Papers by Keyword: Theoretical Strength

Abstract: The research objective is focused in developing a strength analytical method of a thin-walled steel square pipe (Square Hollow Section/SHS) affected by the interaction of concentrated-compressive load and bending moment. This strength analytical method is based on two different approaches, namely plastic mechanisms and elastic theories. This is called the method of cut-off strength. In this research, it has also been carried out to test the strength of the investigated beam under the interaction of concentrated-compressive load and bending moment. In order to essess the accuracy of the analytical method developed, estimate data of this method is also verified by comparing it to the actual one measured from experiments. The verification indicated that the estimated data, on average, deviates from the experimental one by 5 %.

Abstract: Ab initio calculations of elastic moduli and theoretical tensile strength of composite lamina having continuous nano-fibre reinforcements are performed using pseudopotential approach within density functional theory. Results for molybdenum or tungsten nano-fibres in vanadium or niobium matrices, presented as case studies, reveal that the theoretical strength approaches the value corresponding to the strength of the reinforcement already at about 60-80% atomic concentration of reinforcing fibres in the composite.

Abstract: Influence of biaxial stress applied perpendicularly to the [100] loading axis on the tensile stress-strain response is studied from first principles. Crystals of four cubic metals Mo, W, Ir and Au were selected as particular case studies. The results obtained show that, within a limited range of biaxial stresses, the tensile stress increases almost linearly with increasing transverse biaxial stress. The factor that expresses the slope of the linear function changes with applied tensile strain. A region of tensile stability of cubic crystals is also discussed.

Abstract: The state of the art of ab-initio calculations of the theoretical strength (TS) of materials is summarized and a database of selected theoretical and experimental results presented. Differences between theoretical and experimental TS values are discussed by assessing the stability conditions.