Numerical and experimental investigations of nonlinearities in bolted joints

N. Jamia*, J. Taghipour, H. Jalali, M. I. Friswell, H. H. Khodaparast, A. D. Shaw

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Abstract

The investigation of the friction-induced nonlinearity in the contact interfaces of the joints is critical in assembled structures. On the other hand, in the experimental study of the steady state response of the system, controlling the excitation force and its higher harmonics is one of the known challenges in testing joints. In this paper a detailed 3D finite element (FE) model capable of simulating the microslip behaviour at the contact interface of a bolted joint is adopted. Due to the high computational cost of this model, a 1D equivalent model is also constructed for the bolted structure using beam and Jenkins elements to represent the effects of slip and slap behaviour in the contact interface. The equivalent model shows good performance in quantifying the energy dissipated due to damping compared to the 3D detailed model. In addition, to capture the friction behaviour in the contact interface due to micro-slip mechanisms, a set of experimental tests were performed where the hysteretic behaviour of bolted joints was investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ISMA 2020 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2020 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
EditorsW. Desmet, B. Pluymers, D. Moens, S. Vandemaele
PublisherKU Leuven - Departement Werktuigkunde
Pages1199-1213
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9789082893113
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2020 and 2020 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2020 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 7 Sept 20209 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of ISMA 2020 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2020 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2020 and 2020 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2020
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period7/09/209/09/20

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