Abstract
In this paper, the effect of multi-axial stress states on the elastic follow-up behaviour of creeping structures is investigated by deriving analytical elastic follow-up factor solutions for two examples; power-law creeping square and cruciform plates under bi-axial displacement-controlled loading. The validity of the analytical solutions is checked against results from finite element analyses. The agreement is found to be good even for large amounts of stress relaxation. Based on the solutions developed, the effects of stress biaxiality, geometry and creep exponent on elastic follow-up are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 54-62 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International Journal of Mechanical Sciences |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Apr |
Keywords
- Bi-axial displacement-controlled loading
- Creep
- Cruciform plate
- Elastic follow-up factor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering