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The extrapolation of finite element results to hot spot stresses

Jack Reijmers
IV Nevesbu, Papendrecht, The Netherlands

Summary
Finite element analysis raises in discontinuities excessive stresses.
Proper assessment shall result in an acceptable result Nevesbu

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 Substantial change in thickness

-40- -15-

37.5 N/mm2 100 N/mm2

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 Free for contraction

Stress in longitudinal direction: x

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 Free for contraction

Stress in transverse direction: y

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 { }
y = y ( x + z )
1
E

y = * 37.5 y = *100
E E

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 { }
y = y ( x + z ) = 0
1
E
No contraction y = * x

y = * 37.5 = 11.25 y = *100 = 30

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 Application of plane strain elements

x maximum = 103 N/mm2

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 x maximum = 114 N/mm2

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 Peak stress

150

140
Stress in longitudinal direction, x

130

120

110

100

90
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Number of elements over thickness Nevesbu

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 Det Norske Veritas
Classification Note # 30.7
Fatigue assessment in
ship structures

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 Substantial change in
thickness

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 = 45

Kw = 1.5

Presence of weld raises: Kw = 1.5

Geometry causes: Kw = 1.2 Nevesbu

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 Model according to guidelines
1/ * t
2
3/ * t
2

Plane stress elements

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 Peak stress, x = 120 N/mm2

Kg = 1.20

Nominal stress, x = 100 N/mm2

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 120 ???

Plane Stress situation

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 10 elements over
the thickness

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 20 elements over
the thickness

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 Peak stress, x

Plane82 Plane 42 nominal

290

270
Stress in longitudinal direction, x

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130

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Number of elements over thickness Nevesbu

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 elemental elemental elemental nodal, plane42 elemental elemental elemental nodal, plane48

125 140

135

120
Plane 42 130 Plane 82
115 125
Longitudinal stress, x

Longitudinal stress, x
120

110

115

105 110

105

100

100

95 95
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10
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-5 0
Distance to hot spot Distance to hot spot

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 FENET_E&D1 Shell Intersection Nevesbu

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 Axi-symmetric model

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 Radial stress

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 average nodal stress extrapolation

140

135

130

125 Extrapolation
Radial stress

120

115

110
3t t
105

100 2 2
95

90
-70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Distance to hot spot Nevesbu

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 Conclusive remarks
* Extrapolation and modelling guidance are linked
* Hot spot stress is linked to particular SN-curve
* Verification for simple geometry has failed
* Has the SN-approach a broad support in engineering?
* Is fracture mechanics at the moment out of the picture?

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