columns under axial compression.Analytical approaches based on Eurocode 3 and Eurocode 4 recommendations for un-filled and concrete-filled columns respectively were followed for the numerical analysis,and concrete confinement effects were also considered per American Concrete Institute(ACI)standards for face-to-face and box configurations.The obtained results indicated a good correlation between the numerical results and the proposed analytical methodology which did not exceed 8%.The failure modes showed that the columns failed due to instabilities such as local and global buckling.
文摘The rivet joints have been widely applied in aerospace and vehicle fields.During the joining process of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP)laminates,the pre-tightening force of pulling-rivet was the key factor to ensure the connection performance.To predict the impact of clamping loads on stress and failure of laminates,the value of stress and damage evolution of the wall of a hole under the pre-tightening force were simulated by the finite element method.The results of the simulation showed that excessive clamping force led to the damage and failure of CFRP in the hole edge.Connection performance together with progressive failure process and failure modes of CFRP laminates with various pre-tightening forces were investigated.A kind of metal embedded parts embedded in the laminates was designed to reduce the damage by the simulation study.Simulation results showed that embedment reduced the failure and damage efficiently.The embedment reduced about 64%of the maximum stress.
基金funded by the Major National Research Project of Numerical Control Machine and Basic Manufacturing Equipment of China(No.2016ZX04002004-008).
文摘With the increasing applications of novel materials and structures in new-generation aircraft,conventional joining techniques in aircraft component assembly are greatly challenged.To meet those challenges,the electromagnetic riveting(EMR)technique was developed as an advanced joining tool,which exhibits obvious advantages in the assembly of new-generation aircraft.In this paper,the riveting principle of EMR was analyzed,and its development history and status were presented in detail.Then,equipment features of three typical EMR systems were given.Moreover,three important applications of EMR were covered,i.e.,composite structure riveting,titanium rivet and large-size aluminum rivet riveting,and interference fit bolt installation.Specially,a novel strengthening method for mechanical linking holes based on EMR was also presented,which can significantly improve the fatigue behaviors of mechanical joints.Finally,open questions in the EMR field were discussed,and some recommendations for future work were also made.This paper can be useful for optimizing the joint designs of aircraft components and improving the level of aircraft maintenance.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China （50805119） Aeronautical Science Foundation in China （2010ZE53049） Fund of National Engineering and Research Center for Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing （SAMC11 -JS-07-200）
文摘The riveting joint is one of the important joint methods to permanently fasten two thin-walled sheet-metal parts. It is most ba- sic to efficiently analyze and estimate the deformation of the riveting joint for the performance, fatigue durability and damage of the riveting structure in the aircraft. This paper researches the riveting process mathematics modeling and simulating to more accurately analyze deformation of thin-walled sheet-metal parts. First, the mathematics and mechanics models for the elastic deformation, plastic deformation and springback of the rivet are built by mechanics theory. Second, on the basis of ABAQUS system, a finite element system, an instance made up of the rivet and two thin-walled sheet-metal parts of aluminum alloy is used to analyze and simulate the stress and deformation. What＇s more, a comparison is made between the results obtained by the mathematics and mechanics models and those by finite element method （FEM）. The models are proved true by the calculating and simulation results of the instance.
文摘Self-piercing riveting(SPR)is a cold forming technique used to fasten together two or more sheets of materials with a rivet without the need to predrill a hole.The application of SPR in the automotive sector has become increasingly popular mainly due to the growing use of lightweight materials in transportation applications.However,SPR joining of these advanced light materials remains a challenge as these materials often lack a good combination of high strength and ductility to resist the large plastic deformation induced by the SPR process.In this paper,SPR joints of advanced materials and their corresponding failure mechanisms are discussed,aiming to provide the foundation for future improvement of SPR joint quality.This paper is divided into three major sections:1)joint failures focusing on joint defects originated from the SPR process and joint failure modes under different mechanical loading conditions,2)joint corrosion issues,and 3)joint optimisation via process parameters and advanced techniques.
基金supported by the Ministry Level Project of China
文摘Crashworthiness of a civil airplane fuselage section was studied in this paper. Firstly, the failure criterion of a rivet was studied by test, showing that the ultimate tension and shear failure loads were obviously affected by the loading speed. The relations between the loading speed and the average ultimate shear, tension loads were expressed by two logarithmic functions, Then, a vertical drop test of a civil airplane fuselage section was conducted with an actual impact velocity of 6.85 m/s, meanwhile the deformation of cabin frame and the accelerations at typical locations were measured. The finite element model of a main fuselage structure was developed and validated by modal test, and the error between the calculated frequencies and the test ones of the first four modes were less than 5%. Numerical simulation of the drop test was performed by using the LS-DYNA code and the simulation results show a good agreement with that of drop test. Deforming mode of the analysis was the same as the drop test; the maximum average rigid acceleration in test was 8.8 l g while the calculated one was 9.17g, with an error of 4.1%; average maximum test deformation at four points on the front cabin floor was 420 mm, while the calculated one was 406 mm, with an error of 3.2%; the peak value of the calculated acceleration at a typical location was 14.72g, which is lower than the test result by 5.46%; the calculated rebound velocity result was greater than the test result 17.8% and energy absorption duration was longer than the test result by 5.73%.
