• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.663-678
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• 2020

This paper proposes a novel topology optimization method generating multiple materials for external linear plane crack structures based on the combination of IsoGeometric Analysis (IGA) and eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM). A so-called eXtended IsoGeometric Analysis (X-IGA) is derived for a mechanical description of a strong discontinuity state's continuous boundaries through the inherited special properties of X-FEM. In X-IGA, control points and patches play the same role with nodes and sub-domains in the finite element method. While being similar to X-FEM, enrichment functions are added to finite element approximation without any mesh generation. The geometry of structures based on basic functions of Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) provides accurate and reliable results. Moreover, the basis function to define the geometry becomes a systematic p-refinement to control the field approximation order without altering the geometry or its parameterization. The accuracy of analytical solutions of X-IGA for the crack problem, which is superior to a conventional X-FEM, guarantees the reliability of the optimal multi-material retrofitting against external cracks through using topology optimization. Topology optimization is applied to the minimal compliance design of two-dimensional plane linear cracked structures retrofitted by multiple distinct materials to prevent the propagation of the present crack pattern. The alternating active-phase algorithm with optimality criteria-based algorithms is employed to update design variables of element densities. Numerical results under different lengths, positions, and angles of given cracks verify the proposed method's efficiency and feasibility in using X-IGA compared to a conventional X-FEM.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제61권6호
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• pp.693-700
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• 2017

Concrete cover cracking due to the corrosion of steel reinforcing bars is one of the main causes of deterioration in Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. The oxidation level of the bars causes varying levels of expansion. The rebar expansions could lead to through-thickness cracking of the concrete cover, where depending on the cracking characteristics, the service life of the structures would be affected. In this paper, the effect of geometrical and material parameters, i.e., concrete cover thickness, reinforcing bar diameter, and concrete tensile strength, on the required pressure for concrete cover cracking due to corrosion has been investigated through detailed numerical simulations. ABAQUS finite element software is employed as a modeling platform where the concrete cracking is simulated by means of eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM). The accuracy of the numerical simulations is verified by comparing the numerical results with experimental data obtained from the literature. Using a previously proposed empirical equation and the numerical model, the time from corrosion initiation to the cover cracking is predicted and then compared to the respective experimental data. Finally, a parametric study is undertaken to determine the optimum ratio of the rebar diameter to the reinforcing bars spacing in order to avoid concrete cover delamination.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2003년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.1870-1875
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• 2003

Optimization has been used in many engineering problems and must be one of the essential components during design process now. It is the process of maximizing the performance called an objective function of a system while satisfying some constraints, so finite element method is generally required in order to obtain these values during optimization. However, there are some difficulties to obtain them by means of FEM, where the changes of design variables cause the distortion and the regeneration of mesh that may result in inaccuracy and inefficiency. In order to overcome this problem, this paper proposed an alternative that the eXtended FEM introduced and developed by Ted Belytschko was applied to the optimization process because the key points of the X-FEM lie in that the discontinuity can be represented independently on the mesh by a function called in an enrichment function.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2017

The fatigue fracture of studs is the main reason for failure of composite beams based on massive engineering practices. Hence, studying the laws of cracks initiation and propagation are of great directive significance. eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) is an effective method in solving moving discontinuous problems in recent years. This paper extends our recent work on the fatigue damage analysis of stud shear connectors in the steel and crumble rubber concrete (RRFC) composite beams based on XFEM. The process of crack initiation to failure of the stud is simulated and an effective calculation criteria for the fatigue life of the composite beams is put forward. After the reliability of the numerical analysis is verified based on tests results, the extensive parametric study is conducted concerning effects of different rubber contents, shear connection degrees and the stress amplitudes. Results show that with the increasing rubber contents and shear connection degrees, the fatigue lives of composite beams increase obviously. Furthermore, the relationship between the fatigue life of the stud at the edge of the shear span and the whole composite beams is studied. Finally, the S-N curves of the single stud and the whole composite beams are put forward based on XFEM.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제42권11호
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• pp.919-926
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 재료의 물성에 따른 파괴 거동을 응집영역모델과 확장유한요소법을 이용하여 예측하였다. 중앙에 경사진 초기 균열을 가지는 직사각형 시편 형상에 대해 평면응력요소로 모델링하고 인장하중을 가하여 균열의 전파 거동을 모사하였다. 파손 진전이 예측되는 지역에 대해 응집영역모델링 해석에서는 모든 일반 요소들 사이에 응집요소를 삽입하였고, 확장유한요소해석에서는 요소확장영역으로 지정하였다. 취성과 소성 재료에 대해 파괴 형태를 예측하고 파괴 강도를 계산하였다. 시편의 두께가 매우 얇은 경우에 기하학적 비선형 후좌굴해석 기법으로 주름변형을 고려하였고 주름이 파괴 거동에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.73-88
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• 2023

This paper presents a novel implicit level set method for topology optimization of functionally graded (FG) structures with pre-existing discontinuities (pre-cracks) using radial basis functions (RBF). The mathematical formulation of the optimization problem is developed by incorporating RBF-based nodal densities as design variables and minimizing compliance as the objective function. To accurately capture crack-tip behavior, crack-tip enrichment functions are introduced, and an eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM) is employed for analyzing the mechanical response of FG structures with strong discontinuities. The enforcement of boundary conditions is achieved using the Hamilton-Jacobi method. The study provides detailed mathematical expressions for topology optimization of systems with defects using FG materials. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the efficiency and reliability of the proposed methodology.

• Composites Research
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.363-372
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• 2013

RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) 공정을 수치해석하기 위해 Level set 방법과 결합된 확장 유한 요소 법을 적용하였다. 유동 전면 부에서 비연속적인 구배를 가지는 압력을 계산하기 위해 확장 유한 요소 법을 이용하여 계산의 정밀성을 높였다. 확장 유한 요소 법에 이용되는 확장 형상 함수는 Level set 값을 이용하여 정의하였다. 이 확장 형상 함수는 요소를 통과하는 수지 유동 전면부의 위치를 반영할 수 있다. 게다가 Level set 법이 금형 충전 동안 수지 유동 전면부의 위치를 계산할 때 적용되었다. 수지 유동 전면부의 위치를 계산하는 미분방정식은 내연적 특성 Galerkin 유한 요소 법을 적용하여 풀었다. 선형 시스템 계산에서는 IPSAP의 다중 프론트 솔버를 이용한다. 본 연구에서 계산한 해석 값은 이론 값과 비교하여 검증하였다. 계산 효율을 높이기 위해 확장 유한 요소 법과 Level set 방법의 국소화 기법이 제안되었다. 이 기법은 계산 영역을 수지 유동 전면 부 근처의 영역으로 축소한다. 그러므로 전체 계산 양은 최소화될 수 있었다. 이 기법의 계산 효율은 채널 유동 모델을 이용하여 평가된다. 본 연구의 해석 능력을 보여주기 위해 몇 가지 적용 예제를 계산하였다. 첫 번째 예제를 이용해서 복잡하게 흘러가는 수지 전면부의 갈라짐과 합쳐지는 현상 해석하였다. 그리고 금형 내부의 Race-tracking 효과와 기공 생성 현상을 확인하기 위해 복잡한 모양의 구조물을 시뮬레이션 하였다.