Effective Modeling of Load Applications in Composite Structures - Accuracy, Complexity, Computational Time

Abstract:

The simulation of load application elements requires the modeling of the contact point and a nonlinear analysis. This contact analysis is still time-consuming despite of powerful computers. A reduction of this contact by a simple load model would result in enormous time savings. The Hertzian contact theory provides an analytical approach to the contact problem. However, an isotropic material behavior is assumed, which is problematic especially with fiber reinforced structures. Nevertheless, a suitable load model can be developed for a simplified model of a bolt joint. The edge effects occurring at the edge of the hole are determined using an approximation function (parameterized polynomial approach). The anisotropic material behavior is represented by alternative models or it can also be integrated into the calculation by an extension of Hertzian theory. The different approaches are compared in respect of accuracy, complexity and computing time. For reference and verification of the results, a contact model is created using the FEM software HyperMesh and Optistruct from Altair. Besides the contact model can be used as an aid for creating the load model. Finally, a method is presented, which reduces a contact analysis to a purely linear static structural analysis and thus enables a significantly reduced computing time. The corresponding load model also gives a good representation of reality.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 809)
• Pages: 461-466
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.809.461
• Online since: June 2019
• Authors: Michail Schlosser*, Axel Schumacher, Klaus Bellendir
• Keywords: Contact, Load Application, Modeling, Simulation

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