Phenomenological modelling of flow behaviour of 20MnMoNi55 reactor pressure vessel steel at cryogenic temperature with different strain rates

In the present study a phenomenological constitutive model is developed to describe the flow behaviour of 20MnMoNi55 low carbon reactor pressure vessel (RPV) steel at sub-zero temperature under different strain rates. A set of uniaxial tensile tests is done with the variation of strain rates and temperature ranging from 10⁻⁴ s⁻¹ to 10⁻¹ s⁻¹ and -80 °C to −140 °C respectively. From the experimental data, family of flow curves at different temperatures and strain rates are generated and fitted exponentially. The strain rate and temperature dependence of the coefficients of the exponential flow curves are extracted from these curves and characterised through a general phenomenological constitutive coupled equation. The coefficients of this coupled equation are optimised using genetic algorithm. Finite element simulation of tensile tests at different strain rates and temperatures are done using this coupled equation in material model of Abaqus FEA software and validated with experimental results. The novelties of proposed model are: (a) it can predict precisely the flow behaviour of tensile tests (b) it is a simple form of equation where fitting parameters are both function of strain rate ratio and temperature ratio, (c) it has ability to characterize flow behaviour with decreasing subzero temperatures and increasing strain rates.     

定应变作用下NEPE推进剂老化特性及寿命预估研究

为考察定应变作用下NEPE推进剂的老化特性,研究了20%定应变作用下NEPE推进剂贮存老化过程中力学性能、凝胶性能和界面性能的变化.研究结果表明:定应变作用下NEPE推进剂在贮存老化过程中最大抗拉强度降低,最大延伸率变化较小,其老化失效主要表现为强度的失效;定应变下NEPE推进剂的凝胶百分数和粘附功随老化时间的延长而降低,NEPE推进剂粘合剂基体的降解断裂和界面的"脱湿"是其主要的老化机理;定应变下NEPE推进剂的力学性能与细观性能的相关性研究表明,最大抗拉强度与凝胶百分数和粘附功存在相关关系,计算了其关系式,建立了由细观性能评估推进剂宏观力学性能的方法;选择最大抗拉强度下降30%时失效,20%定应变下NEPE推进剂的贮存寿命为8.3年.     

围压下固体推进剂的破坏机理分析

贴壁浇筑的固体发动机推进剂药柱在点火状态下处于三向围压状态,而环向承受拉应变,亟待对围压下推进剂的破坏机理展开研究。基于自研的围压加载试验系统,通过开展推进剂在不同围压、温度和应变率下的单轴拉伸试验来研究围压、温度和应变率的耦合作用对推进剂力学行为的影响。针对围压下推进剂的力学响应特征,通过细观力学仿真进一步研究围压下推进剂的破坏形式,同时借助电镜扫描试验分析推进剂试样断面的形貌特征,通过试验和仿真相结合的手段分析了围压下推进剂的破坏机理。研究结果表明,围压下推进剂的损伤界面显著减少,且随着围压载荷的逐渐增加,推进剂的损伤形式从以颗粒脱湿为主转变为以颗粒破碎为主。     

推进剂“脱湿”损伤研究的内聚力单元方法

内聚力单元是进行推进剂“脱湿”损伤研究的重要手段。通过分子动力学方法构建推进剂高填充比几何模型,结合周期几何和周期边界处理方法,构建推进剂细观有限元分析模型。采用内聚力单元结合PPR内聚力模型开展颗粒和基体黏接界面“脱湿”行为模拟。在单轴拉伸和纯剪试验下分析推进剂细观结构的力学响应,开展推进剂“脱湿”损伤机理研究。针对不同的体分比、应变速率以及内聚强度,开展了“脱湿”损伤影响规律分析。研究方法和研究结论可以为新一代高性能推进剂配方的研制提供有利的参考。     

基于ANSYS的大型复合材料风力机叶片结构分析

基于ANSYS软件,对某款应用于GL3A风场的1500kW大型复合材料风力机叶片进行了结构分析。分析结果表明:该叶片的振型以一阶挥舞和一阶摆振为主,其频率分别为0.86Hz和1.59Hz;在极限挥舞载荷作用下,该叶片有限元模型计算得到的叶尖挠度为8.445m,而该叶片全尺寸静力试验得到的极限挥舞载荷作用下的叶尖挠度为8.12m,计算值与试验值的误差只有3.8%;另外,该叶片的最大计算拉应力和压应力分别为228MPa和201MPa,而该叶片玻纤/环氧复合材料实测拉伸强度和实测压缩失稳强度分别为720MPa和380MPa,其计算最大应力只有对应实测极限强度的31.7%和52.9%。     

Experiment and simulation of launching process of a small-diameter steel cartridge case

In order to explore the rules of the deformation force during the launching of a small-diameter steel cartridge, the semi-closed bomb test method is used to test the greatest strains on chamber outer wall under the different chamber pressures. The pressure curves of cartridge chamber are measured in experiment, and the tensile test data of cartridge are loaded into the numerical calculation to compare with the experimental data. The conclusion was obtained that the calculated results match better with the experimental results by considering strain rate bilinear kinematic hardening material constitutive model. The forces on the various parts of the cartridge during launching and their deformation rules are achieved, in which the equivalent plastic strain decreases and the cylinder ring withstands the maximum equivalent stress when the cartridge case clings to the bore from the mouth to the bottom.     

Neural network modeling to evaluate the dynamic flow stress of high strength armor steels under high strain rate compression

An artificial neural network (ANN) constitutive model is developed for high strength armor steel tempered at 500 °C, 600 °C and 650 °C based on high strain rate data generated from split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) experiments. A new neural network configuration consisting of both training and validation is effectively employed to predict flow stress. Tempering temperature, strain rate and strain are considered as inputs, whereas flow stress is taken as output of the neural network. A comparative study on Johnson–Cook (J–C) model and neural network model is performed. It was observed that the developed neural network model could predict flow stress under various strain rates and tempering temperatures. The experimental stress–strain data obtained from high strain rate compression tests using SHPB, over a range of tempering temperatures (500–650 °C), strains (0.05–0.2) and strain rates (1000–5500/s) are employed to formulate J–C model to predict the high strain rate deformation behavior of high strength armor steels. The J-C model and the back-propagation ANN model were developed to predict the high strain rate deformation behavior of high strength armor steel and their predictability is evaluated in terms of correlation coefficient (R) and average absolute relative error (AARE). R and AARE for the J–C model are found to be 0.7461 and 27.624%, respectively, while R and AARE for the ANN model are 0.9995 and 2.58%, respectively. It was observed that the predictions by ANN model are in consistence with the experimental data for all tempering temperatures.     

材料性能对固体发动机结构完整性的影响

基于描述粘弹性材料特性的Burgers模型的本构关系以及基于该本构关系下的有限元方法 ,根据温度载荷和内压载荷的特点 ,分别建立了分析某固体发动机材料性能参数对结构完整性影响的有限元模型。应用MSC/NAS TRAN结构分析软件 ,详细分析了在温度和内压载荷作用下固体发动机材料性能参数对结构完整性的影响。在温度载荷的作用下 ,主要影响结构完整性的是推进剂的泊松比与热膨胀系数 ;在内压载荷作用下 ,主要影响结构完整性的是包覆层和推进剂的泊松比以及推进剂的初始模量。所得的结论可为固体发动机的生产设计提供参考     

燃烧室压力对潜入式喷管喉衬热应力的影响

为了研究燃烧室压力对固体火箭发动机潜入式喷管热应力影响规律的问题,采用商业流体软件,基于压力求解器,求解了喷管纯气相的流场,确定了燃气温度、压力、壁面对流换热系数;采用有限元软件,依据流场计算的非均布壁面压力与非均布对流换热,求解了燃烧室压力为6 MPa下的潜入式喷管热结构问题;通过地面点火试验验证了仿真模型与数值方法的有效性与准确性;采用相同计算模型与数值方法,求解了在燃烧室压力为9 MPa、12 MPa下的喷管热结构问题,揭示了燃烧室压力对喉衬热应力的影响规律。结果表明:整个工作过程,喉衬环向应力最大值为103.9 MPa,位于内表面,且随时间增大,先增大后减小;喉衬环向拉应力也随时间先增大后减小;随压力增大,对流换热系数增大,喉衬温度升高,喉衬环向拉应力增大,喉衬环向压应力减小。     

The properties of Sn–Zn–Al–La fusible alloy for mitigation devices of solid propellant rocket motors

The Al and La elements are added to the Sn9Zn alloy to obtain the fusible alloy for the mitigation devices of solid propellant rocket motors. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), metallographic analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), tensile testing and fracture analysis were used to study the effect of Al and La elements on the microstructure, melting characteristics, and mechanical properties of the Sn9Zn alloy. Whether the fusible diaphragm can effectively relieve pressure was investigated by the hydrostatic pressure at high-temperature test. Experimental results show that the melting point of the Sn9Zn-0.8Al0·2La and Sn9Zn–3Al0·2La fusible alloys can meet the predetermined working temperature of ventilation. The mechanical properties of those are more than 35% higher than that of the Sn9Zn alloy at −50 °C–70 °C, and the mechanical strength is reduced by 80% at 175 °C. It is proven by the hydrostatic pressure at high-temperature test that the fusible diaphragm can relieve pressure effectively and can be used for the design of the mitigation devices of solid propellant rocket motors.     

Prediction of flow stress of 7017 aluminium alloy under high strain rate compression at elevated temperatures

An artificial neural network(ANN) constitutive model and JohnsoneC ook(Je C) model were developed for 7017 aluminium alloy based on high strain rate data generated from split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB) experiments at various temperatures. A neural network configuration consists of both training and validation, which is effectively employed to predict flow stress. Temperature, strain rate and strain are considered as inputs, whereas flow stress is taken as output of the neural network. A comparative study on Johnsone Cook(Je C) model and neural network model was performed. It was observed that the developed neural network model could predict flow stress under various strain rates and temperatures. The experimental stressestrain data obtained from high strain rate compression tests using SHPB over a range of temperatures(25 e300 C), strains(0.05e0.3) and strain rates(1500e4500 s 1) were employed to formulate JeC model to predict the flow stress behaviour of 7017 aluminium alloy under high strain rate loading. The JeC model and the back-propagation ANN model were developed to predict the flow stress of 7017 aluminium alloy under high strain rates, and their predictability was evaluated in terms of correlation coefficient(R) and average absolute relative error(AARE). R and AARE for the J-C model are found to be 0.8461 and 10.624%, respectively, while R and AARE for the ANN model are 0.9995 and 2.58%, respectively. The predictions of ANN model are observed to be in consistent with the experimental data for all strain rates and temperatures.     

固体火箭发动机复合材料壳体裙黏接性能分析

采用数值计算方法研究复合材料壳体裙连接结构的黏接性能。通过建立纤维缠绕壳体的有限元模型,采用内聚力模型定义裙黏接面的接触关系,引入黏接界面的损伤失效准则,模拟黏接界面的脱黏行为,以此预测裙连接结构的极限承载。同时,研究壳体的轴向和环向应变及黏接面上的剪应力分布情况,以及弹性层的弹性模量与黏接长度对黏接性能的影响。数值算例表明,计算结果与实验数据相吻合,验证了该方法的正确性。所提方法可用于裙连接结构的优化设计中。     

软硬交替多层膜法向压入过程的有限元分析

采用大变形弹塑性有限单元法,对高速钢基体上的软硬交替多层膜在法向压痕作用下的力学行为,进行了模拟和分析.为了研究膜层数和膜厚的影响,对从单层到16层的不同膜层体系进行了计算.通过对诸如膜层的变形、最大应力随膜层数的变化、界面剪应力分布、表面张应力分布等的分析,得出了这些参数的分布及其对膜层体系的摩擦学性能的影响.这些结果可为多层膜的结构优化设计提供定量的依据.     

点火载荷下翼柱型装药结构完整性数值分析

针对固体火箭发动机翼柱型装药在点火载荷下结构完整性问题,提出了一种考虑三维损伤黏弹性本构性的数值模拟方法.基于商业有限元软件的二次开发平台,编写用户子程序,展开有限元数值计算,获取翼柱型装药在固化降温、点火载荷下装药结构的应力、应变与位移场分布.结果表明,在温度载荷与点火载荷下,药柱内表面变形模式是不同的.然而,不管在...     

Burning characteristics of high density foamed GAP/CL-20 propellants

The monolithic foamed propellants with high densities were prepared by casting and two-step foaming processes. Glycidyl azide polymer (GAP) and isocyanate were used as the binder system and 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (HNIW, CL-20) was employed as the energetic component. The newly designed formulation containing 60 % CL-20 produced a force constant of 1077 J/g and low flame temperature of 2817 K. Two foamed propellants with densities of 1.32 g/cm³ and 1.53 g/cm³ were fabricated by a confined foaming process and examined by closed bomb tests. The results revealed that porosity significantly affects burning performance. A size effect on combustion behaviors was observed for the foamed propellant with 5.56 % porosity, and a double-hump progressive dynamic vivacity curve was obtained. At last, the 30 mm gun test was carried out to demonstrate the interior ballistic performance, and the muzzle velocity increased by 120 m/s at the same maximum chamber pressure when monolithic propellant was added in the charge.     

重塑非饱和含粘砂土变形强度特性的三轴试验

利用多功能土工三轴仪探讨了非饱和含粘砂土的变形和强度特性，共进行3种应力路径的三轴试验：控制吸力的各向同性压缩试验、控制净平均应力的三轴收缩试验、控制吸力和净围压为常数的三轴排水剪切试验。研究结果表明：该土的屈服净平均应力和偏应力都随吸力增大；在净平均应力不变的条件下，该土的屈服吸力是一常数但不等于土样在历史上曾受过的最大吸力；随着净围压增大，其应力-应变曲线由软化向硬化型转变；在高吸力高围压下，呈现脆性破坏。控制吸力和净围压为常数的三轴排水剪切试验在p—q平面内的强度包络线为直线；在试验研究的吸力范围（50～200kPa）内，该土的粘聚力随吸力线性增加；内摩擦角随吸力的变化很小，可以认为是一常数；该土具有显著的剪胀特性，剪胀性不仅取决于千密度与围压，而且还与吸力密切相关。     

固体火箭发动机长期贮存热载荷的有限元分析方法

分析了固体火箭发动机药柱在长期贮存过程中,由于温度载荷谱的变化所引起的力学响应。基于粘弹性积分蠕变型本构关系,推导了能分析粘弹结构的热载荷的有限元模型,并用它分析了梁、厚壁圆筒与真实固体火箭发动机的热应力问题。     

在分离式Hopkinson拉杆实验中确定临界实验条件的经验方法

在分离式Hopkinson拉杆实验中,常常需要获得试样在经历一个拉力脉冲拉断情况下的最低应变率,而在分离式Hopkinson拉杆装置中确定对应最低应变率的发射压力需要进行多次尝试性实验。为了更好地解决这一问题,提出一种简单的经验方法,可以通过一次拉断的实验结果计算出一个拉力脉冲拉断试样需要的最小发射压力及相应的应变率,进一步可以预测不同发射压力下的应变率。对4种铝合金试样进行拉伸实验,结果表明,利用提出的经验方法得到的应变率结果与实验结果吻合较好,可以有效地对发射压力和实验应变率进行预估。     

Development of multi-physics numerical simulation model to investigate thermo-mechanical fatigue crack propagation in an autofrettaged gun barrel

In this research, a detailed multi-physics study has been carried out by numerically simulating a solid fractured gun barrel for 20 thermo-mechanical cycles. The numerical model is based on thermal effects, mechanical stress fields and fatigue crack mechanics. Elastic-plastic material data of modified AISI 4340 at temperatures ranging from 25 to 1200 °C and at strain rates of 4, 16, 32 and 48 s⁻¹ was acquired from high-temperature compression tests. This was used as material property data in the simulation model. The boundary conditions applied are kept similar to the working gun barrel during continuous firing. A methodology has been provided to define thermo-mechanically active surface-to-surface type interface between the crack faces for a better approximation of stresses at the crack tip. Comparison of results from non-autofrettaged and autofrettaged simulation models provide useful information about the evolution of strains and stresses in the barrel at different points under combined thermo-mechanical loading cycles in both cases. The effect of thermal fatigue under already induced compressive yield due to autofrettage and the progressive degradation of the accumulated stresses due to thermo-mechanical cyclic loads on the internal surface of the gun barrel (mimicking the continuous firing scenario) has been analyzed. Comparison between energy release rate at tips of varying crack lengths due to cyclic thermo-mechanical loading in the non-autofrettaged and autofrettaged gun has been carried out.     

Dynamic necking of a near α titanium alloy at high strain rates:Experiments and modelling

The tensile behaviour of near α Ti3Al2.5 V alloy, conceived for applications in aerospace and automotive engineering, is characterized from quasi-static to high strain rates. The material is found to present noticeable strain rate sensitivity. The dynamic true strain rate in the necking cross-section reaches values up to ten times higher than the nominal strain rate. It is also observed that beyond necking the dynamic true stress-strain curves present limited rate dependence. The experimental results at different strain rates are used to determine a suitable constitutive model for finite element simulations of the dynamic tensile tests. The model predicts the experimentally macroscopic force-time response, true stress-strain response and effective strain rate evolution with good agreement.