Analysis of torsional failure and bearing capacity of composite thin-walled tubes filled with plastic foam

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Abstract

Torsional buckling and failure of carbon fiber/epoxy resin composite thin-walled tubes (CTWTs) were tested and analyzed, and the effects of torsional buckling on the material failure and failure loads were simulated by finite element method. In order to enhance the torsional bearing capacity of CTWTs, the buckling/failure of the tubes filled with polymer foam were further simulated by ABAQUS. Numerous simulation results show that the buckling of the tube is strongly inhibited by foam core under torque. Because of the usage of crushable foam material, the influence of the elastic modulus and yield strength of the foam materials on the torsional failure modes and loads are studied. With the elastic modulus and the yield strength increasing, the buckling/failure load of CTWTs gradually increases and reaches the ultimate permitted strength of materials. Reasonable selection of the core material can help to obtain higher bearing capacity, and make full use of the high strength properties of composite materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2016 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages17-22
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467388290
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Aug 2016
Event7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 18 Jul 201620 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2016 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period18/07/1620/07/16

Keywords

  • buckling inhibition
  • composite thin-walled tube
  • failure load
  • polymer foam
  • torsional buckling

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